The best aspects of the course included the field trips and the individual attention students received in this photography class. The professor was very helpful and he made the class enjoyable for students by encouraging their artistic sides. The worst aspects of the course included the time-consuming workload and subjective grading. The students had to dedicate lots of time outside of class to their work and were often unclear about the professor’s expectations. The course would improve if there was more emphasis on photography technicalities and if the students had more Photoshop tutorials. Prospective students should expect a fun, but chal enging photography class and be aware that what they learn in the course wil be a reflection of how much work they put in.

The best aspect of this class was that it showed students how to properly use their camera and taught them how to use parts of Photoshop. Students also ranked the instructor as one of the best aspects of the class, describing him as “patient,” “enthusiastic,” and “helpful.” Some students, however, thought the class needed better organization and clearer instruction of expectations. Multiple students complained of both subjective grading and a lack of grades until they were well into the semester. Suggestions for improvement included improved organization and a better and faster grading system. Students also requested more feedback both from classmates and the professor on the quality of their photos. Prospective students should know that the class was fun but students needed to stay on top of assignments to avoid being in a rush as the course ends.

Students enjoyed this course as they found they got to learn fundamental photography skills as well as how to use Photoshop. Issues with the course primarily focused on the use of Photoshop in the course. Multiple students felt the course moved to quickly when instructing students in the technical aspects of the program. Suggestions for improvement included a desire by multiple students that the course had more in-class workshops on Photoshop in order to make sure students understood concepts. Prospective students don’t have to have experience with Photoshop and a digital camera but such experience would be helpful. In addition, students found it helpful to have Photoshop on their personal computers in order to avoid having to travel to a computer lab to complete assignments.

The best aspects of the course included the passionate professor and the class trips that students took to different places around Baltimore. The worst aspects of the course included its fast pace and the lack of clarity in some of the assignments. Also, the assignments and deadlines were often unclear to students. The course could improve if there was a better outline of the course schedule with clearer due dates and perhaps some more lessons on photography as opposed to Photoshop. Prospective students should expect to put lots of work into taking pictures and editing them.

The best aspects of this course are the fun projects, field trips, and encouragement from the professor. Many students enjoyed learning how to use a DSLR camera and how to take better photos, but found lectures to be dul and did not receive much feedback of progress and grades. Students would prefer a clearer syllabus, more instructions on computer setup, and more interesting lectures to improve the quality of this course. Prospective students should prepare for a fun class and the expectation of doing more work outside of class.

The best part of this course was using a DSLR camera at many different locations. Students appreciated the interactive approach to class, as wel as the focus on both taking and editing photos with professional-grade equipment. Students found it difficult to endure a three hour class without breaks, and to gauge their progress and expectations when the course frequently deviated from the syl abus. Suggestions for improvement included incorporating breaks during lecture, offering more time to print in class, and providing weekly feedback to the students. Prospective students should know that because no clear feedback is given, progress in the course is not determined until the end of the class.