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Rebecca Cummins
ART 140
Seattle Campus
Introduction to theory, techniques, and processes of still photography. Projects stress the visual and creative potential of the medium. (Students must provide a cameral with lens, shutter, and aperture controls.) Offered: AWSpS.
Class description
IGNORE: Camera requirement in the Official description. Art 140 is an introduction to the theory, techniques and processes of still photography with a DIGITAL CAMERA. Course content will emphasize photography's potential for self-expression and creative problem solving in an artistic context. Image output will include digital prints and on-line presentation.
Please note: a digital camera with a minimum 3 Megapixel capacity and 512 MB memory card is required. An analogue 35mm camera is not required. Digital cameras are also available for check-out from CSC in Kane Hall. You will spend approximately $45 on printing your images; commercial printing facilities will also be utilized.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Course content will be delivered through slide lectures, demonstrations, field trips, workshops, discussion, work reviews and consultations. Lab work will be largely comprised of digital image processing and basic on-line presentation.
Recommended preparation
Please note: a digital camera with a minimum 3 Megapixel capacity and 512 MB memory card is required. Digital cameras are also available for check-out from CSC in Kane Hall. You will spend approximately $50 on printing your images; commercial printing facilities will be utilized.
Class assignments and grading
Each student will complete photographic projects (both on-line and in print form), submit a written review and participate in group reviews. Each assignment is designed to stimulate consideration of a specific conceptual approach but may be realized with a range of creative solutions.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the quarter. Regular group reviews of your photographic assignments are a valuable and essential component of this class. Evaluation will be based upon the conceptual development / adventurousness of your ideas and technical progress.
In addition to the merit of your photographic work, assessment will also be based upon your level of contribution to discussion, your written review and your on-line contributions as reflections of engagement and critical thinking.
Also, refer to the School of Art guidelines for assessment criteria, which will be handed out in class.
