Digital Photography 1 Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This course is an introduction to digital imaging as it applies to design, photography, and illustration. Students learn digital color correction, retouching, image manipulation, special effects, image composing and creative design techniques. Students also learn how to manage files, optimize images for print output and multimedia applications. Compositional qualities of photography will also be explored.

Students earn college credits through Milwaukee Area Technical College upon completion. See Transcripted Credit section for more information.

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Prerequisites:  None

Grade Level(s): 9-12

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Duration: Semester

Classroom Materials Required:

$25.00 materials fee

Student Evaluation:

Semester grades: Projects 90%, Classroom Work 10%

Grade Scale:

See Student Handbook 

Classroom Rules and Expectations:

Come to class on time and be prepared to learn and participate

Complete all assignments to the best of your ability

Treat everyone with dignity and respect

Ask for help or clarification when needed

At the end of the work period, save your work, turn your computer off, and clean up your area

Working in lab is a privilege, not a right. This privilege will be revoked if the teacher feels it necessary

MacBook Air Lab:

In this             In this course students will have the privilege of using a dedicated MacBook Air computer lab that we will have access to for every class.  

   These computers are significantly more expensive than Chromebooks and as such need to be treated with the utmost respect.  

Students will be assigned a MacBook that they will use throughout the semester and will be checked on routinely to make sure the device is being used appropriately.  

There will be no food or drink allowed in this class with no exceptions.  Students who cannot treat the lab respectfully will be removed.  Because students will be using macs they will not ever need their Chromebooks.

Transcripted Credit:

MATC Credit Equivalent: GRDS 107 - Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop

All juniors and seniors are able to earn 3 college credits for free upon completion of this class with a B (80%) or better. You will complete an MATC application and upon completion of the class you will see the credits on your transcript through MATC. Keep in mind these credits are very often transferable to other universities as Adobe programs and the way they are taught are similar across the state and country. 

Equipment Rental:

Students are able to rent the following photographic equipment: DSLR cameras, detachable phone lenses, and tripods. If any of the equipment is lost or damaged, the student will be responsible to pay for the replacement.

Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera: $371 Xenvo Pro Lens Kit: $40  Cell Phone Tripod: $15

Appropriate Images:

The misuse of copyrighted or use of potentially offensive images will not be allowed in class assignments. Licensed characters, such as cartoon figures, sports mascots, comic book art, etc., will not be allowed in student work, unless the assignment requires their use. Students will be encouraged to use original art, unless the assignment calls for the use of stock art or photography

Tardy Policy:

Being tardy on a regular basis loses valuable learning time, every 5 tardies will result in one less participation point

Absent Policy:

If absent, it is your responsibility to research the missed information.  The number of days from class is the amount of time you have to complete the material missed with full credit.

Late Work & Resubmissions:

 In the industry, there are deadlines. However, this is an education environment and individuals work at different paces. Therefore, you have 1 opportunity to resubmit an assignment and you will be re-graded and receive the better of the grades. Late work is accepted with 10% off.  Additional points will be deducted, the later it is turned in to the instructor.

Semester Outline:

QUARTER 1

Lesson 01: Getting to Know the Work Area    →

Extension Project 01: Personal Collage

Lesson 02: Basic Photo Corrections       →

Extension Project 02: Old Photo Restore

Lesson 03: Working with Selections       →

Extension Project 03: Frankenstein Build

Lesson 04: Layer Basics       →

Extension Project 04: Postcard

Lesson 05: Quick Fixes      →

Extension Project 05: Liquify Self - Portraits

Lesson 06: Masks & Channels       →

Extension Project 06: Puppet Warp GIFS

Lesson 07: Typographic Design       →

Extension Project 07: Magazine Cover Design

Weekly Photography Creative Challenges

QUARTER 2

Lesson 08: Vector Drawing Techniques       →

Extension Project 08: Pen Tool Part One: Logo Trace

Lesson 09: Advanced Compositing       →

Extension Project 09: Pen Tool Part 2: Color “Correction”

Lesson 10: Painting with Mixer Brush       →

Extension Project 10: Digital Painting

Weekly Photography Creative Challenges

Photography Unit

3rd Grade Collaboration Project

Final: Fantasy Vacation