Digital Photography I: Fundamentals & Workflow: One-Week Workshop

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography. Students learn how to use their DSLR or mirrorless camera and master its manual controls, explore composition and visual strategies, and are introduced to digital workflow basics using Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. Through weekly photo assignments, technical demonstrations, and group critique sessions, students build confidence in both the technical and aesthetic aspects of digital image-making.   Note: This course takes place in ICP Digital Media Labs where students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software and will receive an additional 5 lab hours to complete class work.   Prerequisites  Beginner. No prior photography experience is needed for this foundation course.   Materials  DSLR or Mirrorless camera + user manual, one or more lenses, memory card, memory card reader.   Course Goals  * Learn parts, functions, and metering modes of DSLR/mirrorless cameras to confidently shoot in Manual, Shutter Priority, and Aperture Priority modes.   * Create photographs demonstrating intentional control over depth of field, motion capture, exposure, and composition.   * Understand the core steps of the digital workflow, from image capture to basic importing and file management in Adobe Lightroom Classic.   Learning Outcomes  * Students develop confidence in controlling camera settings manually to achieve specific creative effects.   * Students intentionally apply compositional and lighting strategies for aesthetic and narrative impact.   * Students understand basic digital asset management and file organization.   Topics Covered  * Camera parts, optics, and prime vs. zoom lenses   * Exposure modes: Auto, Aperture Priority (A/Av), Shutter Priority (S/Tv), Manual (M)   * The Exposure Triangle (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO) and the Histogram   * Metering modes and Focus modes/points   * Fundamentals of composition, light, and visual framing   * Intro to Adobe Lightroom Classic: Catalog creation, importing, and interface overview   Document for Formatting reference: https://intphoto.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/Education/IQD-BGoXmYS2RJmynEFVDgaMAWXlEpkQHNTcR7YtstzvuUk?e=oP7MM1

Course Level / Prerequisite: Beginner. No prior photography experience is needed for these foundation courses.

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