Advanced Digital Photography
I. Course Prefix/Number: ART 220
Course Name: Advanced Digital Photography
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 6 lab)
III. Course (Catalog) Description
IV. Learning Objectives
B. To make images that could not otherwise be seen with the naked eye through methods discovered in class.
C. To demonstrate understanding post-visualization by making images that happen by chance.
D. To demonstrate understanding of transformation by creating forms from reality.
E. To use techniques of manipulation to create different types of images.
F. To produce digital photographs that are well crafted and finished.
V. Academic Integrity
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
1. Focusing modes
2. Movie recording and playback
3. Metering options
4. Advanced shooting menus
a. White balance
c. Continuous mode
d. Image adjustments
e. Saturation control
f. Exposure options
h. Auto bracketing
i. Noise reduction
B. Forms of Manipulation
1. Putting objects in front of the lens: mirrors, mylar, prisms, reflections, projections, lenses, etc.
2. Manipulation of the lens
a. Movement, multiple imagery, movement of F- stop and focus
b. Multiple exposure and transformations
c. Movement with strobe effect
d. Exchange of cameras – post-visualization
e. Movement of F-stops during exposure
f. Movement of focusing during exposure
3. Post-visualization: exchange of cameras
4. Serial imagery
a. Creation of different forms
b. Time depiction and distortion
5. Tonal distortion
a. High-contrast imagery
6. Digital Darkroom Manipulation
b. Scanner manipulation
c. Multiple printing
f. Drawing/painting on prints
g. Experimentation with different papers
VII. Methods of Instruction
B. Demonstrations of image-making techniques, such as multiple exposure and movement.
C. Critiques of student work, both in progress and at the end, to develop standards and evaluative criteria.
D. Studio assignments requiring the student to solve visual problems.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
B. Complete assignments and projects.
C. Attend and participate in critiques.
D. Demonstrate proficiency in the techniques explored
IX. Instructional Materials
The student must purchase the following materials:
1. CD-R media, flash drive, or portable hard drive for saving work.
2. Proofing paper and final print paper
3. Museum-grade boards and backing boards for presentation of work.
Digital cameras can be borrowed from the college, or students may use their own. The college provides students with a graphics lab, which includes scanners, printers, and computers, as well as a facility which includes studio equipment and a darkroom with enlargers and chemicals.
Suggested sourcebook: Varies by instructor
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
A. Technical quality, fullest possible range of tones
B. Craftsmanship – neatness
C. Visual simplicity – strength of organization of images
D. Color correction
A. Quizzes = 25%
B. Critiques = 25%
C. Final Critique = 25%
D. Final Examination = 25%
The final exam will be based upon knowledge of the operation of the digital camera, as well as color and black-and-white photographic manipulation.
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.