ART 140 Digital Photography
Course Information
| Course Number | ART 140 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Digital Photography |
| Description | Introduction to the conceptual, technical and historical aspects of photography as a creative medium using digital technology within the fine arts context. Students study camera operation and techniques, composition and design, digital image capture, related software, and digital output. This class also utilizes the computer as a digital darkroom to enhance photographic images. Projects provide students with an understanding of how photographs function, not only technically, but also visually and conceptually. Students must provide their own digital camera. This can be any digital camera, including a smartphone with a camera. Variable f/stop and shutter speed is highly recommended. Online materials, textbook, and other supplies may also be required. (MNTC 6: Humanities and Fine Arts) (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain the development of photography from film to the digital format.
- Apply proper camera settings to create a digital photograph.
- Differentiate proper manual camera adjustments for shutter and aperture settings
- Apply proper manual camera settings for image focus and sharpness.
- Apply proper composition in digital photographs.
- Select proper digital file types for photographic applications.
- Apply proper digital photographic management.
- Edit digital images with an image editor.
- Select different focal lengths of a camera lens to achieve different effects in a digital photograph.
- Apply proper lighting for a range of environments.
- Apply proper video camera settings to create digital video footage for broadcasting.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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