DA 104 Introduction to Digital Photography provides students with the opportunity to explore composition to capture compelling photographs. Participants will practice using shutter speed, aperture and exposure as a means of manipulating the creative outcome of an image while considering light, visual weight, framing and perspective. Students will apply creative and technical skills to produce a collection of prints that tell a visual story using their own style and personal approach.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain terms and concepts related to digital photography
- Apply the elements of composition to take effective photographs
- Capture images that demonstrate use of visual weight, balance, and tension
- Describe how the focal length of a lens relates to lens type and field of view
- Critique the composition of a photograph
- Explain how the use of shutter speed, aperture, exposure, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) affect the outcome of a photograph
- Use exposure bracketing to capture high dynamic range (HDR) images
- Demonstrate creative use of exposure, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, and ISO
- Produce a collection of mounted prints that communicate a visual story
Teaching and Learning Approach
A combination of theory-based lecture and context-based demonstration, with regular opportunity for hands-on
participation.Learning Resources
No learning resources required.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Introduction to the DSLR. Sculpture A Day Photography Blog.
2. Centering and Symmetry, Hardware, Photo Management
3. Camera Accessories, Visual Weight, Rule of Thirds
4. Resolution and File Formats, Perspective, Framing and Silhouettes
5. Focal Length, Aspect Ratio, Line & Curves, Texture, Patterns, Repetition
6. Lenses, Panoramas
7. Aperture and Depth of Field
8. Midterm Activity
9. Shutter Speed, Motion, and Low Light Photography
10. Light, Types of Light, On Camera Flash
11. ISO, White Balance, Head Shots
12. Exposure and Metering, Photo Series
13. Camera Raw, HDR
14. Photos Series Presentations and Celebration
15. Written Final Quiz and Semester ReflectionAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Assignments 1 â€" 10: Hands-on Photography Midterm Assignment: Composition | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3, 5 | 7, 8 10X4=40% 20% |
| Midterm Quiz: Composition, Terms | & Concepts 1, 4 | 10% |
| Final Project: Series of Mounted Prints | 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 | 20% |
| Final Quiz: Cumulative | 1, 4, 6 | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.