Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to: articulate the fundamental concepts of digital photography through oral, written, and hands-on demonstration of knowledge and skills; research and discuss various digital cameras and selection criteria; identify and discuss camera controls and their functions; explain basic camera maintenance and operation; discuss criteria for lens selection and use; demonstrate knowledge of focus modes and focus areas; discuss light, color, and composition in relation to image quality; describe file format, size, and selection criteria; discuss image browser software; discuss image editing software ; discuss the components of a digital photography workspace; and explain the process for safely transferring images from a digital camera to a computer or scanner.
Instruction:
The Digital Photography course is offered in traditional classroom format consisting of interactive lectures, demonstrations, proctored skills applications/lab activities, and proctored testing.
Credit recommendation:
In the associate degree category OR in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Digital Photography, Digital Imaging, Photography, Photographic Imaging, Images for the Web, or Photo Image Arts (6/14). *NOTE: Course numbers on transcripts may reflect different prefixes depending upon where a course is offered.