PHO 131 - View Camera

Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Clinical/Work Exp. Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 4

This course is a comprehensive hands-on study of the large-format camera, including capabilities, movements, and applications in studio and architectural photography. Topics include camera systems, camera controls, perspective correction, plane of sharp focus, depth-of-field, image shape modification, and sheet film handling and processing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in using the view camera and its various controls.

Prerequisites : PHO 110 and PHO 115. Corequisites: None.