DIGITAL IMAGING II

Columbia College Chicago – Spring 2012

Course Info

Number: 23-3202
Sections: 02 and 10
Location: ACC 1103
Times: Monday, 6:00 – 9:50 | Thursday, 8:30 – 12:20
Instructor: Matt Siber

Course Description

Building upon skills learned in previous classes, this course expands students’ knowledge using extended digital controls to manipulate and enhance photographic images. Emphasis is placed on specialized image manipulation using Photoshop(c). The student will create a cohesive final project of professional quality utilizing these new tools supported by critical discussions, readings, and research.

DOWNLOADS

Syllabus for Digital Imaging II, Spring 2012, Mondays.

Syllabus for Digital Imaging II, Spring 2012, Thursdays.

Assignments

Writing a Project Proposal
Writing an Artist’s Statement
Raw Assignment Guidelines

Professional Packet Assignment:

Professional Packet Assignment Guidelines
Sample Letterhead 1
Sample Letterhead 2

Instructional

Digital Imaging Workflow
Resolution Handout
Advanced Sharpening (screen resolution)
Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts
Blending Modes
Digital Jargon (alphabetical)
Digital Jargon (categories)

Paths (Pen Tool) Demo Files

Material for Photographers Working in Public Spaces

Photographer’s Rights in Public Spaces PDF

A very helpful single sheet printout written by Bert P. Krages II, a lawyer who specializes in this type of law. Print this out and keep it in your camera bag if you photograph in public spaces. If someone gives you a hard time for photographing in a place you know you have a right to be, this may help you out (but these days it may not).

Photographer’s Rights Letter to NPPA

A more in-depth, and perhaps more official, document written by Kurt Wimmer and John Blevins of Covington & Burling to the National Press Photographers Association in August of 2005. The letter outlines very specifically the rights of journalists on public streets. A good document to have both a digital and a hard copy of somewhere handy.