This telecourse presents the technical principles of photography, the mechanics of the camera itself, the chemical and physical reactions which produce a permanent image and the use of various types of equipment and techniques to produce better quality photographs. The course explores the historical tradition in photography and the impact of the medium.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
S01197
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Open learning
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Photography - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour