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Introduction to Photography and Digital Workflow

DESPH 116 | University Course

Basic camera techniques and digital capture, developing entry-level skills in digital imaging workflow, developing skills with industry-related software and working methods. Lighting two-dimensional work for portfolio documentation.

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You will need access to a digital camera and Adobe Lightroom 4 (or later version).

Prerequisites

Pre-graphic design, pre-illustration, pre-photography, pre-design, pre-ARTED major/minor status.

Course Outline

Welcome to DESPH-116: Introduction to Photography and Digital Workflow
Lesson 1: “If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report, we seek after these things.” - Article of Faith 13
Lesson 2: A Brief Historical Survey of Photography
Lesson 3: Cameras and Camera Control
Lesson 4: Camera Automation / Exposure & Exposure Meters
Lesson 5: Lenses
Lesson 6: 2-Dimensional Composition: Principles and Elements of Design
Lesson 7: Light
Lesson 8: Critiquing Photographs
Lesson 9: Digital Workflow
Lesson 10: Introduction to Adobe Lightroom
Lesson 11: Develop Module in Adobe Lightroom
Lesson 12: Develop Module in Adobe Lightroom continued
Lesson 13: Portraiture
Lesson 14: Contemporary Issue

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Textbooks

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Photography- 10th Edition (Required) by: Barbara London and Jime Stone and John Upton ISBN: 9780205711499 2010 Pearson	Collectible from $70.00 New from $45.20 Used from $3.08	Borrow

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