Foundations of Photography
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
2290
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Topic
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Description
This course introduces photography as a form of visual art. Students learn the technical concepts in order to develop their ability to express ideas through photography. The course also emphasizes strengthening visual literacy through lectures, discussions, and critiques.

Requirements: A fully adjustable digital camera (DSLR) and an external hard drive are required.

Outcomes: Students will learn how to formulate and communicate ideas through photography; The course focuses on building the students' visual literacy and understanding of photography as a form of visual art.
Class Attributes
Artistic Knowledge and Experience
Film & Digital Media Studies
International Film & Media Studies
Class Notes
A fully adjustable digital camera is required. This class will be taught in MC-703, as the primary classroom, and MC-708 as a secondary classroom. 4 seats reserved for Freshmen
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Janae Contag
Meets
MoWe 8:20AM - 10:10AM
Dates
08/25/2025 - 12/06/2025
Room
Mundelein Center - Room 703
Instructor(s)
Janae Contag
Meets
MoWe 8:20AM - 10:10AM
Dates
08/25/2025 - 12/06/2025
Room
Mundelein Center - Room 708
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
13
Seats Open
2
Class Capacity
15
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0