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Feb 10, 2025
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ART 184 - Photography
Course Department: Humanities
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021
3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course will explore basic techniques and aesthetics involved in creating photographs through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on activities. Students will be introduced to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design needed for successfully creating photographs. Students will learn to use a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera in manual mode. Emphasis is placed on properly exposing a photograph. A basic introduction of image editing software will be included in the course. Via self- and class critiques, students will evaluate their own work and that of their peers. This course will allow students to utilize knowledge and skills to improve communication both in visual career fields and on a personal level. Participation in college photography show or equivalent is required. Students do not need prior photography experience.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face and online
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: Course Materials: $150.00
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes
- Utilize creative thinking and communication skills through various learning activities
- Analyze experience of visual perception in photography through the practice of looking, responding, and recording the experience
- Develop an appreciation of cultural, social, political, environmental, and historical aspects of photography
- Implement proper use of a digital SLR by producing correct exposures
- Demonstrate proficiency in photographic technology and software by successfully generating projects
- Create a professional portfolio and/or final exhibition that demonstrates the application of elements and principles of photography
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate proper handling, care, and storage of digital and photographic media
- Learn and follow proper studio safety rules and procedures
- Demonstrate proper use of a digital SLR camera by varying such things as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings
- Apply basic elements and principles of design to photography
- Develop techniques to refine an artist’s photographic vision
- Integrate historical and contemporary issues related to photography through research and journaling
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