ART 260 - Photographic Seeing

Institution:

Portland State University

Subject:

Art

Description:

Studio introduction to black and white photography using both film-based darkroom and digital imaging techniques, including 35mm camera controls, film processing, enlargement, digital image capture, and basic digital image adjustment. Assignments focus on two dimensional design principles of line, shape, pattern, texture, symmetry, asymmetry, and vantage point, and culminate in a coherent photo story. While learning basic photographic techniques, students discuss form, content, and the aesthetics of photographic image-making. Studio includes lecture, demonstration, critique, and supervised lab work. Students must furnish a focus camera, film or digital, with adjustable f-stops and shutter speeds. Automatic cameras must have manual override.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pdx.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 725-3511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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