DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR NON-ART MAJORS

ART 176

Course Description

Introduction to tools, techniques and concepts of digital photography, with an emphasis on the workflow beginning with composition and image capture, to digital manipulation and enhancement, to the end goal of print or online publication. Develop a robust fundamental skill set in digital photography through lectures, readings, discussions, practical instruction, instructor review and group critiques.

Prerequisties

Not open to students declared in BS-Art or BFA-Art degrees.

Satisfies

ART 376 , ART 428 , ART 476 , and ART 348

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.89

1.26% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

0.72% from Historical

A Rate

90.54%

7.88% from Historical

Class Size

20.45% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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