Fall 2021 | ARTS 1701 Section 001: Introduction to Photography (18986)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Mon, Wed 01:25PM - 03:55PMUMTC, West BankRegis Center for Art W17509/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Mon, Wed 01:25PM - 03:55PMUMTC, West BankRegis Center for Art W132
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (19 of 19 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Presents conceptual, technical, historical aspects of photography within fine arts context. Emphasis on creative process through hands-on experience in use of camera, digital, black/white, darkroom processes.
- Class Description:
- This introductory photography class will be delivered synchronously (the class meeting at a specific time) as well as asynchronously (meaning students will also be able to work on the class during their own time keeping in mind deadlines for assignments). Due to the online format we will focus on digital photography with some time to work with non-digital processes with provided Cyanotype kits. We will emphasize a balance of technical skills, exploration of personal vision, and development of critical thinking and vocabulary relating to photography. Your own image making will be considered in the context of photography as a fine art. Class activities will consist of recorded lectures & demonstrations, as well as written discussions and critiques. The core of the class work is a series of assignments, as well as exercises. Students' work will be constructively discussed by classmates and instructor in discussion forums. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital camera operation, composition, moment, light and subject. Students will be introduced to digital hardware and software tools for image adjustment/manipulation (primarily Adobe Lightroom Classic). Work will also be done with cell phone cameras and found images. You are required to provide your own advanced digital camera: one with an interchangeable lens, capable of producing RAW files, and with manual control of shutter speed and f-stop.
- Grading:
- Grading of the work in this course is determined including but not exclusive to this criteria and considerations:Achievement of the criteria of the assignmentUnderstanding, discovery, and quality of the resolution of the ideas in your workEvidence of intention behind the workChallenged yourself and quantity of work, making enough of it to explore and claim your ideasTechnical quality of work with appearance and presentationAttendance and class participation to create a forum for critical dialogue, sharing ideas, and speculating on possibilities in each-others work
- Exam Format:
- performance
- Class Format:
- 25% Lecture
25% Discussion
50% Hands on with the Camera - Workload:
- 2 Exams and about 6 hours of online work a week plus extra time taking photographs and importing into Adobe Lightroom Classic.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18986/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 July 2020
Fall 2021 | ARTS 1701 Section 002: Introduction to Photography (18987)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Mon, Wed 01:25PM - 03:55PMUMTC, West BankRegis Center for Art W12109/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Mon, Wed 01:25PM - 03:55PMUMTC, West BankRegis Center for Art W137
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (19 of 19 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Presents conceptual, technical, historical aspects of photography within fine arts context. Emphasis on creative process through hands-on experience in use of camera, digital, black/white, darkroom processes.
- Class Description:
This is an introductory digital photography class. This is an asynchronous, fully online course. We will emphasize a balance of technical skills, exploration of personal vision, and development of critical thinking and vocabulary relating to photography. Your own image making will be considered in the context of photography as a fine art. Class activities will consist of lectures, demonstrations, lab time, readings, discussions, and critiques. The core of the class work is a series of assignments, as well as exercises. Students' work will be constructively discussed by classmates and instructor. Students will learn the fundamentals of camera operation, composition, moment, light, and subject. Students will be introduced to digital hardware and software tools for image adjustment/manipulation.
You are required to provide your own advanced digital camera capable of producing RAW files, and with manual control of shutter speed and f-stop. You are also required to
- Grading:
Grading of the work in this course is determined including but not exclusive to this criteria and considerations:
Achievement of the criteria of the assignment
Understanding, discovery, and quality of the resolution of the ideas in your work
Evidence of intention behind the work
Challenged yourself and quantity of work, making enough of it to explore and claim your ideas
Technical quality of work with appearance and presentation
Attendance and class participation to create a forum for critical dialogue, sharing ideas, and speculating on possibilities in each-others work
- Exam Format:
- Performance
- Class Format:
- 25% Lecture
25% Discussion
50% Hands on with camera - Workload:
About 6 hours of online work each week plus additional time making photographs and editing/post-processing in Adobe Lightroom Classic.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18987/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 5 August 2021
Fall 2021 | ARTS 1701 Section 003: Introduction to Photography (18988)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Tue, Thu 09:05AM - 11:35AMUMTC, West BankRegis Center for Art W17509/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Tue, Thu 09:05AM - 11:35AMUMTC, West BankRegis Center for Art W132
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (19 of 19 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Presents conceptual, technical, historical aspects of photography within fine arts context. Emphasis on creative process through hands-on experience in use of camera, digital, black/white, darkroom processes.
- Class Description:
- This introductory class incorporates both digital and analog (black and white darkroom) technologies. We will emphasize a balance of technical skills, exploration of personal vision, and development of critical thinking and vocabulary relating to photography. Your own image making will be considered in the context of photography as a fine art. Class activities will consist of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, visiting artists and field trips. The core of the class work is a series of assignments, as well as in-class exercises. Students? work will be constructively discussed by classmates and instructor in class and small-group critique sessions. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital and film camera operation, composition, moment, light and subject. Students will be introduced to digital hardware and software tools for image adjustment/manipulation (primarily Adobe Camera Raw and the basics of Photoshop); 35mm SLR film camera loading and handling, film development, and darkroom printing are covered. Work will also be done with cell phone cameras and found images. You are required to provide your own advanced digital camera: one with an interchangeable lens, capable of producing RAW files, and with manual control of shutter speed and f-stop. The Department of Art has 35mm film cameras for the black and white portion of the course. You may, of course, also use your own if you have one.
- Grading:
- 15% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam
20% In-class Presentations
25% Laboratory Evaluation
10% Problem Solving - Exam Format:
- performance
- Class Format:
- 25% Lecture
25% Discussion
50% Laboratory - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: students will be need to attend approximately 4 hours of open lab sessions in order to complete thier work. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18988/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 April 2014
Fall 2021 | ARTS 1701 Section 004: Introduction to Photography (21463)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Tue, Thu 09:05AM - 11:35AMUMTC, West BankRegis Center for Art W12109/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Tue, Thu 09:05AM - 11:35AMUMTC, West BankRegis Center for Art W137
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (17 of 19 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Presents conceptual, technical, historical aspects of photography within fine arts context. Emphasis on creative process through hands-on experience in use of camera, digital, black/white, darkroom processes.
- Class Description:
- This introductory class incorporates both digital and analog (black and white darkroom) technologies. We will emphasize a balance of technical skills, exploration of personal vision, and development of critical thinking and vocabulary relating to photography. Your own image making will be considered in the context of photography as a fine art. Class activities will consist of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, visiting artists and field trips. The core of the class work is a series of assignments, as well as in-class exercises. Students? work will be constructively discussed by classmates and instructor in class and small-group critique sessions. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital and film camera operation, composition, moment, light and subject. Students will be introduced to digital hardware and software tools for image adjustment/manipulation (primarily Adobe Camera Raw and the basics of Photoshop); 35mm SLR film camera loading and handling, film development, and darkroom printing are covered. Work will also be done with cell phone cameras and found images. You are required to provide your own advanced digital camera: one with an interchangeable lens, capable of producing RAW files, and with manual control of shutter speed and f-stop. The Department of Art has 35mm film cameras for the black and white portion of the course. You may, of course, also use your own if you have one.
- Grading:
- 15% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam
20% In-class Presentations
25% Laboratory Evaluation
10% Problem Solving - Exam Format:
- performance
- Class Format:
- 25% Lecture
25% Discussion
50% Laboratory - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
Other Workload: students will be need to attend approximately 4 hours of open lab sessions in order to complete thier work. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21463/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 April 2014
Fall 2021 | ARTS 1701 Section 005: Introduction to Photography (21723)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Credits:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Mon, Wed 09:05AM - 11:35AMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (18 of 19 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Presents conceptual, technical, historical aspects of photography within fine arts context. Emphasis on creative process through hands-on experience in use of camera, digital, black/white, darkroom processes.
- Class Description:
This is an introductory digital photography class. This is an asynchronous, fully online course. We will emphasize a balance of technical skills, exploration of personal vision, and development of critical thinking and vocabulary relating to photography. Your own image making will be considered in the context of photography as a fine art. Class activities will consist of lectures, demonstrations, lab time, readings, discussions, and critiques. The core of the class work is a series of assignments, as well as exercises. Students' work will be constructively discussed by classmates and instructor. Students will learn the fundamentals of camera operation, composition, moment, light, and subject. Students will be introduced to digital hardware and software tools for image adjustment/manipulation.
You are required to provide your own advanced digital camera capable of producing RAW files, and with manual control of shutter speed and f-stop. You are also required to
- Grading:
Grading of the work in this course is determined including but not exclusive to this criteria and considerations:
Achievement of the criteria of the assignment
Understanding, discovery, and quality of the resolution of the ideas in your work
Evidence of intention behind the work
Challenged yourself and quantity of work, making enough of it to explore and claim your ideas
Technical quality of work with appearance and presentation
Attendance and class participation to create a forum for critical dialogue, sharing ideas, and speculating on possibilities in each-others work
- Exam Format:
- Performance
- Class Format:
- 25% Lecture
25% Discussion
50% Hands on with camera - Workload:
About 6 hours of online work each week plus additional time making photographs and editing/post-processing in Adobe Lightroom Classic.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21723/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 5 August 2021
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