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CPH 101 - Photographic Theory
Fundamentals
Introduces the fundamental theory, function, and application of the camera and camera lens. Also presents the basic principles of light and optics and exposure controls. Topics include: camera fundamentals, lens fundamentals, light, and metering introduction.
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Camera Fundamentals |
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3 |
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Lens Fundamentals |
D. Lab |
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Light |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Metering Introduction |
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3 |
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Prerequisite: |
Program admission level math and English competency |
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Corequisite: |
CPH 103 or CPH 105 |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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CAMERA FUNDAMENTALS |
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Light, lens, and film |
Describe qualities and characteristics of light. |
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Describe how light forms images. |
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Describe how lenses work (e.g., refraction, converging light, diverging light). |
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Explain how light traveling through a lens forms an image. |
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Explain how an image forms on the film. |
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Discuss the relationship between film speed and type of light. |
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Camera |
Describe the anatomy of the camera. |
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Describe how the camera works. |
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Describe the various types of cameras and uses of these cameras. |
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Discuss advantages and disadvantages of each camera type. |
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Describe procedures and precautions for loading cameras. |
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Describe ways to support a camera. |
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Explain how turning the focusing control ring affects the distance between lens and film. |
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Discuss focusing on larger-format cameras. |
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Discuss how the split-image finder and auto focus cameras focus on an image. |
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Shutter speed |
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Define shutter speed. |
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Describe the effects of shutter speed (e.g., light, movement). |
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Describe the shutter scale. |
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Describe how the amount of light may affect the choice of shutter speeds. |
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Define aperture, depth of field, and stopping down. |
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Describe the effects of widening or narrowing the aperture on depth of field and exposure. |
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Define focal length. |
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Explain how short focal length lens (wide angle) affects the size and perspective of an object. |
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Explain how long focal length lens (telephoto) affects the size and perspective of an object. |
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Match angle of view with focal length of lens. |
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Describe appropriate uses for and characteristics of each lens type. |
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Discuss advantages and disadvantages of each lens type. |
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Discuss how shutter speed, aperture, and focal length interact. |
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Discuss covering power. |
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Describe appropriate lens care. |
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LIGHT |
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Explain how aperture and shutter speed determine exposure and the effect this has on focus. |
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Describe various techniques for modifying the light falling on objects. |
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Discuss sources of lighting. |
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Define backlighting. |
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Describe advantages of backlighting. |
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Describe how to calculate exposure for backlighting. |
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Describe the lighting effects of midmorning, afternoon, and evening sun on photographs. |
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Describe various techniques for handling low light situations. |
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Describe various types of flashes and how they work. |
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Discuss camera-to-subject distance and choice of aperture. |
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List purposes of filters. |
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List filter composition materials. |
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Describe various filters and the effects they create. |
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METERING INTRODUCTION |
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Describe how various metering systems work. |
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Discuss techniques for taking exposure readings. |
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Describe "correct" exposure as determined by a metering system. |
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Describe how to compensate for a light background and a dark background. |
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Describe the result of underexposure and overexposure. |
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Describe how the flash metering systems work. |
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Suggested Resources |
Kodak Limited. (1986).
The complete Kodak book of photography.
New York: Crown.
Langford, M. (1980). The step-by-step guide to photography.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
Langford, M. (1986). Basic photography (5th ed.). Boston:
Focal Press.