Intro to Photo Tech

Course Description

This class will provide a foundation for basic photography skills as well as cover the large amount of technology used by today’s consumers. The images captured during this course will also support the Student Publications Department and the FOSD Public Relations Department. Students will learn about the elements and principles of photography and how images impact society. Students will gain a working knowledge of the current photo editing software. The course will also feature components of ethics and studio management for those students seeking future careers in photographic related fields.

$10 class fee to be paid by end of the semester course.

Classroom Expectations

Learning Targets

• gain a working knowledge of photo editing software.

• identify the elements and principles of photography in their works and those of others.

• practice the elements of photography and show improvements.

• learn and practice the professional standards related to photography careers.

• practice ethical standards of photo law both stated and unstated.

• organize data, information, and ideas intro useful forms

• use technology as it applies to photography.

• evaluate information to solve problems with equipment and customers.

• identify, analyze, and compare the institutions, traditions, and photographic art forms of the past and present.

• apply acquired information, ideas, and skills to different context as students, workers, citizens, and consumers.

• produce works in the fine and practical arts.

• identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete those tasks.

• participate in formal and informal presentations and discussion of works.