• • Topics Covered:
    • Basics of Photography: Camera Types, Lenses, and Settings (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed)
    • Understanding Exposure, Composition, and Lighting
    • Principles of Framing, Rule of Thirds, and Depth of Field
    • Introduction to Digital Photography and Editing Workflow
    • Basic Photo Editing Techniques using Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop
  Assignment: Capture a series of photographs exploring different lighting conditions and compositions; edit them to enhance visual quality.

• • • • • • Topics Covered:
            • Portrait Photography: Lighting, Posing, and Background Selection
            • Landscape and Street Photography: Techniques for Capturing Depth and Movement
            • Product Photography and Still Life Techniques
            • Post-Processing Techniques: Color Correction, Retouching, and Sharpening
            • Photography Styles and Storytelling: Developing a Personal Style
          • Assignment: Create a small photography portfolio covering portraits, landscapes, and still life, showcasing different styles and techniques.
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• • • • • • • Topics Covered:
              • Introduction to Digital Compositing: Combining Multiple Images into One
              • Advanced Techniques in Adobe Photoshop: Masking, Layer Blending, and Adjustment Layers
              • Working with Backgrounds, Foregrounds, and Creating Realistic Shadows
              • Special Effects in Compositing: Adding Textures, Overlays, and Color Grading
              • Preparing Images for Print and Web: Resolution, File Formats, and Exporting
            • Assignment: Develop a composite image using multiple photographs, demonstrating advanced masking and blending techniques.
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• Students will complete a final project that demonstrates their skills in both photography and compositing. They will conceptualize, photograph, and digitally composite a creative scene or theme of their choice, focusing on composition, lighting, and storytelling. The project should include a description of their process and techniques used.

By the end of this program, students will be well-versed in both the art of photography and the technical aspects of digital compositing. They will gain practical experience in capturing high-quality images, editing photos for professional presentation, and creating composite images that tell visual stories. Graduates of this program can pursue opportunities as photographers, photo editors, digital artists, or social media content creators, with skills that apply to diverse fields like advertising, media, e-commerce, and digital art.