ARTS 115 Introduction to Photography
This introductory course focuses on the aesthetic and practical elements of image making in photography. Basic principles of camera work, framing, light and lenses are covered. This course provides a foundation for further study in photography.
Note: The university has limited quantities of digital cameras with manual functions available for checkout. Students may use their own digital camera with manual functions.
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective May 9, 2011 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Understands basic functions of digital cameras, lighting and photographic software applications.
- Understands photography related vocabulary and can translate through visual language.
- Develops problem-solving strategies within one's own work and their peers' work.
- Knows about historical and contemporary issues in art, and corresponding research methods.
- Acquires critical thinking skills that help one be more socially effective as citizens and able to pursue one's own creative investigations and analysis outside of the classroom.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
- Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
- Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
- Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Fall 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to Photography | Dow, Beth | Books for ARTS-115-01 Fall 2024 | Course details for ARTS-115-01 Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to Photography | Dow, Beth | Books for ARTS-115-01 Spring 2025 | Course details for ARTS-115-01 Spring 2025 |