ARTS 1070 - Digital Photography

Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Visual Communications Media and Technology (01225)

Assistant Dean: Brooke Miller, M.B.A.

3 Credit(s)
This hands-on course presents an introduction to the design issues, historical and contemporary approaches, of digital photography as they are applied to print, web, and video production. This course will provide theory and practical aspects of the parts of the camera as well as taking well-composed photographs that visually communicate a message. Other elements such as exposure, lighting, portraiture, print tonal qualities, and style will be introduced. Students must provide a digital camera with manual focus/aperture/shutter capability preferred. (TAG# OAH002) Undergraduate OAH002

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): ARTS 1070 Lab

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): ARTS 1070 Lab

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech	Oral Communication VALUE Rubric – Oral presentation of each project created in class and which design principle and technique was used for each photo – Entire length of the course (Photo projects: Landscape, Food, Product, and Portrait Photography)
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy	Information Literacy VALUE Rubric – Every project lasting the entire length of the course and Portfolio at end of term (Photo projects: Landscape, Food, Product, and Portrait Photography)
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessment - - How it is met & When it is met
1. TAG- Establish an understanding of the basics principles and techniques of digital photographic design as it pertains to print, videography, multimedia and web design.	Weekly quizzes First half of term Photo exercises entire term; discussions middle of term.
2. TAG-Identify the terminology of photography as it pertains to framing, point of view, final output (print, web, video) and print tonal quality, processes, equipment, and storage.	Weekly Quizzes and exercises, Projects - Second half of term Oral report – End of term
3. Understand the parts of the camera.	Weekly exercises, Projects - Second half of term
4. Demonstrate the ability to photograph in studio and field situations.	Weekly exercises, Projects - Second half of term
5. Utilize the techniques of interpersonal skills used in studio portraiture.	Portraiture exercise - Second half of term
6. Demonstrate the use of studio lighting equipment and techniques.	Portraiture and Object exercises – Middle of term
7. Illustrate the techniques and process of studio still life.	Object exercise – Middle of term
8. Illustrate the sequencing and documentation of an event(s) to communicate an idea(s).	Documentation/Journalism Exercise - Second half of term
9. TAG-To instill a sense of appreciation of the historical and contemporary approaches to photography.	Photographer Video/Discussion - Middle of term Oral Report – End of term
10. Discuss the ethical and legal ramifications of photographic contents and activities.	Online Discussion - First half of term

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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