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Photo 156 Photography II - Photo 156 Photography II - Amy Tierney

Course:	Photo 156 Photography II
Professor:	Amy Tierney
Email:	Amy.Tierney@canyons.edu
Format:	Hybrid
Course Length:	8 Week

Introduction

Greetings! Photo 156 is for you to expand your creative vision. You will be asked to regularly practice transforming your photographs with your technical camera skills and Lightroom. You will work on photographs that you choose to create. I am Amy Tierney, a working professional photographer, adjunct photography instructor, and SanDisk ambassador. I welcome you to get to know more about my work and the skills I will bring to you by visiting my website www.thriveimages.com.

I am teaching this class because I want you to be a skilled photographer, able to express your vision to others (both technically in exposure control and software tools, and aesthetically via composition knowledge and practice).

Course Description

Refines and builds upon the fundamental concepts and techniques of photography (camera controls, exposure) and camera RAW, integrating basic concept development and execution of the creative process through a thematic approach. Artist Statements, storyboarding, and Adobe Lightroom CC adjustments and creations will be covered.

What to Expect in this Course

Students will learn from weekly instructor presentations, photograph images they want to create with guidance on camera control to achieve those images, participate in live group project critiques, write self-reflections on progress of their own work, and be required to complete several online quizzes and a Final Project. Students will need a portable thumb-drive to save their RAW photo files. A digital camera is required for this class; it can be the student's own or rented on a weekly basis from the COC equipment cage.

Types of Assessments

Writing Assignments, Problem Solving or Performance

Online quizzes, group critique, written self reflections.

Photography Projects

Photography assignments, and a Final Project of 10-15 photographs with a completed Artist Statement and accompanying storyboard.

Textbook Information

Possible textbook required 2nd week of class. To be determined. Will be announced in class and information entered into the Canvas course module.

Other Relevant Course Information

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:

CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

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)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Additional Resources