Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: - CS2123 - Digital Photography for Computer Graphics
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: 3 Credit Hour Lecture Course. This course is designed to teach students how to shoot, edit, and compose images that are intended to be used for another project such as a web page, photo composition, texture in game art, or other computer graphic media. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND/OR DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, for both CIS majors and non CIS majors to enable all students to achieve their career and/or educational goals.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
   • No textbook required.
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Outcomes:
   • Outcome # 1 – Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations
   • Outcome # 5 – Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information
   • Outcome # 6 - Utilize current technology relevant to their respective disciplines
   • Outcome # 9 – Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility
6. COURSE OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following Course Outcomes:
   • Employ digital photography shooting techniques to get the planned shot
   • Incorporate the use of editing tools such as Photoshop to edit the shot or make a composite of several shots
   • Finalize the composition in the format necessary for the project
7. COURSE COMPETENCIES:
   • Incorporate digital photography techniques such as adjusting for lighting, moving objects, close ups, and other factors that interfere with getting the shot
   • Plan and research before taking the shot
   • Apply the basics of Photoshop to make necessary changes to the shot
   • Use Photoshop to create various projects for computer graphics
   • Maintain the necessary equipment for digital photography in computer graphics
8. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Key Uses for Digital Photography
   • Tour of the Digital Camera
   • Camera Controls:  Exposure, Focus
   • Digital Camera File Formats
   • Special Techniques for Special Shots
   • Turning Photographs into Digital Images
   • Performing Digital Imaging Magic
   • Filtering for Special Effects
   • Managing and Storing final Compositions
9. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Lectures, examples, presentations.
   • Hands-on student exercises and projects covering individual units.
   • Related readings and reports from computer magazines, Internet and other media.
   • Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC/ATS College Catalog.  Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor’s course policies.
10. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
    • Various Internet Sites
    • Digital Photography Solutions
    • Mastering Digital Photography
    • Photoshop Digital Image Effects
11. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • Development of both oral and written reports and computerized presentations on topics in information technology will assess student ability to gather and evaluate current information in their respective disciplines
    • Hands-on lab assignments and examinations in animation applications will assess student basic knowledge of this software
    • Research assignments/projects completed via the Internet will develop the necessary skills for students to search and evaluate information effectively
    • Delivery of assignments from the instructor AND the student via e-mail will further enhance knowledge and use of this technology
    • Note: The above mentioned course assessment tools will assess student knowledge of technology in a variety of disciplines addressing both the SCCC/ATS Outcomes and General Course Outcomes/Competencies identified above.
12. ADA STATEMENT
    • If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.    
    
    Revised 07/14