Color film use is stressed. Emphasis is placed on the ways in which photographers working in traditional studio genres such as commercial product and portrait photography are now using digital photographic technologies. Class time is split between the studio and the digital imaging lab. Areas of investigation include the use of digital cameras in the studio, advanced methods of digital manipulation, and marketing considerations for digital studio photography. In this course students receive a variety of photographic assignments involving newsworthy events, contemporary social issues, and human interest stories.
Students work with black and white negative and color transparency films.
An introduction to digital imaging technologies as they relate to photojournalism is included in the course. Students must own a manual electronic flash. This course provides an advanced level of investigation into digital photographic tools and techniques. Students will expand their understanding of digital input devices, photo imaging software, and output devices. Students will be encouraged to work toward developing their own creative style.