ARTT-248 Digital Photography II

This intermediate digital photography course, which will work with image files in the raw format, will expand upon the concepts and techniques introduced in ARTT-146. Students will master digital image creation and production in black and white and color. Digital asset management and post production will be emphasized. A digital camera with manual capabilities and raw format ability is required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ARTT-146

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Manipulate the more advanced tools of image-editing programs.
2. 2. Analyze artistic expression as reflected around the world.
3. 3. Apply the elements of lighting, composition, and design to transform existing images and to
   create new ones.
4. 4. Work with image files in the raw format to obtain the highest quality image.
5. 5. Identify and utilize the principles of color management and digital asset management.
   
6. 6. Synthesize images that take advantage of the unique technical, conceptual and expressive
   possibilities of digital imagery.
7. 7. Analyze, orally and in writing, the effectiveness of digital images in terms of composition,
   originality, artistic vision, craftsmanship, and emotional/intellectual interest.
8. 8. Analyze the extent to which important ethical issues inherent in digital image making—
   including questions of copyright and appropriation—will impact his or her artistic production.
   
9. 9. Demonstrate mastery of digital photography techniques through a printed and digital final
   portfolio of works.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Manipulate the more advanced tools of image-editing programs.
2. 2. Analyze artistic expression as reflected around the world.
3. 3. Apply the elements of lighting, composition, and design to transform existing images and to
   create new ones.
4. 4. Work with image files in the raw format to obtain the highest quality image.
5. 5. Identify and utilize the principles of color management and digital asset management.
   
6. 6. Synthesize images that take advantage of the unique technical, conceptual and expressive
   possibilities of digital imagery.
7. 7. Analyze, orally and in writing, the effectiveness of digital images in terms of composition,
   originality, artistic vision, craftsmanship, and emotional/intellectual interest.
8. 8. Analyze the extent to which important ethical issues inherent in digital image making—
   including questions of copyright and appropriation—will impact his or her artistic production.
   
9. 9. Demonstrate mastery of digital photography techniques through a printed and digital final
   portfolio of works.