FA00597 - Photography 05167

Course Description

This is an introduction to digital photography. The class will push you to be in control of your camera, to develop an artistic style beyond the regular snapshot, and learn to describe and critique work with a photography vocabulary. Students will study basic composition, depth of field, exposure, action, color balance, and other creative aspects of photography.

The following materials will be needed and not provided by DIAL:

1. A digital camera is required in this course.
* You must have a digital SLR camera with a standard
focus lens (18-55 mm lens is great!) and full manual
exposure controls (focus, ISO, aperture, and shutter
speed settings).

2. Memory Card for your camera (1 GB minimum)

3. Tripod (optional)

Registration Contact:
Name: Karen Peters
Phone: 605.337.3178
E-mail: karen.peters@k12.sd.us

Course Code

05167

Content Area

Fine Arts

Provider

DIAL

Instructor

Kate Witt

Prerequisite

None

Technology

Online

Course Materials

Electronic - Please see course description for camera specs. Course is in Blackboard

Appropriate Grade Levels

10, 11, 12

When Offered

1 Semester (fall)

Credit

Half

Cost

$325.00

Registration Contact

Name: Karen Peters
Phone: (605) 337-3178
Email: karen.peters@k12.sd.us

Registration Period

Registration is closed as of 8/29/2025 12:00 AM.