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Photography: Theory and Practice
Communication, Journalism & Media Studies Program
Madrid, Spain
Dates: early Sep 2025 - mid Dec 2025
Photography: Theory and Practice
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.
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.