Course Description
This section of Digital Imaging will focus on digital photography. We will be using the camera as the primary means of acquiring images, Adobe Photoshop as the primary tool for editing images, and both the screen and computer photo printers for displaying images. In addition to the nuts-and-bolts aspects of digital imaging we will also focus on the aesthetic, historical and social aspects of the photograph.

Supplies
Disks: You will need some CD-Rs, or a portable hard drive to store pictures on.

Inkjet paper and ink: You will need supplies to make about 100 8.5 X 11 inkjet prints. Please wait for us to talk about inkjet paper in class before you buy.

Note: You may not need to purchase all of these supplies, the course fee may pay for some.

Grading
Grades are based on the quality of work, timeliness of assignment submission (normally one assignment is due each week), attendance and class participation.

In-class reviews are important! All projects need to be finished before the start of the class in which they are due and any assignments turned in after the class is over are considered late. Assume the printer in the lab will not available before the start of class.

File Server
Space on a file server will be provided to turn assignments in. There will be a folder for each assignment. Open that folder up and put a folder with your name on it inside containing your files. Instructions on how to connect to the server will be given in class.

Late Assignments
Late assignments will be accepted up to one week after the due date. They will not be given full credit.

Microsoft Windows Users
Though we use Apple Macintosh computers in this class room, many students have Windows computers at home and the department has many Intel machines for students to use. This should present few problems. The Windows version of Photoshop creates files that are compatible with the Macintosh version of Photoshop. If you want your files to be cross platform, just follow these three rules.

1. Store your files on a PC (Windows) formatted, disk.

2. Be sure to have Photoshop add the file type extension to the file name when saving.

3. If moving the files from a Windows machine to the Macs in the Millrace lab, you may have to copy the files to the Mac’s hard drive before opening. You may also have to open the file from inside Photoshop rather than double clicking them on the desktop.

Using Computers in Class
It is fine to use the computers in the classroom when there is not a lecture or review going on. You may even check your email, and if your assignment for this class is finished, work on assignments for other classes. However, while a lecture or review is in progress, all monitors should be turned off and there should be no sound of clicking keys unless you are following along in a technical demonstration.

Attendance
Poor attendance will lower your grade. This is not a correspondence course. Your participation in class discussions and reviews is essential.