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PHO 100 Basic Photography

Credits: (3)
This black and white photography course is an introduction to basic digital camera techniques, aesthetics, and image editing software. Class time is a combination of lecture, demonstration, critique, and hands-on lab instruction. Regular projects, exams, and writing assignments will be given as appropriate to the discipline. A digital camera is not required.

SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): The Arts
Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of a digital camera with manual controls.
  2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of current image editing software.
  3. Identify content elements and symbols in photographic works.
  4. Provide constructive criticism of photographic works.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of presenting photographic works.