MCCCD Program Description

Intermediate Digital Photography

Course: AVC143

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Intermediate theory and techniques of digital photography. Aesthetic awareness and personal expression from image capture through intermediate techniques in the digital darkroom. Introduction to high-resolution digital output.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate and apply intermediate exposure techniques using digital image capture devices. (I) 2. Display techniques in use of light for aesthetic effect. (II) 3. Demonstrate and apply intermediate digital darkroom techniques of digital image file preparation. (III) 4. Survey and visually respond to traditions and styles of photography as an art form. (IV) 5. Demonstrate basic principles of two-dimensional, visual design. (V) 6. Prepare and present finished prints of digital photographs demonstrating aesthetic control of digital camera exposure and digital darkroom printing techniques. (VI) 7. Demonstrate and apply intermediate presentation methods as they apply to digital photographic imagery. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Intermediate Sensitometry A. Exposure/histogram relationships B. Exposure value (E.V.) settings C. On location image adjustment techniques II. Intermediate photographic lighting techniques A. Quality of light B. Artificial light C. Natural light III. Intermediate digital darkroom image file preparation A. Resolution, size and image quality B. File formats C. Color profiles D. Post-image capture digital manipulation IV. History and styles of digital photography as an art form A. Identify historical and/or contemporary styles and trends in traditional photography B. Identify contemporary trends in digital photography C. Individual visual response to history and styles of photography / digital photography as an art form V. Intermediate principles of visual design A. Visual literacy B. Principles of design for two-dimensional and digital presentation C. Display of aesthetic growth in the personal experience VI. Intermediate theory and techniques for printing digital images A. Production of digital photographs that demonstrate control of the above techniques B. Criticism and discussion VII. Intermediate concepts in portfolio development and the exhibition of digital photographs A. Digital exhibition B. Intermediate concepts in print presentation C. Intermediate portfolio development

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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