DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
2005
DePaul University
Canon Digital Cameras, Photoshop
WINTER 2004/5 – DePaul University
Instructor: Mike Nourse
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SYLLABUS
Objectives This class aims to augment skills in the area of digital photography through a series of projects, assignments and readings. Although we will be working with Adobe Photoshop, software training is NOT the main goal of this class. Along those same lines, we will be working with digital cameras but they will not be heavily emphasized, at least no more than other areas to be covered.
3 questions we will examine throughout the quarter:
1) What is a photograph? What understandings do we have for photos? Can a digital photograph be considered a “photograph”?
2) How does digital photography break from traditional photography?
3) How can digital techniques and processes expand the possibilities for communication and expression?
Prereqs Unlike previous quarters, this class will not include an introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Enrollment in this course presupposes both a background in and working knowledge of Photoshop (as covered in Art 101 - Dig. Toolbox, and Art 227 –Computer Applications for Design). If you are looking for an introduction to Photoshop, you’d be better served to take one of these classes. Again, we will be working with PhotoShop and things will be learned, but software is not the main goal of this class.
Texts There are no required books to purchase for this class. However, there will be weekly readings handed out, and discussions to follow. Each student is responsible for turning in two (2) reading responses by the end of the quarter. The first response is due by mid-term, and the second response is due at the final class. These responses will count towards the final grade, so do NOT dismiss this aspect of the course. Readings will come from the following list of…
Recommended texts:
Photomontage – Dawn Ades
New Media in Late 20th CenturyArt – Michael Rush
Compete Guide to Digital Imaging – Joel Lacey
Photoshop 7 for Windows and Macintosh: A visual Quickstart
- by Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas
The Little iDVD Book – Bob LeVitus
Storyboarding 101 – James Fraioli
IMovie for Macintosh – Jeff Carlson
Supplies - Flash Drive (AKA Thumbdrive) – at least 256 mb
- Photo Quality Paper, Glossy Photo paper.
- CD-R discs (as needed)
- Disposable camera (24 exposures)
Method of
Instruction Classes will consist of discussions, demonstrations, screenings, and work time. Mornings will be used for discussions and demonstrations while afternoons will be used for production and work time.
Attendance Attendance will be taken every class. Students may miss one (1) class per quarter. Each absence beyond this results in a final grade reduction equal to one letter grade. Absences are defined as not showing up, or being more than fifteen minutes late. Being late twice translates into one absence. (Being late four (4) times will result in a letter grade reduction). If you have a problem with this policy, I respectfully encourage you to take another class.
Grading Attendance and Participation 10%
Reading Responses 10%
Projects 1-4 10% (each – 40 percent total)
Tiling assignment 5%
Service Bureau Assignment 5%
Group Presentation 10%
Final Project 20%
A= excellence A=95 A-=92
B= good work, well done B=85 B-=82 B+=88
C= satisfactory work, did the job C=75 C-=72 C+=78
D= unsatisfactory in some respect D=65 D-=62 D+=68
F= substantially unsatisfactory work F=50
Policies Hand-written papers will NOT be accepted. Submitting assignments by email is also NOT accepted. All assignments must be in either (1) hard-copy format or (2) digital format stored on your flashdrive.
Assignments are due on dates listed. If not completed on time, a grade reduction of one letter grade per class will be applied to the assignment in question. In other words, if you turn in a project a week after it was due, the grade for the assignment will be depreciated by one letter grade.
Exceptions for assignment/grading policies will need to provide proof. (ex. medical note, accident report, letter from the president…)
Computer problems do not count as exceptions! Students must be prepared to deal with the unexpected. If needed, you can email me, consult textbooks, find online user groups…whatever it takes. My suggestion is to estimate ample time, then double it.
No Plagiarism, No exceptions. If you are in doubt about plagiarism, consult your student handbook
Cell phones must be turned off in class!
Instructor: Mike Nourse
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SYLLABUS
Objectives This class aims to augment skills in the area of digital photography through a series of projects, assignments and readings. Although we will be working with Adobe Photoshop, software training is NOT the main goal of this class. Along those same lines, we will be working with digital cameras but they will not be heavily emphasized, at least no more than other areas to be covered.
3 questions we will examine throughout the quarter:
1) What is a photograph? What understandings do we have for photos? Can a digital photograph be considered a “photograph”?
2) How does digital photography break from traditional photography?
3) How can digital techniques and processes expand the possibilities for communication and expression?
Prereqs Unlike previous quarters, this class will not include an introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Enrollment in this course presupposes both a background in and working knowledge of Photoshop (as covered in Art 101 - Dig. Toolbox, and Art 227 –Computer Applications for Design). If you are looking for an introduction to Photoshop, you’d be better served to take one of these classes. Again, we will be working with PhotoShop and things will be learned, but software is not the main goal of this class.
Texts There are no required books to purchase for this class. However, there will be weekly readings handed out, and discussions to follow. Each student is responsible for turning in two (2) reading responses by the end of the quarter. The first response is due by mid-term, and the second response is due at the final class. These responses will count towards the final grade, so do NOT dismiss this aspect of the course. Readings will come from the following list of…
Recommended texts:
Photomontage – Dawn Ades
New Media in Late 20th CenturyArt – Michael Rush
Compete Guide to Digital Imaging – Joel Lacey
Photoshop 7 for Windows and Macintosh: A visual Quickstart
- by Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas
The Little iDVD Book – Bob LeVitus
Storyboarding 101 – James Fraioli
IMovie for Macintosh – Jeff Carlson
Supplies - Flash Drive (AKA Thumbdrive) – at least 256 mb
- Photo Quality Paper, Glossy Photo paper.
- CD-R discs (as needed)
- Disposable camera (24 exposures)
Method of
Instruction Classes will consist of discussions, demonstrations, screenings, and work time. Mornings will be used for discussions and demonstrations while afternoons will be used for production and work time.
Attendance Attendance will be taken every class. Students may miss one (1) class per quarter. Each absence beyond this results in a final grade reduction equal to one letter grade. Absences are defined as not showing up, or being more than fifteen minutes late. Being late twice translates into one absence. (Being late four (4) times will result in a letter grade reduction). If you have a problem with this policy, I respectfully encourage you to take another class.
Grading Attendance and Participation 10%
Reading Responses 10%
Projects 1-4 10% (each – 40 percent total)
Tiling assignment 5%
Service Bureau Assignment 5%
Group Presentation 10%
Final Project 20%
A= excellence A=95 A-=92
B= good work, well done B=85 B-=82 B+=88
C= satisfactory work, did the job C=75 C-=72 C+=78
D= unsatisfactory in some respect D=65 D-=62 D+=68
F= substantially unsatisfactory work F=50
Policies Hand-written papers will NOT be accepted. Submitting assignments by email is also NOT accepted. All assignments must be in either (1) hard-copy format or (2) digital format stored on your flashdrive.
Assignments are due on dates listed. If not completed on time, a grade reduction of one letter grade per class will be applied to the assignment in question. In other words, if you turn in a project a week after it was due, the grade for the assignment will be depreciated by one letter grade.
Exceptions for assignment/grading policies will need to provide proof. (ex. medical note, accident report, letter from the president…)
Computer problems do not count as exceptions! Students must be prepared to deal with the unexpected. If needed, you can email me, consult textbooks, find online user groups…whatever it takes. My suggestion is to estimate ample time, then double it.
No Plagiarism, No exceptions. If you are in doubt about plagiarism, consult your student handbook
Cell phones must be turned off in class!
