Catalog Description
An introduction to photography aesthetic and technical skills, including manual functions of digital cameras, image creation and capture, file management and workflow, image adjustment and digital printing. The course will also introduce students to important historical and contemporary practitioners. Group critiques and practical labs using the camera and Adobe Software will help develop ideas and technical skills. This course is a major and certificate requirement.
Section Notes
This class requires in-person, live online meetings, and the use of Canvas. In-person meeting information (meeting days, times, location) is in the class schedule. Students will also complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet-enabled device. Live online meetings require the use of CityZoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 17.5 weeks. For student support and other services, students can check Welcome to CityOnline. Some equity DSLR camera kits and lenses are available for student use. Students may use the iMac computer lab in the CCSF PHOTO department for homework../a>This course is a pre-requisite for all PHOT certificates and the PHOT AS Degree. Applies toward PHOT certificates and the AS Degree. Satisfies CCSF 3: Arts and Humanities and transfers to CSUs.
Requisites
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Learning Outcomes