SRJC Art 82 - Digital Photography Overview Rev. 08.14

Online Syllabus :

M/W - 3.0 Section - http://www.basearts.com/curriculum/SRJC.DigitalPhoto.htm
T - 1.5 Section - http://www.basearts.com/curriculum/SRJC.DigitalPhotoI.htm
Outline:
http://www.basearts.com/curriculum/DigPhotoOutline.htm
Overview (this document): http://www.basearts.com/curriculum/DigPhotooverview.html

Required Text :

Short Course in Digital Photography, A, 2/E Barbara London, Multimedia Learning Jim Stone ISBN-10: 0205066429 ISBN-13: 9780205066421
Chapter Topic Breakout:
1 - basic camera
2 - lens
3 - exposure
4/5 - hardware/software
6 - printing
7- file management
8 - lighting
9/10 - composition/history

Required Supplies / Equipment:

DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM

Minimum requirements for the camera are a 6 megapixel or greater file size and manual controls or priority control features Program,Av,Tv, and M *manual. The most important feature to have in any camera are the manual controls – look for a dial with manual and priority modes – Av, Tv or S, and M. An interchangeable lens system is not a requirement. Either a point and shoot (or view finder) or a Digital SLR will suffice for the course work.

Example Camera Models :

- Sony SLT-A57, A65,
- Pentax K30, K5,
- Olympus E-M10, PL or PM -1,2,3,
OM-D E-M10 II,
- Canon G15-16, S95, 5D-7D, Digital Rebel(s) Series XTi , XT1,2,3,4i, 5, 6
- Nikon P700, P100,D600, D3000 series, D5000 series, 7000,

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Under $ 500.00

Backup media to store class example files and work in progress - Flash drives/cards, memory sticks, removable harddrives, etc...   VARIABLE.

Students are required to have and maintain throughout the course an e-mail account. 

This can be accessed through the lab and may be a free account like those available from Hotmail, Yahoo, Freemail, Excite, etc.  The instructor will assist students in obtaining an e-mail account if necessary.  Students will be expected to check this e-mail account at least twice a week.  General class announcements will be reported via e-mail.

DESCRIPTION:

This course is an introduction to approaches and techniques of digital imaging with a focus on the use of the digital camera and Adobe Photoshop or a comparible graphics applications. The course will cover the technical and practical aspects of the digital camera, and the use of image editing software (Adobe Photoshop, GIMP), covering traditional darkroom concerns and exploring the technical particulars and aesthetic potential of digital photography.

This course will present an overview of digital imaging techniques as applied to the art of photography. Traditional and new electronic photographic methods are studied as a vehicle to understand the implication of this medium as an art form. Emphasis is placed on the creative process while exploring electronic image making as a means of communication used by contemporary artists.


Outcomes and Objectives:

Explore digital photography.
Understanding and applicable use of the tools of digital and electronic photography.
Employ creative thinking skills in assessing visual images
Develop skills in manipulating photo images with new tools
Examining past work for aesthetic and technical mastery.
Practice aesthetic criticism

Topics and Scope:

Synthesize digital tool manipulation with photographic images.
Produce work using a variety of digital equipment.
Investigate how digital tools change photographic images.
Analyze the work of current artists and designers using these tools.

Assignments:

1. Scanning Techniques
2. Digital Camera Operations *manual
3. File Management Practices
4. Printing Procedures
5. Text and Image, Alternative approaches to graphic use of photographic materials
6. Presentation Methods *Web/Internet

EVALUATION:

20% of student grades will be based on class participation. Students must attend class in order to effectively participate.

70% of student grades will be based on the completion of assignments. These assignments will not be graded for skill or content, but will be evaluated for technical completion.

10% of the student grade will be determined by the final portfolio presentation.

SRJC District Policies and Procedures

Entire Policy Manual: http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/

Course Syllabi (Policy): http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/3acadpro/3.9.1P.pdf

Grading (Policy): http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/3acadpro/3.10.pdf

Grading (Procedure): http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/3acadpro/3.10P.pdf

Academic Integrity (Policy) http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/3acadpro/3.11.pdf

Academic Integrity (Procedure): http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/3acadpro/3.11P.pdf

Absence Reporting (Procedure): http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/4person/4.7.1P.pdf

Attendance Policy: http://www.santarosa.edu/polman/8stuserv/8.1.5P.pdf

Student Learning Outcomes website: : www.santarosa.edu/slo



ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Students are expected to attend all of every class meeting unless they have received prior permission from the instructor. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class meeting. Anyone absent when attendance is taken will be assumed absent from the class.   If you are late to class it is your responsibility to make sure your attendance is acknowledged by talking to the instructor. 

If you are intending to drop the class, please notify the instructor.  You should not assume that the instructor will automatically drop you because of absences.  If you stop attending classes and you do not drop the class, and the instructor has not dropped you from the class; the instructor may be required to give you a grade of F for the class.

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Attendance Requirements

It shall be the policy of the Sonoma County Junior College District to maintain an attendance policy and procedures consistent with State and local requirements.
1. Attendance
a. Students are expected to attend all sessions of the course in which they are enrolled.
b. Any student with excessive absences may be dropped from the class.
2. Excessive Absence Defined
a. A student may be dropped from any class when that student's absences exceed ten percent (10%) of the total hours of class time.
b. Instructors shall state in each course syllabus what constitutes excessive absence for that course.
3. Excused vs. Unexcused absences
a. Unless state or federal law requires that the absence be deemed excused, no instructor shall be required to make a distinction between excused and unexcused absences.
b. If individual Instructors wish to distinguish between excused and unexcused absences the instructor shall state in each course syllabus all criteria for any excused absences in addition to those required by state or federal law.
4. Nonattendance
a. Students who fail to attend the first two class meetings of a full semester course, or the first class meeting for classes that meet once a week may be dropped by the instructor. For classes that meet online, students must log on and initiate participation by 11:59 p.m. of the third day from the official start date of the class.
b. Faculty are required to drop all No-Show students by the Census Date of each census course. A No-Show is an enrolled student who has not attended any class meeting of the course at any time, or who has not contacted the instructor to make arrangements to remain enrolled in the course. For classes that meet online, a No-Show is an enrolled student who has not logged on and initiated active participation by 11:59 p.m. of the third day from the official start date of the class.
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Emergency Evacuation Plan
In the event of an emergency during class that requires evacuation of the building,
please leave the class immediately, but calmly. Our class will meet OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING
to make sure everyone got out of the building safely and to
receive further instructions. (If the class is on a second or higher floor, provide clear
directions to the stairs). If you are a student with a disability who may need assistance in
an evacuation, please see me during my office hours as soon as possible so we can
discuss an evacuation plan.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you need disability related accommodations for this class, such as a note taker, test
taking services, special furniture, etc., please provide the Authorization for Academic
Accommodations (AAA letter) from the Disability Resources Department (DRD) to the
instructor as soon as possible. You may also speak with the instructor privately during
office hours about your accommodations. If you have not received authorization from
DRD, it is recommended that you contact them directly. DRD is located in Analy

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Title IX Resources Information

ON-CAMPUS SUPPORT AND SERVICES
Health Center:
Location: Santa Rosa Campus
Name: Student Health Services
Address: PLOVER HALL, ROOM 559
Phone: (707) 524-1595
Website: https://shs.santarosa.edu/
Health Center:
Location: Petaluma Campus
Name: Student Health Services
Title: CALL BUILDING, ROOM 610
Phone: (707) 778-3919
Website: https://shs.santarosa.edu/
Academic Support:
Name: Counseling Services
Phone: (707) 527-4451 Santa Rosa
Phone 2: (707) 778-3914 Petaluma
Website: https://counseling.santarosa.edu/
Disability Services:
Location: Santa Rosa Campus
Name: Disability Resource Department
Address: Bertolini Student Center, 3rd Floor East
Phone: (707) 527-4278
Email: drd-testing-sr@santarosa.edu
Website: https://drd.santarosa.edu/
Disability Services:
Location: Petaluma Campus
Name: Disability Resource Department
Address: Jacobs Hall, Room 101
Phone: (707)778-2491
Email: drd-testing-sr@santarosa.edu
Website: https://drd.santarosa.edu/
OFF-CAMPUS SUPPORT AND SERVICES
Victim Advocacy:
Name: Verity
Address: 35 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 545-7270
Website: www.ourverity.org/
Victim Advocacy:
Name: YWCA (Sonoma County)
Address: 811 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: (707) 546-9922
Website: www.ywcasc.org/
Victim Advocacy:
Name: Family Justice Center
Address: 2755 Mendocino Ave #100, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 565-8255
Website: www.fjcsc.org/
Off-Campus Hotlines:
Name: RAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone: 1-800-656-4673
Website: https://www.rainn.org/

You have the right to decide whom and when to tell about what happened. Should you decide to report the incident to law enforcement, the Title IX Coordinator can assist you. It is also your right to have a support person (such as a sexual assault victim advocate, friend, or family member) with you while you report the incident to law enforcement and/or the Title IX Coordinator or designee.

The District’s primary concern is your safety and the safety of our campus community. If you have been affected by or witnessed sexual misconduct, you should not be discouraged from reporting the incident because you are concerned that you might be subject to disciplinary action for related student conduct violations, of drug or alcohol use. Unless the District finds the violations egregious, including, but not limited to, an action that places the health of safety of any other person at risk or involves plagiarism, cheating, or academic dishonesty, affected parties will not be subject to disciplinary action.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING

Title IX Coordinator:
Name: Karen Furukawa-Schlereth
Title: Vice President, Human Resources
Phone: 707-527-4954
Email: kfurukawa-schlereth@santarosa.edu
Website: titleix.santarosa.edu

Additional Designated Campus Official:
Location:Santa Rosa Campus
Name: Patie Wegman
Title: Dean, Student Conduct
Phone: 707-527-4906
Email: pwegman@santarosa.edu
Website: titleix.santarosa.edu

Additional Designated Campus Official:
Location:Petaluma Campus
Name: Matthew Long
Title: Dean, Student Services
Phone: 707-778-3930
Email: mlong@santarosa.edu
Website: titleix.santarosa.edu

Campus Police:
Name: Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department
Phone: (707) 527-1000
Website: https://police.santarosa.edu/

Local Law Enforcement:
Name: Santa Rosa Police Department
Address: 965 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone:707-543-3600

Additional Law Enforcement:
Name: Petaluma Police Department
Address: 69 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 778-4372

Online Reporting:
Email:titleix@santarosa.edu
Website: titleix.santarosa.edu
Website 2: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SantaRosaJC&layout_id=10

Mandated Reporter Statement:
As a reminder: All SRJC faculty members, staff members, and administrators, with the exception of those working in a confidential capacity, who learn of suspected instances of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, directly or indirectly, have a duty to report the information immediately to the Title IX Coordinator.

CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES

Health Center Employee:
Location: Santa Rosa Campus
Name: Student Health Services
Title: Licensed Clinical or Behavioral Health staff
Address: PLOVER HALL, ROOM 559
Phone: (707) 524-1595
Website: https://shs.santarosa.edu/

Health Center Employee:
Location: Petaluma Campus
Name: Student Health Services
Title: Licensed Clinical or Behavioral Health staff
Address: CALL BUILDING, ROOM 610
Phone: (707) 778-3919
Website: https://shs.santarosa.edu/

CONFIDENTIAL DISCLOSURES

Anonymous Hotline:
Name: Title IX: Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form Website: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SantaRosaJC&layout_id=10