Course Description
This course covers the basics of making digital photographs and appreciating the roles this compelling medium plays in contemporary life. Emphasis is on the development of technically, aesthetically and conceptually sound images, and on the conscious and thoughtful illuminating of a three-dimensional world within a two-dimensional space, in order to generate communicable value and meaning. Besides learning the workings of a camera and exposure, students get the opportunity to learn about the basics of design, the fundamentals of powerful photographs, and how to find and build narratives. Through the assignments and discussions, students learn how to talk about what is visually compelling and meaningful.