ART1030 — Introduction to Photography
ART 1030 - Introduction to Photography ART 1030 - Introduction to Photography Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 4 Course Description: This course is designed as an exploration of digital photography as a means of visual communication and creative expression. Topics include an introduction to the basics of digital cameras and digital imaging software. Projects address a range of design, aesthetic, and conceptual issues fundamental to the art of photography. Strong emphasis is on the development of both a technical foundation and a critical awareness of the medium as a creative tool. Students will need access to a smartphone or entry level digital camera. The Art department has a limited supply of cameras for student check out. Students who are ART Transfer Pathway AFA majors should enroll in ART 1031, or ART 2031. MnTC Goals 6 Humanities/Fine Arts File types and sizes b. Image adjustments using editing software c. Uploading, exporting, and sharing images via online platforms Contemporary Issues/Criticism a. Visual literacy- how to read photographs b. Image use and ownership in the digital realm c. Ethics of digital manipulation d. Collaboration e. Writing assignment f. Critique Learning