AUD 101 SEC 2

Universidad Casa Grande

Digital Photography AUD 101  Sec 2
Professor: Michael Barrientos

Class Meeting: September 1, 2014 to December 18, 2014
Section 2 - 7h00 to 8h45 Tuesday and Thursday
Edif. Blanco Sala #07
Office Hours: Friday, 7h00 to 9h00 (Please schedule an appointment)

Communication

All information and material will be uploaded onto the class website at www.moodle.com.

Course Description

“There isn’t much to learn about photography.  Everything that you need to know, you can learn from the instructions on the box.  The rest is practice.” – Elliot Erwitt

This is a basic photography course, which will teach the fundamentals of camera operation and the photographic process.  We will learn on the field through class assignments and in classroom critiques.  Besides practice and lectures in the practical technical aspects of digital photography, we will study the history of photography, great photographers and photographs.

Faculty Expectations

Faculty and students actively contribute to one another's learning through critical dialogue, and integrative and collaborative learning. In order to take full advantage of the experience, students are expected to manage and direct their academic progress with support and guidance from faculty.

In order to cultivate and strengthen your photographic skills, you are expected to:
·      Complete assigned work
·      Keep up with assignments and readings,
·      Ask for clarification on material or course expectations,
·      Analyze assigned readings and offer thoughtful interpretations.

If for any reason you are unable to participate on a weekly basis throughout the course please contact me and/or your academic advisor immediately.

Strict Enforcement of Academic Honesty Policy

All class work produced in class must meet the academic standards of Casa Grande.  Photography assignments must be produced honestly and on time.  All work must be produced within the dates of the course. You must understand the academic honesty policy in the student handbook and you must know what academic honesty means in the academic world. Submitting something for publication has copyright implications for both you and the university. Take time to review the information regarding plagiarism and academic honesty.

There is a zero tolerance policy for academic dishonesty. This means that on the first violation, you will receive a warning from me. If there is a second violation, you will be officially reported to the Dirección Académica, and receive an “F” in the course. It is your responsibility to know what plagiarism is and how to recognize it. Please refer to https://www.indiana.edu/~istd/ for an explanation.

Standards

The core of what you learn in this course will come from class meetings, class critiques, and photography assignment fieldwork, along with reading and writing.  Your active participation is essential to your success.  Beyond the academic rigors of the class, photography offers a marketable skill in the age of the internet and a lifelong way to appreciate the world through producing photographic images.

Objective

Upon completion of this course, you will have a deeper knowledge of the basics of digital photography and camera operation. You will be able to identify successfully executed photographs and the techniques necessary to accomplish them.   Students will be familiar with masters of photography and general photography history.

Grades
This course will be evaluated using a variety of methods as detailed below.

Attendance
Students are expected to be on time for class.
  • Anyone more than 15 minutes late for class will be noted as tardy.  Three tardies equal one absence.
  • Students with 30% or more absences automatically fail the class.
Please note that an absence does not excuse you from work covered in class and homework.  It is your responsibility to get any assignments, notes, or missed subject matter from your fellow students.

Class Participation and Quizzes (20%)
Students are expected to actively participate in class with meaningful contributions to discussions, debates, and case studies. Everyone’s opinion is valid. Photography quality is often subjective, and all critiques and feedback should be constructive. Personal attacks will not be tolerated.

Quiz 1 (10%)
Quiz 2 (10%)

Class participation will be measured by:
  • Proper execution of assignments
  • Contributions to discussions and case studies.
  • Quizzes.  There will be unannounced quizzes based on class discussions to test knowledge of subject matter.

Assignments & Final (50%)
Photography fieldwork is the core of the learning experience.  All work must be produced specifically for this class and turned in on time.  Late work will not be accepted and you will receive a zero for the assignment.
1.) Composition (5%)
2.) Light and Shadow (5%)
3.) Portrait (5%)
4.) Documentary and Nature ( (5%)
5.) Still Life and Landscape (5%)
6.) Personal Artistic Vision (5%) Due NOV 4
7.) Photographer Paper and Presentation (1-2 pages & 3 minute talk) (10%) Due NOV 11
8.) Final Exam (10%)  DEC 4, 2014

 *EXTRA CREDIT 1.) EXPOSURE
  • FINAL PORTFOLIO (30% of Total Grade) (DUE NOVEMBER 25)

Criteria for Grading Assignments

  • Follows directions and demonstrates clear understanding of the assignment.
  • Demonstrates command of the camera and technical knowledge through proper application of exposure, lighting, composition.
  • Makes strong effort to make the best possible photograph.
  • Shows creativity in capturing a photograph.

Submitting Photo Assignments

All work will be uploaded onto the class website at www.moodle.com. Each student will be required to start a flickr.com account and join the Casa Grande Fotografia Flickr group. Request to join the group, and you will be added. Submit your photographs to the group upon completion. It is also advised that you bring a printout of the photograph in case of technical errors submitting.

Archive all images from your shoots for class editing session.

Students are also required to start a blog for the Class to submit all of their assignments to measure their progress. You have freedom to design your blog as you like.  I will monitor your posts. It is also a way to submit your portfolio and projects. Blogger.com or wordpress.com are recommended.
  • Final Portfolio (30% of total grade) (DUE NOVEMBER 25)



Additional Resources:  All of the web resources presented in class will be posted on my blog, which you are encouraged to explore: http://fotografclass.blogspot.com and http://casagrandefoto.blogspot.com


***THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES***



COURSE OUTLINE:

Week 1  Introduction to Photography. History of the Camera.

Week 2  Composition

Week 3  Exposure:  Shutter Speeds, Apertures (F-stops), and ISO; Depth of Field; Stop-Action, Panning and Motion.

Week 4  Cameras and Lenses. Film vs. Digital.  Basic Camera Operation.

Week 5  Light and Shadow:  natural light and the electronic flash.

Week 6  Portraiture: Photographing people.

Week 7  Real World: Candids, Street Photography, Documentary, and Wildlife.

Week 8  Landscapes and Still Lifes.

Week 9  Personal Expression: Art Photography.

Week 10  The Photography Project.

Week 11.  Digital Darkroom, Basic Photoshop, Workflow.  Photographer Essays Submitted and Presentations Made (November 11)

Week 12  Photo Editing, The Print, Digital Publishing, Slideshows and Multimedia.

Week 13  Final Portfolios Reviews/ Careers in Photography.

Week 14 Final Exam (December 4).

***OUTLINE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

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