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Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

Whether your camera is a Smartphone or DSLR, a Compact or Mirrorless model, you will learn to gain control of exposure and understand fundamentals of composition, while exploring documentary and creative concepts to make the kinds of photographs you have always wanted.This Specialization covers a broad range of fundamental principles in photography, from camera control to principles of composition and creativity, providing you with a foundation for growth in making photographs you'll be proud to share.In the Capstone you will develop a final project of photographs related to your individual ne

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Created by: Peter Glendinning

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Welcome to Course THREE! In the first two Modules you will gain a more professional-level understanding of the Design Elements that artists have used throughout history to create successful compositions. Arranging the Elements in ways that lead viewers through their compositions is an essential craft for photographers no matter whether their subject matter is pure documentary or vividly exotic personal expression. In Modules 3 & 4 we survey the essential elements of post-photography image management, using Adobe(tm) LIGHTROOM(tm). Image adjustment software designed for Smartphone photographers rounds out the Course. Since even photographers whose mainstay is a high-end DSLR also must admit to Smartphone use occasionally, and photographers who only use a Smartphone will usually admit that they want to step over to a "regular" camera at some point, there is something for everyone here! Let's get started with Module One!
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Peter Glendinning has been a member of the faculty of Michigan State University's Department of Art, Art History, & Design, in the College of Arts & Letters, since 1978. His work in photography has ranged from making the official portrait of Michigan Governor John Engler, to exhibits of Polaroid-IMPOSSIBLE photographs in fine art galleries and museum settings in the USA and Europe. His photographs are found in major public and private collections, and his project "My Paris" was named among the "Best of 2015" by the American Society of Media Photographers. He has served as President of the Photo Imaging Education Association International, and of the Society for Photographic Education's Midwest Region, and created the first online art course at Michigan State University.

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By Phil C on 24-Oct-19

Learned lots!

By bruno t on 16-Oct-19

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By Tomas R d A on 12-Oct-19

The course has provided me with a deeper understanding and channelled these tools that are essential for the art of photography. Thanks!

By Jannice P on 26-Sep-19

Loved the class , the professors were great at explaining things. It great class to help you improve your skills.

By Jan J on 21-Sep-19

I enjoyed the course but was hoping to learn more about Lightroom and tips how to edit photos.

By Pakasit W on 5-Aug-19

Very informative course

By Arnaldo S on 9-Jul-19

I really enjoy the course content and instructors' comprehensive knowledge.

By ANA C M on 5-Jul-19

very good indeed

By Harshit p S on 30-May-19

The course teaches you the meaning of a well composed picture and the importance of post processing the pictures

By J K on 16-May-19

Great lectures. Great assignments. But the instructors and mods are long gone - last input from instructions or mods was in 2017. There aren't enough students for the required peer review. This means your mental energy will not to toward making great pictures. Rather, it will go toward wondering when and if your photos will be reviewed. It's a bummer, because the course could be excellent.

By Priyanka F P on 14-Apr-19

Excellent technical knowledge!

By joy o on 24-Mar-19

photo composition lessons very well done. Post production somewhat more difficult for first-timers

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  • University: icon Michigan State University
  • Language: icon English
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