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Advanced Commercial Photography Syllabus Outline- 2015-2016 Instructor Name: Grant Justus Course: Commercial Photography Contact Information: Phone 281-237- 3130 Email: [email protected] Room 9115 Course Description: Every day, people are bombarded with thousands of visual images. The print and online media of the 21st century and beyond will continue this visually-oriented and graphic trend. Advanced Commercial Photography expands on students research of the world of photography and photography careers. The law, ethics and history of photography complement the major units of study: operation and care of the camera, taking pictures, career prep, lighting techniques, digital editing and teamwork. Some out-of class time be required, including the time to shoot photo assignments. Some things we will learn: History of photography • Digital imaging and editing • Understanding of camera parts • Photography Careers • Composition • Law and ethics

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Advanced Commercial Photography Syllabus Outline- 2015-2016  

Instructor Name:         Grant Justus                                             Course: Commercial Photography   Contact Information: Phone 281-237- 3130                 Email: [email protected] 9115 Course Description:

Every day, people are bombarded with thousands of visual images. The print and online media of the 21st century and beyond will continue this visually-oriented and graphic trend. Advanced Commercial Photography expands on students research of the world of photography and photography careers. The law, ethics and history of photography complement the major units of study: operation and care of the camera, taking pictures, career prep, lighting techniques, digital editing and teamwork. Some out-of class time be required, including the time to shoot photo assignments.

Some things we will learn:

• History of photography • Digital imaging and editing

• Understanding of camera parts • Photography Careers

• Composition • Law and ethics

• Creating a portfolio • Lighting techniques

Course Goals/Student Outcomes*        Demonstrate technological skills by creating images using traditional

techniques as well as newer digital technology in the field of photography.* Gain a more advanced awareness of the different career paths available in

the field of photography and what it takes to be successful.* Demonstrate the use of critical thinking in communicating ideas visually and

artistically with the aid of photography.* Students are expected to participate in class critiques of their personal work

as well as the work of their peers. The vocabulary of art/photography will be used to engage in written and verbal critiques of these works.