ART 151 : Digital Photography
Students in this course learn the fundamentals of the art and craft of making digital images. This hands-on course allows students to explore the basics of photography, including composition and lighting, while developing skills in pixel-based photographic design and processing. It introduces students to the use of the digital camera, scanner, and Adobe Lightroom to create and manipulate images. Students learn how to evaluate images for effectiveness in terms of aesthetics and communication goals: i.e., what makes a good photograph? The course also aids students in understanding
the role digital photography can play in areas such as illustration, documentation, graphic design, web design, and fine arts. One lecture hour and one laboratory hour per week. Instructional Support Fee applies. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Human Expression and Information Literacy.
Course Outcomes
Through project work and critique, students will demonstrate their ability to:
1. Apply the fundamentals of photographic composition, including the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, color, light, depth, and visual storytelling.
2. Use Adobe Lightroom with entry-level proficiency for photo editing and manipulation.
3. Identify and utilize key camera settings, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and their effects on image quality.
4. Evaluate images based on their effectiveness in aesthetic appeal and communication goals, articulating what constitutes a successful photograph.