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ART PHOTO 46A SECTION 80360 T/TH 11:15AM–2:20РM. FALL 2013. Digital Photography. Instructor: Victoria May, Adjunct Lecturer. Voicemail: 477-3700 ext.
ART PHOTO 46A

SECTION  80360

T/TH  11:15 a m –2:20 p m

FALL  2013

Digital Photography Instructor: Victoria May, Adjunct Lecturer Voicemail: 477-3700 ext. 1369 Email: [email protected] Office: 2041 (or 2021) Office hours: M/W 5:15-6:00 and T/TH 10:30-11:15 Course website: www.cabrillo.edu/~vmay

NOTE: syllabus and schedule are subject to change

COURSE CONTENT Course description: Teaches tools and techniques for creating expressive photographic images with Adobe Photoshop including including intermediate camera skills, image capture, importing, manipulating, printing and digital output. Covers menus and tools, selection controls, retouching, global and selective image adjustments, filters & effects, and compositing. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Students may use either film or digital cameras. Prerequisites: AP 9A or AP 6 or equivalent skills, and DM 1 or CS 1L or equivalent skills. Student Learning Outcomes • Create original digital photographic images with cameras and imaging software utilizing photographic principles, operations and techniques. • Solve visual problems, utilize appropriate software tools and apply principles of design, composition and visual communication in the production of digital images. COURSE OBJECTIVES • Demonstrate profiency in Photoshop and effective digital workflows • Utilize film or digital cameras with awareness of photography fundamentals to create original imagery to manipulate with Photoshop • Identify software equivalents of fundamental darkroom techniques to successfully adjust imagery • Recognize, analyze, and implement principles of powerful photographic composition and communication • Gain articulation in evaluating and discussing the aesthetics and content of photography • Develop individual style and meaningful thematic content • Investigate a variety of contemporary and traditional photographic art • Develop and apply knowledge of variables in digital printing and photo presentation • Create a portfolio of photo-based artwork • Have fun and find artistic fufillment It is my desire to have an open, friendly, talkative class. The great thing about art is that its intention is to convey a message and have an effect on the viewer. Each of you will want to know how your work is seen/interpreted so do each other the favor of giving honest, constructive feedback. COURSE REQUIREMENTS • 5 projects including final project, using newly-created imagery for each project • Class exercises • Punctual and regular attendance • 3–6 hours/week on class work outside of allotted class times • Prepared for work sessions and active participation in critiques and class discussions • Receptive attitude to class information • Effort, engagement and exploration applied to class work • Respect for and patience with yourself, fellow classmates and instructor ATTENDANCE + PARTICIPATION Regular attendance is critical for progress in the class. If you are absent, make arrangements with another student to take notes for you so that you understand the information presented and can follow

along. Students are responsible for learning any course information missed due to absence. I will not repeat lectures or demonstrations for students who have been absent. Please do not expect me to email you individually with the day’s topic or assignment if you are absent. Please do not be tardy for class. It is a disruption for the teacher and students. If you are late, please come in quietly and proceed to take notes or begin work, depending on the class activity. Tardiness may count as an absence if you do not check in. Unexcused absences directly affect your participation grade. Absences that are excused will not lower your grade. Excused absences are only those that are documented by a health care professional. If you know you will be missing a class please let me know in advance. Excessive unexcused absences may result in being dropped from the course or receiving a non-passing final grade. If you are unable to complete the class, it is your responsibility to drop the class through the Admissions and Records office or you will receive a failing grade. The last date to drop semester-length courses and receive a "W" grade is November 23. Attendance is mandatory on the last day of instruction Thursday, Dec. 12 and the final exam period, Tuesday, Dec. 17. GENERAL LAB PROTOCOL • • • • • •

No food in classroom except in designated area. Water bottles are okay. Deposit your bottles, cans and food containers in trash or recycling. No cell/smart phone usage in class. Keep computers off when requested and during critiques; no surfing. Shut down computers at end of class. Use queue of names for printing and questions.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Students needing accommodations should contact the instructor ASAP. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations are provided to ensure equal opportunity for students with verified disabilities. If you need assistance with an accommodation, please contact Disabled Student Services, Room 1073, (479-6379) or Learning Skills Program, Room 1073, (479-6220). EVALUATION AND OUTLINE OF PROJECTS: This class may be taken for a letter grade or Pass/No Pass. The final project must be turned in to pass the class, even if all other projects are fulfilled. Late projects are discouraged and will be graded down. They may be turned in within the two class sessions following a due date, and will be graded down half a grade for each session late. No late projects accepted over one week after due date. No Incompletes will be given except in the case of a documented family emergency or extended illness. Evaluation is based on the following: Work produced: Effectiveness in solution to assignment; Creativity and innovation; Informed application of design principles (color, composition); Attention to craft; Technical skill; Presentation. Effort: Engagement with and dedication to one's work; Intention and thoughtfulness; Striving for personal best; Challenging own comfort zones. Process: Engagement with content; Exploration of ideas; Problem solving; Time Management Classwork = 85% 5 Projects = 60% Proj. 1 = 5%, Proj. 2 = 10%, Proj. 3 = 10%, Proj. 4 = 15%, Proj. 5 = 20% 2 Quizzes = 10% (5% each) Class Exercises = 15%

Class Participation = 15% • Attendance as stated in previous section • Engagement with class material and exercises • Constructive contribution to critiques and discussion • Classroom etiquette (i.e. no printing during critique or lecture, practicing courtesy during mass printing) • Preparedness for exercises, class work

Project Evaluation Guide: A Excellent: novel approach to project; sophisticated visuals and ideas; excellent technique and presentation B Very good: fairly creative though slightly predictable approach; interesting visuals and ideas, having potential, but not quite distinctive; good attention to technique, some flaws. C Satisfactory/average: adequate solution to project; aesthetics and/or ideas are safe; technique is adequate; may be an above average idea presented in incomplete state. D Below average: inadequate solution to project; visuals and ideas demonstrate lack of engagement; little to no attention to technique; hastily done F Failing: Little to no effort given or work completed. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Students enrolling in the following classes, AP 6, 9A, 46A, 47, must also enroll concurrently in ART 50L, Gallery Viewing Lab, (except those who have already completed two semesters of ART 50L). Art 50L Gallery Viewing Lab is an Arranged Hours (TBA) course. Information about this course can be found at the Cabrillo Gallery and on the gallery website: www.cabrillo.edu/services/artgallery/index.html. You do not need an add code to enroll. Packets are available in the art office and at the gallery. RESOURCES Suggested Textbooks: Complete Digital Photography, by Ben Long for knowledge of digital cameras and photo principles (6th edition available at the Cabrillo library). Adobe Photoshop CS6 (or CS5) Visual Quickstart Guide, by Weinman & Lourekas. Other recommended authors: Julienne Kost, Sean Dugan, Katrin Eismann, Ben Wilmore, Martin Evening; anything by these folks is great. Other articles on art and photography may be assigned over the course of the class. Video: Digital Photography: The camera, (TR256 .D55 2003 DVD) DVD on reserve at Cabrillo library Useful websites: dpreview.com, lynda.com, americansuburbx.com, zonezero.com, russellbrown.com, photoworkshop.com (please share others you might discover) Computer Technology Center (CTC): www.cabrillo.edu/services/ctc/ In building 1400; phone: 477-5286 Hours: M – Th: 8:30 am – 8:45 pm, Fri 8:30am – 3:45, Sat: 9:00 am – 4:45 pm, Sun: closed MATERIALS • Lab fee: $40 Due at the college bank by Sep. 20. Bring yellow receipt to instructor. Provides access to lab, ink and a sampling of papers. • Notebook and pencil for taking notes • Folder/binder for handouts • Camera, film or digital • Card reader • Digital storage device: flash/thumb/jump drive or portable external drive (Costco, OfficeMax, Staples, etc.). The lab has no storage space for student files. • Epson Inkjet Paper, alternately Kirkland from Costco works fairly okay • Large manila envelope or other easy-to-handle container for turning in prints (impromptu envelopes made of taped-together newspaper will not be accepted) • Additional papers or presentation supplies; to be discussed as the need arises

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE • Respect yourself, other class members, visitors, and the space we share. • Please arrive on time and stay for the scheduled class period. If you must arrive late or leave early, please do so with as little disruption to the class as possible. • Come to class prepared, with any needed supplies and books, and with homework completed. I will do my best to notify you in advance of supplies you will need. I will also communicate project due dates when a project is assigned. • During class work time, please keep personal conversation to a minimum, and use a quiet voice. Many students get easily distracted by other’s voices. During class work sessions, you may listen to music with earphones at a level that is only audible to the wearer, but be prepared to remove them to communicate with the instructor or to resume class discussions. I will occasionally play music for the class at my discretion, but at any time any one can let me know privately if it is disruptive. • Class work time is intended for you to work on projects for this class, not to work on projects for other classes, or personal projects. • Clean up after yourself. This includes the work tables, floor, and shared counters. • Please turn cell phones off during class. If you must stay in contact with work or family, turn off the cell phone ringer. Use your phone outside the classroom during a break or after class. If there is an emergency, and you must use your phone, please quietly exit the classroom and move away from the door. • When anyone is addressing the class as a whole, please listen attentively. All in the room appreciate others not having personal conversations during lectures and discussions. • During critiques, please keep all comments respectful. Honest and constructive criticism, without voicing negative judgments, can be very useful to the artist. Critiques are also a time to listen attentively to speakers, not a time to listen to music or have personal conversations. • Please consider that there are people with sensitivities to strong odors, such as fragrant colognes or oils. All would appreciate minimizing your use of strongly odorous substances. • Cabrillo allows smoking only in the parking lots, in designated areas.

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