ARTS 253 Digital Photography

This course is a foundation in creative digital photography for students at all levels. This course includes basic visual literacy skills, understanding the camera and its functions, manipulating images in Adobe Photoshop/bridge, exploration of combining the digital format with alternative/non-silver (archaic) processes, printing digital photographs, and oral criticism. Final outcome of this course is a personal portfolio in electronic format.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60-70

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

ARTS 253Digital Photography

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

ART

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

60-70

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a foundation in creative digital photography for students at all levels. This course includes basic visual literacy skills, understanding the camera and its functions, manipulating images in Adobe Photoshop/bridge, exploration of combining the digital format with alternative/non-silver (archaic) processes, printing digital photographs, and oral criticism. Final outcome of this course is a personal portfolio in electronic format.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • A foundation in the visual communication language
  • Recall basic photo history
  • Proficient execution of photographic works of art
  • Improved technical proficiency toward the medium

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Exploration of idea through the photographic medium Digital with blended (traditional & digital) photographic technique through lecture & demonstrations Understanding advanced digital software technique, advanced digital camera operations, framing and presentation and installation styles Critique Educational video and handouts

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

4-5 photographic projects Final Portfolio

Required Exams

Critiques on individual presentations In-class discussions Midterm reviews

Required Text

Textbook not required. Essays distributed for class discussion at instructor’s discretion in lieu of required text Point & shoot or DSLR cameras, two USB drives, Inkjet photo paper, blank DVD, manila envelopes, notebooks, writing utensils

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

4-5 photographic projects Final Portfolio Critiques on individual presentations In-class discussions Midterm reviews