ARTS 220 Photography: Digital I

This course allows students to pursue artistic goals and explore fine art and commercial photography applications.  Students learn basic digital camera operation, exposure, lighting and post-production techniques, subject development, and composition.  A DSLR or compact camera with manual capabilities and a tripod are required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ARTS 100, ARTS 101, ARTS 102, ARTS 103, and either ARTS 104 or ARTS 105

Hours Weekly

4

Course Objectives

1. Use a digital camera and photo-editing software to achieve competencies in photography.
2. Apply the basic principles of lighting and exposure to enhance image quality.
3. Identify and apply the elements of photographic composition.
4. Explore personal goals, ideas, and subject development in photography.
5. Explore and utilize various forms of digital output and printing methods.

Course Objectives

1. Use a digital camera and photo-editing software to achieve competencies in photography.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD
2. Apply the basic principles of lighting and exposure to enhance image quality.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD
3. Identify and apply the elements of photographic composition.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD
4. Explore personal goals, ideas, and subject development in photography.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD
5. Explore and utilize various forms of digital output and printing methods.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • TBD