ARTS 115 - Photography I

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Manchester

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Description:

Designed to give the novice photographer the hands-on skills to successfully create and interpret photographic images, this course is structured to help students master the technical tools of photography along with giving them the ability to perceive and understand photographs visually and artistically. Students will be involved in producing a series of tests and experiments in photography to better understand and use the camera. They will construct and use a pinhole camera. Students must also submit a review of a photography exhibit or photographer's book, along with an exhibit of work describing a documentary project of their choice. Students are required to complete 10 assignments and submit a final portfolio at the end of the term. Basic photographic methods are taught using 35mm cameras. Students will learn the basics of light and exposure using 35mm cameras and the pinhole camera. The course will cover the basic techniques of film exposure and processing. Students will learn to correctly expose their film. Students will learn to work in the darkroom and how to make a good black and white photograph. (Fulfills Fine Arts requirement.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.mcc.commnet.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 512-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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