Chabot College October 1999Removed Fall 2010Course Outline for Photography 52BEGINNING CAMERA USECatalog Description:52 - Beginning Camera Use 2 unitsCamera handling techniques, basic exposure principles, camera accessories, photographic composition, and slide presentation. 2 hours.[Typical contact hours: 35]Prerequisite Skills:NoneExpected Outcomes for Students:Upon completion of the course, the students should:1. identify the various types of cameras and their operation;2. correctly use his/her own camera and the various camera controls;3. demonstrate his/her knowledge of depth of field principles by producing slides which show the use of selective focus and maximum focus;4. demonstrate his/her knowledge of exposure principles by producing correctly exposed color slides;5. use the principles of composition to create a coherent visual statement;6. demonstrate the ability to use different shutter speeds to control the rendering of moving objects in different ways.Course Content:1. Camera handling techniquesa. Types of camerasb. Basic camera controlsc. F/stops and shutter speeds2. Exposure principlesa. Light metersb. Equivalent exposuresc. Depth of fieldd. Selective focus3. Movementa. Stop actionb. Panningc. Special effects through long exposures4. Characteristics of filmsa. Slide filmsb. Print filmc. Film speed and related characteristicsd. Choosing the appropriate film for a specific task5. Compositiona. Elements of an effective pictureb. Seeing with the camerac. Elements of compositionChabot CollegeCourse Outline for Photography 52, Page 2October 19996. Accessoriesa. Tripodsb. Filtersc. Flash devicesMethods of Presentation:1. Lectures and demonstrations on camera usage. 2. Exhibition of work by fine art and commercial photographers.3. In-class critique of student photographs.4. Viewing of exhibits of original photographs.Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:1. Typical Assignmentsa. Production of photographs demonstrating technical proficiency with camera and darkroom controlsb. Production of photographs demonstrating the ability to create a coherent compositionc. Critique of photographs demonstrating an ability to analyze a photographic image and communicate that analysis to others2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progressa. Critique of photographic workb. Examinationc. Evaluation of students' written and/or oral critiques of photographic workTextbook(s) Typical:Creative Camera Control. Laytn and Ferreira, Focal Press, 1996Special Student Materials:35mm camera, film, and processingEG:kh Photo52 Revised: