This course explores the basic mechanisms of creative photography: from understanding the mechanisms of the camera's ability to capture light (shutter speed, aperture, ISO), to considering foundational principles of visual form and composition strategies in both black and white and in color.
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Students will build the skills to become more aware of their way of seeing the world and its illumination, to create creative and unique photographs that showcase the stories and beauty in the world around them.
The first lesson will introduce the core lesson material. Then, during the two weeks in between meetings, students will be given prompts to explore the specific ideas from the lesson.
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The second lesson will be a guided critique, allowing each student to share their work and discuss each other's photographs using the terms, concepts, and ways of seeing developed since the first lesson.
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Materials:
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A camera of any type (camera phone is ok) and the needed accessories (memory card, battery charger, etc.)
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The means to upload the photos to a computer or tablet (ex. memory card reader), to submit them online
Henri Carier-Bresson. Siphnos, Greece. 1961.
