ART 251 : Photography II: Digital
Students build on their knowledge and skill base in photography in this course, which provides a firm technical and aesthetic foundation in contemporary photography practice. Lectures, demonstrations, and projects develop photographic imaging skills utilizing a digital camera and Adobe Photoshop software. Assignments and group critiques provide opportunities for students to connect their emerging technical skills with their personal vision and to understand their work in the context of both the history of photography and contemporary trends. Students must have access to a digital SLR camera with manual controls for this course (an SLR is available for loan on a limited basis if needed). Prerequisite: ART 256 or ART 151 or permission of instructor or program coordinator. Two lecture/critique hours and four laboratory hours 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 photography concepts and skills from ART 151 or ART 256, at a more advanced level, specifically regarding the functions of DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
2. Acquire technical proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Camera RAW for the creation, editing, and publishing of digital images.
3. Utilize light effectively as a compositional element and content to delineate shape, form, texture, and focal points, while expressing concepts and conveying emotion.
4. Evaluate and apply design elements and principles in both the production and post-production phases to create effective photographs.
5. Discuss and analyze historical and contemporary examples of photography, articulating their significance and relevance in relation to students' own work.