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Essential Skills in Digital Imaging
(MCOM 373- 3 semester hours)

A practical exploration of the uses of digital imaging, this course includes an exploration of subject choice, image composition, color, light, editing and digital corrections. Attention will be given to the exploration of culture through documentary. Students will need their own digital still and/or video cameras, a small, lightweight tripod, batteries and re-charger, sufficient memory and appropriate power converters. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a portable hard drive or a laptop computer for image storage and processing.

Taught by Dr. Alan Hantz, Professor of Mass Communication at UNC-Asheville.

Beginning Drawing in Italy
(Art 273, 3 semester hours)

From the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance in Florence to the Roman Forum, students will be immersed in the rich visual traditions of Italian culture. Working with traditional drawing media students will use sketchbooks to chronicle their experiences and field drawing sessions to explore use of the 2 dimensional surface. This course is designed for students of all abilities and has no pre-requisites.

Mr. Scott Lowrey, Associate Professor of Art at Mars Hill College in North Carolina, teaches this course.

Travel Writing for Magazines
(MCOM 367- 3 semester hours.)
A workshop in the writing of essays, articles and other professional non-fiction; planning and gathering material, writing and marketing articles for specialized and general interest publications. Focus on Travel writing.

Taught by Professor Doc Rossi.

Intermediate Digital Photography.
MCOM 473: 3 semester hours.
A digital imaging course for experienced photographers emphasizing advanced digital techniques, thematic development of personal vision, as well as sophisticated approaches to composition, exposure and color. Students must provide their own cameras, tripods, laptops and backups.

Taught by Mr. Scott Lowrey, Associate Professor of Art, Mars Hill College