PO 106 - Digital Imaging I

Description
This course is designed for students who possess good knowledge of photographic foundations. It provides students with the tools to manipulate and enhance digital photographic images with Adobe Photoshop. Students create original and contemporary photographic imagery through exploration of the latest digital image processing techniques.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 102 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $30.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Photography, A.F.A., Pre-Photography, A.A. (General Transfer)

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate the use of file management and image processing in Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Camera Raw.
Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of shooting in jpg and RAW.
Optimize the digital workflow by selecting the appropriate tools.
Edit, enhance, and manipulate the digital image by using the right balance of technical and creative skills.
Manage the digital inkjet printing workflow successfully.
Explore and synthesize traditional and contemporary approaches to photography.
Participate effectively in classroom discussions and critiques.
Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems or issues.
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

Course Outline:
I. DSLR Settings

     A. JPG vs. RAW

     B. Custom menu

     C. Noise reduction and image stabilization

II. Photo Accessories

     A. Neutral density filters

     B. Timer remote control

     C. Tripod heads

III. Digital Image Workflow

     A. Capturing

     B. Ingestion and processing

     C. Output strategies and backup solutions

IV. Adobe Bridge

     A. Optimize workspace

     B. Applying settings to multiple files

     C. Batch process and photomerge

V. Adobe Camera Raw

     A. Adjustment brush, graduated and radial filter

     B. Crop tool and spot removal

     C. Lens correction and snapshots

VI. Adobe Photoshop

     A. Workspace and color space

     B. Curves and non-destructive adjustment layers

     C. Selection tools

     D. Clone tool

     E. Brush tool

     F. Masking

VII. Photography Approaches in the Digital Era

     A. Sequences

     B. Multiple images

     C. Rephotography

     D. Panoramas

VIII. Contemporary Image Manipulation and Enhancement

A. Composites

B. Photo-collages

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 10-30%

Projects: 20-40%

Critique: 10-20%

Lab Work: 30-50%
Mandatory Course Components:
Creation of a printed portfolio.
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Studio - 1:1-2
Total Studio Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 103680
Course CIP Code: 50.0799
Maximum Course Enrollment: 18
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: None
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Visual Arts
Discipline: PO
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (MTA & HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA) in Photography, College teaching experience preferred.

Last Revision Date Effective: 20180302T09:32:25
Course Review & Revision Year: 2017-2018