OPTI205

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OPTI205 - Optics of Photography and Videography

Optical Sciences, ColUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

039439

Course Description

Students completing this course will gain an understanding of the optical principles and sensor technologies that are employed in modern digital cameras, cell phones, and video cameras. They will have been exposed to the history of camera and lens development, and develop an appreciation for how choices of lens, aperture, exposure, and related settings affect the visual impact of the images that are captured. They will have learned the basics of post-acquisition processing software and have an understanding of display technologies ranging from projection to print.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Requisites

Students should have completed a course in college algebra and trigonometry.

May be convened with

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No