This course focuses on basic camera operations, image capture material, and quality and nature of light. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in a studio and on location. Topics include digital camera operation, lighting equipment, basic lighting techniques, properties of light, optics, lens selection, camera maintenance, camera accessories.
581-851-DW
Professional Photo Practices I
3 - 0 - 2
45
Description:
This course focuses on the history of commercial photography and the nature of the profession of photography. It will consist of a combination of theory, practical exercises and classroom presentations. Topics include photographic career options, historically significant photographers, historically significant photographic trends.
570-871-DW
Applied Photographic Design I
1 - 3 - 2
60
Description:
This course focuses on the application of composition and design principles through practical photographic assignments. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in a classroom, computer lab and studio. Topics include single person portraits, layout principles, principles of composition, spatial organization, framing.
570-881-DW
Photo Imaging Lab I
1 - 3 - 2
60
Description:
This course focuses on an introduction to bitmap imaging software. Classes occur in a both classrooms and computer labs. Topics include basic retouching techniques, basic compositing techniques, preparing images for print.
581-841-DW - Camera and Light
570-881-DW - Photo Imaging Lab 1
Description:
This course focuses on basic studio techniques for photographing people and small products. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in a studio and on location. Topics include basic people photography, basic small product photography, catalogue photography, lens selection, lighting options.
570-872-DW
Applied Photographic Design II
1 - 2 - 2
45
Prerequisites:
570-891-DW - Applied Photographic Desgn 1
Description:
This course focuses on more complex design principles and the proper use of shadow & light to convey a visual message. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in a classroom, computer lab and studio. Topics include advanced design principles, negative/positive space and creativity.
570-882-DW
Photo Imaging Lab II
1 - 3 - 2
60
Prerequisites:
570-881-DW - Photo Imaging Lab 1
Description:
This course focuses on intermediate level bitmap imaging software It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in the computer lab .Topics include intro to colour management systems, digital image manipulation and ink jet printing.
570-891-DW
Applied Location Photography I
1 - 2 - 2
45
Corequisite:
570-872-DW - Applied Photographic Desgn 2
Description:
This course focuses on an introduction to photography on location. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises on location. Topics include architectural photography, event photography, the photo essay, travelogue photography.
This course focuses on advanced techniques of people and product photography. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in a studio and on . Topics include fashion photography, advertising and editorial photography.
This course focuses on the integration of still photography and video. It is an introduction to sound recording as well as video and sound editing. It will consist of a series of lectures, demonstrations workshops and practical assignments.
This course focuses on advanced techniques of post-capture image production. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in a computer lab. Topics include the digital workflow, preparing a photographic print for display, page layout software and advanced colour management systems.
570-892-DW
Applied Location Photography II
1 - 2 - 2
45
Prerequisites:
570-891-DW - Applied Location Photography 1
Description:
This course focuses on advanced techniques of location photography. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises on location. Topics include photography of industrial processes, photography of people in the workplace, advertising and food photography on location, as well as the photo essay.
This course focuses on creating professional quality studio photographs for use in a commercial portfolio. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in a studio .Topics include advanced portraiture, specialized techniques, working to a layout, food photography.
This course focuses on advanced self-promotion and business practices and development of a professional portfolio to demonstrate competence to potential commercial clients. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in the studio and in the computer lab. Topics include portfolio development, portfolio options, creating a client list, portfolio display and presentation.
570-884-DW
Photo Imaging Lab IV
1 - 3 - 2
60
Prerequisites:
570-883-DW - Photo Imaging Lab 3
Description:
This course focuses on advanced digital image processing, advanced image retouching and advanced image output techniques. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises in a computer lab. Topics include preparing images for a portfolio, preparing images for the client.
581-852-DW
Professional Photo Practices II
3 - 0 - 2
45
Description:
This course focuses on photography as a career and basic small business requirements. It will consist of a combination of theory and practical exercises. Topics include marketing principles, the business letter, the business plan, entrepreneurship, small business management.
