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Your Photographer's Eye (B05)
New! - Tuesday July 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2008
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Sandro V. Cuccia, Instructor

Room: To Be Determined : Please check the class schedules posted on the bulletin boards on the first and second floors.

Course Description

In this workshop we explore your photography and how to develop a “Photographer’s Eye” by learning to see photographically. We do not dwell on the camera hardware or computers; instead we cover the visual, intellectual and intuitive elements which go into making a photograph.

Though not strictly required, this course’s success depends on student participation in the form of photo assignments and class critiques. Any photography medium is acceptable – film or digital, slides or polaroids, box cameras or high-end digital SLRs – whatever you use to evolve your “Photographer’s Eye!”

Class Resources
Optional Textbook To Be Determined

Class Photo Assignments Page

Class Downloads Page - you can download your photo assignments and other documents in PDF format.



Course Syllabus


Class 1: The Elements of Design
  • Introductory Material
  • The Elements of Design - we look at those components that make a photograph, and how to arrange them for maximum impact.
  • Photo Assignment for next class

Class 2: Photographic Composition
  • We continue our examination of how to best work with elements of design so that the message your image is meant to convey is clearly and effectively communicated.
  • Photo Critiques and Photo Assignment for next class

Class 3: Seeing As Your Camera Sees
  • We consider other factors in improving how we "see" photographically.
  • Photo Critiques and Photo Assignment for next class

Class 4: Seeing the Light, and Improving Your Photography
  • Final Photo Critiques
  • We discuss - with lots of examples - how the quality, direction, and intensity of light can be used effectively to enhance your images.
  • Concluding remarks