PO 101 - Photography I

1. Demonstrate the use of digital camera features and components.
2. Apply photographic exposure principles in the use of various kinds of lighting.
3. Recognize different kinds of cameras, file formats and the use and benefit of the lens system.
4. Work with the components of the digital photography workflow.
5. Demonstrate application of visual design principles in photographic work.
6. Apply the technical skills to create new photographic work.
7. Relate the evolution of photography to its historical context.
8. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail. 
9. Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems and issues. 

II.  Digital Camera Features

    A. Resolution and sensor size

    B. Camera file formats

    C. Memory cards

    D. White balance

    E. Histogram

    F. LCD monitor and menus

III. Exposure, Light, and Lens System

    A. Exposure principles

    B. Exposure modes

    C. Depth of field

    D. Motion control

    E. Lighting situation

    F. Available and artificial light

    G. Types of lenes

IV. Digital Workflow

     A. Digital workflow procedures

     B. Importing pictures

     C. File management

     D. Luminosity and color adjustments

     E. Saving and exporting pictures

     F. Backup solution

V.  Composition and Visual Design

     A. Unity and variety

     B. Emphasis

     C. Scale and proportion

     D. Composition strategies

     E. Balance

     F. Line, shape, space

     G. Texture and pattern

VI. Creative Outcomes

     A. Photography as an art form

     B. Photography as commercial tool

     C. Photography and society

     D. Photography as personal vision

     E. Photography to communicate ideas

Facilitated Discussion: 10-20%

Mediated Instruction: 20-30%

Group Work: 10-15%

Lab Work: 20-50%