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Digital Camera I   (PHO-363)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Camera technology utilized for digital photography. Photographs submitted with assignments must be made with cameras that have controls for exposure, shutter speed, and ISO; variable focal lengths either through zoom or interchangeable lenses; setting for macro (close-up) photography; and built in flash or hot shoe for external flash. Photographs made with cell phones, tablets, or video cameras in still mode, are not acceptable without prior approval of the mentor. (3.00 sh)


Note: Photographs submitted with assignments must be made with cameras that have controls for exposure, shutter speed, and ISO; variable focal lengths either through zoom or interchangeable lenses; setting for macro (close-up) photography; and built in flash or hot shoe for external flash. Photographs made with cell phones, tablets, or video cameras in still mode, are not acceptable without prior approval of the mentor.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Credit will be awarded for demonstration of competency in areas to include exposure, shutter speed, focus, depth of field, framing, composition, lighting (including flash).
  • Knowledge of appropriate ISO settings for different lighting situations; special techniques such as panning and blurred motion; night photography; basic post exposure digital adjustments such as removing red eye, correcting problems with contrast and color, and cropping.
  • Photographs submitted with assignments must be made with cameras that have controls for exposure, shutter speed, and ISO; variable focal lengths either through zoom or interchangeable lenses; setting for macro (close-up) photography; and built in flash or hot shoe for external flash.
  • Photographs made with cell phones, tablets, or video cameras in still mode, are not acceptable without prior approval of the mentor.

 
Underwater Photography   (PHO-379)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The student will be able to demonstrate photographic skills and knowledge associated with underwater photography. The photography in the underwater world includes photography basic skills, exposure, focus/perspective, motion control, and image composition. Additionally, the student will distinguish between analog and/or digital camera systems, system housings for water immersion, apply available light and/or strobe lighting techniques, practice photo systems maintenance and film selections for successful image capture.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Compare and contrast pros and cons of using conventional analog and digital cameras for underwater image capture.
  • Recommend the use of analog and/or digital cameras for underwater photography and justify those recommendations.
  • Evaluate and demonstrate conditions and techniques used for successful underwater photography in diverse underwater conditions.
  • Compare available light and strobe lighting for underwater conditions while minimizing camera-to-subject distance for optimum results. Include an example of each light source result.
  • Demonstrate 3 examples of underwater special effects photography achieved by manipulating various camera controls.
  • Explore both automatic and "managed" camera exposure settings including a visual example of each and explain your preference based upon your results.
  • Compare and contrast wide-angle and standard-angle zoom lens settings by providing an example of each setting.
  • Explore and select your preferred computer application(s) for image editing and archiving. Explain your plans for managing and backing-up your image collection.
  • Explore and demonstrate 2 examples of images created with minimal water depth for maximum clarity, sharpness and color.
  • Explain your plan for inspection and maintenance of your camera and water-housing for optimum protection of your equipment.

 
Multi-Camera Production   (RTV-457)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Orientation and practice in producing, writing, designing, and directing sight and sound projects using the multi-camera shooting and editing style.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Articulate and demonstrate familiarity with multi-camera production tools and techniques
  • Assess effective use of those tools and techniques by providing examples and analysis of the examples provided
  • Create a script, shot list and camera moves list for a commercial to be produced
  • Discuss the process of executing your plan effectively in a TV studio

 
Photography as Personal Expression   (PHO-300)   3 credits  
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Course Description
This course offers the photographer the development of critical observation and using photography as a form of self-expression and an artistic medium. The course emphasizes image composition, camera controls and capturing photographs in situations such as nature and wildlife, sports, studio lighting for still life, models and portraits, existing-light photography, night shots, and special effects. Students will assemble their creative achievements to form image portfolios for review and evaluation by their mentor. This course also emphasizes the development of a critical eye and the use of photography as a form of self-expression and an artistic medium. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of the photographic process.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Compare and contrast a conventional approach to photography to the non-traditional style of photography. (...consider a "taken" photograph to a "created" photograph)
  • Considering creative approaches to photography describe your recommendation for successfully performing photography as a means of creative self-expression.
  • Describe how you may use camera movement, focusing manipulation, choice of camera-angle/perspective and over/under image exposure for photographic self-expression.
  • Explore both automatic and "managed" camera exposure settings including a visual example of each and explain your preference for studio photography.
  • Compare and contrast pros and cons of using conventional analog and digital cameras for personal expression photography.
  • Specify the proper equipment and materials, including camera formats, lens focal lengths, film selection required for personal expression photography.
  • Assemble and present a comprehensive portfolio reflecting your use of photography for self-expression in an artistic manner.
  • Secure written testimony or evidence from other professional persons (former teachers, professional colleagues or employers) to confirm your knowledge, skills and capabilities of using photography as a personal expression.

 
Digital Photography I   (PHO-375)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Principles of digital imaging and hybrid processes and procedures in relation to photographic processes.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe the appropriate techniques and tools including camera equipment, hardware, and image editing software essential for basic digital photography.
  • Considering creative approaches to photography describe your recommendation for successfully performing digital photography as a means of creative self-expression.
  • Describe how you may use camera movement, focusing manipulation, choice of camera-angle/perspective and over/under image exposure required for various composition impacts.
  • Demonstrate application of principles and elements of art and design through digital photography emphasizing color, lighting, composition and balance.
  • Assemble and present a comprehensive portfolio reflecting your use of digital photography for self-expression in an artistic manner.
  • Demonstrate essential capabilities associated with "studio" and "location" digital photography and include 3 examples of each in your image portfolio.
  • Explore and select your preferred computer application(s) for image editing and archiving.
  • Explain your plans for managing and backing-up your image collection.
  • Secure written testimony or evidence from other professional persons (former teachers, professional colleagues or employers) to confirm your knowledge, skills and capabilities associated with digital photography.

 
Video Production   (RTV-252)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Examination of technologies involved in this field using a wide range of production styles and formats.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate a high level of competence in Pre-Production, Production, Post production
  • Plan a shoot, make a shooting schedule & shot list
  • Operate the basic tools of video production: Camera, Sound, lighting and editing equipment
  • Become versed in basic video editing techniques
  • Become versed in basic camera operation
  • Become versed in basic lighting for video

 
Television II   (RTV-254)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The techniques of single-camera electronic field production. The course emphasizes pre-production planning and single-camera script development, writing for broadcast, and post-production electronic video editing and audio mixing.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Articulate and demonstrate familiarity with TV production tools and techniques
  • Assess effective use of those tools and techniques by providing examples and analysis of the examples provided
  • Create a script, shot list and camera moves list for a TV show to be produced
  • Discuss the process of executing such a plan effectively in a TV studio

 
Acting VI   (THA-321)   3 credits  
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Course Description
This course is designed to continue the study and development of the acting technique established in Acting I-V and to train actors to transfer these skills to the medium of television. Students will rehearse scenes taken from a wide variety of materials and commit them to videotape. They will learn how to make appropriate acting choices when playing in front of the camera and to deal with the problems faced by the actor in most TV/film production situations.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Justify adaptation of performance to the special needs of the camera
  • Apply scriptural analysis and text scoring beyond the introductory level by analyzing a scene or act from a play requiring the application of techniques and modifications for technical demands of TV/film.
  • Demonstrate understanding by submitting a video and scrip mark-up
  • Analyze the challenges facing an actor in articulating a character in front of the camera
  • Articulate a personal theory of acting above the fundamental level
 
Photography II   (PHO-102)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Continued discovery and development of the skills required to use photography confidently and effectively.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate manipulation of camera controls including shutter speeds, lens apertures, exposure, depth of field and sharp focus as evidenced by photographic images presented in an image portfolio.
  • Describe camera formats and discuss their advantages and disadvantages associated with each.
  • Demonstrate computer-based image-editing tools and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the digital darkroom.
  • Create images which reflect basic rules of composition and light including framing and cropping, choosing a subject for content, point of view, light direction and degree of light diffusion.
  • Explore both automatic and "managed" camera exposure settings including a visual example of each and explain your preference for those kinds of images you enjoy photographing.
  • Briefly discuss historical photographs, contemporary examples of the use of digital images, contemporary art theory, trends, and photographers.
  • Explore and select your preferred computer application(s) for image editing and archiving.
  • Explain your plans for managing and backing-up your studio image collection.
  • Secure written testimony or evidence from other professional persons (former teachers, professional colleagues or employers) to confirm your knowledge, skills and capabilities associated with professional studio photography.
  • Assemble and present a comprehensive portfolio reflecting your technical and artistic capabilities associated with this advanced level of photography.

 
Color Photography   (PHO-221)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The course will offer a theoretical, technical and aesthetic foundation in color photography. The student will gain familiarity with the materials through shooting assignments. Emphasis will be placed on developing printing skills.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe the technical and aesthetic qualities of a successful color photograph.
  • Specify the proper equipment and materials, including camera formats, lens focal lengths, film selection required for a typical shooting of a landscape color photograph in early morning daylight conditions.
  • Considering creative approaches to photography describe your recommendation for successfully performing photography as a means of creative self-expression.
  • Demonstrate 4 examples of varied lighting techniques required for creative color photography.
  • Explore both automatic and "managed" camera exposure settings including a visual example of each and explain your preference based upon your results.
  • Assemble and present a comprehensive portfolio reflecting your technical and artistic capabilities associated with successful color photography.
  • Compare available light and strobe lighting for color photography while minimizing unintentional camera movement for optimum results. Include 3 examples of each light source result in your image portfolio.
  • Compare and contrast pros and cons of using conventional analog and digital cameras for color photography.
  • Explore and select your preferred computer application(s) for image editing and archiving. Explain your plans for managing and backing-up your image collection.
  • Secure written testimony or evidence from other professional persons (former teachers, professional colleagues or employers) to confirm your knowledge, skills and capabilities associated with color photography.

 
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