Photocommunications II builds on the skills developed in Photocommunications I (COMM 220) with an expanded focus on professional photography techniques and visual storytelling. Students deepen their understanding of lighting strategies, shooting procedures, and advanced digital techniques, including image editing, enhancement, and manipulation.
Emphasis is placed on using photography as a storytelling tool, with students learning how to plan, capture, and present images that communicate clear messages and narratives across creative and commercial contexts. Projects encourage critical thinking, creativity, and refinement of technical skills while reinforcing industry-standard workflows.
Students are expected to provide their own Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera for use throughout the course.
Prerequisites for this courses include the successful completion of Photocommunications I.
Students will need their own DSLR (Digital Single-Lense Reflex) camera to participate in the course.
Students choosing to take the course for college credit must apply to Crowder College and enroll in the course through both Crowder College and the high school. Students are financially responsible for any course fees incurred for taking the course for college credit.