Course Information
Description
Basic theory and practical application of the fundamentals of photography. Students will learn the basics of DSLR cameras, lenses, the light meter, digital exposure and capture, basic studio lighting with hot lights and studio equipment handling.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Use the basic digital cameraAssessment StrategiesSkill demonstration, quizCriteriaIdentify the components of a cameraSet up the battery, date/time, memory card capacity, file format
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Create focused and exposed photographsAssessment StrategiesSkill demonstration, quiz, digital imageCriteriaDemonstrate the "half-press" shutter techniqueAdjust exposure by using the flash (based on lighting conditions)Digital image
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Use metering techniques when photographingAssessment StrategiesSkill demonstration, quiz, digital imageCriteriaRead the exposure scaleCompare reflectance vs. realitySelect metering modesMeasure light from a specific, small areaManually override the meterDigital image
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Use lighting techniquesAssessment StrategiesSkill demonstration, quiz, digital imageCriteriaDetermine flash's effective distanceMinimize red eyeUse the on-camera flash for snapshots or as a "fill light"Use a diffuser to soften flash harshnessBalance flash with ambient lightDigital image
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Use on and off camera flashAssessment StrategiesSkill demonstration, quizCriteriaAdjust flash power independently of the camera's exposureIdentify "bounce surfaces" to redirect lightOperate within the camera’s maximum sync speedSync the camera and flash using wireless triggersPosition the flash at varying anglesSet flash power manuallyUse off-camera modifiers to control the spread and softness of the light
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Process and print digital filesAssessment StrategiesSkill demonstration, quiz, digital imageCriteriaFile is named using a convention specified by the instructorFormat is [2500 pix layered psd or tif]