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 Department:    MIT

 Course #:    213

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    110801

 EPC:    524

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to digital photography. Includes basic camera techniques. Covers camera features and functions, software, downloading, enhancing, transferring files and making photo-quality images.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Strongly recommended: computer literacy and file management skills.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand hardware specifications used to develop digital still images.
2. Prepare images to be used in Web-based multimedia applications.
3. Take digital photographs.
4. Understand lighting concepts used in photography.
5. Organize and store images.
6. Enhance digital images.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Digital camera specifications.
2. Still image digitization with a camera.
3. Digital image adjustment and enhancement.
4. Camera techniques for freezing action, portraits, landscape and creativity.
5. Storing and organizing images.
6. Preparing photo quality images for the Web.