Digital Photography I

Creating Images with Impact

Course Description:
Have you ever wondered how professional photographers manage to take such sensational pictures? How are they able to find just the right way to capture an image or moment in time? Perhaps you’ve even wondered why your own pictures don’t meet that standard. Digital Photography I: Creating Images with Impact! will answer these questions and help you understand more about the basics of photography. Learning about aperture, shutter speed, lighting, and composition is key for any serious photographer and will help you gain the confidence and knowledge you need to become one. You will not only follow photography through its history but also gain a basic understanding of camera functions, techniques and what it takes to shoot quality portraits, close-ups, action shots, and landscapes.

 

Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 0.5 Credit

Units at a Glance

1: Introduction to Photography

2: The History of Photography

3: Aperture and Shutter Speed

4: Composition

5: Lighting

6: Special Techniques

7: People

8: Landscapes and Places

9:  The Close-Up

10: Documentary and Action