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HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY (WITH LABORATORY)
COURSE SYLLABUS Course Code : 6BASICPHOTO
Prerequisite : 6PWDESIGN
Course Credit : 3 Units (3 hours LEC) Year Level: 3RD/4TH year Degree Program : BS in Information Technology with Area of Specialization in Web Development Course Description:
This course in Basic Photography is designed to develop students skills in pixel-based photographic design, post production and printing. This includes training in camera operation, digital print processing, basic lighting, creative lighting setups and composition on different genre of photography. Also topics and practical applications on Commercial photography will be incorporated.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Course Outcomes Graduate Outcomes Aligned to
C1 Gain skills in basic photographic techniques, including: proper camera operation, the use of composition techniques and proper set up of lighting equipments as applied to subject matter the processing of their own
photographic imagery in a laboratory situation
BSIT01:Apply knowledge of computing, science and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
BSIT02:Understand best practices and standards and their applications
C2 Gain an understanding and appreciation of the digital photographic process, including basic theory behind the use of light sensitive materials and different lenses depending on the photography project and lighting environment.
BSIT03:Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
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C3 Produce photos of different field of photography and their corresponding techniques that are being used in the multimedia industry
BSIT05: Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs to meet desired needs and requirements under various constraints.
C4 Produce photographic print concepts and qualities based on industry standards by using post processing techniques
BSIT12:Understand professional, ethical, moral, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in the utilization of information technology.
BSIT13:Recognize the need for and engage in planning, self-learning and improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional development.
Learning Evidences:
As proof of achievement of the above-mentioned outcomes, students are required to submit/demonstrate the following:
LE1: Photos with Composition Techniques C1
LE2: Photos using M, A, S, P Camera Settings (Metadata) C1, C2, C3
LE3: Photos using Lighting Set Up C1, C3, C4
LE4: Digital and Printed Photos for Photo Story and Portfolio C3, C4 Measurement System:
To assess the level of performance in the learning evidences, the following rubrics will be used:
LE1: Composition Techniques
Attribute Emerging - 1 Competent - 3 Exemplary - 5 Multiplier Max Total
Teacher Rating
Actual Score
Image Quality
Photos are too dark or too light. Pictures are blurry, hard to make out or not in focus.
Photos are usually correctly exposed.
Pictures are usually clean. Photos in focus.
Photos are correctly exposed. Pictures are
clean. Photos in focus. 5 25
0
Composition
Does not use any compositional techniques, thought, effort, and or care.
Shows some signs of compositional
techniques, thought, effort, and care.
Photo shows exemplary compositional techniques, thought, effort, and care.
Includes all required components of a quality
6 30
0
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photo.
Content/Idea
Photos are not appropriate: subject does not follow the assignment.
Subjects are of assigned topic.
Subjects are unusually creative or non-typical yet appropriate to assigned topic.
5 25
0
Focus
The image is blurry due to out of focus
Main subject is almost at focus
Main subject is in focus.
Appropriate use of depth of field
4 20
0
LE2: Photos With M,A,S,P, Camera Setting
Attribute Emerging - 1 Competent - 3 Exemplary - 5 Multiplier Max Total
Teacher Rating
Actual Score Image
Quality
Photos are too dark or too light. Pictures are blurry, hard to make out or not in focus.
Photos are usually correctly exposed.
Pictures are usually clean. Photos in focus.
Photos are correctly exposed. Pictures are
clean. Photos in focus. 5 25
0
Composition
Does not use any compositional techniques, thought, effort, and or care.
Shows some signs of compositional techniques, thought, effort, and care.
Photo shows exemplary compositional techniques, thought, effort, and care.
Includes all required components of a quality photo.
6 30
0
Content/Idea
Photos are not appropriate: subject does not follow the assignment.
Subjects are of assigned topic.
Subjects are unusually creative or non-typical yet appropriate to assigned topic.
5 25
0
Focus
The image is blurry due to out of focus
Main subject is almost at focus
Main subject is in focus.
Appropriate use of depth of field
4 20
0
LE3: Photos Using Lightingsetup
Attribute Emerging - 1 Competent - 3 Exemplary - 5 Multiplier Max Total
Teacher Rating
Actual Score
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Image Quality
Photos are too dark or too light. Pictures are blurry, hard to make out or not in focus.
Photos are usually correctly exposed.
Pictures are usually clean. Photos in focus.
Photos are correctly exposed. Pictures are
clean. Photos in focus. 5 25
0
Composition
Does not use any compositional techniques, thought, effort, and or care.
Shows some signs of compositional techniques, thought, effort, and care.
Photo shows exemplary compositional techniques, thought, effort, and care.
Includes all required components of a quality photo.
6 30
0
Content/Idea
Photos are not appropriate: subject does not follow the assignment.
Subjects are of assigned topic.
Subjects are unusually creative or non-typical yet appropriate to assigned topic.
5 25
0
Focus
The image is blurry due to out of focus
Main subject is almost at focus
Main subject is in focus.
Appropriate use of depth of field
4 20
0
LE4: Digital And Printed Photos For Photo Story And Portfolio
Attribute Emerging - 1 Competent - 3 Exemplary - 5 Multiplier Max Total
Teacher Rating
Actual Score
Image Quality
Photos are too dark or too light. Pictures are blurry, hard to make out or not in focus.
Photos are usually correctly exposed.
Pictures are usually clean. Photos in focus.
Photos are correctly exposed. Pictures are
clean. Photos in focus. 5 25
0
Composition
Does not use any compositional techniques, thought, effort, and or care.
Shows some signs of compositional techniques, thought, effort, and care.
Photo shows exemplary compositional techniques, thought, effort, and care.
Includes all required components of a quality photo.
6 30
0
Content/Idea Photos are not Subjects are of Subjects are unusually 5 25 0
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appropriate: subject does not follow the assignment.
assigned topic. creative or non-typical yet appropriate to assigned topic.
Focus
The image is blurry due to out of focus
Main subject is almost at focus
Main subject is in focus.
Appropriate use of depth of field
4 20
0
Learning Plan:
Intended Learning Outcome Unit Course Outcome
Topic Learning Activities
Assessment Activity
Student Output
Understand basic visual communication
Application of Camera Settings
Understand Camera accessories usage
Application of Composition Techniques
Week 1-5 15 hours
C1 C2
ORIENTATION and BRIEFING
Uses of Photography
Camera Parts
Camera Settings
Composition Techniques
Expository Mediated Lecture
Exploratory Laboratory (Hands-on- Individual Centered )
Digital and Print Photos
Practical Exam:
Composition Techniques(LE1) Camera Settings (LE2)
Perform teamwork and collaborative skills through group activities.
Enhance creativity and objectivity
Employ technical rules and concept to actual
Week 7-11 15 hours
C1 C3 C4
Ambient Lighting
Artificial Lighting Setup
Product Photography
Studio Portrait
Expository Mediated Lecture
Digital and Print Photos
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application
Enhance usage of Lighting Equipment
Food
Photography
Exploratory Laboratory (Hands-on- Individual Centered )
Lighting Settings Output
(LE2)
Enhance skills in use of Long Exposure
Develop knowledge and style in Photojournalism
Week 13-18 18 hours
C1 C3
Use of Filters
Long
Exposure for Landscape Photography
Long
Exposure for Night
Photography
Photo Story
Expository Mediated Lecture
Exploratory Laboratory (Hands-on- Individual Centered )
Digital and Print Photos
Digital and Printed Outputs (LE1, LE2, LE3, LE4)
Course References:
A. Published Materials
Photography : foundations for art & design: the creative photography handbook Author: Galer, Mark 2007
A Short Course Photography Author: London, Barbara 2012 Introduction to Photography Author: Rhode, Robert B.1976
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Photography : Foundation Course Author: Cattrell, Peter 2005
Object And Image : An Introductions To Photography Author: Craven, George 1990
40 Digital SLR Techniques Author: Tan, Darrell 2006
Lights, Camera, Capture : Creative Lighting Techniques For Digital Photographers Author: Davis, Bob 2010
Exposure And Lighting For Digital Photographers Only Author: Meadhra, Michael 2007
1960 Photography Annual Author: Downes, Bruce 1960
Plate To Pixel : Digital Food Photography & Styling Author: Dujardin, Helene 2011
B. Web References www.cameralabs.com
www.digital-photography-school.com www.dpreview.com
Grading System:
LABORATORY: 70% Laboratory Exercises (Hands-on Laboratory)
30% Major Examinations (Hands-on Laboratory)
PASSING AVERAGE: 50%
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Range of computed average Range of Transmuted Value Grade General Classification
96.40 100.00 97 100 1.00 Outstanding
92.80 96.3999 94 96 1.25 Excellent
89.20 92.7999 91 93 1.50 Superior
85.60 89.1999 88 90 1.75 Very Good
82.00 85.5999 85 87 2.00 Good
78.40 81.9999 82 84 2.25 Satisfactory
74.80 78.3999 79 81 2.50 Fairly Satisfactory
71.20 74.7999 76 78 2.75 Fair
70.00 71.1999 75 3.00 Passed
BELOW Passing Average 5.00 FAILED
Failure due to absences 6.00 FA
Unauthorized Withdrawal 8.00 UW
Officially Dropped 9.00 Dropped
