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PHOT 2B05
Introductory Photography: Colour
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Prerequisite: 3.0 credits of first-year studio and 1.0 credit of Liberal Studies (including the Writing course with a passing grade of 60%).
This studio-based course explores the creative use of colour in contemporary photography. Students are introduced to both analog and digital methodologies. Areas covered are colour light theory, image formation in film and digital, exposure and colour balance fundamentals, proper selection of colour and transparency films, chemical colour printing, digital colour capture, digital device calibration and printing from digital files. Hands-on practice is supplemented by presentations, lectures and critiques of student work. Aesthetic issues and trends are discussed.
Anti-requisite: Students who have taken PHOT 2C02 Contemporary Photography Studio may not take this course for credit.
Notes: Required for 200 level Photography Majors. Priority in registration is given to Photography Majors. New title: formerly Colour 1
Course was last updated June 23, 2009 - 10:25 AM