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COM1275 Photography – Digital Processing 1

Introductory · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description
Students learn the fundamentals of consumer-based digital image acquisition, management, composition, manipulation and editing software to improve image composition.
Prerequisite
COM1005: Visual Composition
Parameters
Access to an image-capture device/digital camera and computer(s) with consumer-based image-editing software. Note: The term photograph refers to either a physical or digital representation, depending on equipment available to the student.
Supporting courses
COM1015: Media COM1035: Graphics Tools COM1205: Photography – Introduction

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 explain different types of image-capturing devices

    • 1.1 compare the advantages and disadvantages of different types of digital cameras and/or image- capturing devices; e.g., point-and-shoot camera, digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, scanner, medium format camera

    • 1.2 explain and demonstrate basic digital camera and/or image-capturing device functions and commands

  • 2 use an image-capturing device/digital camera to acquire images that follow basic rules of visual composition

    • 2.1 demonstrate the basic rules of composition—balance, repetition, perspective, line, rule of thirds

    • 2.2 frame and crop images for composition by demonstrating:

      • 2.2.1 focal point; e.g., emphasis

      • 2.2.2 an appropriate layout; e.g., horizontal or vertical

      • 2.2.3 awareness of background

      • 2.2.4 clear focus

    • 2.3 discuss various image file format characteristics and their impact on the quality of the image; e.g., size, compression, lossless versus non-lossless, resolution

    • 2.4 record on a log sheet all relevant technical data; e.g., metadata, aperture, shutter speed, (ISO), file format

    • 2.5 acquire and manage your images

  • 3 apply basic image editing software functions and commands to edit digital image files

    • 3.1 demonstrate, through an experimental approach, the use of image editing software to:

      • 3.1.1 apply basic menu/toolbox commands; e.g., rotate, red-eye reduction, crop, straighten

      • 3.1.2 recompose photographs to a different size without distortion

      • 3.1.3 adjust images; e.g., exposure, contrast, saturation, sharpness, red-eye

      • 3.1.4 apply various effects; e.g., sepia, black and white, fade, matte, vignette

      • 3.1.5 retouch photographs

    • 3.2 select, with limited assistance, basic image-editing functions and commands that are appropriate to the task

    • 3.3 use image-editing software to create interesting and aesthetically appealing compositions

  • 4 investigate new technologies in the area of photo editing and manipulation; e.g., Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping, facial recognition, creating calendars and books

  • 5 present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience

    • 5.1 create a display of photographs

    • 5.2 discuss each photograph regarding:

      • 5.2.1 editing techniques used

      • 5.2.2 how the composition guidelines help facilitate good arrangement in his or her work

      • 5.2.3 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, focus, uniqueness

      • 5.2.4 areas of challenge and solutions

      • 5.2.5 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language

      • 5.2.6 the use of tools and equipment

    • 5.3 participate in peer/teacher assessment

    • 5.4 add the selected work to a portfolio

  • 6 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines

    • 6.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture

    • 6.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work

  • 7 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 7.1.1 communicate

      • 7.1.2 manage information

      • 7.1.3 use numbers

      • 7.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 7.2.2 be responsible

      • 7.2.3 be adaptable

      • 7.2.4 learn continuously

      • 7.2.5 work safely

    • 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 7.3.1 work with others

      • 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 8 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 8.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 8.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.