ART195,
Special Topics in Art: Digital Photography
Fall Quarter 2009
Instructor: Eric Tomberlin
Office: C 252
Office Hours: TBA
e-mail: etomberl@bellevuecollege.edu
IF YOU EMAIL ME, MAKE THE SUBJECT Art194
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Photography ROCKS! The more you throw
yourself into it the greater the reward!
This class is designed as an introduction to
some of the technical and conceptual issues surrounding digital photography as
a means for artistic exploration and expression. By the end of the term,
students will have control over their cameras, have developed a digital work
flow, and should be able to discuss the conceptual issues involved in the
production of their work and final project. Software includes: Adobe Photoshop,
Lightroom, Silverfast and others. Largely my goal is help you get to a point
where you can develop your own work flow at home.
Pace of class assumes general computer literacy but many students have never
worked with image editing software.
METHODOLOGY
While every quarter brings new innovation and course materials, the class will
consist of lectures; slide presentations, demonstrations, online resources,
video tutorials, lab time - in and out of class, critiques, and individual
meetings. Critiques are mandatory and participation is required. Critiques may
be held in C151 next to the photo lab.
TEXT
A Short Course in Digital Photography
by Barbara London (Author), Jim Stone (Author)
Warning: There is an impostor by a very similar name.
Not required but I can also recommend:
Real World Adobe Photoshop CS4
(Real World) (Paperback) by David Blatner (Author), Conrad Chavez (Author),
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Book:
The Complete Guide for Photographers by Martin Evening
EXPECTATIONS
I work REALLY hard to provide quality, focused, organized and effective
instruction and in return, I expect you to take responsibility for your role in
YOUR education. Expect to spend time outside of class photographing, working in
the lab and reviewing materials online.
A great deal of the course material will be presented through a broad range of
online resources including this website. You must take responsibility for your
education by committing to interact with these resources on a regular basis.
Expect to spend time outside of class reading, reviewing online materials, and
photographing.
There will be lots of time to work in the lab during class. Most of the
feedback you will receive will be given in person in the lab and in critique.
Pay attention to what is said about your work as well as the work of your
classmates.
NO CELL PHONES:
I will drop a letter grade off your final grade every time I see you on your
phone during class. Just because I didn't call you out, doesn't mean you got
away with anything. If you need to know what time it is, wear a watch or look
at the upper right corner of your screen.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is required! You may miss 3 classes without penalty, the 4th absence
will result in the lowering of your final grade by one letter, and the 5th
absence will result in an F for the class. As this is a studio art class with
no textbook, the first 5 or so classes are essential. PLEASE DON’T MISS ANY
CLASS THE FIRST TWO WEEKS! You are responsible for whatever you miss due to
absence! DON’T EXPECT A PRIVATE TUTORIAL FROM THE INSTRUCTOR BECAUSE YOU WERE
ABSENT. Critiques, exams, and presentations are mandatory and participation is
required.
Arriving late or leaving early is 1/2 of an absence.
Unrelated internet surfing or checking email, facebook, etc. will count as an
absence.
GRADING
These factors will be considered in generating evaluations:
Effort, Attitude, Participation, Attendance, Adherence to Assignments and
Submission Guidelines, Technical Accomplishment, Aesthetic Aptitude and
Conceptual Exploration. Evaluations will be distributed three times during the
quarter. Those three grades will be averaged to determine your final grade.
ALL WORK MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A FOLDER AS SHOWN ON THE FIRST DAY!
Late assignments will lose one letter grade per/class day, and you will be
subject to a discretionary assignment of of my choosing prior to a grade being
recorded. Late assignments are disqualified from the re-submission opportunity
described below.
Dissatisfied with an evaluation? Assignments may be re-photographed and
resubmitted in an effort to improve the original grade. All images must be new
roll and must demonstrate significant improvement. Resubmitted work must have
resubmission as the label. (submission guidelines)
EXCUSES
My role is not to be the arbiter of which excuses are valid and which are –
excuses.
Please don’t greet me at the beginning of class with your excuse for why you
are not prepared.
Exceptions: If you have medical information to share with me in the event of an
emergency, please contact me via email or come to see me during office hours.
Emergency preparedness is important! If you need course modifications /
adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, I can refer you to our
Disability Resource Center (DRC).
If you prefer, you may contact them directly by going to B132 or by calling
425.564.2498 or TTY 425.564.4110. Information is also available on their
website at http://bellevuecollege.edu/drc/
MATERIALS
The student must provide a digital camera and their own headphones.
Students may be asked have to print off campus as discussed on the first day of
class.
Students should anticipate spending at least $50 per quarter on photographic
materials not supplied by the college.
Additional items to consider:
Card Reader for the media that your camera uses
Flash Drive for moving files around
If you think you might work at home as well as at school:
You can set this up at any point during the quarter.
Cross Platform External Hard Drive
Current version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Current version of Adobe Photoshop CS
Electronics
Frye's
Electronics
Best
Buy
Target
Walmart
Radio Shack
Fred Meyer
In the art bookstore there are limited supplies like flash drives: C106 map
Online:
PCMall
MacMall
Amazon
Cnet:
Reviews
Photo Stores
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Bellevue College Art Store |
Main Campus C106 |
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18031 67th Ave Ne, Kenmore |
(425) 485-7447 |
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1100 Bellevue Way #6, Bellevue |
(425) 455-2126 |
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12816 SE 38th St, Factoria |
(425) 641-6224 |
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735 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite D, Issaquah |
(425) 427-1374 |
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14309 NE 20th, Bellevue |
(425) 641-6677 |
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17166 Redmond Way, Redmond |
(425) 641-6224 |
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17420 South Center Parkway, Tukwila |
(206) 575-1775 |
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116 Bellevue Square Mall |
(425) 455-2233 |
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Seattle: |
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430 8th Ave. N, Seattle |
(206) 624-1100 |
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1313 NE 43rd Street, U district |
(206) 547-1440 |
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1836 NW Marke, Ballard |
(206) 783-1121 |
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433 Fairview Ave, U district |
(206) 545-4382 |
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South: |
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Kull & Company Photo |
27215 124TH Ave. SE, Kent |
(253) 631-8452 |
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Online: |
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B & H Photo |
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Freestyle Photographic |
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Used
Camera Sales and Repair: |
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18031 67th Ave Ne, Kenmore |
(425) 485-7447 |
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430 8th Ave. N, Seattle |
(206) 624-1100 |
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Camera Clinic |
518 NE 165yh St, Shoreline (call: limited
hours) |
(206) 367-2440 |
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513 Dexter Ave. N. Seattle |
(206) 682-2646 |
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Other
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543 Warren North, Lower Queen Anne |
(206) 285-7091 |
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508 3rd Ave W, Seattle (4 locations) |
(206) 285-2111 |
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1815 N 45th Street, Suite 104, Seattle |
(206) 545-4521 |