{"product_id":"photography-i-digital-s1","title":"Photography I: Digital (Tuesday Session) - Summer 2026","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eFACULTY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcnw.org\/faculty\/zorn-b-taylor\/\"\u003eZorn Taylor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eDAY \/ TIME\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003eTuesday 6-9:30pm | June 23 - August 11, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eTUITION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003e$870 + $30 Materials Fee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcnw.org\/education\/payment-refund-policies\/\"\u003ePayment \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcnw.org\/education\/scholarships\/\"\u003eScholarship Opportunities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eFORMAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003eIn-person, enrollment is limited to 12 students.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eLEVEL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003ePREREQS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003eNone; Students must have a Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera (or equivalent camera with manual controls)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eCREDITS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003e3 – Fulfills Photography I: Digital requirement for Certificate Program\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotography I: Digital is an introduction to the creative and technical processes of photography through digital media. The course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of photography through exercises and creative assignments using a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera (or equivalent, such as a mirrorless camera). Students gain a basic understanding of digital media, a thorough knowledge of camera operation and photographic processes, while also engaging concepts of composition, style and medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is designed for those who have little or no previous experience in photography and there is no prerequisite. In addition to weekly shooting assignments, class sessions include critiques, lecture, in class hands-on exercises, and the review of weekly shooting assignments. Critiques are an important aspect of photographic education and class critiques are intended to acquaint students with the language of photography and the basic critical skills for conceptualizing, creating, viewing and discussing photographic images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OBJECTIVES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to operate a Digital SLR Camera (or equivalent camera) in manual mode (including controlling aperture, shutter speed, ISO, manual focus, white balance, file size, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull understanding of the three factors of exposure: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to utilize white balance and color balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilize your digital light meter for correct exposure and creative lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrief introduction to the history of photography and regular lectures with focus toward discussing core photographic tenets of composition, exposure, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to digital workflow using Adobe Lightroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore photography as a creative tool to develop a body of work that speaks to your personal viewpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTCOMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents will complete the course with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluency in digital SLR camera function and operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation of basic workflow from capture to camera upload, image organization, editing, and export\/printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of core tenets of photography including composition, framing, depth of field, exposure, contrast, leading lines, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience participating in critique, exploring artistic vision, and realizing a personal project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to apply technical skills and photographic knowledge\/vocabulary to personal practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE EQUIPMENT \u0026amp; MATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelow is a general outline of the types of equipment and materials students will be required to provide to complete assignments for the class; complete details and resources will be shared during the first class meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Materials Fee for the course includes a digital print allotment for in-class printing and for printing towards assignments; all additional printing fees and other materials are the responsibility of the student (see the Important Notes for Students section for facilities related details):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSLR or Mirrorless Camera with full manual controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera Battery + Charger; Camera fully charged for each class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSD Memory card(s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory card reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual for camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens cloth, Blower and\/or brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a computer or laptop with Adobe Lightroom Classic (see below for details about accessing the digital labs at PCNW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal Hard Drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Sketchbook\/Notebook and Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTES FOR STUDENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekly attendance is vital to student success in PCNW courses.\u003c\/strong\u003e We require that students attend the first meeting in order to retain their spot in the class. A waiver may be granted if permission is given by, and subsequent arrangements made with, both the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jbrendicke@pcnw.org\"\u003ePCNW Registrar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and Faculty. Please see our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcnw.org\/education\/education-policies\/\"\u003eEducation Policies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for details about attendance policies and academic expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCNW adheres to a strict payment, cancellation and refund policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcnw.org\/education\/payment-refund-policies\/\"\u003ePayment \u0026amp; Refund Policies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e prior to registration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudents are required to have a digital camera with full manual control (e.g. Digital SLR), including a range of shutter speeds and aperture settings.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have questions about camera equipment or resources, contact us at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:pcnw@pcnw.org\"\u003epcnw@pcnw.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Materials Fee for the course includes a digital print allotment for in-class and outside of class printing,\u003c\/strong\u003e the details of which will be shared on the first day. Additional printing fees will apply once a student has used their allotment (see Facilities details below for details).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional materials and supplies, not covered by a materials fee for a course, are the responsibility of the student.\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed information about course expectations, required texts and materials will be provided at the start of the quarter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudents should prepare to spend several hours per week completing assignments outside of class,\u003c\/strong\u003e which may require use of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcnw.org\/facilities\/\"\u003ePCNW facilities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e; view our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pcnw.org\/facilities\/hours-rates\/\"\u003eRental Rates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for details about additional fees. 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