Basic Digital Photography is a beginner DSLR instructional course designed to introduce students to the basic processes and techniques of working with digital photography.  The course covers camera operation, equipment, composition, lighting, digital workflow and aesthetic understanding.  Students will learn how to use photography as a creative tool for self-expression, social exploration and still documentation.  This is a fun, hands-on course.   A digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera is required.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Flash
2. Exposure and Depth of Field
3. Camera Settings
4. Field Trip
5. Composition
6. Lighting
7. Digital Workflow
8. Field Trip
9. Types of Photography and Iconic Photographs
10. Aesthetics and Display