3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamental tools of digital photography. Through a series of projects, students will learn manual camera functions, downloading and organizing images and editing photographs in Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw and Photoshop. By the end of the course each student will gain skills for proper workflow, including: complete control of a manual digital camera, image control (depth of field, motion, composition, color balance etc.), importing images to the computer, organization, image rating, processing in Camera Raw and Photoshop and basic photography history. Each project requires a one-paragraph artist statement outlining concepts, inspiration and visual analysis. **This course requires students to have an approved camera with full manual functions and Camera Raw capabilities.