Art Degrees Online

Course Code BPH202
Fee Code S2
Number of Assignments 11
Duration (approx) 100 hours

ENTER THE EXCITING WORLD OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY!

Digital Photography allows you to use image editing software to apply special effects, and gain quality control over your pictures. You can output digital photographs to printers, upload to the web or send images by email. In this course, you will learn it all!
Find out the equipment you need to move to digital photography
Understand computer specifications and factors affecting computer performance for digital imaging
Learn to transfer an image from a digital camera onto your computer
Be able to process digital pictures and output them
Understand scanners and image editing software
Be able to utilise your camera to take great digital photographs.
Basic Principles of Photographic Composition
Find out about image formats and types of files

COURSE STRUCTURE
This course is divided into eleven lessons as follows:

1. Introduction To Digital Technology
How images are captured and stored, categories of equipment & software, scope of applications

2. Equipment -getting started; deciding what you need
CCD’s, Image Sizes, Raster Images,, Video Cards, Colour depth, Computer terminology etc.

3. Digital Technology
Colour, resolution, sensors (how technology enables digital images to be captured).

4. Digital Cameras
Image formation, lenses, camera stability, one shot cameras, 3 shot cameras, terminology (eg.DPI, DVD, Bit, EDO RAM, Plug In etc)

5. Taking Photographs
Principles of Photo Composition, Creating effects, Default Setting, Compression of Data, Dithering, Halftones etc

6. Scanners
Techniques which can be used for digitally capturing images from film photographs, or graphics

7. Uploading Images
How digital images can be transferred effectively from a camera (or scanner) onto another device (eg. a computer, video monitor, television set, etc).

8. The Digital Darkroom
Techniques that can be used to process digital photographs within a computer to achieve improved or changed images

9. Compositing & Imaging – Production & manipulation of images
How digital photos can be manipulated and changed to produce altered images

10. Special Effects
Scope and nature of special effects that can be created with digital photographs

11. Outputs & Applications- Printers, The Internet
How and where digital photography can effectively be used.

Objective:
Graduate students and professionals to visual communication, advertising, marketing and graphic design and the general public, 13 years from now become interested in photography and digital manipulation of images to learn how to produce pictures with digital manipulation techniques, applying the correct image theory and photographic composition.
Admission Profile
Students and professionals in visual communication, advertising, marketing and graphic design. Also, the general public, 13 years from now become interested in photography and digital image manipulation.
Duration: Hours:
60 hours Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00
Cost:
$ 3,000.00
Start Date: Location:
16 June 2008 Plantel Encomienda
Coordination and information:
Mrs. Guadalupe Ramirez Romero (gromeror@ufram.edu.mx) Phone 5560 5093 and 94

Module I – THEORY OF IMAGE (10 HOURS)
• Characteristics of the Image
• Image print and digital imaging
• Photo Composition
• Depth of field
• Scales and photographic angles
• Purpose, medium variant of the image
• The ilumnación and visual effects

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II .- Module (25 hours)
• Portrait Photography
• Product Shot (Photography advertising)
• Outline of development project (brochure, calendar or catalog)

Module III .- HANDLING OF A DIGITAL IMAGE (25 HOURS)
• Tools for Photoshop
• Layouts and Backgrounds
• Manipulation of photographic elements
• Color
• Typography
• Conducting project (brochure, calendar or catalog)

10-203-105 Photographic Composition 2 credits
A survey of composition as an important tool of the photographer that helps to establish purpose and meaning to visual statement. Includes an introduction to the field of professional photography through the work of some noted photographers.
10-203-107 Studio Photography 1 3 credits
Basic theory and practical application in the use of lenses and light meters, exposure techniques and related image processing systems. Basic principles of the use of black and white film, film processing and creation of black and white prints are included. Corequisite: 10-203-120.
10-203-108 Studio Photography 2 3 credits
Continuation of Studio Photography 1 with emphasis on the portrayal of architectural forms, light, and control of perspective. Prerequisites: 10-203-107 and 10-203-120.
10-203-109 Studio Photography 3 3 credits
Emphasizes photographic solutions for many occupational areas such as industrial and freelance. Students are encouraged to set up individual projects and their solutions. Prerequisite: 10-203-108 and 10-203-142.
10-203-120 Lighting Techniques 2 credits
Introduction to the laws of light, learning the qualities of natural and artificial light sources. Lighting for form, texture and separation using basic lighting techniques. The use of standard studio lighting for contrast control and correct exposure. Corequisite: 10-203-107.
10-203-121 Commercial Photography 1 3 credits
Professional digital photography with an emphasis on creating solutions for advertising and business illustration using advanced digital color and image manipulation techniques. Prerequisites: 10-203-108 and 10-203-141.
10-203-124 Portrait Photography 2 credits
Theory and principles of professional digital portrait photography. Studio and environmental portraiture. Emphasis on lighting, posing and character analysis. Prerequisites: 10-203-108 and 10-203-141 or consent of instructor.
10-203-125 Business of Photography 1 credit
Survey of business practices in professional photography. Includes ethical, legal, and copyright issues. Prerequisite: must be in final semester of required photo courses for the Photography Program.
10-203-126 Advanced Digital Studio Portrait 2 credits
Develops advanced studio portrait skills utilizing digital capture equipment for photo output. Emphasis on special projects and cooperative shooting situations with other programs using a wide variety of tools, materials and techniques. Prerequisites: 10-203-108, 10-203-121, 10-203-142 and 10-206-134.
10-203-141 Color Photography 1 3 credits
Basic introduction to additive and subtractive color theory using digital techniques and color principles. Image capture, manipulation and output will be covered. Prerequisites: 10-203-107 or consent of instructor.
10-203-142 Color Photography 2 3 credits
Covers advanced color theory and advanced principles of digital color. Advanced digital color workflow, examination of capture, manipulation and output systems and professional color management principles will be part of the course. Prerequisites: 10-203-141 and 10-203-108.
10-203-173 Photojournalism 2 credits
Photography for publication with the visual image used to relate events, ideas or circumstances. Students are exposed to techniques in which news stories can be communicated through visual images in print. Prerequisite: 10-203-107 or consent of instructor.
10-203-176 Photographic Communication 2 credits
Exploratory in nature, with emphasis on projects that communicate through the photographic medium. In consultation with the instructor, students may produce projects such as photo essays, documentary photographs, posters, audiovisual programs, self-promotion pieces or photographic displays. Prerequisites: 10-203-108, 10-206-134 and 10-203-142.
10-203-185 Portfolio Preparation 2 credits
The culmination of photographic skills acquired during study for the Associate Degree in Photography now is put into the form of a portfolio. This is a very important tool showing prospective employers skills and capabilities. The Portfolio Show highlights the semester’s efforts. Departmental approval of the finished portfolio is required. Prerequisite: must be in the final semester of required photo courses for the Photography Program.
10-206-109 Intro to Electronic Design 2 credits
Provides students with a background in two-dimensional digital design using Adobe Photoshop and also covers basic techniques in scanning, outputting digital images and preparing image files for use on the World Wide Web.
10-206-117 Audiovisual Techniques 1 3 credits
This course will focus on photographic and electronic equipment for digital data manipulation and data structures. Topics also covered deal with the digital image as it related to on screen presentations (PDF, iPhoto, PowerPoint); browser and file management (Adobe Bridge); workflow and best practices.
10-206-130 Video Production 1 3 credits
Video Production 1 surveys the principles of telecasting operations, including camera techniques, lighting, sound film, settings, scenery, floor directing, script, art, and on-camera performance. Lectures, reading, assignments and projects provide an understanding of the television industry, its history, development and principles of operation.
10-206-134 Electronic Imaging 3 credits
This course explores advanced computer skills, issues and skills unique to electronic image handling, utilization of image enhancement software, operation of desktop scanners as input devices, preparation of image for the world wide web, and legal and ethical issues regarding electronic image handling and manipulation. Prerequisites: 10-203-108 and 10-203-141.
Recommended Electives
10-203-199 Photography Internship 1 credit
10-206-139 Electronic Imaging 2 3 credits

171/2 Digital Photography 3
This hands-on course introduces students to digital imaging processes that include camera acquisition and scanning, digital image correction and compositing, and output to print and digital media. Students will explore raster-based image manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. Students gain foundational skills in photographic composition and digital image manipulation as well as a basic understanding of how digital images may be employed in electronic media and art production.

221/2 Black and White Photography 3
In this introduction to black and white film photography, students photograph in the
field and studio while learning to control and manipulate a camera, process film and produce prints in the dark room.
Students will also explore art concepts and elements of visual language in relationship to both past and present photographic practices.

322 Photography Print and Portfolio Workshop 3
This class offer the opportunity for students to develop an artistic vision as expressed through photography. Using advanced digital black and white and color techniques, they will develop a coherent body of work for gallery and web display. Though class demonstrations concentrate on digital techniques and fine archival printing, students may also pursue independent work concentrating in dark room processes.
Prerequisites: PHOTO 171/2 AND PHOTO 371/2.

381 Alternative Photo Processes 3
Students will experiment with alternative acquisition and printing processes. Acquisition methods will cover pinhole, panoramic and infrared processes. Students will print on alternative forms such as art and Japanese papers, metal surfaces, canvas and other media forms. Prerequisites: PHOTO 171/2 AND either PHOTO 221/2 or PHOTO 371/2.

371/2 Color Photography 3
Digital darkroom work and archival printing from color negatives. Topics include image
capture, color theory, image correction and interpretation, color management, digital
output methods and contemporary practices and theory related to color photography.
Prerequisite: PHOTO 171/2.

462 Studio Photography 3
This class explores aesthetic and technical issues related to photography in a studio
environment. Students learn how to create professional lighting setups in relation to
multiple photographic genres including traditional portraits and more
conceptual/experimental approaches to image-making. Prerequisite: PHOTO 371/2.
(Spring 2008)
Photography (PHOTO)

472 Advanced Photoshop Studio 3
Students will study advanced Photoshop techniques with special emphasis on
compositing. Working with these tools students can then focus on printing, on
animation in After Effects or web design. Students will create a unified series of prints,
series of animation or a web gallery of work. Prerequisite: PHOTO 221/2 or PHOTO
371/2.

491/2 Independent Study 1-3

This Program is designed to prepare a student for an entry-level position in a career related to photojournalism, such as photojournalist, sports photographer, documentary photographer, photo editor, or photo illustrator.

This program will provide students with basic competencies in the following areas:

Black and white film laboratory practices
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Critique and analysis of photographs
Digital camera control
Digital imaging
Ethics and copyright laws of newspaper photography
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Preparing photographs for print (including newspaper)
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration

List of Required Courses:
JOURN 100 Media and Society (3 units)
JOURN 105 News Writing (3 units)
JOURN 210 Newspaper and Magazine Production Staff (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)

Plus 6 electives units from the following:
PHOTO 175 Intermedi:ate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 180 Landscape and Documentation (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 198 Special Topics (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)

Total: 30 units

Sequence of Courses:

Fall – First Year
JOURN 100 Media and Society (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)

Spring – First Year
JOURN 105 News Writing (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)

Fall – Second Year
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)

Spring – Second Year
JOURN 210 Newspaper and Magazine Production Staff (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO Elective Course (3 units)

This Program is designed to prepare a student for an entry-level position in a career related to fine art photography, such as fine art photographer, fine art assistant photographer, custom photographic printing, or photographic lab assistant.

This program will provide students with basic competencies in the following areas:

Black and white film laboratory practices
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Critique and analysis of photographs
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration

List of Required Courses:

ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present (3 units)
ART 124A Drawing I (3 units)
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO 140 History of Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

Plus 9 elective units from the following:
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 180 Landscape and Documentation (3 units)
PHOTO 185 Alternative Process (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 198 Special Topics (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)

Total: 30 units
Sequence of Courses:

Fall – First Year
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present (3 units)
ART 124A Drawing I (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)

Spring – First Year
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO 140 History of Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)

Fall – Second Year
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)

Spring – Second Year
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

This Program is designed to prepare a student for an entry-level position in a career related to commercial photography, such as commercial photographer, digital imaging technician, event photographer, commercial assistant photographer, photography lab technician, photography restoration specialist, wedding photographer, portrait photographer, or advertising photographer.

This program will provide students with basic competencies in the following areas:

Black and white film and laboratory practices
Business marketing and management
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Color film and lab practices
Critique and analysis of photographs
Digital camera control
Digital imaging
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration
Studio lighting and equipment (including strobes and medium format cameras)

List of Required Courses:
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

Total: 27 units

Recommended electives:
ART 124A Drawing I
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present

Sequence of Courses:

Fall – First Year
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
ART 124A Drawing I RECOMMENDED

Spring – First Year
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance RECOMMENDED

Fall – Second Year
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media RECOMMENDED

Spring – Second Year
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present RECOMMENDED

This program offers an associate degree in photojournalism. The primary goal of this degree is to provide the student a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities required in a newspaper photography position or the newspaper photography field. Elective courses allow for preparedness specific to industry. All lower division courses are sequenced to optimize transferability to a communications or photojournalism program at a four-year university.

Along with the transferability aspect of this program, the associate degree in photojournalism will also provide student with basic competencies in the following areas:
Black and white film laboratory practices
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Critique and analysis of photographs
Digital camera control
Digital imaging
Ethics and copyright laws of newspaper photography
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Preparing photographs for print (including newspaper)
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration

This Program is designed to prepare a student for an occupation in a career related to photojournalism, such occupations are the following: Photojournalism instructor, photojournalist, sports photographer, documentary photographer, photo editor, or photo illustrator.

List of Required Major Courses:
JOURN 100 Media and Society (3 units)
JOURN 105 News Writing (3 units)
JOURN 210 Newspaper and Magazine Production Staff (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)

Plus 6 electives units from the following:
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 180 Landscape and Documentation (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 198 Special Topics (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

Total: 60 units
Including COC AA Degree Requirements

Sequence of Courses

Fall – First Year:
JOURN 100 Media and Society GE AREA E (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition GE AREA C-1 (3 units)
GE Natural Science (3 units)
GE Language and Rationality (Communication skills) (3 units)

Spring – First Year:
JOURN 105 News Writing (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography GE AREA C-1 (3 units)
GE Language and Rationality (Quantitative skills) (3 units)
GE Social Science (3 units)
GE Physical Education (1 unit)

Fall – Second Year
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)
GE American Institutions (3 units)

Spring – Second Year
JOURN 210 Newspaper and Magazine Production Staff (3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO Elective Course (3 units)
GE American Institutions (3 units)
GE Physical Education (1 unit)

PLUS 10 ELECTIVE UNITS (10 units)

This program offers an associate degree in photography. The primary goal of this degree is to provide the student a foundation of knowledge and technical abilities for art photography. Elective courses allow for preparedness specific to industry. All lower division courses are sequenced to optimize transferability to an art or photography program at a four-year university.

Along with the transferability aspect of this program, the associate degree in photography will also provide student with basic competencies in the following areas:

Black and white film laboratory practices
Camera control (film choice, exposure, aperture, shutter)
Critique and analysis of photographs
Film developing and printing skills
Photographic composition
Portfolio development
Presentation techniques
Project collaboration

This Program is designed to prepare a student for an occupation in a career related to fine art photography, occupations are the following: photography instructor, fine art photographer, fine art photographer’s assistant, custom photographic printer, gallery or museum assistant, or photographic preservationist.

List of Required Major Courses:
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance (3 units)
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present 3 units)
ART 124A Drawing I (3 units)
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media (3 units)
ART 141 Beginning Design 3-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO 140 History of Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)

Plus 6 electives units from the following:
PHOTO 165 Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 175 Intermediate Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 180 Landscape and Documentation (3 units)
PHOTO 185 Alternative Process (3 units)
PHOTO 188 Cooperative Work Experience (3 units)
PHOTO 190 Studio (3 units)
PHOTO 195 Color Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 198 Special Topics(3 units)
PHOTO 205 Advanced Digital Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 260 Photojournalism (3 units)
PHOTO 285 Advanced Photography (3 units)
PHOTO 295 Professional Practices and Portfolio (3 units)

Total: 60 units
Including COC AA Degree Requirements

Sequence of Courses:

Fall – First Year
ART 124A Drawing I (3 units)
PHOTO 150 Cameras and Composition GE AREA C-1 (3 units)
GE Natural Science (3 units)
GE Language and Rationality (Communication skills)(3 units)

Spring – First Year
ART 110 History of Art: Paleolithic to Renaissance GE AREA C-1 (3 units)
ART 140 Beginning Design 2-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO 160 Black and White Photography (3 units)
GE Social Science (3 units)
GE Physical Education (1 unit)

Fall – Second Year
ART 111 History of Art: Renaissance to the Present (3 units)
ART 141 Beginning Design 3-D Media (3 units)
PHOTO Elective course (3 units)
GE Language and Rationality (Quantitative skills) (3 units)

Spring – Second Year
PHOTO 140 History of Photography (3 units)
PHOTO Elective Course (3 units)
GE American Institutions (3 units)
GE American Institutions (3 units)
GE Physical Education (1 unit)

PLUS 10 ELECTIVE UNITS (10 units)
____________

Total: 60 units

COC AA Degree Requirements