Black & White/Digital Photography
If you are visiting this page because you are enrolled in the class, lucky you! I had to wait until college to take a course like this! I loved it so much that I made it my major and I am so excited to be able to offer it to the students at LLCA.
This class is kind of a combination class. Not only will students explore the aesthetics of black and white photography as a means of artistic expression, students will also complete exercises involving digital editing using the element of color at times. Some projects will give students the option to create in color or black and white, and some will be decided by the teacher.
This course will enable students to use the medium of photography to express themselves artistically. In order to effectively do this, technical aspects of camera handling and understanding of the elements of art and principles of design will be explored in depth.
Students will cover the use of the Digital SLR camera controls including f/stops, shutter speeds, film speeds and the production of a correct exposure, as well as learn to create successful compositions, give (and receive) constructive criticism, design effective lighting, and utilize image editing software. Students will also learn the history and invention of the camera and photography.
Each student will make a portfolio where they will post their photography and writing assignments and a website where they will present their projects and photographs they are most proud of. Instruction will include short lectures, demonstrations from visiting artists, and samples of desired outcomes, as well as self-selected research of artists who inspire each student.
Students who have DSLR cameras are welcome to use them. Students who have cell phone cameras are welcome to use those, as well, and those cameras should be just fine. Students will need to add the Lightroom Mobile app for manual shooting and image editing.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will:
– Make informed choices about composition when photographing and editing digital images and choosing appropriate technologies for use in a variety of photography assignments
– Analyze and discuss complex ideas in works of photographic art
– Create original works of art of increasing complexity and skill that reflect their feelings and point of view.
– Understand and utilize the steps in the creative process
– Realize the vast amount of career choices in the visual arts.
- Produce a website with an accomplished portfolio of work
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