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Kellogg Community College
Arts and Communication Department
Shuichi Murakami, Instructor

DIGITAL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

I. COURSE OUTLINE:
Subject
Area		 Course
Number		 Course
Title		 Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours
ART AR227 Digital Color Photography 3 96
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is intended to develop an understanding of the technical and aesthetic foundations in color photography through the latest digital technology. Students will take their own traditional or digital photographs and then utilize various digital photographic techniques; imaging scanning, color digital printing, and Adobe Photoshop. Creative, fine art assignment solutions will be emphasized.
III. PREREQUISITE: None CO-REQUISITE: None
IV. RECOMMENDED FOR:
Art majors, art education majors, architecture majors, graphic design majors, multi-media broadcasting majors, and other majors who deal with color image making.
V. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of color photography: composition, lighting, color balance.
  2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop using a Macintosh computer.
  3. Understand digital image input and output related to photographic equipment; digital camera, scanner and printer.
  4. Develop an awareness of the role of art photography and its history.
  5. Develop one's appreciation and creativity in color photography through lectures and demonstration.
VI. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
  1. Lectures
  2. Demonstrations of the Equipment
  3. Slide presentations
  4. Critiques
VII. REQUIRED TEXT & SUPPLIES:
Zip Disk
100 MB disk (Mac formatted) $ 9 - $15 each ( KCC bookstore, Staples, Sam's Club, Mac Mall @ 1-800-200-2808).
Print File:
Clear vinyl three-hole sleeves.
Binder:
For negatives, contact prints, prints and handouts (To be a good photographer you must be organized). Clear vinyl three-hole sleeves (for print presentation). 99c at Staples.
Photo
Processing
Any lab printing services (one hour photo, etc.)
Camera
SLR camera, film, processing fee.
Mat
Boards:
Final presentation mat boards.
Text:
DigitalPhotography by Deke McCelland.
There may be some extra materials needed later during the course.
Strongly
Recommended:
Students need to schedule a minimum of 6 outside class lab hours per week.

Portfolio required for review at the end of the semester.
VIII. DISCLAIMER:
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of KCC, to make changes in the course content, instructional techniques and course assignments without notice.
POLICY:
  1. Absolutely no excuses for any absence, late attendance, late assignments, and/or any missed requirements in this class. For fairness in grading for all, there are no excuses allowed. The student must complete all assignments on time. The student must take responsibility to make up missed assignments and missed classes.
  2. Regular class attendance and participation is imperative. Important material is covered in each class period and it is crucial that you attend all sessions. After three (3) absences (two (2) tardies (five minutes after class begins), or two (2) early dismissals count for one (1) absence), you will be penalized one full grade point for each absence (e.g. A-B, B-C, C-D), regardless of the reason for your absence.

  3. If you accumulate more than four (4) absences you may be dropped from the course. If you reach four absences in the semester, a warning for excessive absences will be directed to Student Support Services. If you reach six (6) absences, I will request that the administration remove you from the course. To avoid being dropped, you must contact me within two days of accumulating your 6th absence.
  4. All students must behave properly and participate positively in the class: making presentations and making thoughtful comments on other's presentations.
  5. Late assignments (regardless of any excuse or missed due date class) will be penalized by lowering a whole letter grade per class day late.
  6. In the event of school cancellation, the assignment due dates will not change.

  7. If you know in advance that you will have a problem to attend class or complete your assignment, you may notify your instructor in advance to avoid the full penalty (you are still responsible for your missed class or assignment).
  8. Please do not handle equipment or chemicals unless authorized and directed to do so. If you do not know, ask the instructor.
  9. Respect the professor and fellow students, never using improper language and gestures.
Help with your Course work:
Students are strongly encouraged to come to my during scheduled hours for additional help (any thing e.g. scholarship, college life, transfer plans, financial, family, and other academic questions). The college can also arrange individual tutoring for students at the student center. Please help, learn and teach each other. You are the essential part of a creative art community at KCC.
IX. METHODS OF EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS:
30% Assignments

20% Class participation, attendance (A=no missed classes, B=one absence, C= two absences, after third absence student will be penalized as lowering of one whole final grade), and efforts

10% Quizzes

40% Final and Midterm
Evaluation Criteria:
A: Exceptional B: Very Good C: Average D: Pass
F: Fail P+: Very Good P: Good P-:Less than Good
Assignments and Critiques will be evaluated in terms of the criteria:

Originality/Creativity: Development of ideas and curiosity; personal expression.

Content: Strength of concept; synthesis and compatibility of design.
Did the student articulate their ideas and art elements? (The work must communicate through the use of art as a visual language).

Handling of Craftsmanship: Did the student understand the materials and techniques used? Is the work well presented? (Camera craft, darkroom craft and final presentation).

The Design: Did the student understand the application of art elements: line, shape, space, texture, composition? (Use of light and shadow, foreground and background).

Efforts: Did the student make an effort to accomplish the goal of the assignment?
(Commitment, individual growth, risk taking, courage, confidence and hard work).
CONTENT OUTLINE: (content and approximate time)
Week 1: Introduction to the course, materials and basic color design theory. In class lab assignments.

Week 2: Slide Lecture. Color photography, photographic equipment, studio, and lighting.

Week 3: Basic presentation on the use of the Macintosh and related equipment. In class lab assignments.

Week 4: Lecture. Basics of Adobe Photoshop and its history. In class lab assignments. Quiz #1


Week 5: Presentation of different file formats and Photoshop tools. In class lab assignments. Quiz #2.

Week 6: Lecture: History of Color Photography. Individual meeting for Midterm project. In class lab assignments.

Week 7: Presentation on different methods of digital image input. This includes slide and negative scanning, flat bed scanning, and digital camera. In class lab assignments. Project #1 use of scanner. Quiz #3.

Week 8: Introduction to critiques. In class lab assignments. Midterm Critique of project #3.

Week 9: Presentation on different methods of digital image output. This includes inkjet and laser printer, projector and use of professional lab. In class lab assignments. Project #2 - Use of printing methods.

Week 10: Use of digital photography in contemporary art. Critique of Project #2. In class lab assignments. Project #3. Presentation on an artist using new technology.

Week 11: Presentation on the use of the internet and copyright issues. In class lab assignments. Quiz #4.

Week 12: Presentation on current digital environments and digital photography. In class lab assignment. Presentation of final project and individual meeting.

Week 13: Student presentation. In class lab assignments.

Week 14: Lecture on advanced color photography technique. Individual meeting for the final project. In class lab assignments.

Week 15: Work on the final project. In class lab assignments. Quiz #5.

Week 16: Final Critique of student portfolio.
OTHER SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Tuition Refund maybe granted up until a specific time. (see student handbook)

Course withdrawal, administrative withdrawal, and change to\from audit status are allowed through 7/8th of the course duration. (see student handbook).

(More detailed information available from Customer Service.)

Students registered for this class have access to the web/Internet, and an e-mail account which is available through customer service or on this website under Student Services.

The Library is available for all the students taking this class. The center is a participant in the On-line Library Computer Center and Interlibrary Loan Programs to obtain information that the college does not own. Students also can use the materials in other Michigan libraries by participating in the Michichigan Card Library Access Program available at the LRC.

Student ID cards can be obtained at customer service to be used at many school facilities.

Dean's List: Full time students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in each session will be recognized as 3.50 - 3.89 High Honors, 3.9 - 4.00 Highest Honors.

For information on KCC's Academic Excellence Award, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Federal Programs, State of Michigan Programs, Honors Program and College Employment Program please see the Academic Catalog "2000" (pages 17-24), available at student center.
Please feel fre to make an appointment for any questions or advise.
Instructor, Shuichi Murakami
Office: (269) 965-3931 ext. 2559
email: murakamis@kellogg.cc.mi.us
Office location: Davidson Building 1F Art Office
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