Digital Photography II

Specifications

  • CTE Sector: Arts, Media and Entertainment
  • CTE Pathway: Design, Visual and Media Arts
  • Located at: Whittier
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Digital Photography I

Course Description

The Digital Photography II course builds upon the foundation laid in Digital Photography I, focusing on advainced photo skills and software for graphic and image manipulation.  The course aims to create both commercial graphic products and aesthetic fine art images while fostering technological and visual literacy.  Students will work on projects and created imagery, employing visual narrative strategies using photojournalist techniques to explore personal public themes of identiy, place, and community.

The first semester of the course will concentrate on creating and developing photographic imagery using advanced techniques for various purposes, including pure aesthetics and commercial production.  In the second semester, students will further enhance their skills by integrating photographic imagery with graphic design and textural elements for real-world projects.