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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
ART 82 | Title:
BEG DIGITAL PHOTO |
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Full Title:
Beginning Digital Photography |
Last Reviewed:9/13/2021 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 4.00 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 70.00 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
ART 390.72
Catalog Description:
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A beginning class emphasizing comprehension and application of basic elements and concepts of digital photography. Topics include controlled use of the camera for optimum technical and aesthetic values. Students will develop an understanding of the creative process, visual literacy and photographic theory through lectures, assignments and class critiques. Students must have a digital camera with manual controls.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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A beginning class emphasizing comprehension and application of basic elements and concepts of digital photography. Topics include controlled use of the camera for optimum technical and aesthetic values. Students will develop an understanding of the creative process, visual literacy and photographic theory through lectures, assignments and class critiques. Students must have a digital camera with manual controls.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
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: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1993 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Create photographic images that demonstrate an understanding of photographic processes.
2. Demonstrate mastery of digital camera functions, exposure control, and photographic technologies.
3. Demonstrate critical aesthetic judgments regarding photographic composition, visual literacy, and the creative process.
4. Create a cohesive portfolio of digital images.
5. Evaluate work through the process of critiquing digital images.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Employ basic photographic techniques including digital camera operation.
2. Apply knowledge of equivalent exposures between aperture and shutter speed in order to control exposure.
3. Demonstrate aperture setting (F-stop) to control depth of field.
4. Demonstrate shutter speed control to capture action and motion.
5. Evaluate the quality and direction of a light source.
6. Create a vantage point in order to alter image composition.
7. Modify photographic images for optimal technical and aesthetic values.
8. Create and compile a portfolio of digital photographs.
9. Exercise the ability to make technical and conceptual competency judgments through class critiques.
10. Define health, safety, and maintenance issues of imaging hardware and materials.
Topics and Scope
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I. Overview of the History of Photography
II. The Camera and its Operation
A. Lenses
B. Shutter speeds
C. Exposure controls
D. White balance
III. Digital Capture, Exposure, and Processing
A. Sensor capture technologies
B. File types, image conversion, adjustment and file output
C. Image resolution, compression, optimization for output and devices
D. Raw processing
IV. The Image
A. Composition
B. Perspective and vantage point
C. Framing
D. Texture
V. Photographic Issues
A. Selective focus and depth of field
B. Action and motion
C. Light Source and Dynamics
D. Bracketing--High Dynamic Range (HDR)
VI. Portfolios and Presentations
A. Options and methods
B. Portfolio content
C. Artist Statement
D. Presenting work
VII. Critiquing Work
A. Analytical examination
B. Aesthetic judgments
C. Composition
D. Visual literacy
E. Creative process
VIII. Basic Modifying and Output
A. Theory and techniques
B. Color calibration, profiles, and management
C. Image optimization
D. Export for screen and print
IX. Safety and Maintenance
A. Possible hazards
B. Safe usage and good habits--ergonomics
C. Care and maintenance of equipment
All topics and scopes are addressed in both the leture and lab components of this course.
Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Read one chapter (approximately ten pages) per week
2. Quizzes and exams (1-2)
Lecture and Lab Related Assignments:
1. Create a series of digital images demonstrating techniques and aesthetic competency in class critique (weekly in and out of class)
2. Presentation of completed portfolio
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 - 0% |
None | |
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. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 25 - 35% |
A portfolio of final work and weekly assignments | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 35 - 45% |
Portfolio | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 15 - 20% |
Objective examinations or quizzes such as: multiple choice, true/false, matching, completion, etc. | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 15% |
Attendance and participation in class critiques; weekly participation in discussions | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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A Short Course in Photography: Digital An Introduction to Photographic Techniques. 4th ed. London, Barbara and Stone, Jim. Pearson. 2019
Photography. 12th ed. London, Barbara and Stone, Jim and Upton, John. Prentice Hall. 2016 (classic)
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