COMM 470 - Advanced Digital Photography

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Introduces principles of advanced digital photography and teaches competencies in areas such as photographic composition, exposure, and lighting. Students explore practical applications of advanced photographic techniques in RAW and high dynamic range (HDR) photography. Students also learn advanced techniques in photographic lighting for natural and studio applications. Developmental assignments cover techniques in various types of photography, such as portrait; fashion and bridal; still life and product/promotion; nature and wildlife; sports and action; and architectural photography. The course explores advanced digital manipulation techniques through application of Adobe Photoshop. Students are expected to develop an understanding of the relationship of digital photography to their professional goals. Graduate students enrolled in the course must conduct original research on a topic related to visual communication. Different evaluation criteria are applied to graduate/undergraduate students. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is available for graduate credit.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COMM 360

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2005 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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