Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Equipment: Camera types, lenses, and zoom
Basics of Photography: light, shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed
Photographic composition
Telling stories with photographs
Photographing people, places, and nature
Organizing, evaluating and rating images
Basic image adjustments in Aperture, Bridge, and Photoshop
Preparing images for customer perusal/approval
Advanced image editing in Photoshop
Soft proofing using ICC profiles
Photo output and archival
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Identify terminology, advantages and limitations of image editing software
Distinguish bit-mapped resolutions for image acquisitions and output devices
Use digital editing and painting tools
Use basic half-tone theory in production of images
Manipulate, create, and edit digital images for print and for web
Specify appropriate file formats
Methods of Assessment:
Individual/Group Assignments
Individual/Group Projects
Written Assignments/Research Papers
Reading Assignments
Presentations
Labs/Assignments
Portfolios
Quizzes/Tests/Exams/Certifications
Critiques/Discussions
Surveys
Attendance/Participation
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Kinghorn, J. & Dickman, J., Perfect Digital Photography. 2nd Edition. New York: McGraw-Fill/Osborne (ebook: ISBN 978-
0-07-160167-2; paperback: ISBN 007160166X/9780071601665).
Long, B., Harrington, R. and Luna, O., Aperture 2—Professionally Manage Digital Photographs. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit
Press (ISBN 0321539931)
16 – GB (min) USB thumb/flash drive
High Speed Internet
Digital Camera (phone camera’s cannot be used)
Suggested Course Maximum:
FBTC 143: 16
