Digital Photography I: Fundamentals & Workflow
Course Code: 27SOEDP107IDDates: March 21 - April 25, 2027
Meets: Su from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET
Location: ICP - 84 Ludlow Street
Course Tuition: $615
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
| Fee: | $615.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 15.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee (Basic) | Course Tuition | $ 595.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Material Fee | $ 20.00 |
ICP - 84 Ludlow Street
Natcha Wongchanglaw
Faculty Bio| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 03/21/2027 | Sunday | 10 AM to 1 PM | ICP - 84 Ludlow Street |
| 04/04/2027 | Sunday | 10 AM to 1 PM | ICP - 84 Ludlow Street |
| 04/11/2027 | Sunday | 10 AM to 1 PM | ICP - 84 Ludlow Street |
| 04/18/2027 | Sunday | 10 AM to 1 PM | ICP - 84 Ludlow Street |
| 04/25/2027 | Sunday | 10 AM to 1 PM | ICP - 84 Ludlow Street |
Please have your DSLR or mirrorless camera with you during all class sessions; prior to the first class, make sure the battery is fully charged, a memory card is inserted, and you can locate your camera’s basic settings. Have your camera's manual on hand (printed or PDF).