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Foundational design course, covering the theories, processes, vocabulary, and techniques common to visual design disciplines. Students will develop and apply their knowledge through analysis, critique and individual and collaborative exercises and projects.

Studio lighting for aspiring commercial and fine art photographers with emphasis on technique and aesthetics for still life. Students will gain hands-on experience with tungsten lights, LED lights, and studio strobes at an advanced level.

Through demonstration and hands-on experience students explore the basic and technical use of ambient, tungsten and electronic flash illumination as it is used in photography. Students will work with a variety of lighting equipment and accessories.

A digital photography course advancing the technical and creative concepts introduced in Beginning Photography. Topics include: camera configurations and choice, exposure control, workflow management, nondestructive editing and archiving, large format printing and presentation. Discussions on contemporary uses of photography, including social histories and representation, visual literacy and contemporary photography, as well as in class review of student work are integral. Some field trips included.

An introductory Photoshop course that emphasizes the technical aspects of digital post production workflow in photography.

An introductory Photoshop course that emphasizes the technical aspects of digital post production workflow in photography.

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.

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.

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.

This course will address the history of photography from its invention until 1945. Included are discussions and illustrated lectures of the lives and achievements of important photographers and processes of the time. Students visit museums to view photographs and participate in class discussions.