Courses

Learn techniques to comprehend the basics of black and white photography like metering your subject, finding the right tonal range and infrared photography. ON LOCATION SHOOT: Downtown Nashville

This week we will dive into events (and weddings) including how to prepare, your equipment needs and problem-solving skills. We will also discuss techniques for capturing that perfect moment and correct positioning to find that perfect moment. LIVE DEMO: Bridal Studio Shoot

This week, we will learn about your camera’s flash. We will discuss different types of flash units, techniques for controlled lighting, painting with a portable flash as well as advantages and disadvantages for electronic flashes. LIVE DEMO: Model shoot in Studio A

Learn about studio equipment including umbrellas, softboxes, beauty dishes and grid spots. We will also go over accessory lights for hair and background lighting.

Learn how to capture the perfect landscape scenes, sunsets, (moving) water, reflections and time lapses. ON LOCATION SHOOT: Local State Park (Location TBD)

A great photo comes down its composition. This week we will explore who to create the best possible photograph by highlighting the key elements of composition – taking your visual literacy to a new level. ON-LOCATION SHOOT: Practice compositional techniques

This week we will show you the correct ways to use your lenses. We discuss shooting camera RAW versus JPEG and we will also go over depth of field, focal length, perspective, focusing manually and capturing motion. We will talk about the impact of wide-angle lenses versus telephoto lenses. LIVE DEMO: Photographing Motion

In this week, students will learn multiple basic elements of their digital camera, the location of all these elements as well as proper care. This will include understanding how shutter speed, ISO and aperture relate; the use of the meter and understanding exposure. In addition to camera functions, learn about the importance of light in

The final weeks of the course will be dedicated to completing a cumulative final project displaying competencies of topics learned in the user interface and user experience design courses. Friday of the last week we will have our Portfolio review day. This day will be a critique of the final projects in both UX and

From understanding mobile guidelines in UI and overall design guidelines in UX, this week we will have a comprehensive look and discussion around requirements for mobile and design guidelines. After learning design guidelines, we will have a comprehensive look at requirements, considerations and restraints of mobile design.