/306 Photography and Motion Pictures I and II

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. gain mastery of the use of different photographic equipment including the use of computer software in photography; 2. develop various skills in photography for different fields; and 3. demonstrate competencies in development of animation projects.

Historical development of conventional and digital photography (photographic time-line), photography as science and art. The conventional and digital camera and its components. Introduction to basic working knowledge of the photographic process, material, equipment, chemicals and other dark room activities i.e., development of the printing of films. The field of depth. Students at this stage are expected to learn about the types of photography and the purpose of photography. Comparative analysis of the digital cameras as a photographic tool and the human eye. In camera movement the students are expected to address and understand the issues of; physical movement, effects of movement, practical uses of movement and side effects of movement in relation to human beings and environment. Finally, students are expected to record images either in panoramic or single views which they will process in the darkroom and print out as product. Brief introduction to the principles of animation will be taught, with basic practical exercise and group projects.