This introductory course is a unique combination of the exploration of digital photography and the use of computer imaging to capture, manipulate and enhance a photograph. Through the use of Adobe Creative Suite software, the student will learn how to edit, manipulate, and save photographs, using Adobe Photoshop and how to manage their digital files, using Adobe Bridge. The student will also be introduced to the basics of photography utilizing the digital camera. The student will acquire skills including exposure for the digital camera; file formats; composition; the creative use of aperture and shutter speed; lighting characteristics and white balance; and understanding and manipulating histograms. The student will also become familiar with the terms of digital technology. Students must have access to a digital camera.
General Ed Category
The Arts
Semester Offered
Offered Fall and Spring