An introduction to photography aesthetic and technical skills, including manual functions of digital cameras, image creation and capture, file management and workflow, image adjustment and digital printing. The course will also introduce students to important historical and contemporary practitioners. Group critiques and practical labs using the camera and Adobe Software will help develop ideas and technical skills. This course is a major and certificate requirement.
Satisfies CCSF GE Area E. Some DSLR cameras and computer lab access with software are available for student use. Students may use the computer lab in the CCSF PHOTO department for homework../a> This class meets in V145 on lab days. This course is a pre-requisite for PHOT certificates and the AS Degree.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188