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COM3235 Photography – B/W Digital Techniques

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

Description
Students develop an understanding of various production and postproduction black-and-white digital techniques and the differences in mood and appeal between colour and monochrome.
Prerequisite
COM1205: Photography – Introduction
Parameters
Access to a digital single-lens reflex (SLR) or Micro Four Thirds system camera with the ability to control aperture and shutter speed independently, and to 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 explain the differences between destructive and nondestructive black-and-white techniques

    • 1.1 identify destructive black-and-white techniques inside the image-capture device; e.g., setting the device to capture only black-and-white, using specialized lenses such as infrared

    • 1.2 identify destructive black-and-white techniques inside the image-editing software; e.g., converting to grayscale colour space, desaturate command and changes to original image

    • 1.3 identify nondestructive techniques (e.g., not processed [raw] versus Joint Photographic Experts Group [JPEG]) inside the image-capture device

    • 1.4 identify nondestructive techniques inside the image-editing software e.g., include adjustment layers, duplicating original layers and compositing channels or images from separate sources

  • 2 identify and describe the two main colour models (cyan, magenta, yellow and key black colour model) [CMYK] and red, green and blue colour model [RGB]

    • 2.1 identify the purpose of each colour model in relationship to digital photography; e.g., print versus screen, no light versus addition of light

    • 2.2 identify how image-editing software reads and processes colour in the colour model; e.g., black, white and shades of gray

    • 2.3 identify the differences in black-and-white tonal qualities of individual channels—both in CMYK (four-channel) and RGB (three-channel) colour spaces

  • 3 identify and demonstrate automatic black-and-white conversion techniques in image-editing software

    • 3.1 identify the grayscale colour model and compare it to the main two colour models (CMYK and RGB)

    • 3.2 describe the advantages and disadvantages of using the grayscale colour space for black-and- white image conversion

    • 3.3 identify and compare the image software’s default black-and-white conversion commands; e.g., grayscale, desaturate, channel mixer

  • 4 identify and demonstrate manual techniques for black-and-white conversion in image-editing software

    • 4.1 describe and demonstrate the infrared technique in image editing software

    • 4.2 describe and demonstrate manual channel selection to create, nondestructively, a finished black-and-white image

    • 4.3 describe and demonstrate layer blending modes in the image-editing software

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

    • 5.1 create a display of photographs

    • 5.2 assess each photograph regarding:

      • 5.2.1 comparative examples of images that were produced using manual and automatic techniques

      • 5.2.2 the intent of the photographs and their success in meeting the intent

      • 5.2.3 the technical data; e.g., log sheet, picture properties

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

      • 5.2.5 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, format, interest

      • 5.2.6 areas of challenge/difficulty (if applicable)

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

      • 5.2.8 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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 8.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 8.2 identify steps to achieve goals

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