COM3245 Photography – Outdoor
Advanced · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts
- Description
- Students plan and respond to outdoor conditions to capture and produce high-quality outdoor images.
- 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 a variety of lens, 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 risks and hazards to photographers and equipment in the outdoors
1.1 discuss common safety issues for a photographer when shooting outdoors (e.g., gravity, temperature, water, footing, wind, dust, wildlife, hunting season), and explore ways to prepare for and respond to them successfully
1.2 discuss care issues for photographic equipment when shooting outdoors (e.g., inclement weather, battery and storage capacity, moisture and condensation) and ways to prepare for and respond to the conditions successfully
2 capture images in a variety of lighting conditions, making appropriate exposure decisions
2.1 capture images in different light conditions; e.g., high-key sunlight, low-key sunlight, clouded afternoon, naturally reflected light (sunrise, sunset, moonlight), artificially produced light (street lights, flash, windows)
2.2 capture images where exposure is managed within the existing dynamic range; e.g., monitoring of the histogram, use of graduated neutral density filters, bracketing, high dynamic range (HDR)
3 create compelling creative images outdoors
3.1 create full-frame subjects in photograph; e.g., lens choice, camera proximity, camera angle, postproduction cropping
3.2 manage horizon placement and other powerful aspects to suit the image; e.g., rule of thirds, use of diagonals, postproduction cropping, design elements and principles
3.3 modify camera settings (e.g., aperture, shutter speed, ISO) to produce appropriate depth of field and image sharpness or blur
3.4 discuss camera stabilization techniques; e.g., tripods, monopods, bean bags, gaffer tape, gorilla pods, clamps
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 comparative examples of images that were produced using manual and automatic techniques
4.2.2 the intent of the photographs and their success in meeting the intent
4.2.3 the technical data; e.g., log sheet, picture properties
4.2.4 how the composition guidelines help facilitate good arrangement in his or her work
4.2.5 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., colour, quality, format, interest
4.2.6 areas of challenge/difficulty (if applicable)
4.2.7 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
4.2.8 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
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