Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 12.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2018
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Digital Photography
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20180122_01
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This workshop is designed for those with a good understanding of their camera equipment and have reasonable comfort with the fundamentals of the picture taking process as well as an understanding of Photoshop basics.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Creating photography in black and white presents unique challenges for both a novice as well as those with some experience in digital imaging. A strong understanding of photography fundamentals is critical to capturing images that translate beautifully as black and white images. Understanding of contrast and lighting take on a whole new meaning in black and white photography in comparison to color photography. Develop a superior understanding of what makes a great Black & White image, pre-visualize and shoot for B&W. Understand the basic transitions of colour into grey scale and control the process - Digital Zone System - pre-visualizing for contrast and tone - producing the highest quality Black and White photographs possible.

Program Context

Digital Photography	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This is a related course that might interest students in the Digital Photography certificate.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to develop and dramatize black and white photographs.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Understand the process and development of a vision.
Produce conversion methods.
Shoot for Black and White photography - understanding the camera settings, the histogram, the step tablet, etc.
Develop RAW processing strategies for Black and White photography.
Demonstrate Black and White conversion techniques.
Modify and enhance using Photoshop layers.
Tone Black and White photography.
Evaluate and anticipate density in the final print.
Utilize plugins for Black and White (eg. Nik Silver Efex Pro)

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Pass / Fail Evaluation	100.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Students will receive a mark of Satisfactory upon completion of this course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students
Course Details:

What To Bring

Camera with manual controls
Any lenses
Filters (not required - may be an asset)
Tripod
Laptop with Adobe Photoshop

Day 1

Detailed dialogue on the shooting methodologies for black and white photography
On-site shooting (indoors or outdoors - weather permitting)

Day 2

RAW processing and conversion methodologies

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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