| abhughes@ucsd.edu http://www.adrienehughes.com http://www.softservegirl.com |
GINT-81316
- Camera Basics 6:30 –9:30 PM Instructor: Adriene Hughes |
| OBJECTIVE | This course is designed to provide basic technical instruction in the use of digital cameras and to introduce students to technical issues of digital photography. The class consists of instruction, demonstrations and casual critiques that are designed to provide students with the tools to utilize their cameras more effectively, and thereby to take better pictures.
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| ATTENDANCE | Attendance is suggested, if not mandatory. Lectures, demonstrations, and review of photography will occur throughout each class meeting. Because of this, arriving in a timely fashion is necessary. Lectures and demonstrations will not be repeated. |
| GRADING | This is a no-credit course. |
| EQUIPMENT | This
course requires the use of a digital camera. It may be a SLR or a Point-and-Shoot
by any manufacturer. Bring your Manual to class with you in case you
have any questions as to its function. You will also need a USB thumb
drive which allows you to save any assignments in progress (or completed)
during the class for later reference. Please bring
your camera, all cables for camera, manual, and USB thumb drive to each
class so we can download your work for review.
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| Week 1 | Introduction
by Instructor
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| Week 2 | What
is AV and TV mode??? |
| Week 3 | Making
an image
for email and the internet using Photoshop CS5 HOMEWORK
Read: The Digital Photography Book Chapter Chapter 6 -
SHOOTING PEOPLE |
| Week 4 | Bring
in 4 images of portaits for critique. HOMEWORK
Read: The Digital Photography Book Chapter Chapter 9 - TRAVEL AND
CITY LIFE |
Week 5 FINAL ASSIGNMENT |
Assignment
for FINAL WEEK: Produce six (6) images that you feel are your strongest
photographic results from the above assignments. Upload your photos
to FLICKR in ADVANCE of class. As photographers I want you to think
about how your images communicate a language, and how size can alter
the contextual meaning of your personal voice. Remember: there are
no rules
– and if you have a handful of personal rules you have previously
learned, all rules were meant to be broken! |
| Websites of Interest | Glossary
of Photographic Terms |