COM3225 Photography – Colour

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

Description: Students are introduced to various techniques used to create high-quality colour photographs through understanding the process, parameters and issues that arise when working on colour photographs.
Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
Parameters: Access to a single-lens reflex (SLR) or Micro Four Thirds system camera with the ability to control aperture and shutter speed independently, and to colour- processing and display equipment. Note: The term photograph refers to either a physical or digital representation, depending on equipment available to the student.

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify and describe the additive and subtractive colour process
- 1.1 identify the primary and secondary colours as they apply to additive and subtractive colour theory
- 1.2 describe colour theory as it applies to colour spaces and channels; e.g., red, green and blue colour model (RGB), cyan, magenta, yellow and key black colour (CMYK), lab colour model (LAB)
- 1.3 explore and compare images created with alternative light sources (e.g., fluorescent, tungsten, halogen, natural, flash) to illustrate colour temperature and psychological effects
- 1.4 explore the issue of colour calibration as it relates to the transfer of an image from one medium to another; e.g., monitor to printer, use of a colourimeter
- 1.5 identify various file formats (e.g., not processed [raw], Joint Photographic Experts Group [JPEG], Tagged Image File Format [TIFF], Photoshop Document [PSD], Digital Negative [DNG]) with relation to colour management characteristics
2 capture images controlling a variety of colour parameters
- 2.1 modify white balance in given lighting circumstances to produce a variety of colour casts; e.g., utilize balancing filters if using a film camera
- 2.2 use alternative methods to affect colour capture; e.g., saturation level settings in cameras, colour lens filters, selective lighting
3 process images so that colour is properly displayed for the target medium
- 3.1 manage colour so that images render for a controlled result; e.g., channel control of saturation, brightness curves, balance, postproduction colour filters
- 3.2 review the work and make appropriate continuous adjustments to colour
4 present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience
- 4.1 create a display of photographs
- 4.2 assess each photograph regarding:
  - 4.2.1 the intent and the success in meeting it
  - 4.2.2 technical data; e.g., log sheet
  - 4.2.3 how the composition guidelines help facilitate good arrangement in his or her work
  - 4.2.4 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., colour, quality, format, saturation
  - 4.2.5 areas of challenge/difficulty (if applicable)
  - 4.2.6 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
  - 4.2.7 the use of tools and equipment
- 4.3 participate in peer/teacher assessment
- 4.4 add the selected work to a portfolio
5 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 5.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 5.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
6 demonstrate basic competencies
- 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 6.1.1 communicate
  - 6.1.2 manage information
  - 6.1.3 use numbers
  - 6.1.4 think and solve problems
- 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 6.2.2 be responsible
  - 6.2.3 be adaptable
  - 6.2.4 learn continuously
  - 6.2.5 work safely
- 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 6.3.1 work with others
  - 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 7.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 7.2 identify steps to achieve goals