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 digital camera operation, digital darkroom techniques using Adobe Photoshop, digital capture and manipulation, and printing.

Assignments
Assignments will consist of:  Individual projects performed both during and outside of class meeting times.  There will also be tests to evaluate student understanding of all technical aspects of photography taught during the course. 

The due date is always part of the assignment. 

Late work will not be accepted.

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 the semester.  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.

Grading Policies
Grading is based on many different aspects, including, but not limited to:
Progress, technical ability, intent, improvement, innovation, and the over-all quality of the work.

Letter grades will be given for each project and will be distributed halfway through the class.

In addition to projects your grade is earned through: tests, participation, punctuality, and attendance.

Final Grades are based on a simple percentage scale:
90-100% = A (Excellent), 80-89% = B (Good), 70-79% = C (Average), 60-69% = D (Below Average), 59% and below = F (Fail)

Critiques
All projects are due on the day of the corresponding critique. We will critique as much work as we have time for during the class.

Cheating and Plagiarism are against both the Instructor’s and the College’s student conduct policy. At the discretion of the Instructor, either will be punishable by a failing grade for the assignment or the course.

Required Textbooks

A Short Course in Digital Photography
Barbara London & Jim Stone

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; failure to do so will result in an “F” grade in the class.

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.

Inappropriate usage of the equipment or the internet, including unauthorized use of the internet during lectures, is cause for a drop from the class or an "F" grade being assigned.

STUDENT CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHIN THE CLASSROOM OR LAB!

YOU MUST BRING YOUR CAMERA TO CLASS EVERY DAY!

Required Materials
Digital Camera (SLR or Prosumer camera with manual adjustments is required)
Flash Drive, Hard Drive, and/or CD’s