Course Descriptions
Technology
TEC 215
Basic Photography
3 credits
Students will develop basic photographic skill sets in composition, lighting and angles to create compelling images. This class will concentrate on the exposure matrix to demonstrate how ISO, shutter speed and aperture effect exposure, motion and depth of field. Composition will be studied through the analysis of historic and contemporary photographs so that the students will be able to create compelling imagery. Adobe Bridge and Photoshop will be used for basic editing and image adjustments.
TEC 275
Intermediate Photography
3 credits
Having completed a basic photography class, the student should be versed in making proper exposure, this course will expand on the basic photographic skill sets. The integration of flash photography will be introduced utilizing in-camera and external flash. Students will interpret exposure under various ambient and artificial lighting conditions. Adobe Bridge and Photoshop will be used for editing and image adjustments. Photo Mechanic and Adobe Lightroom are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 215
TEC 300
Advanced Photography
3 credits
This course will cover more technical aspects of photography including how to cover special events regarding the use of speedlights, lens choice, and angle. It will also explore B&W conversion methods, B&W directional lighting & toning. Students will continue their exploration of the creative possibilities and relationship between high vs. low shutter speed & aperture through various assignments such as high dynamic range (HDR) photography. Raw file conversion using Lightroom and the use of more advanced Photoshop layers, curves and histogram will be emphasized. A final portfolio will be completed.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 275
TEC 325
Business of Freelancing
3 credits
This course introduces students to professional business practices needed to be a successful freelance artist in a creative field. Students will learn the importance of self-branding in order to promote their particular product/service offering. There is a focus on writing legal and financial documents, including contracts, estimates, and invoices. Other legal and ethical responsibilities of freelance artists will also be studied.
TEC 400
Sports Photography
3 credits
This course will explore the historic and technical aspects of sports photography. Study will include identification, discussion and interpretation of iconic sports photographs, determining photographic medium, lens, lighting, and perspective. A hands-on approach is employed, as students will be required to photograph, edit and produce a series of finished images with captions from Wilmington University sporting events. Students will be required to spend time outside the classroom to photograph Wilmington University games.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 215
TEC 401
Action Photography
3 credits
This course will focus on the unique world of sports and action photography. Students will learn how to capture action/sports photography images by choosing appropriate equipment (camera, lenses, and tripods/monopods), calculating correct ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, and selecting the appropriate file formats to produce an image that could be submitted for publication consideration. Students will learn how to anticipate action and use that knowledge to create a collection of photos that tell a story. Photo Mechanic will be used for selecting and captioning images to be exported into Photoshop for the final cropping and editing.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 215
TEC 407
Lighting: Location and Studio
3 credits
Light is a fundamental element in photography. It is essential for students to have a comprehensive understanding of the use of secondary light in photography and to be able to successfully apply this knowledge to make compelling images both within a photo studio setting and on location. In this semester format course the content will switch at midpoint. Students will learn to light subjects and products in a controlled studio environment as well as on location, where any number of variables will factor into the decision making process. Work will be completed in Adobe Photoshop.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 275
TEC 460
Topics in Photography
3 credits
This class may be tailored specifically to a course of study agreed upon by student and teacher, or run as a section with a chosen topic.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair