CGC 115 - Digital Photography

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is the study of digital photography from digital cameras to the computer-based printer/digital media. Artistic, theoretical, and technical aspects will be considered. Topics include: information on types and purchasing digital cameras; theory, mechanics, and the art of digital imagery.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032, MAT 032 and RDG 100.

Course Topics:

Camera comparisons
Image composition
Correct exposure
Image organization
File formats
Image adjustments
Shooting modes
Theme shooting

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

1 USB jump drive
Access to course’s D2L online component.

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Differentiate types of digital cameras.
Evaluate camera manuals and memory cards.
Practice composition techniques.
Manipulate storage media and images.
Identify customized camera settings.
Recognize exposure issues and file formats.
Output digital images to various printing sources.
Identify Adobe Photoshop software tools and applications.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021