Syllabus: Intermediate Digital Photography Saddleback College Emeritus Institute

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1 Ticket Number: Course ID: PHOT 50XB Syllabus: Intermediate Digital Photography Saddleback College Emeritus Institute Instructor: Laura Hoffman alternate: Class Meeting Days: Wednesdays, 8/24-12/14 No class: Thanksgiving Week: 11/23 Time: 2:00pm 4:50pm Materials fee: $ If you are adding the class, fee must be paid by check or money order (no cash). Make check out to Saddleback College. Location of Class: College & Career Campus, Room El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano An intermediate course that builds on Beginning Digital Photography. Learn to use lighting and exposure controls to make digital photography your art. We'll cover product photography and studio lighting, night photography, how time affects photography, explore low light photography techniques, portraiture and post production techniques. Enjoy class field trips offering hands-on experience. Lab time is built in for individual instruction and demonstration. Coursework will include demonstrations, image-rich presentations, spotlights on featured artists and in-class constructive critique. Students will be introduced to new photographers and artists to inspire them to develop a body of work that reflects that individual student s unique spirit and vision. Students will experience further challenges with time and motion, low light photography and postproduction digital manipulation techniques. Objectives This class is a continuation of Beginning Digital Photography, designed for serious digital photography students who own digital dslr cameras, rangefinders, mirrorless 4x3 cameras or any camera with full manual capability. Design compelling images with purposeful composition. Creative use of exposure and camera controls to achieve optimal exposure, lens / focal length choices, shutter effects as well as lighting, perspective and depth of field. Gain further perspective through interactive learning and spotlights on various masters of photography. Hands-on experience on location and in-class camera work, as well as constructive critiques and portfolio building will make this a comprehensive digital photography class. Students will see differently and work more creatively. 1

2 Exercises: Use camera controls, lighting and design principles to create memorable photographs. Experience hands-on instruction, demonstrations and individual constructive critiques in an interactive class setting. Apply newfound skills in the field, photographing on location on two field trips during the 16-week semester. Requirements Camera (dslr, rangefinders, mirrorless 4x3 cameras or any compact camera that allows you to control aperture, ISO and shutter speed controls), tripod highly recommended, access to a computer. Bring your camera and its manual to class every week. Must submit photography assignments to Smugmug for review. You will submit as my guest. All metadata must be enabled (EXIF data). Guest upload to this URL: View images here: Have access to Facebook, where we will share the latest and greatest photography information with each other! This is a private Facebook Group and knowledge base devoted to Saddleback photography lifelong learners. Back up all work on flash drive (supplied) or external hard drives. Learning Outcomes Competency in technical skills and familiarity with the functions of the visual elements of design to create effects in camera and in postproduction. Develop visual literacy and critical analysis of photography. Demonstrate technical and artistic competencies of employing available light as well as artificial studio lighting. Develop competency in handling challenging low light conditions, night photography and manipulation of time and motion in still photography. Competency in conceptual problem solving and narrative use of photography as a form of artistic expression. Note: Highly recommend students first take Beginning Digital Photography class before taking this Intermediate Digital Photography class. The purpose of this previous course will explain how to get the best out of the tool students will be using-- a digital camera so students can later concentrate on technique. First, here is a great site so you can. Get to know YOUR camera: 1 st Textbook: Understanding Exposure Revised Edition How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera Bryan Peterson, ISBN nd Textbook : Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition) ISBN Bryan Peterson 2

3 Both publications are available on Amazon.com Field Trips: We will enjoy two field trips. More information will follow, including time and location details. Each student must sign the school district s Voluntary Activity Consent, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement form in order to participate in field trips three weeks prior to field trip dates. The form will be ed to each student and will be available on Course outline: Subject to change, depending on class needs. 8/24/16 Wednesday, Week 1: Introduction to class, discuss strategies for successful photography Determine level of expertise in class Camera control review: ISO, Aperture & Shutter controls Reading histograms and other warnings 8/31/16 Wednesday, Week 2: Manipulating time in photography Role of the Tripod: Introduction Introduce Communicating Motion Assignment For 9/07 9/14: Bring your tripod and remote or wired shutter releases to class. 9/07/16 Wednesday, Week 3: Review Communicating Motion Photography assignment Tripod demonstrations and techniques 9/14/16 Wednesday, Week 4: Low light photography Tripods and remote shutters Metering 9/21/16 Wednesday Week 5: Spotlight on 20 th century photographers Introduce Portrait assignment: Directed Portrait ** Field Trip forms are due. 9/28/16 Wednesday Week 6: Review Directed Portrait assignment Spotlight on 20 th century photographers (continued) Introduce Point of View (POV) assignment 10/05/16 Wednesday, Week 7: Modifiers, reflectors and other lighting tricks Painting with light. Practice Low light photography techniques, prepare for field trip 3

4 10/12/16 Wednesday, Week 8: (Might change to Monday 10/17) Field trip: Changing light at Laguna Beach, Heisler Park 375 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA :00 7:00 MEET at Gazebo behind Heisler Park by 3:45. Sunset is around 6:20. Optional: Meet at 2:30 for a late lunch at Las Brisas (patio) before our photo-adventure! 10/19/16 Wednesday, Week 9: Review Point of View (POV) Project Product photography 10/26/16 Wednesday, Week 10: Review Laguna Beach Heisler Park results Time of Day 11/02/16 Wednesday, Week 11: Elements of Design Introduce: Patterns Assignment 11/09/16 Wednesday, Week 12: Image Editing Techniques Black & White Digital Photography Solving the Problem of the Sky 11/16/16 Wednesday, Week 13: Review Patterns Assignment Image Editing Techniques (continued) 11/30/16 Wednesday, Week 14: Holiday light photography Tricks and Techniques Review Time of Day Case study Introduce Final Project 12/05/16 Monday, Week 15: Field trip: Mission San Juan Capistrano, Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA :00 MEET IN FRONT OF FOUNTAIN. $8.00 general admission for 60+ Seniors. Project: Spirit of the Mission 12/14/16 Wednesday, Week 16: Review Spirit of the Mission results: Critique final project result 4

5 Tasks and schedule: Right away: a) Order book(s). b) Download course syllabus from or introductory message 1. Due: 9/07/16: Communicating Motion. Post two images to Emeritus Photo Guest 5 Gallery on Smugmug. Label as Motion Read Shutter Speed Chapter in Understanding Exposure. For 9/07 9/14: Bring your tripod and remote or wired shutter releases to class. 2. Due: 9/28/16: Directed Portrait. Post best image to Emeritus Photo Guest 5 Gallery on Smugmug. Label as Portrait 3. Due: 10/05/16: Read the chapter on Light in Understanding Exposure 4. Due: 10/19/16: Point of View. Post best image to Emeritus Photo Guest 5 Gallery on Smugmug. Label as POV 5. Due: 10/26/16: Field Trip Results. Post up to 3 images to Emeritus Photo Guest 5 Gallery on Smugmug. Label as Field Trip 6. Due: 10/05/16: Read Elements of Design in LTSC p. 48; review Pp Due: 11/16/16: Patterns. Post best image to Emeritus Photo Guest 5 Gallery on Smugmug. Label as Patterns 8. Due: 11/30/16: Time of Day Case Study. Post 3-5 images to Emeritus Photo Guest 5 Gallery on Smugmug. Label with time of day; example: 7:30 am. 9. Due: 12/14/16: Spirit of the Mission. Post 3-5 images to Emeritus Photo Guest 5 Gallery on Smugmug. Label as Mission 10. Due: 12/14/16: Final Project. Post best image to Emeritus Photo Guest 5 Gallery on Smugmug. Label as Final Image File Labeling convention: LastnameFirst initial_name of assignment. Example: Hoffmanl_POV.jpg Note: Your file must be saved as a.jpg to upload to Smugmug.com (not RAW) 5

6 Reminders: 1. Order books ASAP recommend Amazon.com 2. 9/07 9/14 Bring your tripod to class. 3. Complete assignments: Upload only 1 image for each assignment in Smugmug by due dates, unless specified. Caption with title; naming convention below. Enable metadata (which tells us your aperture, shutter speed and ISO choices, as well as a wealth of other information). (Bring back up images on flash drive every week). Here is how we are sharing images: To upload your assignment, click on: To see your images and add a comment (optional and possible through Google + or Facebook log in): Click on: This is a special guest gallery created for this class, called Emeritus Photo Guest 5. Summary: Copy and paste the following URL to your favorite updated browser. You will upload your image and label it for every assignment. Go to: Upload your final photograph for the assignment: Drag and drop your image for each assignment (or browse). 3. BE AWARE: You are a guest uploading to my gallery, therefore you cannot edit your image or delete once uploaded. Labeling image: LAST Name_First Initial_Assignment. For example: Hoffmanl_POV.jpg ü Bring backup on flash drive in case our network is down. ü Always bring your charged camera to class. Note: Syllabus is subject to change, based on class needs. 6

7 Resources to help you navigate around your own camera: Or Google: Steves Digicams reviews Find your camera from any of the drop down menus on the left side. For example, if you have a Canon, click on Canon, then select your camera from the link. Click through and find a thorough review and detailed tour through your own camera. This is an excellent resource for finding out reviews and news about camera equipment you are interested in. Request to join the Facebook resource page for lifelong learners / photography enthusiasts: Join in the conversation and check out posted resources selected for our class. Other important Links you will need Throughout the class: Access current files and forms for this class here: Lecture notes will only be available for three weeks after a lecture. Upload Photos to this link and label, according to naming convention on syllabus: View images using this link: 7