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PGY 4440C PHOTO COMPUTER IMAGING

Course description: This is a beginning course and is a continuation of the photographic experiences introduced in Photo 1. In working to refine these skills the instruction will stress technical proficiency and production as well as the thematic aspects of picture taking. Computer photo programs that relate to the student’s familiarity with basics (camera handling, negative exposure, developing, printing and darkroom processes) will be introduced and used for the study. A photographic film camera will be your primary camera for this transitional course. Digital cameras will, however, be acceptable for a portion of your projects if appropriate.

Textbook: Introduction to Digital Photography, Joseph Ciaglia, University of New Mexico, Taos, ISBN: 0-13-032136-2, Prentice-Hall, 2002. For undergraduate-level courses in introductory digital photography, this book shows students how digital photography relates to traditional photography, how it can improve traditional picture making, and how it diverges from traditional photography to open up new avenues for creative growth.

Competency: By the end of the semester the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to understand the organizing principles of computer imaging and experimenting with imaging techniques.

- The expressive potential of basic materials.
- The expressive power of each of the formal elements of design and their interdependent relationship to content/subject matter.
- The importance of play in art-making.
- The importance placed in the late 20th century upon the daily life/ context as an element of artistic expression.
- The ability to make thoughtful critical responses to artwork, your own, the work of your peers, and gallery/museum work and, to be able to benefit from the responses of others to your work.
- The importance of a rich inner life.

Grading: will be by self-, peer-, and instructor review:

80% = the quality of your class projects
20% = the quality of your involvement in this course (i.e. participation in open discussions and critiques)

Attendance: Three (3) unexcused absences are permitted; each absence thereafter lowers your participation grade by one (1) letter point. An absence for a religious holiday, jury duty, medical appointment, or emergency will be accepted (and will not count against you) as long as the instructor knows about it in advance. Obviously, emergencies are unexpected and cannot be foreseen in advance. If a valid absence causes you to miss a critique or project due date, you must reschedule a make-up as soon as possible. At all times, you are responsible for assigned projects, reading assignments, and receiving any materials handed out in class. Attendance will be taken with a sign-in sheet that will be passed around during the first few minutes of each class.

Make-up Critiques: This is a studio art course and grading comes primarily from the critique of your work. Participating in critiques in mandatory. Your final critique is your final exam and if you do not participate and submit work for your final critique you have not completed the requirements of this course.

Gallery/Museum visits: You are required to make a minimum of two (2) gallery/museum visits during this course and then write (type) a one page essay summarizing, analyzing, comparing, or otherwise elucidating the art on exhibit. This paper is a college level paper and, and should be written as such. These visits and paper must be turned in by assigned due date. Please check your calendar so that you do not forget the final due date. Late papers will be graded as such. (check sidebar )

Withdrawal policy: It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdrawal from this course if s/he decides not to continue. The instructor may decide to withdraw a student for reasons of non-attendance and/or non-completion of assignments. If the student appears on the final grade roll and s/he did not do the work, they will receive and ‘F’.

Incomplete grades: Incomplete grades will only be given if requested in writing and an agreement is made with the instructor and permission of the College. All agreements must be in writing and signed by all necessary parties.

Behavior: Professional behavior is expected in the College. Habitual lateness will not be tolerated. Habitually leaving class early will not be tolerated either. Disruptive behavior is not acceptable – I will expel the guilty party or parties from the class and report the disruptive behavior to the College. Depending on the severity of the offense, I will initiate suspension procedures. Plagiarism or cheating in any form will be cause for immediate removal from this class and referral of the incident to the Dean of Student Affairs. The instructor reserves the right to drop or fail any student whose behavior significantly disturbs the learning environment.

Computer lab: There are always projects to work on so use class time wisely. If you have completed your assignment/project, you may do an alternative version of it or experiment on your own. There are many web resources available for browsing. Use all of the tools available to you while in class. You should always be working on more than your assignment. You should always be thinking about and working towards your highest level of work.

Everyone taking this course should be using a notebook or sketchbook. This is an important tool that should incorporate daily visual and conceptual information that may be incorporated into your photographic and computer work. There is no restriction of media so, use any that is relevant to your artistic investigations. Your notebook will affect your final grade and should be brought to class on a regular basis. It should also be noted that others should see your notebooks and therefore it should be clean and neat. I will check your progress by checking the condition of your notebooks during regular class sessions so make sure you have it with you on a regular basis.

PLEASE DO NOT:

Eat or drink in class
Play your personal portable music loudly
Wear headphones during class discussion
Sit and do nothing, or stare at a blank screen

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