Course descriptions for the Photography core:
IM150: Digital imagingFALL TERM - 5 credits
This beginning digital photography course covers camera operation, exposure and software for capturing and storing digital still images. Students focus on image capture as they explore the fundamentals of color, light, and composition. Students learn basic Photoshop skills and prepare files for digital delivery. Critical viewing skills are developed through discussion and critique.
im151: Digital Media Applications WINTER TERM - 5 credits
This course covers skill development in the major digital imaging programs as students prepare images for both print reproduction and digital delivery. Lectures, demonstrations, and applied projects encourage an intermediate exploration of Photoshop editing tools, other software products and lighting equipment. Students use their original images and studio lighting skills to create complex, composite images.
im152: Photoshop for Multimedia SPRING TERM - 5 credits
In this course, students learn to work with changes of scale, format and media for their photographs. From thumbnails for the web to images incorporated in video casts, students prepare, re-purpose and optimize digital images. Emphasis is placed on continued skill development in the major digital imaging programs to prepare images for digital distribution. Students work with primary lighting equipment and techniques in both studio and natural light settings with an emphasis in portrait and tabletop photography.
DP250: Integrated Media PhotographyFALL TERM - 5 credits
This is a studio course designed to promote advanced skills with digital camera operation, lighting and exposure evaluation. Students explore strategies for composition, content, and style as they practice articulating their decisions during critiques.
DP251: Digital Retouching and Output WINTER TERM - 5 credits
This class provides an opportunity to explore and experiment with digital images, software settings and printing papers to obtain high quality output. Students master digital workflow and asset management in preparation for image enhancement, file delivery and output.
DP252: Digital Media Studio SPRING TERM - 5 credits
This advanced studio course is designed to provide the self-directed student with the opportunity to work on a personal, faculty approved, project in digital photography culminating in projects and portfolio pieces unique to each students goals and interests. Options include the integration of a wide range of digital and traditional media.
UPDATED FOR 2010-11: This advanced course is designed to provide the self-directed student with the opportunity to work on a digital media project unique to each student’s goals and interests. Students develop a visual presentation that includes both sound, still and moving images. Identifying potential markets, developing project ideas, storyboarding and intellectual property implications are discussed. Students learn video camera operation, non-linear editing software and proper file preparation as they prepare media for a final, cohesive digital presentation.