SRJC Course Outlines

11/21/2024 9:07:31 PMART 83 Course Outline as of Fall 2017

New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ART 83Title:  INTERMED DIGITAL PHOTO  
Full Title:  Intermediate Digital Photography
Last Reviewed:9/13/2021

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled4.006 min.Lab Scheduled70.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total6.00 Contact Total105.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Intermediate level digital photography course in asset management and image processing for the professional photographer, using cutting edge, industry software, such as Adobe Lightroom. Students need to bring their own Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR camera).

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ART 82


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Intermediate level digital photography course in asset management and image processing for the professional photographer, using cutting edge, industry software, such as Adobe Lightroom. Students need to bring their own Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR camera).
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of ART 82
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2017Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

Approval and Dates
Version:01Course Created/Approved: 10/24/2016
Version Created:4/22/2016Course Last Modified:6/2/2018
Submitter:Renata BrethCourse Last Full Review:9/13/2021
Version Status:Approved New Course (First Version)Prereq Created/Approved:9/13/2021
Version Status Date:10/24/2016Semester Last Taught:Spring 2018
Version Term Effective:Fall 2017Term Inactive:Summer 2018


COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Import, process and export RAW files.
2. Use proper workflow strategies in Lightroom.
3. Manage digital assets.
4. Import digital images for editing.
5. Properly use Library, Develop, and Output modules in Lightroom.
6. Integrate Lightroom with other editing software.
7. Create, critique and edit photographs in order to assemble a cohesive portfolio of digital
    photos demonstrating technical and conceptual competency.
8. Safely handle and maintain digital imaging hardware and materials.  
9. Use Lightroom to prepare professional quality images for printing and/or digital distribution.

Topics and Scope
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I. Camera RAW format and RAW conversion process
     A. RAW sensor data
     B. Digital Negative
     C. Proprietary RAW formats such as .TIF, .NEF, .CR2, .CRW
     D. Converting to JPGs, PSDs and TIFFs via camera manufactured converter or software such
          as Lightroom or Adobe Camera RAW
II. Portfolio Images
    A. Usage of appropriate digital camera RAW
    B. View in library
    C. Selection
III. Library and Develop Module in Lightroom or other current software
     A. Organization and cataloging
     B. Metadata and keywords
     C. Development of photos, including white balance, tint, exposure, highlights, shadows,
          brightness, contrast, cropping, sharpening, noise, saturation and grayscale
IV. Print or Screen-based output
     A. Export
     B. Color profiles and color analyzer
     C. Archival considerations
V. Critiquing
    A. Analytical examination including technical choices
    B. Aesthetic judgment
    C. Composition
    D. Visual literacy
    E. Creative process
VI. Presentation
    A. Concept and content
    B. Archival methods
    C. Technical considerations
    D. Portfolio sequencing
    E. Displays

Assignments:
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1. Written personal responses
2. Lab: Weekly photo assignments and class critiques, applying concepts presented in lecture
3. Homework assignments applying concepts presented in lecture and practiced in lab
4. Quizzes (1 - 2)
5. Digital and/or hard copy portfolio of final work

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 5%
Written personal responses
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
40 - 55%
A portfolio of final work and various photo assignments
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
25 - 40%
Weekly photo assignments and class critiques
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
10 - 15%
Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 25%
Attendance and participation in lab


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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A Short Course in Digital Photography. Stone, Jim and Upton, John and London, Barbara. Pearson: 2015
Capture on Pro 9: Mastering Raw Development, Image Processing and Asset Management. Emi, Sascha. Rockynook: 2016
Lights and Lens (2nd). Hirsch, Robert. Focal Press: 2012 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials

OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Student Preparation
 Matric Assessment Required:XExempt From Assessment
 Prerequisites-generate description:UUser Generated Text
 Advisories-generate description:NANo Advisory
 Prereq-provisional:NNO
 Prereq/coreq-registration check:YPrerequisite Rules Exist
 Requires instructor signature:NInstructor's Signature Not Required
   
BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY
 Method of instruction:02Lecture
 04Laboratory
 Area department:ARTArt
 Division:72Arts & Humanities
 Special topic course:NNot a Special Topic Course
 Program Status:1Certificate Applicable Course
 Repeatability:00Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
 Repeat group id:PHOTOBW SAG-ART PHOTOGRAPHY BLACK AND WHITE
   
SCHEDULING
 Audit allowed:NNot Auditable
 Open entry/exit:NNot Open Entry/Open Exit
 Credit by Exam:NCredit by examination not allowed
 Budget code: Program:0000Unrestricted
 Budget code: Activity:1002Art
   
OTHER CODES
Disciplines:Art
 Basic Skills:NNot a Basic Skills Course
 Level below transfer:YNot Applicable
 CVU/CVC status:NNot Distance Ed
 Distance Ed Approved:N
 Emergency Distance Ed Approved:N
 Credit for Prior Learning:NAgency Exam
NCBE
NIndustry Credentials
NPortfolio
 Non-credit category:YNot Applicable, Credit Course
 Classification:YLiberal Arts and Sciences Courses
 SAM classification:ENon-Occupational
 TOP code:1011.00Photography
 Work-based learning:NDoes Not Include Work-Based Learning
 DSPS course:NNO
 In-service:NNot an in-Service Course

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