ARTT-248 Digital Photography II
This intermediate digital photography course, which will work with image files in the raw format, will expand upon the concepts and techniques introduced in ARTT-146. Students will master digital image creation and production in black and white and color. Digital asset management and post production will be emphasized. A digital camera with manual capabilities and raw format ability is required.
Hours Weekly
4 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Manipulate the more advanced tools of image-editing programs.
- 2. Analyze artistic expression as reflected around the world.
- 3. Apply the elements of lighting, composition, and design to transform existing images and to
create new ones. - 4. Work with image files in the raw format to obtain the highest quality image.
- 5. Identify and utilize the principles of color management and digital asset management.
- 6. Synthesize images that take advantage of the unique technical, conceptual and expressive
possibilities of digital imagery. - 7. Analyze, orally and in writing, the effectiveness of digital images in terms of composition,
originality, artistic vision, craftsmanship, and emotional/intellectual interest. - 8. Analyze the extent to which important ethical issues inherent in digital image making—
including questions of copyright and appropriation—will impact his or her artistic production.
- 9. Demonstrate mastery of digital photography techniques through a printed and digital final
portfolio of works.
Course Objectives
- 1. Manipulate the more advanced tools of image-editing programs.
- 2. Analyze artistic expression as reflected around the world.
- 3. Apply the elements of lighting, composition, and design to transform existing images and to
create new ones. - 4. Work with image files in the raw format to obtain the highest quality image.
- 5. Identify and utilize the principles of color management and digital asset management.
- 6. Synthesize images that take advantage of the unique technical, conceptual and expressive
possibilities of digital imagery. - 7. Analyze, orally and in writing, the effectiveness of digital images in terms of composition,
originality, artistic vision, craftsmanship, and emotional/intellectual interest. - 8. Analyze the extent to which important ethical issues inherent in digital image making—
including questions of copyright and appropriation—will impact his or her artistic production.
- 9. Demonstrate mastery of digital photography techniques through a printed and digital final
portfolio of works.