Spring 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 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 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.