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INTRO TO PHOTO: DIGITAL

This course explores the basics of digital photography, with a focus on aesthetics, creativity, and technical skills. Topics covered include camera operation, software techniques, and project presentation.

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INTRO TO PHOTO: DIGITAL

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  1. INTRO TO PHOTO: DIGITAL FAR 162 Professor Dan R. Talley

  2. PREREQUSITES • 2D Design (ART031) • Drawing I (FAR015) • If you have not taken these classes, let me know TODAY

  3. SYLLABUS • Class website (we’ll look at site in a minute) • www.danrtalley.com/class_index.html • student -- kustudent

  4. OFFICE HOURS, LOCATION & CONTACT Monday 1:00-2:40 p.m. Tues. & Thursday 1:20-3:00 p.m. Sharadin4G (rear) talley@kutztown.edu / 484.646.5929 (best contact method is email)

  5. If you have a disability that requires accommodation, let me know a.s.a.p. so that we can make arrangements.

  6. COURSE DESCRIPTION • Emphasis: • Photographic Aesthetics • Creativity and Inventiveness • Hardware (cameras, basic lighting, scanners as needed, printers, drymounting equipment) • Software (PhotoShop CS5, Bridge, ACR, BookSmart) • Presentation (printing, mounting, service bureau)

  7. RATIONALE & OBJECTIVES • Please read these sections (and review all others) on your own.

  8. COURSE RESOURCES • Class website • Rohrbach Library TR section (and in many other areas) • lynda.comsubscription • Problem solving with www resources, help menus, and peer consultations • Professor

  9. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: In-class quizzes and exercises • 20% of final grade • 6-14 during the semester • Based on demos, lectures, and other related material / cover camera operation, software techniques, basic photo concepts • In-class, generally due by end of class

  10. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Projects • 30% of final grade • 2 or 3 during semester • Creative topics introduced in class with images examples • Must be ready on critique date or loose one letter grade for each late class • Not accepted after end of second class following critique • Expect to spend $25 – $35 over semester

  11. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Research Presentation with Response Images • 10% final grade • 10-15 minute presentation to class on a contemporary photographer (from list) • Researched from books & web • Illustrated with images of photographer’s work • Includes 3 images you make “in the style of…” • Graded by me and your classmates (60%/40%)

  12. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Book Project • 20% final grade • At least 24 pages w/ 18 images • Produced in BookSmart or other approved software • Printed by blurb.com or other approved printer • Approximately $30

  13. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Contribution to the Class • 15% of total grade • Participation in discussions and critiques • Presenting work at critiques • Demonstrate interest in continuous improvement of photographic skills as demonstrated in utilization of class work periods

  14. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Attendance • Since participation is impossible if you’re not here, I also note attendance and deduct points from your final grade for absences and tardiness: • 1 absence No deduction • 2 absences 2.5 point from final grade • 3 absences 6 points from final grade • 4 absences 1 letter grade (and it gets much worse) • 3 tardies equal 1 absence

  15. CLASS REQUIRMENTS: Final • 5% of your total grade • The submission of a DVD containing: • all presentation files from projects • all exercise files • a pdf of book project

  16. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Extra Credit • Must first be cleared with me but may include 250-500 paper on the follow: • History of Photography overview videos • DVDs on photographers • Related exhibitions you’ve attended • Lectures (at KU and otherwise) • All extra-credit work must be submitted two weeks prior to the last class of the semester

  17. GRADES • Can be accessed on D2L • “A” students: • produce above average photographs • arrive on time and prepared for every class • participate in discussions and critiques • use class time wisely by: • working on upcoming projects • researching photographic topics on internet • working through lynda.com tutorials

  18. ACADEMIC HONESTY • Photographs and research must be yours • Must be made for this class (except if otherwise permitted) • Can’t be double-counted except by permission of both instructors

  19. CLASSROOM DECORUM (part of participation grade) • Punctuality counts – class starts on time • Cell phones ringers off – no calls in class • Give full attention to anyone addressing class: • no talking to your neighbor • no heads on desks • no checking internet or email • no wandering in and out of the room • No napping

  20. TOOLS, TEXT, SUPPLIES NEEDED • Notebook and pen • External storage (8GB USB or hard drive) • Print card for 8G • Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper ONLY • Drymount tissue and matt board • DSLR camera w/ USB cable (KU Cage) • PDF copy of manual for camera you’re using

  21. MORE TOOLS, TEXT, SUPPLIES • Lynda.com subscription & earbuds • Class website access

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