PHO 304 - Photo IV: Intro Color Photo

A firm foundation of basic color photography techniques is formed as a starting point for further work. Through a series of assignments, students will learn about color balance, colored light, reflective color, color theory, and hue, saturation, and luminosity. Using this information, students will begin to understand their color preferences and how color impacts the viewers response to an image. Significant historical and contemporary color photographers (such as William Eggleston, Stephen Shore, Annie Leibovitz, Joel Meyerowitz) will be presented and discussed. Students will use digital cameras to complete assignments and create their portfolio. They will also learn how to see a color-cast in a print. Critiques and lectures will guide students through technical and aesthetic issues as they complete a portfolio of 12 to 15 matted color prints. Prerequisite: PHO202 Photography II and PHO205 Digital Photography I (3 Credits)