Niagara University
CMS 440A Advanced Photography
Fall 2010
Gallery of Work by Previous Students
Course Information
Instructor: Lynn Schauer-Bewley
Office Phone: 286-8285 (CMS Secretary)
E-mail: lsbewley@hotmail.com
Class Time/Place: TBA
Required Texts/Supplies
-- Plastic sheet protectors for submission of printed projects
-- High quality glossy photo paper for printing projects
-- Blank CD-R for submission of Final Project
-- 2 standard sized clear jewel cases for submission of Final Project
-- Photography, a Cultural History, Second Edition, by Mary Warner Marien, © 2006
Course Description
This course is a continued exploration of the medium of photography, which begins where Basic Photography ends, in the digital darkroom. Adobe Photoshop skills are covered, with an emphasis on its use as a creative tool. The history of photography is also covered, including influential photographers, important events that helped to shape photography into what it is today, and the impact of digital technology on contemporary photographic practice.
Course Objectives (Links to CMS Department Outcomes Objectives)
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
-- Continue building on previously learned photography techniques (2)
-- Correctly use digital camera, scanner & printer (2)
-- Use Adobe Photoshop to adjust and improve photographs (2)
-- Use Adobe Photoshop to create a photomontage (2)
-- Utilize good design principles in their work (2)
-- Creatively express concepts through their photography
-- Demonstrate an understanding of important events and people that shaped photography (3)
-- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of digital technology on contemporary photographic practice (3)
Grading
Assignments: 20%
Projects: 45%
Final Project: 15%
Midterm Exam: 10%
Final Exam: 10%