GRAPHICS
PHOTOGRAPHY CONCEPTS
Class Information
Section Information: GRAP-2240-01
CRN: 3521
Course
Name: GRAP-2240
Course
Description: Photography Concepts
Section Instructor:
Judy Wilson
E-mail: judycrihfield@gmail.com, jwilson20@fairmontstate.edu
Course Schedule
Location: ET-434
Time:
T&THR 3:00-4:20pm
Final
Exams: TBA
Instructor Information
Name: Judy Wilson
Office:
N/A
Phone:
304-282-2829
Email:
judycrihfield@gmail.com, mailto:jwilson20@fairmontstate.edu
Office
Hours: By appointment only.
Course
Description
This
course will emphasize the use of traditional and digital photography in the
profession of graphic design. Topics will include the historical evolution of
photography; major related equipment, materials, principles, methods, and
techniques of photography; and the application of photography in areas of
visual communication, journalism, web design, and other Graphic Design fields.
PR: GRAP 1150.
Required
Material
Students
will be required to have access to a digital camera (your choice as to what
type), camera bag, USB cable, batteries, external media card (SD), USB storage
device, 3-4 DVDs, ear buds for In Labs to class. Photo paper for print is
recommended. A 8Gb memory card for
your camera is also recommended. DO NOT
come to class without your camera and proper equipment. If you think there may be an issue with getting access to a camera,
please come and see me after class.
You
are not required to buy the following book
because it’s accessible through Fairmont State
University's Net Library. So, all you need is Internet access:
How to Do Everything With Your Digital Camera
McGraw Hill Professional; 5th Ed.
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Author: |
Johnson, Dave. |
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Publication: |
Emeryville, Calif., London
McGraw-Hill Professional, 2008. |
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Product ID: |
219511 |
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eBook ISBN: |
9780071595568 |
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ISBN: |
9780071495806 |
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Subject: |
Photography--Digital techniques. Digital cameras. |
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Language: |
English |
To access the book:
Go to Fairmont
State University Library page.
Access the ebook library by the tab provided on the library page, then
the eBook Collection Icon and search by title and the 5th edition is
the correct edition. Click to access the reader. You can print the book one
page at a time, but the publisher does not allow downloads.
The
following camera information is supplied because many students ask for it:
Camera Reviews:
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_550d_review
/image_quality/
Your instructor has a Canon EOS
Rebel XS with a telephoto lens and a 35mm lens.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Eos-Rebel-Xs-Slr-Digital/10669032
Course Outcomes
Upon
successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify influential people and events involved in the
historical evolution of photography
2.
Analyze the composition of a
photograph as it relates to the photographer’s interpretation of the subject
3.
Evaluate appropriateness of film and
or digital technology as it relates to the photography task
4.
Differentiate types of lighting
5.
Control exposures for optimum
photographic results
6.
Use appropriate lighting,
composition, and exposure techniques
7.
Create images for commercial and industrial
photography
8.
Create portraiture and specialized
photography
9.
Use industry standard software to
organize, present, edit, and retouch digital images
Policies
Attendance is required. At the most 1 unexcused absence will be
permitted without affecting your grade. Instructor reserves the right: For each
unexcused absence after the first, students shall lose 1% point from their
final semester grade. For example, a student misses 10 days throughout the
semester. The student’s final
course average is 82% but his/her adjusted grade will be 72%. Notice that this
results in the grade drop of one letter. Please try to contact me before
missing class, mailto:judycrihfield@gmail.com. This is a Blackboard enhanced class
and you are required to check the Blackboard for
assignments on a regular basis and to meet the deadlines posted on
assignments, even when you are absent. Keep in
mind; even excused absences will most likely affect your grade because you will
undoubtedly miss something that has been discussed.
Tardiness: Please don't be late. I will leave the classroom door open
for 5 minutes after the class has started. I cannot continue to disrupt the
class for one person who insists on being tardy all the time but I'll
understand if you don't make it a habit.
Assignments: All assignments are due on time. LATE
ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED starting at a 50% grade cut the first day after
it's late and every day after that another 10%.
Academic Integrity:
Don’t cheat. If you use a source for anything in class be
sure to add the source to the work. The minimum punishment for academic
dishonesty will be a grade of zero for the work in question. The maximum
punishment could be as severe as expulsion from the institution.
Professionalism: A professional attitude and quality of work will get you the
promotion. The same in this classroom-I want you to look at an A as a
promotion. Instances of
unprofessional behavior or poor quality work will affect your grades. When you begin working for a company,
you are usually permitted three write-ups, and then you are canned-FIRED. Look at an F as a write-up. If you get three write-ups, F+F+F=FIRED. Besides, everyone's armed with a camera
in this class and a professional attitude takes a much better picture.
Services for Students with
Disabilities: Students with disabilities receive
certain services to assist in provision of appropriate accommodation when such
is required. Please contact the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities, who
is located in Student Affairs if these services are desired.
Evaluation: Each student will be evaluated through Exams, Class
Participation, Lab Activities, Homework, Projects and a Final Project. Each
assignment is worth 100pts. Excess absence will affect your final grade.
You will have a
grade for the following:
In Lab Final
Grade:
In Lab One
In Lab Two
In Lab Three
In Lab Four
In Lab Five
In Lab Six
In Lab Seven
In Lab Eight
In Lab Nine
In Lab Ten
In Lab Eleven
Out Lab Final
Grade:
Out Lab One
Out Lab Two
Out Lab Three
Out Lab Four
Out Lab Five
Out Lab Six
Out Lab Seven
Out Lab Eight
Out Lab Nine
Out Lab Ten