ART 236 - Digital Photography I

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course introduces students to digital photography and the computer as a darkroom tool. Students will gain an understanding of how digital cameras work, image capturing, manipulation and the fine art of making a digital print. Contemporary and historic styles in photography and composition will be introduced with an emphasis on aesthetic, technical, and conceptual practices. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work. Camera and additional expenses for photographic supplies are required. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand technical and aesthetic differences between analog and digital photography; Demonstrate the fundamental skills of camera and light meter operation; Demonstrate proper camera and digital processing techniques in production of a work of art; Demonstrate an understanding of the photographic image in terms of light, shape, form and organization of the two-dimensional plane; Make informed choices about composition when photographing and editing images; Produce content as an effective form of visual communication; Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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