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ASPH 1300 - Introduction to Photography

Credits: 3

Introduces students to many roles photography plays within and outside of the context of contemporary art. Discusses basic visual literacy skills and prepares students to analyze, discuss, and write about photographs, both their own and others’. Assignments and lectures introduce students to photographic history and theory. As a part of SMU Common Curriculum, students are required to give an Oral Presentation during the semester. The majority of this class is devoted to creative photographic projects. Students learn the basics of manual camera operation, organization and editing software (primarily Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop, and inkjet printing. Course fees provide student access to Adobe CC and use of the inkjet printers in the photo lab. Students are required to provide their own DSLR camera which allows for manual exposure, for the entirety of the course.


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