Spring 2024 - IAT 244 OL01
Digital Photography I: Post Photography (3)
Class Number: 6873
Delivery Method: Online
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Online
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Instructor:
Michael Filimowicz
mfa13@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
Completion of 21 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to digital photography that is open to beginners in which students will learn comprehensive skills in camera work, studio lighting and image post-processing. The focus of the course is on developing a final portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of technical, aesthetic, stylistic, genre and conceptual approaches to digital photography. Students are encouraged to experiment and develop their own eye and approaches, while learning the fundamentals of digital image production and workflows, including output for web and print.
COURSE DETAILS:
An introduction to digital photography and photographic image modification through the use of computer technology. Students will build skills and techniques in digital photography and image processing for digital printing, the web and interactive multimedia. Emphasis is placed on acquiring digital photographic skills based on proficiency through the appropriate use of software and image editing tools. In addition, students will develop an understanding of aesthetic concepts relevant to digital photography, and will develop their own creative approach to digital imagery. The course will also cover new and emerging topics in AI and virtual photography.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Course Objectives
In this course students will:
• Build on the fundamentals of traditional photographic concepts and techniques
• Evaluate different digital methods for producing photographic media.
• Apply foundational and intermediate digital photography and editing skills to their creative practice
• Situate your work in relation to currents in contemporary theory and practice through reflective writing.
• Gain historical and cultural perspectives on their own artistic practice
• Define their own “eye” and artistic vision
Grading
- Quizzes 50%
- Participation 10%
- Projects 30%
- Exercises 10%
NOTES:
All work is individual. Lectures are online and labs are in person (on campus).
REQUIREMENTS:
No previous experience with digital photography is presumed, while those more experience will benefit from being challenged in their creative art and design skills.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
All readings are on Canvas. You wil use your SFU Library portal access to LinkedInLearning for various online tutorials. Students will be able to access SFU/SIAT photography equipment at the SFU Surrey Campus Library.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
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