APPL20146
Digital Presentation
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version   Public
 
Section I: Administrative Information
  Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2009
Prerequisites: (APPL10261)
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents:
N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Course Name (short): Digital Presentation
School:
Animation Arts and Design
Program(s): Crafts and Design
Program Coordinator(s): Heather Whitton
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Originator: Nancy Heath
Designate: Nancy Heath
Version:
1.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
Students are introduced to the basics of digital photography, image manipulation on the computer and visual presentation software. They gain an understanding of photographic terminology, develop technical photographic skills, and apply image manipulation techniques to the development of digital presentations.

Typical Instructional Format

Studio Course
42.0
Total hours: 42.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: N/A

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students are introduced to the basics of digital photography, image manipulation on the computer and visual presentation software. They gain an understanding of photographic terminology, develop technical photographic skills, and apply image manipulation techniques to the development of digital presentations. Topics include lighting, composition, background selection, electronic file management, and various digital presentation methods. Through lectures, demonstrations, in-class assignments and individual projects documenting their studio work, students become proficient with digital (DSLR) cameras, digital technology and presentation software.

Program Context

 
Crafts and Design Program Coordinator: Heather Whitton
Students continue to develop their facility with technology and experience how technology can be integrated into a craft or design practice. The skill and knowledge gained is applied to professional practice courses in semesters five and six.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 
 Critical Performance

By the end of this course students demonstrate the ability to take 
digital photographs, manipulate them on the computer and present them 
in a variety of formats.


Learning Outcomes

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

1. Use photographic terminology in a professional context. 
2. Generate images of their studio work for documentation purposes.
3. Edit photographs digitally to enhance composition, colour balance
   and density. 
4. Store and manage digital images using appropriate methodology.
5. Integrate images in a projected digital presentation format.
6. Prepare a basic documentary portfolio of images of their studio
   work.
7. Use appropriate terminology in discussions and critiques.
8. Collaborate effectively with peers and faculty.
9. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects in
   accordance with identified guidelines.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 
Assignment 1 ¿ Basic Image Capture                           10%
Assignment 2 ¿ Lighting Effects                              10%
Assignment 3 ¿ Image Manipulation and storage                15%
Assignment 4-  Colour Correction                             15%
Assignment 5 ¿ Digital Presentation                          20%
Assignment 6¿  Basic Digital Portfolio                       20%
Participation in class discussion and critiques              10%
Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X Communication X Critical Thinking & Problem Solving X Interpersonal
X Numeracy X Information Management   Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Multiple PLA Contacts

Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam Portfolio Interview Other Not Eligible for PLAR
  X X    

Notes: N/A

 
 
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.
Effective term: Winter 2009
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):
Required Textbook:	
Warren, Bruce. (2001). Photography: The concise guide. Nelson 
Education Ltd., Scarborough, ON.

Applicable student group(s): Crafts & Design Students
Course Details:
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances 
such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and 
class timetabling.

Instructor will distribute handouts relevant to modules of learning 
as the course progresses.


Description:
Completed Craft and Design studio projects will form the primary 
subject matter for documentation and presentation in this course. 

Week 1 
Introduction to course and faculty 
- Materials and equipment/programs required for course
- Course outline and evaluation procedures and class norms
- Equipment demonstration 
- Initial presentation of photographic theory 
Assignment 1 - Basic Image Capture (10%) - Due Week 2

Week 2 
Lecture & in-class exercise: Camera & Software
- Camera controls 
- Downloading 
- Transferring images 
- Image storage 
- Review of Photoshop Interface 
- Storage devices 
- Archiving 

Week 3 
Lecture & in-class exercise: Lighting 
- Artificial light versus daylight 
- Low light 
- High versus low key 
- Highlight & Shadow 
- On camera flash 
Assignment 2: Lighting (10%) - Due week 4

Week 4 
Lecture & in class exercise: Exposure control 
- Basic exposure 
- Built in meters 
- ISO rating 
- Bracketing


Week 5 
Lecture & in-class exercise: Image Manipulation
-introduction to Photoshop
Assignment 3 - Image Manipulation and storage  (15%) - Due Week 6


Week 6 
Lecture & in-class exercise: Exposure & color control 
- Levels & curves in Photoshop 
- Color balance 
- Color spaces 
Assignment 4 - Colour Correction (15%) - Due week 8


Week 7 
Lecture & in-class exercise: File format 
- Jpeg, Tiff, and RAW 
- Compression & sizing / resolution 
- Save for web 
- Color modes (RGB,CMYK) 


Week 8 
Lecture & in-class exercise: Presentation formats
-	Image size/resolution 
-	Digital slide presentations
-	Preparation for printing
Assignment 5  - Digital Presentation (20%) - Due Week 11


Week 9
Review of presentation software
Work in class on digital presentation assignment


Week 10 
Lecture - Portfolio workshop 
-	elements of an effective portfolio
-	selection of images for narrative structure
Assignment 6 - Basic Digital Portfolio (20%) - Due Week 14

Week 11 
In class presentations and critique of assignment 5 

Week 12 
Review of studio lighting techniques
Individual critiques of work in progress
In class work on Basic Digital Portfolio assignment

Week 13 
Review of image manipulation techniques
In class work on Basic Digital Portfolio assignment

Week 14
Critique Assignment 6 - Digital Portfolio


Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.

Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.

Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.
 
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