Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: CSH1701 - Introduction to Digital Photography
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce students to digital photography.  Topics covered will include choosing the right camera and sources for learning the features of that camera, how to take better shots, offloading and storing images from the camera, basic digital editing of photos, e-mailing the photos, and making the best prints. Students should know the basics of using a computer and have some knowledge of the Internet and e-mail. 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.
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: Upon completion of the Intro to Digital Photography course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:
   • Evaluate different types and models of cameras
   • Identify image quality technical terminology
   • Demonstrate the ability to use various image correction techniques
   • Prepare images for printing
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Peering through the Digital Viewfinder
   • From Camera to Computer and Beyond
   • Tricks of the Digital Trade
   • The Parts of Ten
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • 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.
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Individual Camera User Manuals
   • Digital Retouching and Compositing
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • SCCC/ATS Outcomes #1, 5, 6, and 9 will be assessed by a variety of assignments and projects.
11. 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