Digital Photography

Instructor:   Jeremy Smith

Classroom:    room 182

Phone #:   685-4923, ext. 332

Email: Jeremy_Smith@maranacook.org

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION



This course will provide the student with the foundation for discovering techniques through practice and demonstration of various applied digital and standard photography techniques and practices.  Students will use cameras and Adobe Photoshop digital media software to explore the potentials for creating professional digital photographs, including additional work in image manipulations and multimedia applications.  Participants will share an understanding of the processes they have used to create new digital images and photos, in the form of a class-wide critique.



OBJECTIVES

 

A  To develop an understanding of digital camera usage, storage of media in multiple formats, and production of high quality photographs, images, and multimedia presentations according to the assigned project parameters.





B  To allow others to enjoy and appreciate their work and discuss the techniques used in class.  Students will work to the best of their abilities and be receptive to the support and criticism of the teacher when necessary. 





C  To show relevant historical and cultural ties to their work through exposure (research) and the development and manipulation of digital images influenced by the techniques and considerations of popular artists of the past and present.





D  To learn and relate to each other in a respectful and thoughtful way that allows for safe, meaningful study and experimentation with cameras and digital image manipulation.

 

E  To meet and gain insight on career and post-secondary preparation from Professors of Digital Media from local colleges.





 

LEARNING RESOURCES



A  Use of Computer Lab for instruction and completion of assignments and art room printer for delivery of images to inkjet photo paper for several major projects. Students will need to supply their own cameras.



B  Teacher Supplements  Numerous references and materials.  Teacher will provide blank rewriteable digital media for student use in cataloging and submitting work in a CD format.  Using Adobe Photoshop will be a necessary and required part of the digital imaging process.

 

C  Studio   Materials and resources for students’ compositional requirements will be available as well as hands-on instruction in the capturing of creative and daring shots.



D  Fellow Participants will be expected to participate in discussion on specific subjects related to the course and remain in fair and respectful conduct with one another.

 

E  Special Environments or supporting materials will be announced.

 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEMESTER GRADE CALCULATION

In class assessment of student work…….50%                 A=90%100%  Process……………………………………….........25%                 B= 80%-89%
Studio Notebook……………………………......10%                 C= 70%-79%
Midterm/Final.(% of semester grade)...15%                 D= 60%-69%




LEARNING RESULTS CONTENT STANDARDS

   

A. Disciplinary Literacy - Visual Arts:

Students show literacy in the art discipline by understanding and demonstrating concepts, skills, terminology, and processes.

 

A1 Artist’s Purpose

Students research and explain how art and artists reflect and influence culture and periods of time.

 

A2 Elements of Art and Design

Students will:

a. Evaluate Elements of Art: color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value.

 

b. Evaluate Principles of Design including balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity.

 

A3 Media, Tools, Techniques, and Processes

Students compare the effects of media and their associated tools, techniques, and processes, using elements, principles and expressive qualities in art forms and genres.

 

B. Creation, Performance, and Expression - Visual Arts:

Students create, express, and communicate through the art discipline.

 

B1 Media Skills

Students will utilize suitable media, tools, techniques, and processes that will be suggested and approved by teacher instruction.

 

B3 Making Meaning

Students will create a body of original art work.

 

a. Demonstrate sophisticated use of

media, tools, techniques, and processes.

 

b. Demonstrate knowledge of visual art concepts.

 

B4 Exhibition

Students will select, prepare, and help with exhibiting their works in the classroom, school, and articulate an artistic justification for their selection.

 

C. Creative Problem Solving:

Students approach artistic problem solving using multiple solutions and the creative process.

 

C1 Application of Creative Process

Students apply and analyze creative problem solving and creative- thinking skills to improve or vary their own work.

 



D. Aesthetics and Criticism:

Students describe analyze, interpret, and evaluate art (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts).

 

D1 Students analyze and evaluate art forms

Students will:

 

a. Describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate art forms by applying grade span appropriate arts concepts, vocabulary, skills, and processes as referenced in Standard A: Disciplinary Literacy.

 

b. Analyze and evaluate varied interpretations of works of art using evidence from observations and a variety of print and/or non-print sources.

 

d. Research and explain how art and artists reflect and shape their time and culture.