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IAT244-2b-2012.pdf
Credit Hours: 3
Instructors:
Michael Filimowicz
Location: SFU Surrey, Room 2600
Semester: Summer 2012
Course Description:
An introduction to digital photography and photographic image modification through the use of computer technology. Students will build skills and techniques in digital photography and image processing for digital printing, the web and interactive multimedia. Emphasis is placed on acquiring digital photographic skills based on proficiency through the appropriate use of software and image editing tools. In addition, students will develop an understanding of aesthetic concepts relevant to digital photography.
Course Objectives:
In this course students will:
- Build on the fundamentals of traditional photographic concepts and techniques
- Utilize lighting kits, digital cameras, scanners and other devices as integral tools for production
- Apply foundational and intermediate digital photography and editing skills to their creative practice
- Explore various output options
- Gain historical and cultural perspectives on their own artistic practice
- Define their own “eye” and artistic vision
Delivery Method:
Lecture (LEC) and Studio Lab (STL)
Learning Activities + Evaluation:
Evaluation:
Final Portfolio 30%
Projects 20%
Weekly Exercises 30%
Final Exam 20%
Texts, Resources + Materials:
Resources & Materials:
Computer Lab, Photoshop, Scanners and Digital Cameras
Required:
“Reframing Photography” (2010) by Rebekah Modrak, Bill Anthes; 1st Edition; Routledge; ISBN 9780415779203
References:
“Photography” (2007) by Barbara London, Jim Stone and John Upton; 9th Edition; Prentice Hall; ISBN-10 0131752014
“Real World Digital Photography” (2003) by Katrin Eismann, Sean Duggan and Tim Grey; Peachpit Press; ISBN-10 0321223721
Prerequisites:
Students with credit for IART 222, IART 223 and IART 224 may not take this course for further credit.
Last Updated: March 7, 2012
These course outlines are drafts and are subject to change.
