Digital Photography
This course introduces the technical and aesthetic foundations of digital photography. Students learn camera operations, exposure control, composition, lighting, and design principles while developing visual awareness and critical analysis skills. Emphasis is placed on creating well-composed photographs and preparing images for print and digital presentation.
§ 01 By the end you can
- Operate basic digital and 35mm camera systems confidently.
- Control exposure using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
- Apply composition and design principles to photographic work.
- Use lighting, depth of field, and perspective creatively.
- Analyze photographs and prepare images for print and digital use.
§ 02 Sixteen sessions
The whole semester.
- 01Introduction to Digital Photography
- 02History of Photography and Masters of Photography
- 03Camera Types and Workings (35mm and Digital)
- 04Exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
- 05Lighting Basics and Mood Creation
- 06Composition Principles and Tools
- 07Balance, Framing, and Subject Placement
- 08 · MidtermForeground, Background, and Perspective
- 09Depth of Field and Long Exposure
- 10Lines, Shapes, Forms, and Visual Structure
- 11Color Theory in Photography
- 12Positive and Negative Space
- 13Photo Analysis and Visual Critique
- 14Resolution and Image Quality
- 15Printing, Framing, and Mounting
- 16Preparing a Professional Photography Portfolio
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
§ 03 Final project
Students will complete a curated photography portfolio demonstrating technical control, composition, and visual storytelling.
Deliverables
- A photoessay containing a series of 12 original photographs applying exposure, composition, and lighting principles.
- A written photo analysis explaining creative and technical choices.
- Final images prepared for digital presentation.
§ 04 Watch first
- Photography Basics – Camera, Exposure & CompositionCovers camera operation, exposure triangle, and core composition tools.
- Understanding Exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISOExplains exposure control and creative effects like long exposure and depth of field.
- Composition & Design Principles in PhotographyCovers balance, framing, subject placement, positive/negative space, and simplicity.
- Lighting Basics for PhotographyIntroduces natural and artificial lighting, shadows, and mood creation.
- History & Masters of PhotographyCovers historical development and influential photographers.
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