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INTRODUCTION
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PORTRAITS
& CANDIDS |
Photoshop
& Inkjet Prints |
NATURAL
& ABSTRACT |
Geordana
W-P. '01 |
Alexa
M. '05 |
Thomas
M. '97 |
| Course Description Introduction to Photography begins with instruction in the traditional "hands on" camera, film, and darkroom skills that were taught in the 1930s-1970s during the "Age of the SLR." Hence, a SLR (single lens reflex) camera is best used for this course, enabling the student to become a self-sufficient black and white film photographer who understands the art and science fundamentals of traditional film-based darkroom photography. Intro Photo concludes with a brief introduction to the digital image-editing capabilities of Adobe Photoshop. In this section of the course, students are introduced to contemporary techniques with the Epson flatbed scanner, the Epson Photo Stylus ink jet printer, and the Macintosh G5 computer. In this way, students initially learn about photography as did their parents, grandparents, and the 20th century masters of the SLR. They practice photography kinesthetically, with the developmentally appropriate use of the manual camera, the "wet" B/W film lab, and the "hard copy" B/W darkroom print. Finally, by digitally scanning their "analog" prints and retouching and colorizing these images with Adobe Photoshop, students establish both practical and creative connections between the traditional (analog) and the contemporary (digital) tools of photographic picture making. Students thus prepare themselves for future focus and development in the art of "writing with light." Major Projects |
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