Syllabus: Advanced Camera Techniques

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1 Syllabus: Advanced Camera Techniques CE 2744 C Spring 2017 Continuing Education Course Information Location: Terra Hall, 211 South Broad St., Room 1219 Dates: Tuesdays, JAN 31 APR 11 Note: Spring Break, no class March 7 th! Instructor Information Name: Addison Geary addisongeary@gmail.com Policy: Will respond within hrs. Instructor Bio: Addison Geary is a Philadelphia based commercial photographer and educator specializing in photographing people on location for corporate and editorial clients. Course Description This course provides a more advanced study of the complex technical and practical techniques of photography in relation to photographic techniques and advanced image manipulation. As you develop these higher-level camera skills and apply them to your work, consideration is given to such topics as advanced exposure, low-light situations, on and off-camera flash, camera raw capture and raw file editing techniques. Pre-requisites Digital Photography II, Digital Media for Photographers Lightroom or equivalent experience. Course Overview Topics to be explored include: Low light, on and off camera flash, camera raw capture and raw file editing, F-stop + depth of field conceptually, shutter speed control, updating firmware, advanced metering, setting white balance, tethered shooting, understanding histograms, Setting custom functions, multimedia, digital photographic aesthetics and applications, themes and bodies of work. Course Objectives/Learning Objectives Learn to utilize more of the features built into today s digital cameras. #UArtsCE

2 Gain a deeper understanding of metering and exposure Explore multimedia, video & audio, time lapse, slideshows Learn how to get color balance right in camera. Learn how to better compose your photographs. Course Resources Software: Adobe Lightroom and / or Photoshop, imovie Students will have access to the computer labs during the course of the term. Literature: Handouts will be provided. For tutorials and additional help it is recommended to visit Lynda.com or Adobe.com for video tutorials. These tutorials are free and/or low cost. You will be able to access Lynda.com for free using your UArts login. Additional Course Materials Supplies Digital SLR or mirrorless camera, bring it to each class Owner s manual for your camera. If you do not have one you may be able to download it from the web. Notebook or laptop for taking notes Any supplemental book on your particular camera i.e. Magic Lantern Guides. (not required) Flash (not required) Tripod (not required) Course Policies Student Feedback/Communication If you experience an emergency, which will prevent you from completing required coursework on time, please communicate with the instructor at the earliest opportunity. Please state the nature of the emergency and when you expect to turn in the coursework. Submitting Electronic Files All electronic files must be submitted in.pdf format unless otherwise noted. Please name your file in the using the following convention: Project Name_First InitialLast Name. Thus, if my name where John Smith and I was submitting the Narrative PowerPoint assignment, I would rename the NarrativePowerPoint.pdf file as NarativePowerPoint_JSmith. Attendance + Participation All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly, and for the duration of the scheduled instructional time. Individual instructors will decide the optimum time for taking attendance and may penalize for habitual lateness or absence. Repeated absences may result in a grade of "F" for the course. 2

3 *Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing. Non-attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal. University Policies Academic Honesty/ Integrity Policy Violations of academic integrity are considered to be acts of academic dishonesty and include (but are not limited to) cheating, plagiarizing, fabrication, denying others access to information or material, and facilitating academic dishonesty, and are subject to disciplinary action. To review the Academic Honesty/ Integrity Policy in its entirety, please visit: Student Code of Conduct It is the policy of the Division of Continuing Studies to provide a safe and healthy environment for learning, personal growth and enjoyment. The well-being of this community depends upon the good judgment and considerate behavior of its members. Student status at The University of the Arts is not an unconditional right, but a privilege subject to certain rules and expectations articulated in the Student Code of Conduct. To review the Student Code of Conduct in its entirety, please visit: Grading Students taking this course for credit will receive a letter grade based on the following criteria: Component Examples of Components Points Technical Proficiency Projects, Quizzes, Exercises 40% Participation (incl Responses) Class Discussions, 25% Artist Presentations Critiques, Peer Feedback, Concepts 15% Deadlines & Following Instructions completion and content, Readings 20% Total 100% Projects will be graded in the following categories: Visual Appeal, concept, development, and presentation. 3

4 Schedule* SESSION + DATE Session 1 Jan 31 TOPIC COURSEWORK DUE Introduction In-Class work Class Introductions, Instructor s background- who you are, what are your aspirations, what do you hope to get from this class? Syllabus Digital best practices presentation. Begin Inspiration folder, minimum of 3 images. Write one paragraph per image describing image and why it appeals to you. Pick a topic or theme to explore for the duration of the course. Shoot images related to that topic or theme. Feb. 7 Session 2 Feb 7 Digital best practices. Presentation: Raw capture and Raw file editing Edit images in class utilizing advanced techniques. Discuss inspiration images. Shoot new images related to chosen topic. Feb. 14 Session 3 Feb 14 Raw capture and Raw file editing Edit images in class utilizing advanced techniques. Presentation: f/stop & shutter speed, conceptually Edit images in class utilizing advanced techniques Discuss inspiration images Shoot 3 motion blurs and 3 extreme D.O.F Feb. 21 4

5 Session 4 Feb 21 Edit images in class utilizing advanced techniques Critique: Motion Blurs and D.O.F Presentation: Custom White Balance and metering. Discuss inspiration images. Shoot 3 subjects under different lighting conditions utilizing a custom white balance. Use three different metering patterns. Feb. 28 Images shot under various lighting conditions and metering patterns. Session 5 Feb 28 Presentation: How and why to set Custom Functions. Discuss inspiration images. Set up custom functions for indoor and outdoor shooting and if possible for video recording. Spring Break: No class March 7 th! Using custom Settings March 14 Session 6 March 14 In-Class Work Best Camera settings and technique for shooting In low light. Discuss inspiration images. Shoot in low light situations. March 21 Session 7 March 21 Critique Low Light Low Light Images In-Class Work Presentation: On and off camera flash. Discuss 5

6 inspiration images. Shoot with flash: Even pop-up flash is fine if that s all you have. March 28 Off camera flash Session 8 March 28 In-Class Work Presentation: Multimedia, shooting motion, adding audio. Discuss inspiration images. If your camera does not record video, put together a slideshow and add audio. April 4 Multimedia Session 9 April 4 Edit multimedia using Lightroom or imovie. In-Class Work Presentation: Shooting tethered to a computer. Discuss inspiration images. Prepare portfolio from all assignments. Session 10 April 11 Critique Multimedia Presentation of final portfolios, discussion and critique. Address areas of strength and weakness. In-Class Work *Lectures and Projects subject to change throughout the course determined by the Instructor. 6