Photography

Photography students learn the techniques of camera operation and digital processing. In addition, students learn the aesthetics of photography, not only to better appreciate the work of professionals and the masters of the field, but also to make better photographs themselves.

Although Photography is not an unusually difficult course, it is time consuming and expensive, especially if the student wants to get the most out of it. You must have the use of a digital camera with adjustments for focus, aperture, and shutter speed. There are also materials such as ink-jet paper and a $50 lab fee connected to the course which mostly covers ink for the color printers.

Students are expected to approach their assignments with thought, care, and above all patience. Patience is key—often trying to rush through an assignment will lead to diminishing returns and the student will have to spend more time on it than if it was taken slowly. Lab times are especially important in this course—many of the techniques require hands-on instructions not possible during the lectures.

For those interested in analogue photography, there is a small black and white darkroom available. I can point you to resources outlining how to use it.

Lectures (in a new window)
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CAMERA & PROCESSING BASICS
LENS
SENSOR
APERTURE
SHUTTER SPEED
IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS IN PHOTOSHOP (sheet)
19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY
COLOR MANAGEMENT