Photo by Isabella Nuffer-Rodriguez
This course provides students with advanced knowledge of techniques and skills in the application of digital technologies to the medium of photography. The integration of technical skills and aesthetic expression are emphasized along with a study of photographic theory, important photographers, and trends in contemporary and historical photography. Projects require exploration and experimentation and students will be given opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively. Students develop skills necessary to create their own unique body of work. Students will prepare a portfolio, produce a website for promoting their artistic practice, and learn ways to market their photography to get work in a creative field.
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: (Essential Learning Goals)
· Explore design elements, technical quality, and conceptual concerns at an advanced level.
· Understand and operate advanced camera functions.
· Understand and operate basic camera accessories (flash, lighting, tripods, etc.)
· Understand and operate advanced Photoshop techniques.
· Understand the Mac computer interface.
· Understand import, export, and file management operations.
· Understand basic print production and display options for digital images.
· Develop students into critical thinkers that can analyze and interpret their artwork and the artwork of others.
· Investigate works of art by artists and the visual problems they address.
· Create artwork that shows evolving thought and intermediate mastery of the medium.
· Use decision-making skills to plan artwork and apply the correct techniques to create the work.
· Develop a style or voice that is unique to the individual student.
· Express ideas about art using visual, verbal, and written forms of communication.
· Develop a portfolio for scholarships, exhibits/competitions, and employment.
· Demonstrate behaviors that reflect the habits of professional artists.
· Examine the possible career options within the creative arts, especially digital arts.
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: (Essential Learning Goals)
· Explore design elements, technical quality, and conceptual concerns at an advanced level.
· Understand and operate advanced camera functions.
· Understand and operate basic camera accessories (flash, lighting, tripods, etc.)
· Understand and operate advanced Photoshop techniques.
· Understand the Mac computer interface.
· Understand import, export, and file management operations.
· Understand basic print production and display options for digital images.
· Develop students into critical thinkers that can analyze and interpret their artwork and the artwork of others.
· Investigate works of art by artists and the visual problems they address.
· Create artwork that shows evolving thought and intermediate mastery of the medium.
· Use decision-making skills to plan artwork and apply the correct techniques to create the work.
· Develop a style or voice that is unique to the individual student.
· Express ideas about art using visual, verbal, and written forms of communication.
· Develop a portfolio for scholarships, exhibits/competitions, and employment.
· Demonstrate behaviors that reflect the habits of professional artists.
· Examine the possible career options within the creative arts, especially digital arts.