CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS ART 2255 Digital Photography 2

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1 Semester/Year: Spring 2018 CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS ART 2255 Digital Photography 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Class Time: 9:00-11:50 a.m. Days: Mon. and Wed. Room: VA 119 Instructor s Name: Chuck Kimmerle Instructor's Contact Information: Office Hours: Mon. and Wed. noon-2:00 Office Phone: ckimmerle@caspercollege.edu Course Description: Investigation and application of some of the fundamentals of pictorial arrangement and expression within the realm of digital photography. Assignments are based on compositional problems. Some of the primary concerns are pictorial structure, balance, movement, contrast, theme, spatial relationships and color relationships. Additionally, the design and conceptual development of an assignment are emphasized coupled with high quality execution, originality and clarity of presentation. Statement of Prerequisites: ART 2245 Digital Photography 1 Goal: Upon successful completion of this class, students will have a solid foundation in the operation of digital cameras and post-processing and printing procedures. In addition, through field and lab assignments, students will gain insight into their own unique style and vision. Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication 2. Use the scientific method 3. Solve problems using critical thinking and creativity 4. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures and historical perspectives 5. Appreciate aesthetic and creative activities Course Objectives: 1. Understand the fundamentals of image editing and management using Adobe Lightroom 2. Learn the basic functions and strengths of Adobe Photoshop 3. Understand how different camera settings affect the resulting image 4. Understand how to make a proper camera exposures 5. Understand the principles and practices of proper image editing 6. Understand the principles and practices of making digital inkjet prints 7. Work with RAW and JPEG files 8. Understand photographic composition 9. Understand the various color spaces and image files 10. Understand the various output formats such as JPG or TIFF 11. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop as it pertains to external image editing from Lightroom 12. Create a cohesive body of work for the final project Page 1 of 5

2 Methodology: lectures, assigned field work, and as much time editing photographs as possible. Students are expected to spend time outside of class to create photographs for the various assignments. If time planning is necessary, do it. Quizzes and tests will be given as deemed necessary Evaluation Criteria: You will be expected to attend all classes and lectures, complete all assignments on time, and participate fully in classroom discussions including class critiques. Each assignment will include a specific grading rubric. 1. Proper exposure and processing of files 2. Prints/image files with appropriate exposure and contrast 3. Aesthetic quality of photographs 4. Quality of editing for dust and spots 5. Quality and originality of final project, which will be a print-on-demand digital book 6. Class participation during lectures and critiques 7. Cleanliness of computer lab and care of group equipment 8. Attendance 9. The final project will be 15% of the final grade The instructor reserves the right to make verbal changes at any time on any course policies and procedures. Casper College may collect samples of student work demonstrating achievement of the above outcomes. Any personally identifying information will be removed from student work.. Photography Program Policies 1. Only currently enrolled students are allowed to use the photo facilities/computer lab 2. Class use of the facilities has priority over open lab use. 3. If you encounter a problem with the equipment, let the instructor or lab assistant know immediately. Do not attempt to adjust or force any equipment! No equipment is to be taken apart by students. 4. When through with the computers, make sure you log out of your account 5. Keep the work areas clean. No food crumbs! All drinks must have a lid or cap. 6. All students are expected to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the lab. 7. Be sure to follow proper procedures when making prints to avoid waste 8. Counter tops and tables are work surfaces, not seats and shelves. 9. No radios, CD players, or cell phones are to be used without permission. NO TEXTING. 10. When working, please try to conduct yourself in a mature, responsible, intelligent manner. This is part of being an artist. If you need to lounge, play, smoke or eat, do it outside or in the student center. Page 2 of 5

3 Lab Equipment 1. All school equipment is to be used with courtesy. Broken equipment is costly to repair and means that the class has less resources to use. 2. Printing paper and ink is supplied by the department. Printing is only allowed for class assignments that relate directly to your course work. Printing for other classes is not allowed. 3. These computers are new, so treat them gently 4. Be sure to turn off printers when finished for the day. This parks the printing heads in a protected position and prevents clogs. 5. To avoid spills, all drink containers must have a cap or lid. Required Text, Readings, and Materials 1. Camera: a good, working digital camera and lens, either SLR or rangefinder, which has the ability to manually adjust shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. The specific brand and model is up to you, but it must adhere to the parameters above. 2. A flash drive or external drive for storing and protecting your image files. 16 GB minimum size. 3. Book: Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book (2017 release) ISBN-13: ISBN-13: A tripod and remote/cable release is good have, but are not required 5. Likewise, various optical filters, such as a circular polarizer or neutral density filters, are handy, but not required Attendance, Participation, and Grading 1. Attendance is mandatory since lectures, demonstrations, and critiques will not be repeated 2. Four unexcused absences constitutes one drop in grade. A subsequent drop in letter grade will be given for each subsequent absence. 3. More than six unexcused absences may ultimately result in a failing grade. 4. In order to receive full grade, you must attend and participate in the critique session 5. Students are expected to utilize assigned lab hours for lab work or other course related activity, not leaving to photograph. Shooting for assignments is to be done outside of scheduled class hours unless otherwise directed by the instructor. It is essential that all scheduled lab hours are utilized and that appropriate time is spent completing the projects, as well as obtaining assistance from the instructor. 6. Extreme late attendance or leaving extremely early counts as an absence. 7. All course work must be completed in order to qualify for a C or better. 8. Critique forms must be turned in with each assignment to receive full credit. 9. Lack of available free time will not excuse substandard work Page 3 of 5

4 Class Policies: Last Date to Change to Audit Status or to Withdraw with a W Grade: See current Casper College course catalog Student Rights and Responsibilities: Please refer to the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code for information concerning your rights and responsibilities as a Casper College Student. Chain of Command: If you have any problems with this class, you should first contact the instructor to attempt to solve the problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution offered by the instructor, you should then take the matter through the appropriate chain of command starting with the Department Chair/Program Director, the Dean, and lastly the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Academic Code Violations: (Cheating and Plagiarism) Casper College demands academic honesty. Academic code violations focus on academic dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, buying, selling, or stealing exams; substituting for another person, collusion when collaboration is not approved; knowingly furnishing false information; and copyright violations. Violations of the college's academic code can result in a range of negative consequences from failing a graded assignment to expulsion from the college. See the Student Code of Conduct for more information on this topic ( Official Means of Communication: Casper College faculty and staff will employ the student's assigned Casper College account as a primary method of communication. Students are responsible to check their account regularly. This is also, where you will find course evaluation links during course evaluation periods. ADA Accommodations Policy: If you need academic accommodations because of a disability, please inform me as soon as possible. See me privately after class, or during my office hours. To request academic accommodations, students must first consult with the college s Disability Services Counselor located in the Gateway Building, Room 344, (307) , bheuer@caspercollege.edu. The Disability Services Counselor is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting accommodations, determining eligibility for accommodations, and helping students request and use appropriate accommodations. Harassment and discrimination: Casper College seeks to provide an environment that is free of bias, discrimination and harassment. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment/gender or sex discrimination/sexual misconduct/assault, we encourage you to report this. If you report this to an employee, she or he must notify our college's Title IX Coordinator, Linda Toohey, Associate Vice President for Student Services, 125 College Drive, GW 412, Casper, WY 82601; (307) ; linda.toohey@caspercollege.edu about the basic facts of the incident. Employee concerns should be directed to the Human Resources Director. For more information about your options, please go to: caspercollege.edu/nondiscrimination Calendar or schedule indicating course content: Week: 1. Intro to class, syllabus, software 2. Lightroom foundations / first assignment: student s choice 3. Lightroom advanced / assignment: landscape 4. Lightroom advanced / assignment: environmental portraits 5. Lightroom advanced / assignment: hidden portraits 6. Photoshop foundations / assignment: headshots 7. Photoshop advanced / assignment: social commentary Page 4 of 5

5 8. Photoshop advanced / assignment: the contrived landscape 9. Work on book submission project 10. Work on book submission project 11. Submit book project to digital printer 12. assignment: student s choice 13. Work on final print projects 14. Work on final print projects 15. Present final projects Page 5 of 5