Photography: Theory and Practice

Communication, Journalism & Media Studies Program
Madrid, Spain

Dates: early Sep 2025 - mid Dec 2025

Communication, Journalism & Media Studies

Photography: Theory and Practice

Photography: Theory and Practice Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Location: Madrid, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Photography
Instruction in: English
Course Code: 13532
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300, 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 1.5
Contact Hours: 20
Prerequisites: It is required: - Basic knowledge of camera exposure and camera parts and functions It is recommended: - Own DSLR camera with different focal lengths - Lightroom Software

DESCRIPTION

I. THE EQUIPMENT
The standard and the additional equipment according the needs and budget: macro, stereoscopic 3D, etc.. Influence of technology on the aesthetic and visual representation.

II. EXPOSURE
Review of the exposure control and impact on the aesthetic of the image.
Exposure exercises.

III. LIGHTING
Nature of Light and the photography lighting equipment. Techniques and styles of indoor and outdoor lighting.
Lighting exercises.

IV. COMPOSITION
Composition rules. Composition Exercises.

IV. EDITING AND PUBLISHING
Photo editing and retouching tools. Publishing tools and tips to publish photos.
Image editing, photo retouching and publishing exercises.


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