CGT Courses

Course Title:  Photography

This course is designed to instruct the student on photographic principles that affect exposure, image structure, composition, printing and the interface with digital media. Students will experience hands-on photography sessions that demonstrate lighting, visual effects and composition development based on contrast and focal point awareness. In conjunction with the camera, the student will explore advanced digital imaging options, the zone system and creative merging techniques. Course materials are designed for the student pursuing a graphic design career. The student will be required to have a 35mm camera and is responsible for film and processing costs or digital equivalent.

           Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Utilize the functions of the camera as a creative tool. The student will be aware of exposure and the manipulation of image structure through the camera.
• Apply the process of composing within the view finder and the effects of lighting, camera position and subject interaction. The course will provide the student alternative imaging options and the exploration of previously unobtainable visual alternatives.
• Utilize the merger of optical and digital issues, enabling the student to create or modify new and previously developed photographs within traditional and electronic environments.