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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AS 289-1"
COURSE NAME: "Digital Photography"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2019
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Serafino Amato
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
T 12:30-3:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is meant for students who wish to deepen their knowledge of digital photography. It will review basic camera functions, lighting, principles of composition and pictorial dynamics, color interactions, and introduce methods of the elaboration of photos on the computer. The course will consider the historical and formal knowledge of photography, as well as including picture-taking in a variety of genres and the preparation of a photo exhibition. Each student must be equipped with a digital camera with a wide lens or a 3x or greater optical zoom, and camera functions selector which includes M,A,S,P. A tripod and modern single-lens reflex (SLR) digital cameras with interchangeable lenses are highly recommended.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Various genres of photography will
be analyzed: Portrait
Landscape
Reportage
Close up
Theatre and arts (artists at work)
Fine art.
1. Introduction to terms used in photography, both technical and
theoretical.
2. Detailed examination and review of the camera and all its mechanisms.
3. Discussion of optical principles, in particular with regard photographic
lenses: focal lengths, apertures, etc.
4. Introduction to black and white film, color film, and negatives. Film speed
(Iso/Asa). Techniques of film developing. Techniques of photographic printing.
5. Ways of editing and displaying photographic images; presentation in the
context of a photographic exhibition. The single image, the series, the essay,
etc.
6. The photographic genres
7. Natural and artificial lighting in photography.
8. The course will focus on the relationships and advantages offered by ne
tchnologies for traditional film photography.
9. It is highly recommended that students come prepared to class with, if
possibile, a laptop.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The objective of the course is for students to achieve
a technical knowledge sufficient to realize images in different contexts. These
skills will develop in controlled environments, in order to be verifiable
technically and conceptually.
Early in the course, a working context will be proposed. This context,
or contexts, will be the environments of the theater, of architecture, and also
of the studios of visual artists. Among the problems proposed is to photograph
actors as they prepare a theatrical performance
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Attendance and Participation | Grading is based on a student's physical, mental, and verbal participation in class, comprehension of assigned reading, and a body of photographs. | 30% |
| Mid-term Exam | Consisting of short answers on technical aspects of material and technique adresses in class. | 20% |
| Participation on the class Blog | | 20% |
| Final Project | | 30% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality shows excellent mastery of the course content along with exceptional levels of technical skill, artistic awareness, originality, resourcefulness, commitment, quantity of work and improvement. There has been excellent collaboration and leadership in group projects, and there have been no attendance problems.Acttive partecipation at the class blog
B A highly competent level of performance with work that directly addresses the content of the course, with a good quantity of work produced.
CAn acceptable level of performance: the work shows awareness of the course content, but is very limited in quantity, quality, commitment and skill.
DThe student lacks a coherent grasp of the course material and has failed to produce much work.
FNegligent in attendance, academic honesty, or engagement with the course content.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Session
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Session Focus
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Reading Assignment
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Other Assignment
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Meeting Place/Exam Dates
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Session
5
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Using
Adobe Lightroom to edit your files. Basic corrections, file management.
On-site
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Session
1
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Introduction
to the course, expectations and outcomes. The basics of photography.
Aperture, Shutter and ISO.
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Session
2
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How to
control exposure. Using your camera's lightmeter. On-site
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Session
3
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Lenses
and visualizing the photo. Choosing the right lens. Perspective, view
point.
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Explore
Shutter Speed and Aperture
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Session
4
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The
digital sensor and the negative compared. Differences and similarities.
Using RAW. On-site
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Explore
different lenses. perspective
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Session
6
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Guest
lecturer. Photo journalist will explain and present his work. On-site
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Session
7
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Mid-Term
test. Evaluate knowledge first part of this semester. Write a
critique/essay about 2 photos.
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Session
8
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On-site
Class. Villa Borghese
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Session
9
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Lightroom
II. Advanced editing techniques for your photos. Masking, dodging and
burning. From color to Black and White
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Session
10
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Review/critique
student work. Discuss final project ideas.
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Prepare
final project idea
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Session
11
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On-site
class Orto Botanico
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Session
12
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Finalizing
the portfolio. Prepare presentations for the exam day.
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