GRA 216 - Exploring Photography

3 Credit(s)
Explores photography processes, equipment, operations, history, vocabulary and applications. Although traditional photographic processes and camera operations will be discussed and experienced, the majority of the semester will be spent learning and working with the digital process and equipment. Understanding the purpose of photography, how to critically view photographs, how to take more effective photographs by applying the elements and principles of design and how to professionally present photographs will be emphasized. Includes participation in critiques that employ design and photographic terminology as guidelines to discuss why some photos may seem to work better; i.e., be more effective, than others. Course emphasizes the use of photos as an expression of creative communication and storytelling. Lecture Hours: 24 | Lab Hours: 48