PHT116 Introduction to Digital Photography (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Design and Visual Production (DSVIS)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject equips students with fundamental skills in digital photography and associated imaging processes, and introduces them to essential topics and concepts of applied photographic practice.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHT116
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Demonstrate competent use of an appropriate digital camera with manual control;
- Apply key digital imaging procedures to digital photographs using image manipulation software;
- Integrate fundamental compositional and lighting considerations into their photographic imagery;
- Show an understanding of the principals of the primary photographic genres;
- Demonstrate basic photographic literacy through critical analysis of meaning in imagery
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Digital camera basic functions and controls;
- Core digital imaging methodology;
- Major compositional and lighting factors;
- Principal contemporary photographic genres;
- Basic critical analysis of photographic imagery
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.