This course will thematically and chronologically survey the social, cultural, aesthetic, and technical developments in the history of photography around the world. The time period covered will be from the emergence of the medium in the early nineteenth century through the present day. This course examines the multiple purposes to which photography has been adapted since its discovery, as well as the methodological and theoretical foundations of the medium.

This course teaches students the fundamentals of photography, including the use and handling of various digital cameras and specialized instruments. Students will study the history of photography, photo-composition, and photographic aesthetics and learn to digitally process their images, make proof sheets, and enlarge photographic prints creatively and effectively. Students will create and organize a portfolio of photographic works. Code course fee.

Students will explore various digital picture-taking techniques in an endeavor to change, manipulate, vary, and abstract the photographic image. Students will explore a variety of black and white and color photographic approaches and use special effect lenses, high speed and time-lapse photography, and special lighting techniques. Students will create and organize a portfolio of photographic works demonstrating competence in these techniques. Code course fee.

This course is a continuation of Basic Digital Photography COPH 181. Students will learn advanced techniques in camera handling and picture taking while exploring sophisticated methods in digital communication. The course will further encourage the development of creative expression within the student. Using the photography medium, the student will explore the photographic image as design, communication, advertising and art. Digital portfolios are produced by each student. Code course fee.

The course will teach students how to import, organize, correct and add creative color effects in Lightroom using global and local editing tools, as well as how to merge multiple exposures and stitch panoramas. In Photoshop, students will learn practical techniques for combining photos, pro-level retouching, creating precise selections, masking, and adding creative effects. Additionally, they will learn how to export photos, sharing via social media, creating fine art-style signed print layouts, slideshows, photo books, and web gallery projects. Code 3 course fee.