PHOT 1650 - Design Foundations of Photography

Institution:

Dakota County Technical College

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Description:

In this course the student will learn to apply the traditional principals of design to the process of photography. Students will explore ways that professional photographers apply cultural, historical, and aesthetic principals in order to communicate specific ideas. The course allows students to explore photographic subject matter including people, landscapes, and still life in terms of photographys visual language. Students will discuss and develop their personal style as a photographer, and identify this style within a historical and cultural context. Students will also view the work of contemporary masters, and students will make images and participate in critique sessions to further expand their command of visual aesthetics.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dctc.edu/

Phone Number:

(651) 423-8301

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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