PHOTO-150 - Cameras and Compositon - Alma Juarez
| Course: | Cameras and Compositon |
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| Professor: | Alma Juarez |
| Email: | alma.juarez@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome to this exciting course! My name is Alma Juárez (pronounced Who - Ah - r Ehs), my pronouns are she/her/ella (her in Spanish) and I am your instructor for this course. This course will not only introduce you to the fundamental technology, theory, techniques, and applications of photography, but also delves into the history, artistic aspects, and aesthetic analysis of images.
Many students enroll in distance-learning courses believing that they will require less time. Although the course is only five weeks long, it covers the same amount of material as a regular 16-week semester. This is a fast-paced and intensive 5-week course. Each week of course material is equivalent to three weeks of material covered in a 16-week semester. While you will spend fewer weeks in the virtual classroom, the responsibility of discovering information and scheduling learning into your busy lives will rest on your shoulders. In reality, many distance-learning courses demand more time commitment than traditional lecture courses. Photography is challenging, and you are expected to invest effort, time, and creativity into the course.
The course is designed to achieve two major learning outcomes: photographic composition and manual exposure control. Therefore, access to a manually adjustable digital SLR camera is necessary for the successful completion of this course. A camera phone is not capable of manual exposure control. COC has DSLR cameras available for checkout. Students will need to complete an online learning module on how to use and care for the camera before checking it out. To ensure safety, students must arrange for the pick-up of photography equipment during a scheduled time.
Course Description
Introduces the fundamental historical development, theory, technology, and basic applications of photography. Examines principles and analysis of artistic and aesthetic qualities of photographic images through group interaction and discussion. Provides demonstration, analysis of function, and technical experience with digital and film single lens reflex cameras. It is recommended students provide a digital SLR camera capable of manual exposure and adjustment. UC credit limitation: PHOTO-150 and PHOTO-160, credit for one course only.
What to Expect in this Course
The course will require approximately 10-12 hours of time per week and your daily presence on the class discussion board is required. You will have to have the time in your daily life to take photographs outside in broad daylight several times per week.
This course is divided into Learning Unit Modules. Each Learning Unit Module is approximately one week in length. Generally, for each week you can expect to complete the following coursework:
- Read two to three (2-3) chapters from your textbook
- Review PowerPoint lectures online
- Complete one Photo Assignment (taking photographs outside in daylight daily and several hours per week)
- Participate in one (1) online critique and photo challenge
- Take online Quizzes
Types of Assessments
Photographic Projects
Photo Challenges
Critiques
Exams weekly readings and technical photo principles
Gallery Visit (virtual)
Extra credit opportunities
Textbook Information
Stone, Jim; London, Barbara: Short Course in Photography
3rd Edition ISBN: 9780205998258
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4th Edition ISBN: 9780134525815
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
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- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
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Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
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Online Counseling
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Management of Stress and Mental Health
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Last updated: 12/28/2023 Sub#: 1692