PGYC - Photography Lecture/Lab

An introductory course in basic camera handling techniques and black and white film exposure and printing techniques. Emphasis is placed on the aesthetic, technical, conceptual, and emotional qualities of the student's photographs. A 35 mm fully adjustable camera with manual capabilities is required.

A basic course in the journalistic approach to photography. Topics covered include: photo essay, news portraits, picture story, wild art, illustration, push processing, on camera flash, layout, captioning, ethics, as well as: spot news, general news, weather, sports, feature, and public relations photography. Emphasis is placed on deadlines and critique of course assignments.

This course introduces students to the fundamental professional skills of still digital photography; including file formats, resolution, and image processing. Students will learn the basics of camera operations, including manual settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, while exploring the principles of composition, lighting, and exposure.

This advanced course delves into the art and technique of portrait photography, emphasizing professional camera controls, composition, lighting, posing, and subject interaction in both studio and outdoor environments.

This course will focus on developing a professional multimedia portfolio and self-promotional materials for the purpose of further study or professional marketing. Professional critiques will be conducted on individual portfolios.

This course introduces the student to digital imaging with the application Photoshop. Students will identify and demonstrate a variety of digital imaging techniques; scanning, color spaces, color separation, color correction, retouching, and more. The course will survey the history and development of the media, and discuss hardware, image input and output, and software.

Study of Photoshop's advanced functions: duotones, transfer curves, text effects, CMYK separation, advanced scanning, film recorder output, preflighting, and more. Photoshop's use with other color separation, page layout, and graphic design applications are investigated.

This course builds upon the skills introduced in PGYC 1800. Students will learn advanced techniques for image manipulation and explore the creation of their own photographic imagery using digital cameras, film recorders, scanners, printers and photo imaging software.