The course is aimed at developing a practical and critical understanding of digital photography and contemporary photography in general. The course will explore both the conceptual and technical aspects of photography and the use of digital imaging software and tools.
The students will develop an aesthetic sense and be able to produce and read photographic images. At the end of the course students present their own portfolio and a critical written evaluation of photographic works of fellow students.
MATERIALS
-SD CARD
-A flash drive
-Phone or Camera/Computer at home with internet access
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This is a course in digital photography and digital imaging, composed of two major parts;
1. Theoretical and technical: the basic principles of photography, visualizing the photo, lighting techniques and digital workflow.
2. Practical: including fieldworks where you will be applying what you’ve learned in the previous lessons.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
-Understanding of digital photography from a practical and theoretical viewpoint;
-Basic skills to set up a logical digital workflow: Capture, File Management, Processing Workflow, Color Management, non-destructive image processing;
-Developed an aesthetic sense and be able to produce and read photographic images;
-The ability to write a brief critical evaluation of photographic works;
-The skills to create and present their own portfolio;
GRADING POLICY
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
A/A- = Excellent command of the photographic language consistent with the level of proficiency. Appropriate command of image structure, software applications, project's organization .
B+ =Very good command of the photographic language consistent with the level of proficiency, showing facility and very few errors.
B =Good command of the photographic language, consistent with the level of proficiency. Competent manipulation of images' structure, with some evidence of development and complexity; Work will be broadly coherent.
B- =Satisfactory command of the photographic language, consistent with the level of proficiency. Work will not be coherent but comprehensible; photographic structure will be simple; medium frequency of errors
C+ = Evidence of the ability to control the photographic language for the purpose of effective communication, consistent with the level of proficiency. Work will be comprehensible; image structure will be very simple and other errors will be frequent but not as serious to impede project comprehension.
C , C- =Some evidence of the ability to control the photographic language for the purpose of effective communication and project, consistent with the level of proficiency; high frequency of errors.
D = Little evidence of the ability to control the photographic language for the purpose of making project. Little awareness of photographic techniques and software and numerous errors. F = No evidence of the ability to digital and photographic language; failure to make a photographic project.
GRADING BASIS: 10% Personal Responsibility (Participation, homework, etc..) 40% Formative Assessment, 50% Summative Assessment
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
The final grade is based upon the following elements:
- Attendance;
- Understanding of digital photography from a practical and theoretical viewpoint;
- Understanding of digital workflow: capture, file management, processing workflow;
- preparation of a personal exhibition: students have to choose a topic during the class, and work about it to get to a selection of photos that must demonstrate technical capacity, creativity and expressiveness in communicating the theme.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are supposed to come prepared to class and participate in all activities. Active participation is crucial, since the learning process requires considerable practice. Regular attendance is an essential component of class participation.