Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field, and basic composition. Demonstrations and assignments with image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflex or mirrorless cameras are recommended.

***Hybrid class, Studio 3 and Zoom***

In this 4-week course, learn to use the iPhone camera to achieve amazing results. Explore various iPhone camera photography modes and useful camera and image processing apps. There will be interactive demonstrations and image reviews.

Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field, and basic composition. Demonstrations and assignments with image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflex or mirrorless cameras are recommended.

Learn to cut your own mats. Bring your 2D art and a frame and you’ll cut windows and assemble your piece to hang in your home, or submit to exhibits.

Through in-depth assignments and image reviews, students more deeply explore composition, lighting, lenses and flash photography. A field trip on the 5th Saturday of the session will further develop skills for real time applications. Demonstrations on basic image processing and printing techniques along with preparing photographs for on-line presentation will be included. Prereq: PH147 or similar exp.

After you’ve figured out the controls of your camera, learn how to make your photography better. Explore the principles of composition, and see examples of what makes a captivating image. Bring your camera (either film or digital) and practice on campus with the instructor guiding you all the way.