Summer Enrollment is Open! Courses begin June 23, 2025.

Photography I

ART X 438.9

Explore the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles of digital photographic processes, including DSLR camera operation, composition, and digital retouching and manipulation.

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Starting at $875.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Gain a practical, hands-on introduction to DSLR camera operation and photographic composition
  • Understand contemporary digital imaging and its application within commercial and fine arts
  • Define a basic workflow from image making to image editing
  • Understand the foundations of image making so that you can execute your creative vision
  • Have an introductory understanding to different genres of photography and its history

About this course:

In this practical hands-on introduction, the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles of digital photographic processes are addressed, including instruction on camera operation, composition, and digital retouching and manipulation. Instruction also includes Adobe software acquisition techniques and output technologies. Discussion covers contemporary digital imaging and its application within commercial and fine arts. Assignments demonstrate mastery of technical skills and individual creative expression.

Summer 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
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Instructor: Baz Here
404194
Fee:
$875.00
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Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
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Tue Jun 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Sep 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Instructor: Craig Havens
403909
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$875.00
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Notes

For students purchasing a camera, we recommend the free workshop Choosing and Using a Digital Camera. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Photography
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Design Communication Arts
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