Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Email: For any questions or issues please email me at todd.vorenkamp@dakotacollege.com from your DCB student email account. All correspondence outside of the online classroom should be from your DCB email account to my DCB email account in order to provide a record of all communication. 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 understand trends in documentary photography. 2. To learn about careers in documentary photography. 3. To discover the different aspects and types of photos associated with documentary. 4. To understand ethics as they apply to documentary. 5. To learn post production and distribution methods as they pertain to modern documentary. 6. To work as a group on a photo intensive, semester long project. 7. To learn photo editing skills. 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