Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

with a larger group of photo students who will share and critique each other’s work. Critiques/discussions – All critiques and discussions will take place in the online forum. This allows for larger group participation, more feedback from your peers, networking and building photographic relationships for future collaborations, and a broader perspective of peers offering feedback on your work. The instructor will critique live, via telecommunications during regular class times, through recorded video critiques, or a combination of both. Hands-on Learning – (see description above) On campus students are required to attend all hands-on learning projects as part of the lab component of the on campus program. All online students are invited, although not required, to attend all hands-on learning projects held each month on campus. Objectives: 1. To learn to think creatively 2. To learn and practice problem solving 3. To learn to create from ideas and concepts 4. To use critical thinking skills to provide visual solutions to concepts 5. To apply visual creativity to conceptual ideas 6. To understand and apply effective visual communication skills 7. To discover and create visual solutions to concepts provided by others as well as personal concepts 8. To gain a better understanding of your own photographic style and process 9. To learn and apply advanced photographic and post production techniques 10. To strengthen your ability to use creativity and problem solving in all other areas of photography, including commercial and documentary. Relationship to Campus Theme: This course addresses the campus theme by studying concepts as they apply to each student individually based on their personal histories and projections into the future, and by using modern technologies to create visual solutions. Classroom Policies: 1. Be respectful of other students, technicians, instructors, and guests. 2. You must participate in discussions in order to receive full credit. 3. Respect and care for all equipment whether it’s yours or the colleges. 4. Be on time. 5. Be courteous. 6. Be humble.