*Be sure to expand all "Watch, Do, and Submit" links. Most weeks have lectures and/or Lynda videos to watch and usually something to submit to a dropbox or discussion.

This unit emphasizes Camera Raw and how to identify imperfections and correct them non-destructively. From a wide base of insights and examples, you will learn how to make a good portrait and an interesting self-portrait. You will also learn about the complex relationship between family and fame looking at contemporary portrait photographer Sally Mann in the video “What Remains.”

After completing this unit you will be able to:

Use camera aperture and shutter settings for optimum quality.
Skillfully operate a DSLR and understand metering and framing.
Download and sort your photographs in Bridge and review Bridge to manage, rate and organize your images in folders.
Set up and manage a Flikr page for your personal work in class.
Interface Camera Raw with Photoshop
Explore the artists and events that defined the beginning of photography.
Use your camera to explore abstract shapes and motion and will consider how others define the intimacy of pointing a camera at another person.