This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand the skills required to achieve success in photography careers. It will cover various topics in photography, such as history of photography, types of photography, types of camera, etc.

This course covers the following material:

• Describe the evolution of photography.

• Explore different types of photography and careers in photography.

• Operate various parts of a digital camera and produce photographs using various modes and settings available in a digital camera.

• Produce photographs of specific subjects, including still lifes, portraits, and architectural subjects.

• Produce quality photographs with appropriate lighting.

• Apply the elements and principles of art and the rules of composition while taking photographs.