ARS 115 - Introduction to Digital Photography

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR: Meets general academic requirement AR.
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of photography using digital tools. Students will gain a technical understanding of exposure, the tools of image processing, and output methods as primary tools for conveying meaning. Photographic assignments and projects are grounded by the study of historical and contemporary photographic practice and practitioners, which encourage students to visualize their work in a broader context. Critiques will strengthen students’ abilities to critically describe and interpret photographs. Students are required to use a digital camera with manual settings capable of RAW capture. If you do not have a suitable digital camera, there are a limited number of cameras available for checkout from the department. Four contact hours per week.