Instructor: Jeff Coleman Room 107 720 423-7146

The best way to contact me is e-mail: jeff_coleman@dpsk12.org

Find assignments and information online at: http://coleman.tjcomputermagnet.com/

Office hours: 7:00 AM-7:20 AM, 2:45 PM-3:15 PM daily

Pre-requisite: Photojournalism 1 or permission of instructor

Overview: Extends the basic concepts of digital imaging as applied to photography that were acquired in Photojournalism 1. Using applicable technology and hands on experience, modern developments are presented leading to the present applications of digital imaging which combine traditional photographic ideas with electronic media. Enables the student to learn how to operate image manipulation software using a variety of software tools and output devices by executing new assignments and applying these technologies to their photographic process.

Textbook: None. Written material will be distributed in the form of class handouts.

Homework: While there will be little in this class that resembles traditional homework, students will be expected to spend considerable non-class time taking photos, writing proposals, critiques, and articles, and working on the computers to do photo processing.

Grading: Students will be graded primarily on projects that will demonstrate acquired competencies. Point values will be given with each assignment. Mid-term and final grades will be based on a percentage of the possible points earned using the following scale:

93-100 =A 90-92=A- 87-89=B+ 83-86=B 80-82=B-
77-79=C+ 73-76=C 70-72=C- 60-69=D 0-59=F
Participation grade: Students will receive 10 points per week for participating enthusiastically, being in attendance and on time, and contributing to the class in a positive way. Students may recover lost participation points by participating in Excel time on Wednesdays.

Lab fee: In order to offer a photojournalism course at TJ it is necessary for us to require each student to pay a lab fee. During the course of the semester we spend approximately two hundred dollars per student on materials, equipment, and software. Since we don’t have a big enough budget to cover these expenses, we ask the students to pay for part of the materials and equipment they use. The lab fee is $80 for the year or $40.00 for this semester. This fee is due on Friday, August 28.

Excel Time: Students are encouraged to use Excel Time on Wednesday afternoons for extending their learning beyond the classroom, working on current projects, and making up work missed due to absence.

Course Syllabus

Competencies/Outcomes

I. Identify modern applications of digital imaging in journalism, the fine arts and commercial
photography. (I)
II. Compare and contrast the advantages, work flow and creative possibilities to
traditional vs. digital photography. (II)
III. Identify and measure (where applicable) the characteristics of a Photographic image
and how these can be controlled through digital imaging. (III)
IV. Utilize natural and studio lighting to create properly exposed images (IV)
V. Define and discuss the fundamental characteristics of the digitized image. (V)
VI. Utilize the available image manipulation software to execute creative projects. (VI, VII)
VII. Execute sophisticated image manipulation and creations using PhotoShop’s advanced
capabilities. (VIII)
VIII. Export files for use in multimedia, for digital printing or archiving. (IX,X)
IX. Complete a creative photographic Project utilizing the capabilities learned in digital
imaging. (X)

Topics/Assignments

I. Basic Digital Imaging Concepts
a. digital camera operation
b. creating an online photographic journal
II. The Changing Photographic Process
a. history of analog photography
b. research presentation on famous photographer of choice
c. transition to digital photography
III. Characteristics of the Photographic Image
a. making a good exposure (balancing shutter speed, aperture, ISO settings)
b. effective photographic composition techniques
c. proper digital image storage and archiving techniques
IV. Lighting
a. Using natural ligh
b. Studio lighting techniques
V. Characteristics of the Digitized Image
a. pixel and image resolution
b. common file formats
c. web vs. print treatments
VI. The Desktop Computer and Image Manipulation
a. preparing digital images for web use
b. creating a personal, online digital photographic gallery
VII. Creation of an Image in the Electronic Darkroom
a. combining multiple compositions in one image
b. digital imaging in advertising
VIII. Advanced PhotoShop Techniques for the Photographer
a. layers, masks, and filters
b. black & white conversions
c. actions and batch processing
IX. Combination and Exportation of Images for multimedia, digital printing and archive.
a. printer/screen calibration
b. creating the print portfolio
X. Final Project
a. presentation of online photo gallery
b. presentation of print portfolio