ClassInfo - Spring 2017 Art Classes

Spring 2017 | ARTS 3703 Section 001: Photography: Digital Imaging (50243)

Instructor(s): Paul Shambroom
Class Component:: Laboratory
Credits:: 4 Credits
Grading Basis:: Student Option
Instructor Consent:: No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:: In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:: Regular Academic Session

01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017

Tue, Thu 09:05AM - 12:05PM

UMTC, West Bank

Regis Center for Art W137

Course Catalog Description:: Photographic digital imaging in fine arts. Manipulation, computer applications. Editing in photo imaging software. prereq: 1001, [1703 or 2703]
Class Description:: We will take photography beyond the basics, approaching it as a means of expression, investigation, and interaction. This is an art class first, not just a technology class. The emphasis is on finding your personal voice and direction as a photographic artist. Students should come to this class with a working knowledge of the basics of camera operation and photographic principles, both technical and aesthetic/conceptual (per pre-reqs.) We will begin with a review of digital principles, camera use, as well as Photoshop. We will gauge students? prior knowledge, then move on as needed to more advanced Photoshop skills such as refined selections and compositing, and fine-tuning color and tonality. We will produce both print and screen-based projects. Special emphasis will be made on fine print making and portfolio creation. We will learn and use advanced digital tools and workflow in the service of your own creative exploration. The class will foster development of critical thinking and vocabulary relating to photography in the context of contemporary and historic image making. We will examine the changing role of digital image production and distribution in society. Our own image making will be considered in the context of photographic history, visual literacy, and the universe of imagery in which we live. Evaluations will be based on group critiques of photographic work, written work and presentations, and participation. Grading is done on Moodle with rubric clearly laying out criteria. Each student should have a manually-controlled advanced digital camera (not point-and-shoot.) We will also do projects using cell phone cameras and found images. Plan on at least 4 hours per week of work time outside of class.
Textbooks:: https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/50243/1173
Syllabus:: http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/pshambro_ARTS3703_Spring2017.pdf
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:: 16 November 2013

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