P 200 :: Syllabus

Intended for non-majors, this course introduces students to the fundamental terminology, concepts and techniques of digital photography. Emphasized are the principles of using color, composition, lighting, and other techniques for overall thematic and visual effects of photographic images. Prerequisites P104

 

Objectives

Apply the fundamental controls of a digital camera.

Apply appropriate exposure control: mode, ISO, etc.

Apply the lens, aperture for depth of field control.

Apply the camera shutter for motion control.

Manage the properties of light: quality, direction, etc.

Apply the elements of design: point, line, plane, etc.

Apply common compositional models.

Create and maintain appropriate files in an archive.

Prepare files for printing and electronic display.

Present work in a form appropriate to the major discipline.

Policies

Materials & Supplies

Complete Digital Photography, Third Edition, Ben Long

10 Recordable CD’s and jewel cases for storage and submission of work

Jump/flash drive, 1G or more

Mat board or other archival method for presenting work

10 High quality Photographic Prints

Large Manila Envelope for turning in your prints

*Optional -- Memory Card and digital SLR camera with manual functions (the service bureau has a limited number of cameras for checkout)

 

Lab/Classroom Policies: Clean up after yourself. No food or beverages in the labs, ever. E-mail, video games, instant messaging, inappropriate use of the web, cell phones, music with or without headphones, will NOT be tolerated. Be professional and constructive. During critiques computers will be off and full attention will be given to images.

 

AI's Student Policies: Refer to the Student Handbook
Students with Disabilities, Student Conduct Policy, Academic Dishonesty

 

Course Length 11 Weeks Contact Hours 60 Credit Value 4.0 Estimated Homework Hours 3-5 hours per week

Grading and Attendance

Assignments 1 -7 (10% each) 60% (the lowest assignment grade will be dropped.)
Final Project 20%
Final Portfolio 10% (students are responsible for archiving their own work.)
Class Participation 10%

 

Grades: Work will be evaluated throughout the quarter (not just the due date) for understanding of the assignment, concept/idea, depth of investigation, amount of challenge, time/effort, technical quality and overall effectiveness. Your grade will also be affected by attendance, participation during lab time, participation in and preparedness for and in-progress critiques, individual conferences and the final group critique, as well as use of class time, general involvement and interest.

 

Attendance is mandatory. Students who accumulate a total of 4 absences in a course will be dropped from the course and a grade of FS (failed/suspended) will be recorded for the course.

 

Late work will NOT be accepted without a formal written excuse. The excuse and ALL work is due the first class back.

 

Tardiness: Don’t be late, your grade WILL be affected. Two tardies will count as an absence.