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St. Petersburg College

Digital Photography-PGY 2800C Fall Semester 2014

Professor Barton L. Gilmore Mon/Wed. 2:00pm-4:40pm

gilmoreb@spcollege.edu Office Hrs. T/R 12:00-1:20;4-6pm; Crossroads Building Rm. 133 M/W 11:30-2pm; 4:30-5pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES: ----------------------------------------------------------

This is an introductory digital photography course where students will learn to effectively digitally capture images, scan black and white and color photographs, and also become proficient with film recorders, CD-ROM Burners and quality printers. The course will introduce the student to computer tools that manipulate, create and enhance photographic images. The use of these tools from the software programs Light Room 4 and Adobe Photoshop CS6 will assist the student in organizing, editing, retouching, modifying and embellishing images. The skills acquired will enable students to utilize input devices and create high quality digitally output photographs.

COURSE PHILOSOPHY: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The course is an art class where students will assimilate the technical skills along with the conceptual designed assignments necessary to fully understand and appreciate the electronic process of creating images as a fine art. Digital photography along with the software available to this visual medium is another method to articulate and express one’s ideas and beliefs. This course will demand students to reach beyond their own preconceived ideas of what digital photography is about. The students will utilize software to help assist in creating their images; remember, software is only a tool, not a replacement for one’s ideas, but a means to expand the possibilities of what you can visually achieve. Note: All images must be original. This is a digital photography class, not a digital appropriation course.

CLASS STRUTURE: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The class structure will revolve around certain key elements; lectures, demonstrations, studio lab work and critiques. A class field trip may be scheduled if time permits and destination applicable to course needs. LAB HOURS WILL BE POSTED IN LAB ROOM.

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES & SOURCES ------------------------------------------------------------

The department will provide basic digital equipment, including Intel quad G5 Macintosh computers, scanners, CD Burners and printers. Students will be responsible for providing their own digital camera; point and shoot range finders type cameras will be adequate, however class discussions and demonstrations on the use of various camera functions will be on DSLR digital cameras. Students will be required to provide their own USB “Thumb” Drives ( 8 gigs of memory are adequate) and/or a portable hard drive, and Epson (compatible inkjet coated paper) for the printers ( If printers are used). CD-ROM 20 pack-700 MB data storage. Bring a notebook for note taking and references. Students can expect to spend $300.00+ (camera excluded).

RESOURCES AND VENDORS--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pearl 813-933-2112

3916 West Hillsborough Ave.



Paper and general art supplies

Office Depot

Staples

Average ink jet paper

North Tampa Photography 813-933-2112

1020 West Busch Boulevard, Tampa, Fl.

A good selection of ink jet paper and average fine art paper

New York Central Art Supply 1-800-950-6111



Largest Stock of Fine Art Paper

B&H Photo Video 1-800-606-6969



Apple Store 813-354-3868

2223 N. West Shore

International Mall, Tampa, Fl.

SERVICE BUREAUS:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Zebra Color Lab



Costco

239-980-0736 Marie Mingle (Sun Coast Photo)

TEXT BOOKS: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“Introduction to Digital Photography” by Joseph Ciaglia

“Photography” by London, Upton & Stone (optional)

“Adobe Light Room”, by Martin Evening

CLASSROOM CONDUCT: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Any disruptive behavior during class time will not be permitted. A student will be asked to leave if disruptive behavior continues. The use of cellular phones, texting during class time is not allowed. Note: Using the net during class for research for particular assignments is acceptable, however, out of boredom or entertainment value during class is unacceptable.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADES: ----------------------------------------------------------

Grades will be determined by the successful completion of all assignments, quiz, lab exercises and participation in class and during critiques. Students can expect to spend 10 hours a week outside of class working in the lab, reading, research and shooting to satisfactory complete the requirements of the class. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Each assignment, quiz and students total participation will be assigned a point score, which will determine the final grade for the class. The final project is worth thirty-five percent of your overall grade. 100 points is the highest possible score.

POINT SCORE BREAKDOWN: Visual Assignments (assignments 1-4) 60pts.

Final Project 25pts.

Quiz 10pts.

Participation/Attendance/exercises 5pts.

Extra Credit: Emulate a well-known contemporary or historic photographer. (Teacher approval)

Student can earn up to 5 additional points. Body of work must consist of 6

images burned to CD with appropriate information. Artist, title of piece, year;

Further information will be discussed in class. (If not in assignment curriculum)

A = “B” requirements, along with outstanding participation and work.

B = Assignments presented on time, regular attendance, good participation, and steady significant efforts throughout.

C = More than two absences and/or late to class, work not presented on time and assignments presented on dates other than deadline, if accepted or of average quality and with average participation.

D = In excess of three absences, missed assignments, not engaged with class displaying little effort or care toward your growth and rushed work.

F = absent from your final presentation and/or “D” grade characteristics.

ATTENDANCE: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attendance to all classes is required; however a student may miss up to two classes without penalty. Missing classes beyond two will profoundly affect your class participation grade (deduction of 2 pts. per absence) as well as jeopardize your ability to complete exercises (minus 1 points for each exercise not turned in at class time on the day it is due) or fulfill the requirements of the class. A student will be declared non-participant upon the third unexcused absence due to inactivity by the college attendance system. Excused absences must be accompanied with a validated note from a doctor. Critiques are mandatory-failure to attend a critique will result in a failure of that assignment.

COURSE/INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION:

Students have the opportunity to evaluate this course and its instructor through the online Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) in Angel. Be aware to the particular dates for access to the survey and announcement in class.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES

Week1

M 8/18 Course objectives and classroom procedures; required materials and text books;

Hand-outs; Assignment discussion; Facility procedures and equipment; Camera

Instruction and review including ISO/quality settings, shutter speeds, F/Stops,

Kelvin Temperature, light meter, gray card. Begin reading your camera manual.

W 8/20 Camera capture continued, digital imaging, pictures into pixels, bit depth,

picture size, modes & Index color spaces. Image capture, film camera versus

digital cameras, exposure latitudes. For next week: Composition exercise; Shoot

100 images.

Week2

M 8/25 Camera file management into Light Room’s Library collections. For next class

bring an old photograph, and one texture or object to scan. Do not forget to bring

your thumb drive and/or blank CD’s & your camera. Samples of 1st aassignment.

W 8/27 Demo: Scanning techniques from positive/negative sources. CD burning,

Storing and saving images; file formats and file management, Using film Reader.

Week3

M 9/1 Light Room and Shooting in Raw/editing continued.

W 9/3 Open

Week4

M 9/8 Photoshop navigation and image editing using levels, curves, contrast,

hue/saturation, color balance, burning, dodging & additional tool bar techniques.

W 9/10 Assignment #1-Color as Theme-Capture subject matter which communicates

color as a language and create a coherent body of 10 printed images. Students

will burn images to a CD with proper labeling of images and files. The objective

of this assignment is to digitally capture good technical images with concept

intact without software enhancement. The more proficient one is at successfully

capturing images; less time will be required using support software. 8X10; 300

resolution. For next week: Bring in image of old photograph and prepare to

practice restoration for next week.

Week5

M 9/15 Photoshop Maneuvers: Color Change technique, Colorizing Black and

White & Painting away color, Selection tools. Restoration Time. Show

samples of 2nd Assignment.

W 9/17 OPEN/Bring in assigned source material for next class. Restoration Time;

Week6

M 9/22 Technique Demos: Studio Tarp, Depth of Field; Adding Motion, Quick Mask.

Restoration of image; Selection Tools including gradients, brush, etc.

W 9/24 Restoration Exercise. Restoration lab Time. Hand-out-take home image to

restore. Artist Talk at 2pm.

Week 7

M 9/29 Assignment #2- RESTORATION-digitally restore two images, one handed

out the class before and one during this class meeting. Pay attention to the

seamless of your alterations, to detail, and overall image quality. Show layers and

Save before and after versions of your images on the CD you must burn before

handing in. Save file on your thumb drive as well. 8X10; 300 resolution.

W 10/1 Output and Printers. Paper Types and Surfaces. RGB vs. CMYK. canvas size,

image size and resizing images. Discussion of third assignment.

Week8

M 10/6 “Text” in Photoshop. Need emulation choices from students.

W 10/8 Technique Demos: Harbor View w/ background & Snap-shot car-motion.

Week 9

M 10/13 Samples of Assignment #4.

W 10/15 Technique Demo: Mapping Texture to Person & Mapping Shadow;

Week10

M 10/20 “Filters”. Lab Evening.

W 10/22 Assignment #3-Emulate a Photographer-Emulate a well-known

contemporary or historical photographer, or create a Sequence/Narrative.

Emulation selection must come from Photography or another

reparable website with teacher approval. Six 81/2X11 prints due.

W 10/22 Last day to drop class with a “W” grade.

Week11

M 10/27 Lab Evening; Course review for Quiz.

W 10/29 QUIZ; Lab Evening.

Week 12

M 11/3 Lab Evening.

W 11/5 Assignment #4- Renew Oneself-for this assignment, scan in found images

and/or samples of your own photographs. In this era of digital and Internet

technology, we have immediate access to images, trends etc. occurring in all

cultures all over the world. An act of appropriation “borrowing” has begun to

extreme proportions creating an almost seamless fusion between styles,

behaviors and identities, including one’s own identity. In this self-portrait and

portrait assignment students will make three separate images, one of you, one of

a friend or family member, and one of a public personality (i. e. celebrity,

politician, etc). Manipulate each image utilizing different aspects of Photoshop

incorporating the subject’s personalities, keeping in mind what the subject

matter represent and how you can effectively convey those attributes through the

digital medium. One image is due. 8X10 electronically sized; 300 resolution.

AND

Historical Change-Students will select one historical image and change the

outcome and meaning of what the original photograph was intended to

communicate. By changing the original context will allow an entirely new

outcome to materialize on your own terms. One image is due. 8X10 electronically sized; 300 resolution.

OR

History Reconstruction-Students will recreate two historical events through a

contemporary perspective by photographing an environment suited for the

objective. Students will probably need to contrive the images with the

appropriate players, costumes and/or environment. The event(s) may utilize

several images to complete the impact of the event.

Week13

M 11/10 Discussion and samples of final projects.

W 11/12 Student conferences, Lab Evening. Final project proposal due

Week14

M11/17 Lab Evening.

W11/19 Lab Evening.

.Week15

M 11/24 Lab Evening.

W 11/26 Thanksgiving Holiday-No School November 26-30

Week15

M 12/1 Lab Evening.

W 12/3 Final Project Due-Create a coherent body of work consisting of 12 images

around a subject of your choice. Utilize all what you have learned this semester

involving technique and application and produce images revolving around your

own style and ideas. You may choose to incorporate these digitalized images

with mixed media, whatever you prefer. All images must be on 11X14 canvas

size paper and students have an option of using a service bureau as either Light

jet Prints, Iris Prints, Dye Sublimation or other output equivalent.

Week 16

M 12/8 Final Projects returned-Organize Lab, last day of class

W 12/10

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