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Tony Makepeace   

APPL20146   Sheridan Trafalgar    Sheldon Levy center, Room J318 / J323

Course schedule, topics, source files and assignment details for APPL20146

Craft & Design : Digital Presentation

 


Course Description

Students are introduced to the basics of digital photography, image manipulation on the computer and visual presentation software. They gain an understanding of photographic terminology, develop technical photographic skills, and apply image manipulation techniques to the development of digital presentations. 

Topics include lighting, composition, background selection,electronic file management, and various digital presentation methods.


Course Outline here


Course Critical Performance & Learning Outcomes

Critical Performance:

By the end of this course students will demonstrate the ability to take digital photographs, manipulate them on the computer and present them in a variety of formats.


Learning Outcomes:


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

1. Use photographic terminology in a professional context

2. Generate images of their studio work for documentation purposes.

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

4. Store and manage digital images using appropriate methodology

5. Integrate images in a projected digital presentation format

6. Prepare a basic documentary portfolio of images of their studio work.

7. Use appropriate terminology in discussions and critiques.

8. Collaborate effectively with peers and faculty.

9. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects in accordance with identified guidelines.

Schedule & Topics

 

Date & Session Topic Source Files

January 11 2010
Week 1
Lecture & In class exercise: Camera & Software

- Course Introduction
- Camera controls
- Downloading
- Transferring images to Adobe Bridge
- Image storage
- Storage devices
- Image manipulation software
- Archiving

Canon Rebel Specs
Canon Tutorials
Canon Rebel Tutorials

CrDsgn_week1.zip


January 18 2010
Week 2
Camera Controls Exercise

Shutter Speeds, Aperture, ISO

Canon Rebel & Photo videos
CrDsgn_week2.zip


January 25 2010
Week 3
Projects 1, 2 & 3 Due

Photoshop introduction & exercises
CrDsgn_week3.zip


February 01 2010
Week 4
Photoshop continued

- image size & resolution
- brushes & handcoloring
CrDsgn_week4.zip


February 08 2010
Week 5
Photoshop exercises continued



February 15 2010
Week 6
Studio Lighting

- studio set up
- backgrounds & diffusion devices
- reflected light


February 22 2010
Week 7
Studio Lighting continued

- open studio time for portfolio creation


March 01 2010
No class this week due to Reading Week.



March 08 2010
Week 8
Studio Lighting assignment due

Photoshop continued- RAW file processing
Image manipulation | Color & density correction
CrDsgn_week8.zip


March 15 2010
Week 9
Image manipulation | Composite building: selections, masking, and layers CrDsgn_week9.zip


March 22 2010
Week 10
Power Point introduction & exercises CrDsgn_week10.zip


March 29 2010
Week 11
Web site workshop 1

No Friday class due to statutory holiday.
simpleviewer_help.pdf


April 05 2010
Week 12
Web site workshop 2


April 12 2010
Week 13
Web site workshop 3 yournamehere.zip


April 19 2010
Week 14 Final
Review, Critique & wrap up

Assignments

 

Topic Description Due Date

1. Image Capture Basic Image Capture: - 30%

Projects 1, 2 & 3 as specified in the topics area above.
January 25, 2010

   

2. Studio lighting Studio Lighting: - 10%

The task here is become familiar with studio lighting & basic techniques.  Using your own sculpture / ceramic / glassware as a subject, produce a series of images showing:

- soft, even light with minimal shadow (three images, different angles)

Color correct the images in the lab afterwards and retouch any imperfections on the product and/or background.  Shoot RAW files and set the white (color) balance to Tungsten.  Submit three finished jpeg files.  Use Adobe Bridge to connect to the camera and edit the files.

For more details and good samples please see the PDF file linked below.
March 08, 2010

   
The source files for #2 can be downloaded here

3. Selections Selections - 15%

This will be a project to introduce the idea of selections & composite building.  This will be a one-class project.  Samples are available within the topic source files.
March 15, 2010

   

4. Power Point Power Point - 15%

This is also a one class project to introduce Power Point.  Files will be supplied.  You may substitute the provided material with your own material if you wish.
March 22, 2010

   

5. Portfolio web site Portfolio Web Site - 30%

A template will be provided for you to create a small portfolio web site.  The site will contain your studio images, as well as brief bio & contact information.  The site will be made 'live' on the last class day.

April 19, 2010

   

Lost Password?


My overwhelming preference is that you use the assigned password and hand in mechanism here on this site, so contact me
for your password if you have lost it.  But if you're really stuck and it's late at night then submit assignment files to me via
yousendit.com - a free service. You'll need to set up an account.


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 Project
Final Extended
S++ S++ S++ S++
90
S+ S+ S+ S+
80
S+ S+ S S
78
S S S S
75
S- 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 -
10%
Assignment 4 -
30%
Attendance & participation
10%
 
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.

Late files will lose one grade level per day late.


Academic Honesty

The principle of academic honesty requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit
be the original, unassisted work of the student.  Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying,
purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the faculty
member, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student’s own violates this principle and will
not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including assisting another student to cheat, will
be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.


Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of
academic honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting
the assignment in question.


Discrimination and Harassment

Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and
fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process.  Behavior which is inconsistent with
this principle will not be tolerated. 

Details of Sheridan’s policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.