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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
POV4438 | Advanced Digital Photography | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor DELIZIA FLACCAVENTO |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to introduce students to principles of color theory, managing hardware for input, output and storage and using software for color management, photo retouching, special effects, masks and filters. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Learn to organize digital image files. 2. Improve digital darkroom techniques. 3. Use digital darkroom software. 4. Analyze digital photographs. 5. Assemble a digital portfolio. 6. Learn to modify digital images. 7. Develop camera and digital darkroom skills. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introdution to course outline. Looking at samples of modified images. Overview of our "toolbox." | |
2) | Toolbox: selection and masks. Input principles, resolution. Interpolation, file formats and resizing. | Working on the assignments. |
3) | Working with layers: Linking layers, layer masks, adjustment layers. | Assignment 1 |
4) | Working with layers II: Alpha channels, blending modes. | Working on the assignments. |
5) | Color: color modes, gamuts, channels, correcting images, color balance, hue, saturation, using level and histogram. Effects: invert, threshold, posterize. Presentation: Midterm project progress. | Assignment 2 |
6) | Painting, brushes, gradient tools, filling and stroking selections, and layers. Presentation: Midterm project progress. | Working on the assignments. |
7) | Retouch, liquify command, transforming, clone stamp, patch tool, blur, sharpen, using burn, dodge and sponge. Presentation: Midterm project progress. | Working on the assignments. |
8) | Vector shapes, drawing, editing and managing paths. | Asssignment 3 |
9) | Working with raw format, "camera raw" plug-in, image enhancement and correction. Using Adobe Bridge and Lightroom, organizing images and assembling portfolio. | Working on the assignments. |
10) | HDR, merging and tone mapping, tone compressor, detail enhancer. | Assşgnment 4 |
11) | Panoramic photography, using panoramic tripod head, merging, stitching and tone mapping. | Working on the assignments. |
12) | Manipulation, bringing different photography parts together, using masks and brushes. | Starting the final projects. |
13) | Presentation: Progresses in the final projects. | Working on the presentation. |
14) | Presentations of final projects. | Working on the presentation. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. EVENING, Martin. The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Book: The complete guide for Photographers. Adobe Press, 2010. 2. SCHEWE, Jeff. Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographer. The Ultimate Workshop. Focal Press, 2010. |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 4 | % 40 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Homework Assignments | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total Workload | 124 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |