Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

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: All students at DCB are given a DCB email account. This account is how DCB will communicate with you. You will receive important emails about classes, financial aid, emergencies, school closures, important dates, etc. through this email account. Along with the important emails you will receive, it also gives you access to Microsoft Office software. I will use your DCB email account for ALL communications with you. You are responsible for checking your email regularly. I will email homework lists, important dates, information on photo shoots, grades, etc. to your DCB account. You are responsible for knowing all the information sent to your campus email.