Photography I: Digital

Course Description

This course introduces beginners to the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography. Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, students learn the basics of using cameras and imaging software to produce digital photographs. Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, RAW file formats, white balance, and composition. Using Adobe Lightroom, students learn file management, image enhancement, and printing. Lectures on historical and contemporary artwork explore the creative approaches and considerations of photography, and assignments build photographic skill sets. PREREQUISITE: Macintosh literacy or Macintosh Basics (free of charge) NOTE: A digital SLR camera capable of shooting RAW files is required. A limited number of Canon XSI digital SLR cameras are available to students enrolled in Photography I: Digital for the duration of the course. The cameras can be reserved on a first-come firstserve basis through the Education Department after registering for the course; please phone 212.857.0001

$820.00 | Members $795.00

Materials: $40.00
Registration Fee: $30.00

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By Phone: 212-857-0001