B CUSP 104
Examines an important social issue such as ecology, art, political change, the power of media, educational reform, or the role of science in contemporary culture through interdisciplinary investigation, and the lens of the visual, literary, and performing arts. Offered: A.
The course introduces students to the concept of light and the capture of light (photography) as an art form. During the quarter, students will be introduced to photography as a means of communication and personal expression, the physical properties of light and its effect in the natural world, historical and contemporary photographers, the recording of light on film and digital sensors, and the history behind the photographic medium.
Student learning goals
Learn about the use light and the recording of light as an art form.
Develop photographic skills in image control, composition, lighting, and digital post processing
Learn the physical properties of light in the natural world and how it relates to photography
Explore the history of photography and the photographic medium
Develop communication skills in the written and visual mediums
Start a photographic DC I portfolio as part of the overall DC e-portfolio
General method of instruction
Lectures, Hands-on shooting sessions, Digital Labs
Class assignments and grading