Digital Photography

Digital Photography 1

What is the difference between a snapshot and a photo?
What does the camera do and what does the photographer do?

Photography is an artistic medium that has endless possibilities once the basics are mastered. In this semester long (half-year) class, students will understand the three main settings of the d-SLR camera, and will observe light carefully to make and print images with thematic content.

Digital Photography is a studio art course where the majority of photographing takes place independently outside of class. Students will have assignments to take photographs each week, and will edit and print in class. Work will be critiqued in group discussion.

Students will study photography through the lens of descriptive review, analysis, and interpretation. Students may explore and develop their own point of view in photography, and understand how to make their images stronger. 

Digital Photography 2

How do we develop personal voice and point of view through photography?

Prerequisite: Digital Photography 1 or with Instructor’s permission.

Digital Photography 2 is a semester long course that builds upon the content and skills
learned in Digital Photography 1.  In this course students will further develop voice and point of view through an exploration of thematic photographic work. Students will explore the power of digital collage, bookmaking, alternative and advanced techniques to deepen their artistic voice, perspective and expression.  Students will develop a robust portfolio of work.