Photography, Image and Video Editing

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of photography as well as editing in the "digital darkroom". The technical and visual components of the photograph will be explored along with preparing images for print and web use. Critical skills in understanding and interpreting photographs will also be taught. Students will receive instruction in the use of the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera as well as basic printing techniques. Assignments will include the use of composition, depth of field and portrait shooting techniques both on location and in the photographic studio. Students will explore manipulating images from the camera to software applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. Students will also receive an introduction to basic video capture and editing using their own smart phone devices. The students will learn to create simple short form videos that would be used in advertising, particularly on popular social media platforms. This course will teach students to create brief story boards, capture content, and then edit their clips together into reels.