Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Text: None Online: The online classes are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may log on at any time and watch recorded lectures, interact in discussions, and turn in and view homework assignments. Online students can complete the entire program without ever coming to campus. Online students are required to own, or have access to, all of the equipment needed to complete the courses. The equipment list is available in the online classroom, or from your instructor. Objectives: 1. To learn how to use natural lighting in outdoor photography. 2. To introduce students to a variety of outdoor subject matter. 3. To understand the correct equipment used while photographing different outdoor subjects. 4. To learn post production, image correction, and digital darkroom techniques as they apply to outdoor photography. 5. To research and learn about career opportunities in outdoor photography. 6. This class will regularly take field trips in order to photograph on location. Photographing in nature is an important or essential part of the course and is “educationally enriching and beneficial to students.” Relationship to Campus Theme: This course addresses the campus theme by having students compare and contrast traditional film methods in photography with current digital technologies while anticipating future changes in photographic technologies. 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. Communication/Campus Email: Student E-mail Policy—The Dakota College at Bottineau campus community is increasingly dependent upon electronic communication among faculty, staff and students. Because of its convenience, cost-effectiveness and speed, e-mail has replaced much of the paper correspondence of the past. Because of this acceptance of and reliance upon electronic communication, e-mail is considered an official form of communication at Dakota College at Bottineau. A student’s campus-assigned e-mail address will be the only one recognized by the campus