University Photography Basics Tutorial (Revised Edition)

Author: Peng Guoping
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: "University Photography Basics" is a fundamental textbook designed for photography majors and elective courses in higher education institutions and secondary vocational schools. Photography is both a science and an art, as well as an important means of information dissemination, now widely applied in various fields of human society. With the advancement of computer technology and the arrival of the information age, the role of photography in information dissemination has become increasingly significant, and photography education has also grown more important in higher education in the 21st century. Especially at the current time of deepening educational reform in China, the education sector must prioritize the cultivation of well-rounded, high-quality laborers and specialized talents in terms of morality, intelligence, physique, and aesthetics. Therefore, photography education, which is closely related to aesthetic education, has been listed as an important course in quality-oriented education—unprecedented in history.
In addition to introducing basic knowledge such as cameras, light-sensitive materials, photographic lighting, and composition, this textbook also covers the birth of photography and its characteristics and functions in the preface. In Chapter 9, the photography practice section introduces the requirements and methods of various specialized photography genres. Chapter 10 discusses digital cameras and digital imaging systems. The appendix briefly summarizes the development of photographic technology. These contents provide a broader perspective and diverse options for students from liberal arts, science and engineering, art, and other disciplines who choose to take photography courses.