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  • PHOT 1100: Introduction to Photography

    3.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    This hands-on introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the industry standard Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. Coursework will cover operation of manually-adjustable DSLR camera functions such as controlling motion, depth of field, ISO, white balance through various indoor, outdoor, and natural lighting conditions. Gaining an understanding of the controls and adjustments will be the key to this course; but students will also be exposed to additional skills such as management and output of images as part of the digital workflow procedures, photographic composition, use of on-camera flash, presentation of finished images, and uses of images in the industry. This course covers the same materials as PHOT1050. Do not take this course if you've completed PHOT1050.
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  • PHOT 1110: Lighting Basics

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    All photography makes use of some form of lighting and this course will introduce the student to both natural, ambient, and artificial lighting situations. Lighting equipment operation and use light modifiers and meters will be the main emphasis throughout this course. Lighting variables, metering techniques, and light control will be practiced by distinguishing the qualities of light in terms of direction, color, contrast, form, and intensity. This course will give the student an understanding of all types of lighting and practical hands-on experience with meters, lights, and modifiers used both in studios and on location.
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  • PHOT 1120: Natural Light Portraits

    1.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    This course covers the use of natural outdoor and window lighting and cameras to produce professional looking portraits. Emphasis will be on the use locations and posing to capture creative images of individuals, couples, small and large groups of people. A critical skill in this area is the ability to use the correct lighting direction, form, intensity, color and contrast to enhance the character and features of the customer. Projects will include typical family, high school senior, on-location, and group portrait techniques. Prerequisites: PHOT 1050 and 1110.
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  • PHOT 1200: Photo Lighting

    3.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    The essence of good photography is the ability to apply principals of photography to the understanding of light and lighting conditions. This course teaches students to differentiate and control light by distinguishing qualities of light in terms of direction, color, contrast, and intensity. It builds on this differentiation by teaching ways to modify light, both in the studio and on location. this course covers the use of various types of light meters and light modifiers used in all different lighting conditions from studio, to window light, to indoor flash, and to outdoor light. Consideration is given to the use of traditional lighting methods and the significance of these methods in the commercial photography market.
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  • PHOT 1310: Adobe Lightroom

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    Adobe Lightroom helps photographers organize and manipulate their images. It works hand in hand with Adobe Photoshop and Bridge but adds many new options and features. This course will explore the power and features of Lightroom and how it can import, catalog, save and organize thousands of images and save the photographer a lot of time upfront in the workflow. Then Lightroom's develop and print modules can modify, manipulate and improve digital images in a non-destructive manner. We will wrap up this class with practice outputting images to web, to CD and to labs to create products and images for client viewing. Bring a few hundred images to class for hands-on practice during this class. Prerequisites: NONE
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  • PHOT 1320: Photoshop for Photographers

    2.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    Photographers not only need to master their digital camera but also master the software that, manipulates, enhances, modifies, and outputs their images for the clients. Of the two main softwares (PhotoShop and Lightroom) used in photography, this course will cover introduce Adobe Photoshop: it's tools, editing techniques, non-destructive image enhancement, correction and modification options. Students will practice workflow essentials and image techniques needed by photographers in order to compete successfully in this highly digital field. Skills in the use of the computers operating system and workflow techniques will be covered as well. Prerequisites: PHOT 1310
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  • PHOT 1350: Photo Software

    3.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    Photographers not only need to master their digital camera but also master the software that downloads, organizes, manipulates, enhances, stores and outputs their images for the clients. The two main software (but not the only) that this course will introduce is Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. Since these two software can be used separately and interchangeably, both are being introduced in this one course. Skilled use of the computers operating system software will be covered and expected as well. Essential for skillful use of these software will be a thorough understanding, identification, and ability to use the 100+ tools that both Lightroom and Photoshop bring to the user. Projects will be designed to exercise as many tools and techniques as possible. Be prepared to bring personal images to class for hands-on practice.
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  • PHOT 1360: Photography Workshop

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    This course allows the student to choose the types of learning experiences they would like to be involved in. Emphasis is placed on the student and the instructor designing a specific educational goal and clearly defining the intended skills and results to be accomplished. This course will meet the highly creative and unique areas of photography or imaging that are not covered by any other course content. Much of the time the student will be expected to work with minimal supervision. Can be taken multiple times. Prerequisites: Approval is based on instructor recommendation and a minimum of previous photographic experience.
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  • PHOT 1370: North Shore Photography Workshop

    1.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    This course is a 3-day field trip to the North Shore of Minnesota. Here we explore the tips and techniques of effective nature photography. We spend part of the time in informative lectures and slide shows held on site with the rest of the time spent in the field under the guidance of the instructor. Topics such as advanced composition, creative use of filters, lens and viewing angles, difficult metering situations and effective equipment operation are covered throughout the workshop. Students will come away with a new appreciation and understanding of nature photography as well as some great images of one of Minnesota's most beautiful areas. Prerequisites:PHOT1050 or 1100
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  • PHOT 1380: Basic Photography

    1.00 Credits
    Dakota County Technical College

    Using the 35mm camera and most of its controls will be the basis for this on-line photography course. The student will learn how to create good exposures through the use of f-stop and shutter speed controls in natural lighting conditions. In this course we will concentrate on using the depth-of-field controls in emphasizing creative image control. The student will combine the knowledge of different films and exposure techniques with the study of basic artistic composition to produce pleasing images. Prerequisites: None.
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