4200 PHOTOGRAPHY A
4201 PHOTOGRAPHY B
(Year) Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

UC Approved

This course provides students with fundamental instruction and study in photographic careers, history, aesthetic composition, and critique while emphasizing the Principles of Design and Elements of Art. Properties of photography and the history of film will be explored along with fundamental introduction and study in film photography. Students will receive instruction on camera operation and settings. Use of mobile/cell phone and traditional photography depicting everyday subject matters will be emphasized. Instruction on historic photographers and the aesthetics of their works are also explored. Emphasis will be placed on composing photos as well as the importance of student creative expression. Additionally the importance of basic editing to enhance student work will be explored. Most importantly, students will learn to create more interesting, thought-provoking compositions and photographic studies.

Darkroom Film Photography

Experimental Photographic Collage and Photographic Distortion