*** We will be working with phone cameras for the digital portion of the class.  All work will be photographed and digitally submitted for grading via the Google Classroom.  

AT 220 - Photography I

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a basic introduction to photography. The student will learn about camera operations, lenses, meters, lighting, black and white film developing and print making using darkroom techniques. Group discussions and critiques concerning the history of photography, contemporary and conceptual practices will also be a focus of this course. Lab fee. Single lens manual 35mm camera required.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• understand the function of the essential parts of a 35mm camera;

• demonstrate the working process involving the camera, film, and darkroom by applying the proper sequence and procedure for developing and printing photographic images;

• solve various photographic problems by utilizing the camera, film, and darkroom;

• understand fundamental concepts of visual problem solving, image design, and composition;

• think and communicate fluently in regard to technical and conceptual aspects of photographic practice; and

• explore photography as a form of visual expression.

This course is for the student who has a basic understanding of the medium (camera use, black-and-white film development, and printmaking). The class will cover advanced camera work and printmaking, traditions and concerns in photography, and projects related to expanding the student’s visual vocabulary. Lab fee. Single lens manual 35mm camera required.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• utilize advanced techniques regarding the functions and settings of a 35mm camera;

• demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the working process involving the camera, film, and darkroom;

• solve various advanced photographic problems by utilizing the camera, film, and darkroom;

• understand and have the ability to incorporate concepts of visual problem solving, image design, composition, and visual literacy in photographic work;

• think and communicate fluently in regard to technical and conceptual aspects of photographic practice; and

• explore photography as an art form of visual expression involving the development of thematic and conceptual structure.

This course is a continuation of Photography I.  Introduction to Photography covers all the technical skills required to be successful in the advanced class.  In this class we work with a 35mm SLR camera, lighting systems, light meters, film developing as well as advanced developing techniques.  The class focuses on careers in photography as well as the history of photography and how it has changed our world.  There are multiple digital assignments as well.  Adobe Lightroom will be used to digitally enhance photographs in a professional setting.

There are no extensions on due dates (excepting medical excuse), there are no alternative assignments provided, there is no extra credit assignments provided.  If you have technical difficulties submitting work to Google classroom, contact school for technology assistance.

PIXLR

You may digitally edit any photograph you submit for grading.  The image must be yours.  

Visual Plagiarism

As you probably know, plagiarism is no longer merely the domain of the written word. Visual plagiarism, where students copy or rely too heavily on image-based works, is widespread. If you’re concerned about this issue, you’re not alone.

Consider this:

• In some disciplines, there is a fine line between homage and idea theft. In today’s digital world the line is continually blurred due to easy access to images for “borrowing” or manipulation.

It’s important to show students not only what their responsibilities are as art & design professionals, but also what their rights are. Students should know about the ethical, legal, and professional consequences for borrowing others’ work too liberally, and what to do if they find that their own work has been copied or borrowed.