Arts

• • Of Greek etymology: “photo” means light and “graphos” means writing
  • It comes from the Greek roots that literally means “drawing with light.”
  • It is the process of capturing light with a device known as a camera and creating an image.
  • It is a valuable tool for communication.
  • It can call attention to the injustices in society or celebrate the milestones of humanity.
  • Discerning a significant moment or a unique expression, framing it in the camera viewfinder with an eye for composition, and then clicking the shutter

  Photography
• • "Le Gras" or "View from the Window". Shot through Camera Obscura (the first camera).
  • The first ever photo that was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826.
  • Photography was invented in 1822.
• • Requires training, skills and experience
  • It should be eye-catching.
  • It has a punchline.

  good photography
• Punchline is a detail that would make people react whenever they view the photograph.
• other considerations when taking pictures: color and lighting
• • Cool colors (blue, purple, green) make the elements in a photograph recede away from the viewers and warm colors (red, orange, yellow) make an image look nearer.
  • Lighting creates drama and helps photographers reveal the details they need.
• Aesthetic-based and uses elements and tools of current and emerging technologies to create works that express feelings and ideas


  Media-Based Arts (MBA)