PHOT 205 - Introduction to Digital Photography

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

A basic digital photography course designed to give photography and photojournalism students proficiency in digital image making and processing. It stresses the importance and uses of digital photography in the current media environment, including terminology, practical exercise, and presentation. Students utilize Adobe Lightroom for editing, and are encouraged to purchase the program and their own digital SLR cameras. Course Objectives (1) Define and employ photographic terminology associated with digital camera parts, digital photographic processes, the qualities of digital photographs, image-editing software and inkjet printers. 2) Produce digital imagery at proper exposure with a digital SLR camera. 3) Create high resolution digital photographs through image software and inkjet photo-quality printers. 4) Utilize post-production tools to create metadata, organize, edit, and print photographs. 5) Apply strategies and techniques learned from instructor and peer critiques, as well as from photographic history, to continually improve photographic skill and performance. 6) Observe and classify digital photography in its various contexts, such as fine art, conceptual, theoretical, ethical, historical, social, and technological.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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