PO 230 - Digital Imaging II

Description
This course emphasizes the individual creative voice, skill development, and how to work independently to create a cohesive body of work ready for portfolio reviews and exhibition opportunities. Course goals are achieved through use of advanced digital technologies, fine art inkjet printing, online self-publishing tools, social media networks, and lectures on contemporary photographic art.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 106 (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.

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Employ digital image processing techniques with skill and sensitivity.

2. Recognize, select, and use the right tools in Photoshop, Bridge, Camera Raw, and Lightroom to develop a personal creative vision.

3. Explore other software opportunities in the Adobe Creative Cloud.

4. Explore and synthesize traditional and contemporary approaches to photography.

5. Recognize, select, and use several online available resources helpful to the creation of original photographic work.

6. Demonstrate self-discipline to manage work load through the creation of a photography series and make meaningful connections between the images.

7. Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and diversity.

8. Demonstrate an attitude of curiosity and habits of inquiry that foster life-long learning.

9. Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems or issues.

10. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Course Outline:
I. Advanced Digital image workflow: capturing

II. Advanced Digital image workflow: ingestion and processing

III. Advanced Digital image workflow: output strategies

IV. Image manipulation in Photoshop and Camera Raw

V. Non destructive editing: Smart filters, smart objects, advanced masking

VI. Advanced color management for inkjet printing: profiling monitor and fine art paper

VII. Contemporary photography practices in Art

VIII. Online photo book-making tools and book design principles

IX. Creation of a portfolio for reviews

X. Exhibition strategies: matting, mounting, framing

XI. Exhibition strategies: applying and selecting the right work

XII. Online resources: social media network and photo communities

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 20-40%

Lab: 30-50%

Demonstration/Mediated instruction: 10-30%

Discussion/Critique: 20-30%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
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: 100341
Course CIP Code: 50.0799
Maximum Course Enrollment: 19
General Room Request: None

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
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:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), 18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (MTA & HLC Requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor should possess a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography and teaching experience at college level.

Last Revision Date Effective: 20180302T09:32:31
Course Review & Revision Year: 2022-2023