Beginning PhotographyBeginning Photography provides students with basic black and white photography skills that include camera operation, film development and darkroom procedures. Students learn to expose, develop, and print photographs. Students have an opportunity to experiment with photographic materials, operate a 35 mm camera, and learn basic image making skills. The history of photography is studied and the current trends and styles are presented and discussed. A project using digital photography is included. Students apply these learnings as they complete assigned class projects. This class should be taken before the following photography class.
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Advanced PhotographyStudents begin to develop a personal style of photography by completing class projects and investigating various artists'' styles. Darkroom and post-darkroom techniques that go beyond conventional single frame photography are studied. Projects involve experimentation and multimedia applications. Emphasis is placed on portfolio presentation.
Using previous experience and knowledge acquired through lecture, demonstration and assigned readings, students complete projects that demonstrate their understanding of photography as a creative medium. The class allows students to explore various photographic techniques and special effects. Vocational applications of photographic methods such as portraiture, commercial photography, and photojournalism are presented. |
Portfolio PhotographyA Portfolio is a collection of work that represents artistic skill, interest and marketable talents to a viewer. This course prepares students to pursue careers in photography through a balance of vision and craft. The curriculum encourages students'' creativity while stressing strong technical skills. Concentrated efforts are designed to include realistic problem solving and technical instruction. Participants will continue to use 35mm cameras with manual capabilities. Students are encouraged to develop new forms of output for their traditional photographic images by way of using digital cameras. Exploration of digital and computer programs are added tools for those pursuing a career in this profession while still continuing to develop their artistic vision.
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