Digital Photo-CCV

Springfield Advisor Debra Grant debra.grant@ccv.edu

ADA Resource Coordinator: Angela Albeck 802-654-0505

ADA Officer: Penne Ciaraldi 802-888-4258

Course Description:

Students will explore the mechanical and electronic aspects of digital photography as well as the basic tools of image manipulation. The course also includes the study of design, composition, and aesthetics of digital images. Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications I. Access to a digital camera and some previous photography experience are required.

Essential Objectives:

The successful student will be able to:

1. Identify and describe the basic functions and components of a digital camera.

2. Review the differences and similarities between digital and traditional photography.

3. Explain mechanical and electronic aspects of digital photography.

4. Discuss and give examples of concepts of composition, design, lighting, and aesthetics in photographic images.

5. Describe and demonstrate the use of various tools of electronic image manipulation, such as selection tools, dodge-and-burn tools, brightness and contrast controls, filters, paint tools, cloning tools, sharpen and blur tools, and the smudge tool.

6. Create, transfer, and store digital images.

7. Examine, discuss and critique art work, including some reference to the art historical, social, and cultural context.

8. Design and complete individual projects.

9. Create a portfolio of digital images.

10. Display finished works in a professional manner.

Textbooks:

Spring 2011 textbook data was uploaded on January 3 (hopefully!). We strongly suggest that you verify the information below with our online bookseller EdMap before purchasing textbooks from another vendor. If your course is at the Winooski site, check the UVM Bookstore for textbook and pricing information.

The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 - 1/e, ISBN: 9780321524768, Peachpit Press $24.99

Please note: In order to receive accommodations for disabilities in this course, students must make an appointment to see the Americans with Disabilities Coordinator in their site and bring documentation with them.

Academic Honesty: CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College.