COM 360 - Basic Digital Photography Credits: 3

Introduces principles of digital photography and teaches basic competencies to produce digital photographs in color and black-and-white. Students study history of photography; the camera and its functions; the techniques of photographic composition, exposure, and light; and digital image editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop. Developmental assignments are designed to teach how to take photographs for effective visual communication. Practical application of digital printing techniques also is covered in the course. Students are expected to develop an understanding of the relationship of photography to their professional goals.