Digital Photography
Project #1
Object, Explore, No Object
This first project consists of three separate images (as a triptych).
The images will be presented together as one complete concept that investigates an object of your choosing. You will first examine the object as a whole by considering light, composition, and color. Then hone in on a detail (not necessarily using zoom) by looking at the object from a different perspective. The final print will explore the absence of the subject. Please form creative connections between your images.
Print #1 – Image of an object.
Print #2 – Closer inspection of an aspect of the object.
Print #3 – Absence of the object.
An obvious example: An image of a tree, close up of a leaf, and a shot of a tree stump.
A more creative example: An image of the moon, a toy astronaut, and a blue sky.
(Don’t do either of the above)
Some artists to look at:
Meredith Allen
Pelle Cass
Cynthia Greig
David Bush
To be printed 6x8
Critique date: Wednesday February 18th
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Syllabus
Onondaga Community College Department of Photography
PHO 111
Digital Photography
Instructor: Emily Fleisher
e-mail – fleishee@sunyocc.edu
blog address: www.occdigitalphoto.blogspot.com
Class Time: Wednesdays 12:30 - 3:20
Course Description:
This non-majors course is designed to cover the basics of digital photography. Instruction will be offered to introduce students to the digital camera and its function, offering students a better understanding of the terminology, requirements as well as limitations of digital imagery. The course will cover issues of composition, design, color theory as well as history of photography to help students work creatively with their digital cameras. Students will be introduced to image editing software for color correction, image manipulation, and digital output. Projects will involve a range of subject matter and may include: portraiture, landscape, architecture and event photography. (class time will include lecture, demonstration, aesthetics, critique and in class projects.) Students must have a digital camera.
Goals:
1) Develop a technical fluency in operating a digital camera.
2) Demonstrate your understanding of specific concepts in the creation of photographic images (color, composition, etc.)
3) Develop an understanding of various ways to input images, optimize data files, and prepare images for output.
4) Be able to articulate the fundamental movements in photographic history.
5) To push your own boundaries and make work that is experimental in nature while maintaining an awareness and sensitivity towards the medium.
Grading Procedure:
Students will be graded on participation in classroom discussions and activities, completed assignments, self-led critiques and an end of the semester portfolio review. There will be a short written assignment about a gallery show at some point during the semester. After each critique I will e-mail you a grade for your project, as well as give you input on your participation level.
Grading Rubric:
Participation during class and critiques 25%
Five Projects (grading divided into subcategories) 50%
Final Portfolio 25%
Attendance:
Attendance and punctuality is absolutely mandatory. Arriving late or leaving early three times counts as one absence. You are permitted one absence during the semester for illness or emergency. If you miss a class you absolutely must contact me by e-mail to find out what material you missed, if you do not contact me I consider it an unexcused absence and it will result in a lower grade at the end of the semester. Any additional absences will result in a full grade reduction. Nearly everyday there will be a demonstration and/or slide presentation and there will be no make-ups given. If you know that you have to miss a class contact me ASAP. All of the projects must be complete by the critique date. Critiques are one of the most valuable aspects of the course. It is your opportunity to discuss your working process/concept with your colleagues. Missing a critique is inexcusable and will deduct a full letter from your grade. You must come to class with all your materials. The grade A is earned through your hard work, and is not given out lightly. I do not offer “extra credit” during this course. I highly recommend attending art openings in town.
Grading Scale:
A=95-100 B=85-89 C=75-79 D=65-69
A-=90-94 B-=80-84 C-=70-74 D-=60-64
All grades will be rounded up or down by the decimal point. Ex: 84.6=85 or B
Expectations:
Pay strict attention to lab rules during class and during open studio hours. There is absolutely no food or beverages allowed at any time in this room. You may not bring “guests” with you during the open hours (friend, significant other, children). No cell phones, or other electronic media (i-pods, etc..). If lab rules are not followed students may lose privileges for equipment access. In accordance with the college integrity policy all works must be original. Check out the segment in the code of conduct book for a complete sense of the serious nature of offences. Copying other artist’s work doesn’t give you the opportunity to experiment with the medium and develop your own creativity.
Course Supplies:
Required Textbook: PHOTOSHOP Retouching Cookbook, by O’Reilly, and Digital Photography 2nd edition, by Joseph Ciaglia
A digital camera with either automatic or manual features
Memory card capable of holding at least 36 medium to high quality images (this may mean having more than one card)
A thumbdrive (memory stick) capable of holding 2-4 gigs. (or several smaller ones)
One binder/folder for handouts, notes
8x10 inch black portfolio at least 24 pages (available at Commercial Art Supply)
Additional supplies can be found at Commercial Art Supply, the OCC bookstore, office stores, etc…
The photography department provides all equipment (computer, scanner, printer) and paper for your prints.
PHO 111
Digital Photography
Instructor: Emily Fleisher
e-mail – fleishee@sunyocc.edu
blog address: www.occdigitalphoto.blogspot.com
Class Time: Wednesdays 12:30 - 3:20
Course Description:
This non-majors course is designed to cover the basics of digital photography. Instruction will be offered to introduce students to the digital camera and its function, offering students a better understanding of the terminology, requirements as well as limitations of digital imagery. The course will cover issues of composition, design, color theory as well as history of photography to help students work creatively with their digital cameras. Students will be introduced to image editing software for color correction, image manipulation, and digital output. Projects will involve a range of subject matter and may include: portraiture, landscape, architecture and event photography. (class time will include lecture, demonstration, aesthetics, critique and in class projects.) Students must have a digital camera.
Goals:
1) Develop a technical fluency in operating a digital camera.
2) Demonstrate your understanding of specific concepts in the creation of photographic images (color, composition, etc.)
3) Develop an understanding of various ways to input images, optimize data files, and prepare images for output.
4) Be able to articulate the fundamental movements in photographic history.
5) To push your own boundaries and make work that is experimental in nature while maintaining an awareness and sensitivity towards the medium.
Grading Procedure:
Students will be graded on participation in classroom discussions and activities, completed assignments, self-led critiques and an end of the semester portfolio review. There will be a short written assignment about a gallery show at some point during the semester. After each critique I will e-mail you a grade for your project, as well as give you input on your participation level.
Grading Rubric:
Participation during class and critiques 25%
Five Projects (grading divided into subcategories) 50%
Final Portfolio 25%
Attendance:
Attendance and punctuality is absolutely mandatory. Arriving late or leaving early three times counts as one absence. You are permitted one absence during the semester for illness or emergency. If you miss a class you absolutely must contact me by e-mail to find out what material you missed, if you do not contact me I consider it an unexcused absence and it will result in a lower grade at the end of the semester. Any additional absences will result in a full grade reduction. Nearly everyday there will be a demonstration and/or slide presentation and there will be no make-ups given. If you know that you have to miss a class contact me ASAP. All of the projects must be complete by the critique date. Critiques are one of the most valuable aspects of the course. It is your opportunity to discuss your working process/concept with your colleagues. Missing a critique is inexcusable and will deduct a full letter from your grade. You must come to class with all your materials. The grade A is earned through your hard work, and is not given out lightly. I do not offer “extra credit” during this course. I highly recommend attending art openings in town.
Grading Scale:
A=95-100 B=85-89 C=75-79 D=65-69
A-=90-94 B-=80-84 C-=70-74 D-=60-64
All grades will be rounded up or down by the decimal point. Ex: 84.6=85 or B
Expectations:
Pay strict attention to lab rules during class and during open studio hours. There is absolutely no food or beverages allowed at any time in this room. You may not bring “guests” with you during the open hours (friend, significant other, children). No cell phones, or other electronic media (i-pods, etc..). If lab rules are not followed students may lose privileges for equipment access. In accordance with the college integrity policy all works must be original. Check out the segment in the code of conduct book for a complete sense of the serious nature of offences. Copying other artist’s work doesn’t give you the opportunity to experiment with the medium and develop your own creativity.
Course Supplies:
Required Textbook: PHOTOSHOP Retouching Cookbook, by O’Reilly, and Digital Photography 2nd edition, by Joseph Ciaglia
A digital camera with either automatic or manual features
Memory card capable of holding at least 36 medium to high quality images (this may mean having more than one card)
A thumbdrive (memory stick) capable of holding 2-4 gigs. (or several smaller ones)
One binder/folder for handouts, notes
8x10 inch black portfolio at least 24 pages (available at Commercial Art Supply)
Additional supplies can be found at Commercial Art Supply, the OCC bookstore, office stores, etc…
The photography department provides all equipment (computer, scanner, printer) and paper for your prints.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Welcome to our blog
I set this blog up for our class as a place to post links to websites, photos, works in progress, articles, etc. I encourage you to post links to your own websites, photoshares of current work, or anything interesting that you come across and want the class to take a look at. I hope you'll find this space helpful as a resource throughout the semester as projects and ideas develop. Happy shooting!
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