MACA 2310 - Advanced Photographic Techniques

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: MACA 1010, MACA 1065, MACA 2110, and MACA 2210

(formerly MACA 2260)

MACA 2310 covers theory and fundamental principles of capturing the color image. Lab techniques include color balance and contrast control with a variety of print enlargement materials. Students must demonstrate their expertise by submitting scheduled assignments in portraiture, display ad, landscape/cityscape, low light, and time exposures by building a portfolio of their work. Students must have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and an electronic flash attachment.

Contact Hours: 6

South Campus

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will develop lighting skills using light modification equipment.

Objectives:

Demonstrate use of bounce cards for ambient lighting.
Explain and demonstrate fill light applications.
Demonstrate multiple light setups.
Demonstrate use of single light source using reflectors.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will produce digital files using post-production software applications.

Objectives:

Explain and demonstrate different software applications use to upload image files.
Demonstrate batch-processing files.
Change color space of files using software applications.
Demonstrate archive file formats.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students produce finish portfolio prints for display.

Objectives:

Enhance image files in a digital darkroom.
Output files to both CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black)) and RGB (Red, Green, Blue) print formats.
Crop and mount finished photographs.
Assemble an interchangeable portfolio.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Week 1. Introduction, course goals and objectives, grading and attendance policy assignment of equipment, procedures on equipment use and care; Material and supply list
Lecture: Digital workflow - Assignment #1

Week 2. Lab: Digital processing (assignment #1)
Lecture: Digital printing

Week 3.
Lecture: You’re Choice - Assignment #2
Critique and grading of Assignments #1 and #2

Week 4. Lecture: Color Balance - Assignment #3
Shoot daylight balance morning, noon, and evening
Lab: Digital processing and printing

Week 5. Lecture: Low Light and Night Photography - Assignment #4
Shoot Time Exposure, Paint with Light, and Multiple Flash
Lab: Digital processing and printing
Critique and grading of Assignments #3 and #4

Week 6. Lecture: Electronic Flash - Assignment #5
Direct, bounce, and diffused flash indoors with mixed lighting
Lab: Digital processing and printing

Week 7. Lecture: Studio Flash Portraiture - Assignment #6
Model Shoot
Lab: Digital processing and printing
Critique and grading of Assignments #5 and #6

Week 8. Lecture: Photo Essay
Day in The Life - Assignment #7
Lab: Digital processing and printing

Week 9. Lecture: Landscape - Assignment #8
Lab: Digital processing and printing
Critique and grading of assignments #7 and #8

Week 10. Lecture: Students show slide show of Assignment #7 - Day in The Life

Week 11. Lecture: Still Life - Assignment #9
Lab: Process, print and display

Week 12. Lecture: Candid Shots of People - Assignment #10
Lab: Process, print, and display
Critique and grading of assignments #9 and #10

Week 13. Lecture: Advertising Layout - Assignment #11
Lab: Process, print, and display

Week 14. Lecture: Color in Motion - Assignment #12
Lab: Process, print, and display
Critique and grading of assignments #11 and #12

Week 15. Lecture: Environmental portraits - Assignment #13
Lab: Process, print, and display

Week 16. Portfolio presentation
Critique and grading of assignments #13 and Portfolio
Review for exam
Final exam
Final grades and equipment maintenance

Primary Faculty
Soule Jr., William
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Hinrichsen, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088