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D I G I T A L   I M A G I N G   C U R R I C U L U M

        National Board Instructor:   Benjamin Jaffe

        Website: www.benjaminjaffe.net
       

        Email: bjaffe@ucls.uchicago.edu
               

The Digital Imaging curriculum is project-based. Considerable attention will be given to the development of visualization skills – centered around the study of light, as well as, the Elements of Design: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Space and Value and the Principles of Composition: Unity, Harmony, Variety, Contrast, Movement, Balance, Emphasis, Repetition, Rhythm.

This class will introduce you to Digital cameras and their operation, Video Cameras and their operation, the computer-based “digital” darkroom, digital image manipulation and collage, Digital Sound Recording and Editing, Digital Based Video editing and manipulation, Web Design, and Digital Printing. This course will also provide an introduction to exhibition preparation as well as presentation of your artwork. You will do written research, including reading articles relating to visual culture, image context science and art history.

Objectives:

-To know problem solving as part of the creative process
-To demonstrate applications of differing media, processes and techniques
-To understand the history of art and its cultural variations
-To use the art critique process both orally and written & its basis as the language of art
-To create a personal growth portfolio of work
-To survey digital media in preparation for advanced courses & the college curriculum

Instructional Materials:                    Grading Scale:

Digital Institute of the Arts by Benjamin Jaffe         
Focus on Photography by Herman Joyner            
Photography by Barbara London and John Upton       
Introduction to Photography by Marvin Rosen
Photo District News Magazine 

Grading Scale:

60% Projects (In class image manipulation and editing)
20% Homework (Shooting Assignments)
20% Assessment (Quizzes / Exams / Critiques)

Time Distribution:

60% Studio time
15% Small group
15% Conference
10% Interactive & Traditional Assessment      

Required Supplies:
                                            STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN:
                                           --Digital camera w / memory card & case 


Classroom Expectations:
1. Students are to come to class ON TIME with ID and materials PREPARED to work.
2. Students are responsible for keeping up-to-date Cornell style notes in their Digital Journal.
3. Students are responsible for respecting each other, the classroom, all materials and equipment
4. Students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.
5. ABSOLUTELY no food or drink is allowed in the Maclab.
8. You must turn in ALL WORK ON TIME.
Late work: will be penalized 10% each day that it is late, with a maximum penalty of 40%. The only late assignment accepted without penalty  will be from an excused absence on the day it is due, and then it is dues the first day you return.
9. Students should not write, draw, or deface tables, chairs, or walls, or deface any Lab property.



Topics:

History of Photography & Film               Digital Illustration                                           History of Graphic Design
Elements of Design                               Digital Layout                                                  History of Film
Priniciples of Composition                     Typography                                                      Sensory Biology of the Human Eye
Physics of Light                                     Physics of Sound                                              Sensory Biology of the Human Ear
Properties & Function of Cameras          Sound Recording                                              Sound Composition
Photoshop Technique                             Cinematography / Videography Technique        History of Digital Technology           
Video Editing                                        Mixed Media Technique                                    Collage                   
Typography                                           Motionography Technique                                 Web Design

PROJECT CALENDAR

Weeks 1-4

Photography (Still Life, Portrait, Cityscape)

Image Manipulation (Image Wrap)

Weeks 5-7

Graphic Design

Typography

Layout

Weeks 8-12

Sound Recording & Editing

Filmmaking

Web Design