Catalog Description (prerequisite com 210)
Lecture/Lab

• An overview looking at visual aesthetics and communication with digital photography; focusing on the perceptual impact that images have on audience experience. 
• Explore the use of images in photojournalism as well as marketing.  Lecture topics include a brief history of the concepts theories, discoveries and inventions that have led to the current evolution of photography. 
• Labs explore the principles of digital imaging and camera operation; image pre-conceptualization, lighting considerations, workflow process and archiving procedures.
• Retouching adjustments, special effects and final presentation considerations regarding images for web or print publication. Assignments include research regarding photojournalistic and marketing perspectives as well as ethical and copyright considerations.

Course Objectives:

• Prepare students with an understanding of the tools and terminology of photographic digital media. 
• Students gain a working knowledge of advanced digital camera controls; understand and employ methods and procedures to preserve digital work archives, the ability to use Photoshop for advanced retouching and color correction of images.
• Understanding of the various  types of images, their qualities and application for printing, digital presentation and web publication. 
• Enable students to achieve their desired visual expression with digital photography. Prepare students for advanced photography studies and/or entry level positions at news media publications requiring photographic skills.

Required Materials:   * indicates DO NOT purchase until receiving directions from instructor
Digital camera: Recommend camera with mode for manual control of exposure and white balance settings.
recommended models discussed by instructor during first class

At least two 1gig Jump Drive plus: Blank recordable CDs

*Paper: one package of 15 sheets Photo quality inkjet paper.  (you may share with another student)
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper.   This paper is designed for the printer in Lab109.
                                               
*Frames: (1) for final exhibition.

Textbooks: Barbara London and John Upton Photography  9th edition. ISBN: 978-13-175201-6  
      Magazines & Newspapers:
                               The Sunday New York Times     At least 4 issues by mid-term 
                                Willimantic Chronicle     Other local and national publications (online)              
Other Reading:   Handouts & Critique assignments.

Software used:  

• Adobe PhotoShop CS3 (digital darkroom process)(images for web pages and animations).
• Microsoft PowerPoint (portfolio presentations)
• DreamWeaver (web page creation and editing)