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.
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
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
60-70
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Grading Method
Letter grade
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