Photo I: Digital Urban Study

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

A beginning digital photography studio art course focusing on urban studies in Washington D.C. The course is designed to develop hands-on camera skills necessary to produce and identify the elements of a good photograph and to acquire a thorough working knowledge of digital cameras, software, and printers. Students will apply these learned skills by capturing images that reflect fine art, photojournalism, and documentary photography in Washington D.C as part of the Urban Studies Summer Institute, and connect students to critical issues that affect the city. Exploring these photographic styles to develop narrative, opinion, and/or objective truth will provide students with personal insight, community experience, and encourage substantive dialogue regarding important topics relating to urban studies in Washington D.C. Students enrolled in studio courses must plan to devote time outside of class to develop and complete assignments.