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COM3275 Photography – Digital Processing 2

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

Description
Students acquire original digital images from a digital camera and extend and refine their knowledge of image-editing software. Students focus on composition principles and more advanced editing techniques to enhance images as well as ways to maintain and organize personal libraries.
Prerequisite
COM1275: Photography – Digital Processing 1
Parameters
Access to a camera with the ability to control aperture and shutter speed independently, and to advanced processing software and display equipment. Note: The term photograph refers to either a physical or digital representation, depending on equipment available to the student.
Supporting courses
COM2035: Raster Graphics 1 COM2205: Photography – Composition COM2215: Photography – Communication COM2225: Photography – Darkroom Techniques COM2235: Photography – Lenses COM3035: Raster Graphics 2 COM3205: Photography – Lighting COM3215: Photography – Photojournalism COM3225: Photography – Colour COM3235: Photography – B/W Digital Techniques COM3245: Photography – Outdoor

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 acquire and manage images from a digital camera

    • 1.1 discuss current file formats and which is most appropriate, given particular situation; e.g., jpeg, raw, high dynamic range (HDR)

    • 1.2 discuss destructive versus nondestructive manipulation

    • 1.3 import and organize photographs

    • 1.4 create image collections from main library; e.g., folders, smart collections

    • 1.5 manage folders

    • 1.6 work with and add metadata to photographs; e.g., flags, ratings, attributes, global positioning system (GPS), keywords

    • 1.7 back up the library/catalogue

  • 2 manipulate and edit original photographs to enhance composition

    • 2.1 apply editing effects to develop interesting and aesthetically appealing compositions, based on composition guidelines, using:

      • 2.1.1 vignetting

      • 2.1.2 sharpening

      • 2.1.3 dodging and burning

      • 2.1.4 temperature adjustment

      • 2.1.5 colour management

      • 2.1.6 exposure adjustment

      • 2.1.7 lighting—white balance, black

      • 2.1.8 brightness

      • 2.1.9 contrast adjustment; e.g., light, mid-tone, shadow

      • 2.1.10 lens correction

    • 2.2 rotate, straighten, frame and crop images

    • 2.3 stitch photographs; e.g., panorama

    • 2.4 create a black-and-white photograph from a colour original

    • 2.5 create a distressed/aged photograph from an original

    • 2.6 fix backlit photographs

    • 2.7 use camera calibration

    • 2.8 apply batch correction

    • 2.9 display proficiency using advanced image-editing software

  • 3 publish edited photographs

    • 3.1 create and deliver a digital gallery for presentation of the completed compositions, providing:

      • 3.1.1 thematic or stylistic unity

      • 3.1.2 information on how each finished composition was created; e.g., how solutions to problems were addressed

      • 3.1.3 customized gallery settings; e.g., background, music, stroke, overlays, titles, transitions, colour

      • 3.1.4 use of gallery templates

    • 3.2 print the photographs, considering:

      • 3.2.1 the set-up of photographs for printing

      • 3.2.2 the adjustment of print and colour management settings

      • 3.2.3 the 8-bit versus 16-bit printing

      • 3.2.4 the printing of multiple photographs on one page using templates; e.g., layout packages

      • 3.2.5 the print settings; e.g., cut lines, crop lines, guides, borders

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

    • 4.1 discuss gallery and/or prints regarding:

      • 4.1.1 editing techniques used

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

      • 4.1.3 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., effect, focus, interest, music selection

      • 4.1.4 areas of challenge and solutions

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

      • 4.1.6 the use of tools and equipment

    • 4.2 participate in peer/teacher assessment

    • 4.3 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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