Career & Professional Development
Continuing Education
Digital Photography I
| Dates: | March 1-22, 2025 |
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| Meets: | 10:00 AM to 12 N |
| Location: | CE Main Campus 331 |
| Cost: | $239.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Digital Photography I is an introductory course designed to equip students with the fundamental skills and knowledge of digital photography. This course will provide a solid foundation in the technical aspects of photography, as well as foster creative expression and critical thinking.Course Objectives:Understand the basic components and functions of a digital camera.Master the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO).Develop a strong understanding of composition, lighting, and focus.Learn to use various photographic techniques, such as macro, portrait, and landscape photography.Explore the ethical and legal considerations in photography.Develop a portfolio of original photographic work.Course Topics:Introduction to digital photographyCamera basics and operationExposure controlComposition and framingLighting techniques (natural and artificial)Focus and depth of fieldWhite balance and color theoryDigital image editing and manipulationPhotography ethics and copyrightPortfolio development
Notes:
DSLR camera required
| Fee: | $239.00 |
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| Hours: | 12.00 |
| CEUs: | 1.00 |
CE Main Campus 331
2000 Clayton State Blvd.Going I-75 South or North, take exit 233 and turn left. Go to sixth light and turn right on Clayton State Blvd. Take the next right at traffic light onto North Lee Street and then left on Simpson Drive. The Harry S Downs Center for Continuing Education will be the last building on your left. You will pass Spivey Hall and the Music Education Building.
Kalika Wade
CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER? SOUND DESIGNER? RECORDING ENGINEERKalika S. Wade is a photographer, sound designer, and musician based in Atlanta GA. She graduated from the school of Film and Digital Media, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Sound Design, Audio Engineering from the acclaimed Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
When she studied at SCAD, she took courses in film production and grew even fonder of still photography. She started a small business, KW2Studios, a full service photography and graphic design studio with her husband, SCAD alumni and US Army Captain Doniel Wade.
Unlike many photographers, Kalika is equally passionate about business as she is in her art. She has also earned a Master of Business Administration from Ashford University, Clinton, IA.
She has an extensive background in Set Photography, Sound Design, music composition, and post-production, including experience in assembling and editing sound elements for film, video, animation and commercial production.
Over the years, she has executed quality photography for some of the most elite clients, including many celebrities. In addition, her photography work has been featured on celebrity media feeds, magazine publications, and on Atlanta's HotspotATL (hot107.9) website for providing quality photography services for American Hip Hop Recording Artist, T.I and Dekalb County Commissioner Stan Watson.
She has provided still photography on various TV sets, including WeTv's Growing up Hip Hop private screening, Academy Award winner, Mo'nique's independent movie screening of Blackbird, and the set of WeTv's David Tutera and Porsha Williams' Naked clothing line launch.
Today, Kalika continues to focus on her passion for photography and business, and enjoys educating others.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2025 | Saturday | 10 AM to 12 N | CE Main Campus 331 |
| 03/08/2025 | Saturday | 10 AM to 12 N | CE Main Campus 331 |
| 03/15/2025 | Saturday | 10 AM to 12 N | CE Main Campus 331 |
| 03/22/2025 | Saturday | 10 AM to 12 N | CE Main Campus 331 |