be introduced to the history of photography and basic camera functions. Students will use the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images, capturing people, landscapes, close-up, and action photographs.
Digital Photography II: Discovering Your Creative Potential
SWeD (1 semester, .5 credit, prerequisite Digital Photography I)
In today’s world, photographs are all around us, including in advertisements, on websites, and hung on our walls as art. Many of the images that we see have been created by professional photographers. In this course, we will examine various aspects of professional photography, including the ethics of the profession, and examine some of the areas that professional photographers may choose to specialize in, such as wedding photography and product photography. We will also learn more about some of the most respected professional photographers in history and we will learn how to critique photographs in order to better understand what creates an eye catching photograph.
Business & Marketing
Introduction to Business
SWLi (1 semester, .5 credit, prerequisite none)
Introduction to Business will guide students through examples of their roles as wage earners, consumers, and citizens as they explore the wide, exciting world of business. Course topics range from the extensive use of credit to the role of government in the U.S. economy. Students will be introduced to insurance, investments, communication, transportation, labor, world trade, and other issues vital to succeeding in today’s economy. Tips on career planning and job seeking promise to be especially helpful.
International Business: Global Commerce in the 21st Century
SWeD (1 semester, .5 credit, prerequisite none)
From geography to culture Global Business is an exciting topic in the business community today. This course is designed to help students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace.It takes a global view on business, investigating why and how companies go international and are more interconnected.
cultural studies, research skills, and continuing education are important in both business activities and the 21st century.