2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHTC 1311 - Fundamentals of Photography


Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
An introduction to camera operation and image production, composition, supplemental lighting, and use of exposure meters and filters. This course covers the operation of a digital camera and the proper use of photographic equipment.
Prerequisite: None; Corequisite: ARTC 1302  
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Explore the use of the camera for photographing in various lighting situations. 2 - Demonstrate proper use of supplemental lighting. 3 - Create photographic images. 4 - Manipulate camera controls for specific outcomes. 5 - Compose a communicative image. 6 - Present work for critical discussion. 7 - Identify digital cameras, parts, controls, and their appropriate usages. 8 - Identify lenses, their characteristics, and usages. 9 - Develop proper camera operations (motion, depth of field, macro, night photography) 10 - Establish an efficient workflow in downloading, organizing, archiving/backing up, and retrieving photos. 11 - Apply some basic photo editing techniques 12 - Identify correct camera exposure settings for most lighting and subject situations. 13 - Apply basic composition principles when preparing a shoot. 14 - Describe the differences between image formats created by digital cameras and their use as part of the digital workflow. 15 - Explain the purpose of software applications that are used in digital photography. 16 - Produce a portfolio.