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Digital photography

Course Description: This course focuses on the fundamentals of digital photography, starting with understanding the components of digital cameras and smartphones, lighting techniques, and composition methods, moving through creative photography skills, and finishing with image editing using specialized software. The course covers the following topics: Principles and components of digital photography. Types of digital cameras and their settings. Lighting techniques and visual composition. Photography for advertising and marketing purposes. Editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Digital image evaluation criteria. Photography ethics and copyright. It also includes intensive practical exercises to prepare students for the job market in the digital and creative photography field.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :
  • This course aims to provide students with fundamental and professional knowledge and skills in digital photography, enabling them to produce high-quality images that meet the needs of digital media, advertising, and marketing communication.
  • It also focuses on developing students' creative sense, enhancing their ability to use modern technologies and digital editing software, while adhering to professional and ethical values.
Course outputs :

1- To distinguish between the types of digital cameras and the appropriate photography tools for each purpose.
2- Explain lighting techniques and visual composition in digital photography.
3. Take high-quality digital photos according to technical standards.
4. Use digital editing software to enhance and process images.
5. To evaluate digital images based on technical and creative quality elements.
6. Adhere to ethical values, such as respecting individuals' privacy when taking photos.
7. Respect intellectual property rights laws in the use and dissemination of images.
8. To bear professional responsibility when working within a digital imaging team.

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  • Last updated: June 25, 2026

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