CGT 166 - Photography

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is designed to instruct the student on photographic principles that affect exposure, image structure, composition, printing and the interface with digital media. Students will experience hands-on photography sessions that demonstrate lighting, visual effects and composition development based on contrast and focal point awareness. In conjunction with the camera, the student will explore advanced digital imaging options, the zone system and creative merging techniques. Course materials are designed for the student pursuing a graphic design career. The student will be required to have a 35mm camera and is responsible for film and processing costs or digital equivalent.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: Computer experience

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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