Elements of Photography

About This Course

Course Name/Code: Elements of Photography, CADM 131
Catalog Description: An introductory study of photography with an emphasis on manual camera operation, composition, digital photography, and post production workflow with a brief survey on the history of photography.
Credits/Hours: 3

Instructors and Required Items

Instructors Who Teach This Course: Mr. Timothy Mielke  See his photography portfolio

Required Equipment Questions should be directed to the instructor:

• Camera with Manual Exposure Capabilities
  • Brand not specific.
  • Have access to a camera that captures using the Manual Exposure method. This is normally shown by a “M” on the dial of modes. Manual mode allows the photography to control the aperture, shutter, and ISO.
  • If enrolled in the Photography or Digital Media degrees, a Canon dSLR is highly recommended.

Required Equipment and Software Students must purchase and possess by the first day of class. 

• Adobe Photoshop CS or higher preferred (Educational Discounts and 30 day trial available)       or
• Gimp (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

Required Text(s) Students must purchase and possess the required text(s) by the first day of class. Order early:

• London, Barbara. A Short Course in Digital Photography. Prentice Hall, 2009.
  • ISBN-13: 978-0205645923