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May 13, 2024
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ART 184 - Photography
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021
3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course will explore basic techniques and artistic concerns involved in creating photographs through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. Student will be introduced to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design needed for successfully creating photographs including basic layout and design, color theory, shape, form, and composition. Students will learn to use a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera in manual mode. Emphasis is placed on properly exposing a photograph focusing on aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. A basic introduction of image editing software will be included in the course. Via self and class critiques, students will evaluate their own work and that of their peers. This course helps students build confidence in their visual communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce. Required participation in the college photography show or equivalent. Students will be introduced to proper presentation and framing methods. Students do not need prior photography experience.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face and online
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: Course Materials: $150.00
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
1. Students will synthesize their thoughts to think critically, and communicate effectively.
2. Students will analyze their experience of visual perception in photography through the practice of looking, responding, and recording the experience in a sketchbook.
3. Students will apprise historical and contemporary photography techniques.
4. Students will collect visual experiences by visiting museums and/or galleries.
5. Students will compare the influence of artists and photographers from other time.
6. Student will assemble proper use of a Digital SLR by producing correct exposures.
Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate proper use a digital SLR camera by varying such things as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings.
2. Practice the basic elements and principles of composition as they apply to photography.
3. Differentiate the need for, and apply, the systematic documentation of methods and processes.
4. Employ about the handling, care, and storage of digital and photographic media.
5. Manage basic techniques to refine an artist’s photographic vision through the use of digital-manipulation software like Adobe Photoshop.
6. Integrate historical and contemporary issues related to photography through research and journaling.
7. Demonstrate personal accountability through active and consistent class participation.
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