PLSCI 1225

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PLSCI 1225
Photography through a Scientific Lens

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This is an introductory course for students with little to no previous experience in photography. Students with some knowledge of basic camera operations will have the opportunity to go beyond basic photography. The course will cover camera controls, uploading digital images, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and digital printing. Along with a technical study of the medium, this course is intended to broaden knowledge of the creative and archival possibilities the photograph represents. Students will learn to use light, composition, depth of field and focus to create images that not only depict reality but also transform it. The course will explore different techniques and concepts used in photography for study in the fields of architecture, agriculture and nature.

When Offered Fall.

Fees Course Fee: students may incur fee to print photos.

Comments Equipment needed: digital SLR camera with exposure controls, cell phone, USB or external hard drive, micro/macro USB cable, notebook, tripod, and Adobe Creative Suite license.

Outcomes
  • Efficiently use DSLR and cell phone cameras and determine how and why to use one over the other.
  • Control motion, focus, lighting and composition when creating images to emphasize an intended purpose.
  • Determine a digital workflow that helps organize images in a logical manner.
  • Effectively evaluate their own photographic work as well as the work of others.
  • Recognize and control difficult lighting situations.
  • Utilize Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom basic operations.
  • Present photographs in digital and printed presentations.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20278 PLSCI 1225   STU 501

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    • TR Mann Library 413
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Brandt, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Equipment needed: digital SLR camera with exposure controls, cell phone, USB or external hard drive, micro/macro USB cable, notebook, and Adobe Creative Suite license. Students may incur small fee to print photos. DSLR camera can be reserved through Mann Library. Adobe license available to enrolled students free of charge.