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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
ART 83 | Title:
INTERMED DIGITAL PHOTO |
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Full Title:
Intermediate 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 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
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).
(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: | |
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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 2017 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
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. |
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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
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