The course is designed for the student with little or no photographic experience. It is for those who are interested in the basic principles and techniques of photography and the use of digital cameras. Photography is a technical and artistic endeavor that can open new doors. It is the perfect blending of science, math, art and communication. Photography can be a life-long course in understanding the world around you. Without a doubt Photography has proven itself to be the most dramatic way to illustrate the human condition of the 20th Century. With technical advances it promises to be even more dramatic in the 21st Century as digital photography becomes the standard. This 18 week course is an elective in a series of photography courses that make up the Vocational Photography Degree/Certificate Program here at FCC. Whether you continue in our program or not, this course will provide you with the knowledge and experience to make better photographs by stressing fundamentals, creativity, awareness, problem solving and professionalism. The teaching method uses hands-on experience, information from text, lecture and group learning to solve picture-taking situations.
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