Sunday, September 05, 2010
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Tony Makepeace   

DSGN 19402   Sheridan    Trafalgar campus, Room S 419 / J 316

Course schedule, topics, source files and assignment details for DSGN 19402

Introduction to Digital Photography
 @ Erik Mauer
 
Course Description

In this course students are introduced to the basics of digital photography and photographic genres. Students gain an understanding of photographic terminology, develop technical photographic skills, and apply principles of design and composition to photographic imagery.

Topics include lighting, colour, optics, composition and exposure. Electronic file management, file format, image storage media, photographic printing technologies and image correction/manipulation will also be explored.


Through lectures, demonstrations, in-class assignments and individual projects, students will become proficient with digital (DSLR) cameras. Emphasis is placed on the application of theoretical information and aesthetics to practical photographic problem solving.

Learning Outcomes

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

1.    Use photographic terminology in a professional context

2.    Generate a number of images that adhere to a central theme

3.    Edit photographs digitally to enhance composition, color balance and density

4.    Store and manage digital images using appropriate methodology

5.    Incorporate feedback from peer and faculty critiques into final projects

6.    Apply theoretical and practical information to photographic assignments

7.    Demonstrate professional attitudes and behavior including:

-    openness to peer critiques
-    acceptance of differing view points
-    willingness to work collaboratively
-    commitment to meeting project due dates
-    willingness to be self-directed
 
 * Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

 

Schedule & Topics

 

Date & Session Topic Source Files
Sept. 07 / 10
Week 1		 Introduction to Course.

- Materials and equipment/programs required for course
- Course outline and evaluation procedures and class norms
- Equipment demonstration
- Initial presentation of photographic theory
- Registration at equipment cage.

- Assignment 1: Basic Technique (10%) - Due Week 2

 DSGN19402_project1_2010.pdf
Sept. 13 / 10
Week 2		 Exercise: Shutter Speeds

 DSGN19402_project2_2010.pdf
Sept. 20 / 10
Week 3		 Exercise: Aperture

DSGN19402_project3_2010.docx
Sept. 27 / 10
Week 4		 Exercise:ISO and resolution
Oct. 04 / 10
Week 5		 Photographic Storytelling - A Day in the Life. DSGN19402_project5_2010.pdf
Oct. 11 / 10
Week 6		 Design Elements: Composition project6.pdf
Oct. 18 / 10
Week 7		 TBA
Oct. 25 / 10
Study Week		 No classes this week due to Study Week.
Nov 01 / 10
Week 8		 TBA
Nov. 08 /10
Week 9		 TBA
Nov. 15 / 10
Week 10		 TBA
Nov. 22 / 10
Week 11		 TBA
Nov. 29 / 10
Week 12		 TBA
Dec. 06 / 10
Week 13		 TBA
Dec. 13 / 10
Week 14 Final		 TBA

Assignments

 

Topic Description Due Date
1. Basic Image Capture

Basic Image Capture. - 10%

Please see linked below PDF for assignment details.

Further resources on camera modes

 September 10, 2010
   
The source files for #1 can be downloaded here
2. Shutter Speeds

Shutter Speeds - 10%

 

 September 17, 2010
   
The source files for #2 can be downloaded here


Grading & Evaluation

Grade Assigned Meaning Numerical Equivalent
S++ Superior
90
S+ Very Good
80
S Competent, meets expectation
75
S- Rough but satisfactory
60
NS Needs some work - re-submit
-
 
Final Calculations (examples)
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Final Extended
S++ S++ S++  
90
S+ S+ S+  
80
S+ S+ S  
78
S S S  
75
S- S- S-  
60
 
If you miss a class due to illness, you may still do the exercise and receive the credit. No more than three classes can be missed. If an extended illness prevents you from attending class please notify the instructor.  Documentation from recognized medical authorities may be required.
 
 
Relative Grade weight
Assignment 1
25%
Assignment 2
25%
Assignment 3
25%
Attendance & Completed exercises
25%
   
   
Total
100%

Projects are evaluated by the following criteria:

  • timely hand in
  • attention to detail
  • innovation
  • cleanliness
  • thoroughness of procedure (naming layers, etc)
  • adherence to project directives
Handing in
 
Please submit files through this web site. Date and time of the hand in will be recorded automatically. You will be required to log-in. The procedure will be demonstrated.

Please submit finished work as jpeg,.pdf or .zip files only, unless otherwise specified.  This procedure will also be demonstrated.


Late files will lose one grade level per day late.