SYLLABUS Digital Camera Basics
UCSD Extension

Spring 2010
Instructor: Ryan Even
74274 6:30pm - 9:30pm M
Room 128 Ext. Complex

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Course Objective
This course is designed to provide basic technical, artistic, and theoretical instruction used in the creation of digital photographic imagery. 

The course will provide technical instruction concerning the operation of digital cameras and their settings, as well as provide tips and information to improve your photographic skills.

Assignments
Assignments will consist of individual projects performed outside of class meeting times.

The due date is always part of the assignment.

Late work will not be accepted.

Turning in work:
Images are to be turned in on a CD-R (Please no DVD-R's) in jpeg, tiff or psd format. Do not send me a link to your photo bucket or flickr account.

As an alternate (and preferred) method of turn-in, work may be emailed to the email address at the top of the syllabus by Noon prior to the day it is to be shown. If I receive it, you will get a confirmation email. If you don't get an email it is your responsibility to follow up. Do not expect an email on Thursdays or Fridays.

Email is a convenience with many restrictions, so don't rely on it or wait until the last minute to send. You also have to make the image small enough to send, (1024 pixels or smaller (width or height) at 72 dpi resolution).

Only turn in 5 images per assignment. Any images beyond the first five on a disk will be ignored.

All class information is posted via the web at http://www.withmeat.com.

Attendance

Information, techniques, demonstrations, slide lectures, discussions and critiques will be taught throughout.  Students are required to attend all lecture and lab times unless instructed differently. 

It is the responsibility of the student to get any missed information from other students in the class. I will not email you an entire lecture.  Lectures will not be repeated.  If you know in advance that you are not going to be in class, please make arrangements with another student to provide you with missed information. 

Grading Policies
This course is not graded.

Textbooks
There is no requiredc textbook for this class.

Additional Requirements
It is the responsibility of the student to know and adhere to all college deadlines and procedures. If you can no longer attend the class, make sure you drop it properly.

Please discuss any special needs you may require with the instructor at the beginning of the semester so that arrangements can be made to facilitate your success in the class.

YOU MUST BRING YOUR CAMERA TO CLASS EVERY DAY!

Required Materials

Digital Camera
Card Reader
CD-R's (no DVD's)