Difference between revisions of "ART 119"
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"Includes fundamentals of composition, proper exposure, digital image capture and image editing processes. Students can provide a suitable digital camera, or the college will have a limited number of digital cameras for check out. Photoshop software is used for editing, with in-class demonstrations of editing techniques; but this is not primarily a course to learn Photoshop. There are weekly photo assignments covering a variety of creative approaches, one in-depth documentary project chosen by each student, and a final portfolio: all critiqued by the class as a group. This course focuses on both technical competence and conceptual creativity."<ref>[http://www.knox.edu/x5455.xml 2006-2007 Course Catalogue</ref> | "Includes fundamentals of composition, proper exposure, digital image capture and image editing processes. Students can provide a suitable digital camera, or the college will have a limited number of digital cameras for check out. Photoshop software is used for editing, with in-class demonstrations of editing techniques; but this is not primarily a course to learn Photoshop. There are weekly photo assignments covering a variety of creative approaches, one in-depth documentary project chosen by each student, and a final portfolio: all critiqued by the class as a group. This course focuses on both technical competence and conceptual creativity."<ref>[http://www.knox.edu/x5455.xml 2006-2007 Course Catalogue</ref> | ||
| − | === | + | ===Credits and Prerequisites=== |
| + | This course is worth one credit. It does not satisfy any [[Competency Requirements|Competency]] or [[Foundation Requirements|Foundation]] requirements. There is no prerequisite. | ||
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| + | ===Texts=== | ||
| + | There are no known texts, although a camera is required and Photoshop is helpful to own. | ||
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| + | ===Course Format=== | ||
The course requires a digital camera. The official description notwithstanding, most of the instructional time in the course is spent editing photographs in [[Adobe Photoshop]], rather than actually taking pictures. | The course requires a digital camera. The official description notwithstanding, most of the instructional time in the course is spent editing photographs in [[Adobe Photoshop]], rather than actually taking pictures. | ||
Revision as of 00:55, 23 June 2007
ART 119, also known as Digital Photography I, is the primary digital photography course offered at Knox. It counts for 1 credit, and is currently taught by Michael Godsil.
Contents
Course Description
Official Course Description
"Includes fundamentals of composition, proper exposure, digital image capture and image editing processes. Students can provide a suitable digital camera, or the college will have a limited number of digital cameras for check out. Photoshop software is used for editing, with in-class demonstrations of editing techniques; but this is not primarily a course to learn Photoshop. There are weekly photo assignments covering a variety of creative approaches, one in-depth documentary project chosen by each student, and a final portfolio: all critiqued by the class as a group. This course focuses on both technical competence and conceptual creativity."[1]
Credits and Prerequisites
This course is worth one credit. It does not satisfy any Competency or Foundation requirements. There is no prerequisite.
Texts
There are no known texts, although a camera is required and Photoshop is helpful to own.
Course Format
The course requires a digital camera. The official description notwithstanding, most of the instructional time in the course is spent editing photographs in Adobe Photoshop, rather than actually taking pictures.
Course Schedule
2007-2008
| Term | Days | Period | Location | Instructor |
| Fall 2007 | MW | 2,3 | SMC E106 | Michael Godsil |
| Winter 2008 | TT | 5,6 | SMC E106 | Michael Godsil |
| Spring 2008 | MW | 2,3 | SMC E106 | Michael Godsil |
2006-2007
| Term | Days | Period | Location | Instructor |
| Fall 2006 | MW | 2,3 | SMC E106 | Michael Godsil |
| Winter 2007 | TT | 5,6 | SMC E106 | Michael Godsil |
| Spring 2007 | MW | 2,3 | SMC E106 | Michael Godsil |
References
- ↑ [http://www.knox.edu/x5455.xml 2006-2007 Course Catalogue
