I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Color Photo II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
ARTS 2403

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

Students wishing to continue their course of study in color photography will embark on a photographic project as the result of consultation and approval of the instructor. Specific areas of study and challenges with regard to technical applications will be covered. Enhancements and alternatives will be explored with regard to cameras, lenses and accessories, as well as challenging and creative techniques pertaining to each individual project. Career options will be revisited. MnTC Goal 6

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Name of Institution	Course Number and Title	Credits
Minn. State University-Moorhead	MC 230-Photography	3
St. Cloud State University	Art 385 Photo I	3

III. Course Purpose

2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Students will utilize the camera to create an image using artistic compositional principles.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Students will visualize and capture images that convey the essence of the scene.
Utilize appropriate technology	Students will utilize creative software to illustrate their vision of the image.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

Expected Outcome	MnTC Goal Area
Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.	6
Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.	6
Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.	6

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Utilizing the camera as an instrument to create art

a. Explore a deeper sense of focus to capture the essence of the subject.
b. Visualization of the tone and atmosphere of the subject.
c. Employ the use of lighting and contrast to create depth.
d. Capture the feel of the moment
e. Employ tonality and depth to convey a message

2. Advanced use of lenses to convey the essence of the subject

a. Handling the lens as an instrument of your self
b. How does the lens see the world?
c. Changingyour perspective

3. Light’s role in your personal vision

a. Exploring the vision of light by the masters, Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Minor White, Imogene Cunningham
b. Capturing the essence of the light
c. Directing your perspective to capture the optimum image

4. Digital Darkroom

a. Utilizing software to express the emotion of the image.
b. Struggles with the aspects of digital imagery

5. Ethics

a. Exploring ethical questions about the project.

6. Critique

a. How does the body of work reflect on one’s self?

7. Venue for final project.

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

This an advanced photography class using digital capture to create projects from subjects chosen by students and with the instructor’s guidance. Students and the instructor will meet and travel to different venues for the students to create photos for their project. Students will learn these principles of photography:

The world as a tapestry a. Visualization of your image in the chaos. b. Exploring your inner vision in the field. c. Isolating and studying the quality of light d. Capturing the essence of place e. Exploring the contrasts that exist in the scene