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Digital Photography On –Line Kathleen Chambers |
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This is a beginning photography class that uses digital cameras to make images. You will learn the language of digital media and the basics of photography. We will cover the camera, photographic design and lighting. There will be discussions and critiques as you learn to talk and write about photography.
You will be challenged and asked to think about photography differently. We will be talking about photography as an aesthetic medium and consider visual concepts in the context of using photography as a communication tool. |
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Knowledge of your computer and the Internet. |
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The course begins January 11 and ends May 3 |
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Kathleen Chambers, Assistant Professor of Photography. I received my BFA from University of New Mexico and my MFA from the University of Illinois. I can be reached at 505-566-3502 or by email at chambersk@sanjuancollege.edu |
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A digital camera with removable media. The class is best taken with a digital camera that has manual controls (you can adjust the shutter speed and the aperture). You can take this course with a point and shoot as well. I teach how to use both for the assignments. High speed internet: You will need a fast speed in order to upload and view other students’ work Required Text: A Short Course in Digital Photography: Stone and London, in SJC bookstore or on line ISBN-13# 978-0-205-64592-3 |
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Will I have to meet face-to-face with the instructor or other students? |
You will not be required to attend a face to face meeting; I will be available at San Juan college if you are in town and need assistance. |
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Will the course be hard for me?
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During the semester, you will have to read several chapters from your textbook, visit various websites, view PowerPoint presentations, go through tutorials, workshop with other students, and complete photo assignments. Students who can follow written instructions and learn through reading on their own have the best chance of succeeding. Along with the assignment load, working online can be a challenge.
If you don't learn well on your own or are unsure of yourself on the computer, you should reconsider whether you are suited for this course right now. To help you determine whether an online course is the right choice for you, look over the “Online Readiness Checklist” under “Getting Started” on the SJC Virtual Campus webpage. See the list of links at the end of the page to go to "Getting Started." |
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How much time will I have to spend per week on this course?
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You will need to spend as much time on this online course as you would in any course.
For a normal semester, an in-class version meets 3 hours per week. As a rule, for every hour you are in class, you need to spend a minimum of 2 hours studying. |
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will not be able to work ahead because the assignments build upon one
another. You will need feedback on earlier assignments before you can
complete later assignments successfully. With the amount of work involved in
the course, deadlines will help you stay on track. I do not allow late work
so the class stays on task together. |
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What do I need to do to prepare for the course?
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Purchase a digital camera if you do not have one. Manual controls are the best but not necessary. You will need some kind of editing software. Often times the software that comes with your camera is enough. The examples I use are from Photoshop. You do not have to purchase one to take the class. If you choose to, the latest version of Photoshop Elements is a cheaper and good solution for this class. If you order from the bookstore, you can get half price. If you are near San Juan College, Photoshop CS4 is available on the computers in room 1921.
Practice downloading your photos onto your computer. Explore the software you do have for editing. Can you resize your photos? Check your software. Look through your camera manual and start playing with your camera. This will help you prepare.
Buy the textbook. |
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If you have any problems with the Angel course, please let me know and contact Marty Hill at hillm@sanjuancollege.edu |
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