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 CS3, 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 be marked down accordingly, and in some instances, not 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. If you know in advance that you are not going to be in class, please talk to me so we can make arrangements. In addition, tardiness will not be tolerated; please be on time or you may be dropped from the class without warning.

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. 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
Critiques are mandatory.  Missing a critique will drop your project grade an additional letter, so even if you have nothing to show during a critique, you must attend. 

Failure to attend the mid-term or final critiques is an automatic failure in 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.

Recommended Textbooks
Photography: The Essential Way London, Stone, Upton
Black & White Photography: Third Revised Edition Henry Horenstein
Photography 9th Edition London, Upton, Stone, Kobre, Brill
The Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers Scott Kelby

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)
Digital Media and/or CD’s
USB Flash Drive 256 MB or larger (temporary transfer)
One Package of Epson Premium Photo Paper
(Semi-Gloss 20 sheets, product # S041331) to be turned in by the third class meeting.