20815239Digital Photography
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the photographic process through the use of digital cameras to produce images for presentations, the world wide web, and electronic publication. This course covers basic principles of effective composition, lighting, exposure, and control of motion and focus. Students provide their own digital cameras.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Shoot photographs using the DSLR or Mirrorless cameras
    Assessment Strategies
    Photos
    Criteria
    Use basic functions of the DSLR
    Use basic functions of the DSLR or Mirrorless cameras
    Apply basic camera settings
    Photos show effects of F-Stop on depth of field
    Photos show the effects of shutter speed on photographs

  2. Apply lighting, metering, and exposure techniques to photographs
    Assessment Strategies
    Photos
    Criteria
    Describe the role of metering and exposure in photography
    Demonstrate manual exposure control and meter reading
    Photos show three different bracketing exposures, (0, -1 and +1).
    Implement histogram and exposure in Lightroom and photoshop

  3. Use the digital workflow process: capture, digital access management, image manipulation, digital output
    Assessment Strategies
    Photos, Project
    Criteria
    Demonstrate ratings of image files in Adobe Bridge or Lightroom Library module
    Apply editing in Photoshop Camera Raw or Lightroom develop module.
    Photoshop layer masking techniques are used effectively

  4. Create photographs portraying differences in lighting, motion, depth of field/focus and color/grayscale
    Assessment Strategies
    Photos
    Criteria
    Three images show front, back and side lightings
    Four images show stop motion, blur motion, minimal depth of field and large depth of field
    RGB color image is produced effectively
    Grayscale image is produced effectively

  5. Apply principles of composition to portrait photographs
    Assessment Strategies
    Photos
    Criteria
    Photographs show evidence of the composition rule
    Apply 3-light set-up lighting techniques
    Photographs show application of The Rule of Third and headroom composition rules
    Apply at least two elements, color, patten, etc. in photograph

  6. Apply studio lighting techniques to subjects
    Assessment Strategies
    Photos
    Criteria
    Apply effective lighting techniques as specified by the instructor
    Incorporate a reflector, backdrop, and small objects
    One image is lit by a hard light
    One image is lit by a soft light
    One image incorporates a reflector and backdrop

  7. Implement photography studio safety guidelines and computer lab etiquette practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Meet minimum score on lab training test
    You follow etiquette rules for shared computers and printers
    You effectively handle and store photography lighting equipment
    You use shared lab time efficiently

  8. Practice critical thinking skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product and/or verbal critique
    Criteria
    Offer constructive critiques (feedback) of your own work and the work of classmates, per instructor guidelines
    Write or speak about aspects that are working well and what can be improved
    Evaluate using guidelines specified by the instructor
    Make decisions about project quality

  9. Practice time management skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Self Assessment
    Criteria
    Implement strategies to assist with managing and meeting deadlines
    Apply techniques to effectively manage stress
    Practice workplace etiquette during time management
    Self-assess