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PHOTO-1000-1: Tools 1: Black & White

Fall 2021

Subject: Photography
Type: Studio
Delivery Mode: Hybrid
Level: Undergraduate

Campus: Oakland
Course Dates: September 01, 2021 — December 14, 2021
Meetings: Tue/Fri 2:00-04:00PM, Oakland - Ralls - 202
Instructor: Jaime Knight

Units: 3.0
Enrolled: 4/15

Description:

This class is an introduction to the fundamental technical, aesthetic, and formal aspects of photography. The course is designed for anyone wishing to develop creative skills and an appreciation of photography as both a fine and applied art. Subjects covered will include: camera types and operation, photographic exposure, composition, and lighting. Emphasis will be placed on learning to see photographically and translating personal vision into effective imagery. A brief overview of photo history and contemporary trends will provide a context for critique of student work. No previous experience with photography is required. No previous experience with photography is required.
Materials: a SLR (Single Lens Reflex) or rangefinder FILM camera with full manual control options are strongly suggested, but will also be available for long term check out from the Photo Equipment Cage. Access to a computer or laptop that runs Adobe Bridge, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop, an external hard drive (at least 1TB).Hybrid course sections will be delivered both online and in-person. This class will require both in-person and online synchronous meetings and content delivery as outlined in the syllabus. 

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