GD 3010 - Photography for Graphic Designers

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This course prepares students to utilize photography with the primary purpose of creating dynamic and compelling images of products and people for advertising. Students become adept at using technology including the digital SLR (standard settings, manual overrides, and experimentation); understand lighting (both interior studio settings and exterior outdoor settings); facilitate between lens options (macro, specialty filters, and wide angle); and learn the importance of a dynamic portfolio stage setting through appropriate documentation. Modest digital post-production will be explored including industry-standard software.

Prerequisites: GD 2220 - Raster Image Processing

Course Learning Outcomes:

Use the essential terminology of photography.
Compose meaningful photographs using framing, balance, negative space, and the rule of thirds.
Use the manual settings, priority settings, ISO settings, and white balance options of a DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Demonstrate how aperture impacts both the light and depth of field.
Demonstrate how shutter speed freezes action or creates motion blur.
Use directional light, diffused light, and reflected light to create photographs.
Utilize industry-based software as a means to edit photographic imagery for graphic design.

GD3010 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Course Materials:

DSLR camera or mirrorless camera
External Hard Drive
Tripod (optional)