PHOTOGRAPHY, ART138a 01, Digital Photography
DMCA 103 Monday/Wednesday 10:30 – 12:20
An introductory course in the exploration of the transition of photographic processes and techniques into digital formats. A range of tools are presented including scanning, digital cameras, retouching, color correction, basic composition, and inkjet printing. Students produce original work throughout the technical component of the class. After mastering the basics, students work toward the completion of a final project, and the focus of the remaining classes is on critiques. Throughout the term, lectures and presentations raise critical issues concerning the impact of digital applications and by-products on the medium of photography. Enrollment limited. Materials fee: $150. John Lehr