ARTT 112 - Digital Photography for Fine Arts I

(ARTD, GEIR, GEEL)

A general introduction to electronic still photography, beginning with traditional photographic and art concepts. Students explore image manipulation using personal computers supported by digital cameras and other available technologies. Students create a series of projects using the most advanced photo editing software available to create artistic images. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate the skills and awarness to engage in creative problem solving that synthesizes discipline knowledge and methodologies with information from different fields of study and/or global sources.
Recognize and utilize elements of the visual language in developing creative solutions.
Employ the appropriate skills necessary to complete projects with intention, a high degree of craftsmanship, and aesthetic principles.
Communicate an understanding of visual literacy utilizing appropriate terminology and concepts.
Demonstrate an understanding of the creative possibilities of digital imaging tools and software to produce fine art photographic images.
Develop observational skills and apply them in written, oral, and photographic projects.
Recognize and employ concepts of composition and design in the creation of digital images.
Analyze and apply global historic and contemporary photographic theory in written, oral, and photographic projects.

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