Content Outline and Competencies:

I. History of Photography -- Note major discoveries, inventions, concepts, photographers, and processes.

II. Film -- Identify and describe film types and their characteristics.
   A. Describe how light affects silver halides -- the “chemistry” of exposure.
   B. Explain major characteristics of film emulsions:
      1. Sensitivity -- “speed,” rating systems:  A.S.A., D.I.N., I.S.O.
      2. Color response -- blue sensitive, orthochromatic, panchromatic, infrared.
      3. Grain -- relation to speed and emulsion type, i.e., T-Grain.
   C. Identify types -- negative, reversal, instant, color, chromogenic.
   D. Define film “format” -- list major contemporary formats.

III. Camera
   A. Description the major types of cameras -- list their advantages and disadvantages.
      1. View cameras -- monorail and flatbed/“field”
      2. Rangefinder cameras
      3. Single-lens-reflex -- “SLR”
   B. Identify the major camera parts.  Describe the functions of the major parts.
      1. Body
      2. Lens
      3. Shutter
      4. Diaphragm/aperture
      5. Focusing system
      6. Film handling: advance and rewind mechanism
   C. Use exposure controls.
      1. Shutter. Identify type: leaf and focal plane.  Describe how they function.
      2. Select appropriate setting to control duration of exposure.
      3. Select appropriate setting for rendering of motion.
      4. Aperture. Explain its relation to focal length, f-numbers.
      5. Select appropriate setting to control intensity of exposure. 
      6. Select appropriate setting to control depth of field.
      7. Describe the nature and function of depth of field.
      8. List the other factors that affect depth of field.
      9. Locate lens depth of field scale.
     10. Define “hyperfocal distance.”  Explain how it can be used.

IV. Lens
   A. Distinguish lens types: normal, wide-angle, telephoto, macro, special purpose.
   B. Define lens terminology:
      1. Refraction
      2. Focal length
      3. Angle of view (determined by focal length)
      4. Magnification, size of image (determined by distance to subject and by focal length)
      5. Perspective (determined by distance to subject --  not by focal length)
   C. Describe appropriate applications for various lens types.
   D. Observe proper procedures for care of lenses, i.e., cleaning technique.

V. Light Meter. Determine appropriate exposure setting using the light
meter.
   A. Describe how light meters function. Calibrated to “middle gray”
(a.k.a. 18% gray).
   B. Locate and identify parts and setting controls.
   C. Distinguish types:  reflected, incident, spot.  Explain advantages and disadvantages of each.
   D. Use the meter to determine choices of camera settings for proper exposure.
   E. Apply one or more of the following methods:
      1. Overall reading
      2. Brightness range
      3. Exposing for specific tones, zone systems
      4. Substitution: gray card, palm of hand
      5. Specific recommendations when using built-in meters
         a. Sensitivity pattern
         b. Automatic exposure, “modes”: manual, program, auto, shutter/aperture priority
         c. “Overriding” and exposure compensation for non-middle gray/non-average subjects

VI.  Film Processing
   A. Describe the nature and purpose of each film processing chemical:
      1. Pre-wet
      2. Developer
      3. Stop bath
      4. Fixer
      5. Hypo-clearing agent
      6. Photo-flo
   B. Use correct film development procedures.
   C. Control negative quality.
      1. Explain how exposure affects negative density.
      2. Explain how development affects negative contrast.
      3. Describe the “normal” negative.
      4. List possible negative problems -- causes and cures.
      5. Apply any needed processing adjustments to subsequent rolls of film.
      6. Explain the development technique of “pushing” film -- its application and effect on quality.

VII. Printing
   A. List and describe the basic characteristics of photographic papers.
      1. Sensitivity -- “speed”
      2. Weight
      3. Surface: glossy, luster, matte, special textures
      4. Fiber-based vs. resin-coated
      5. Image “color” and base “color” -- cold-tone, neutral, and warm-tone
   B. List and describe the nature and purpose of each print processing chemical. List correct times.
      1. Developer (Dektol)
      2. Stop bath
      3. Fixer
      4. Hypo-clearing agent (for fiber-based papers only)
      5. Final wash
   C. Operate print lab equipment. Maintain strict wet-side/dry-side separation.
      1. Instructor demonstration: set up processing chemicals.
      2. Set up enlarger. Identify parts and controls.
      3. Focus and adjust enlarging lens.
      4. Set timer controls.
      5. Expose and process a contact sheet. Select negatives for enlargement.
      6. Expose and analyze test prints.
      7. Apply “local controls”: dodging and/or burning-in.
      8. Use correct finishing sequence for final prints.

VIII. Finishing and Mounting Prints
   A. “Touch-up” prints using Spotone dyes.
   B. Mount prints using dry mounting tissue.
      1. Use mounting materials, tools, and equipment.
      2. Apply measuring guidelines, observe safety rules.

IX. Color Photography Module
   A. Identify types and characteristics of color films.

X. Electronic Photography Module
   A. List and describe characteristics and applications of electronic photography -- advantages, limitations, applications.
   B. Identify tools and describe their function or purpose:
      1. Image capture or input:
         a. Digital cameras
         b. Digital film-backs and insers
         c. Film and flatbed scanners
      2. Image processing and/or manipulation:
         a. CPU and monitor
         b. Software
      3. Image output/presentation/storage:
         a. Printers
         b. Electronic file
   C. Digital Camera
      1. Description of major types of 35mm digital cameras—list their advantages and disadvantages.
         a. Digital rangefinder
         b. Single-lens reflex  - digital “SLR”
      2. Identify major camera features. Describe their functions.     
         a. Image sensor
         b. White Balance
         c. ISO sensitivity and digital noise
         d. Exposure compensation
         e. Exposure modes
            1. Shutter-priority auto
            2. Aperture-priority auto
            3. Programmed-auto
            4. Manual
         f. Storage media
         g. Image size and compression
         h. File format
            1. JPEG
            2. TIFF
            3. RAW     
   D. Discuss Workflow Basics
      a. Image  “capture”
      b. Image input: download to computer
      c. Image production: Photoshop
      d. Image save and archive
   E. Discuss ethics issues -- authorship, copyright, alteration of “reality,” implication for documentation.
   F. Observe a demonstration of the basic tools and techniques of digital imaging. Instructor will demonstrate how (and may require students) to:
      1. Download images from a digital camera.
      2. Use scanner to import analogue images.
      3. Open file in software.
      4. Apply basic image management and manipulation controls using Photoshop software.
      5. Save image to removable media.

XI. Assignments. Produce photographic prints to satisfy the requirements of a series of assignments designed to develop specific skills. Select and frame the subject; apply basic principles of visual organization; determine the foreground-background relationship. Assignments will include a combination of the following:
   A. Produce images demonstrating appropriate control of motion -- stopped and blurred. Explore expressive possibilities of rendering motion for content, meaning and emphasis.
   B. Produce images demonstrating appropriate control of depth of field -- long and narrow. Explore expressive possibilities of depth of field for content, meaning and emphasis.
   C. Produce images demonstrating the importance of point of view. Explore the creative possibilities of unusual (camera) point of view. Observe how altered perspective can affect content, meaning and emphasis.
   D. Produce images demonstrating the importance of the qualities of light and how it affects the subject. Variations such as:
      1. Direction/time of day.
      2. Amount of diffuseness (determined by relative area of light source).
         a. Direct, “specular” -- relatively small area light source
         b. Fully diffused, soft -- relatively large area light source
         c. Directional diffused or mottled
      3. Design potential of subject/lighting contrasts, patterns of light
and shadow, silhouette.
   E. Produce an image demonstrating an emphasis on design: line, shape,
or pattern.
   F. Produce an image demonstrating the expressive possibilities of
extended (longer than 10 seconds) time exposures. Apply Reciprocity
Failure exposure corrections.
   G. Produce images for additional instructor-selected topical
assignments.
   H. Produce a final portfolio or a final project of at least five (5)
non-assignment prints which demonstrates the students’ integration of
the course content.

XII. Critique. Discuss in class (and in writing -- at instructor’s
discretion) the potential of meaning in photographs -- how a variety of
factors contribute to and influence our interpretation of
photographs.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. History of Photography
   A. Trace the evolution of photography as a fine art.
   B. Describe aesthetic movements such as the “photo secession” and “pictorialism.”
   C. List and describe various photographic styles.
   D. Describe the contributions of influential photographers and organizations such as the F.S.A.

II. Zone System
   A. Define terms in the special vocabulary of the Zone System, including:
      1. D-max.
      2. Film-base + Fog.
      3. True film speed -- “E.I.”
      4. Expansion, Compaction -- “N+” and “N–.”
      5. “S.E.T.”
      6. Zone.
      7. “Place” and “Fall.”
      8. H&D curves.
      9. Densitometer.
   B. Establish a personal “Standard Enlarging Time” -- “S.E.T.”  Determine the minimum enlarger exposure time needed to print a “clear” -- film-base+fog -- negative as maximum paper black.
   C. Determine “true film speed.” Establish a personal “Exposure Index -- E.I.”
      1. Make a series of exposures, each representing a Zone I exposure at a different film speed.
      2. Determine which exposure is optimum for Zone I -- indicating the effective film speed -- by performing a printing test.
   D. Test for “N” (normal) and “N-1” (compaction) film developing times.
   E. Explain the use of camera filters for tone and contrast control.
   F. Produce a series of photographs applying the Zone System test results information.

III. Advanced Chemical Darkroom Processes
   A. Use special toners to alter print color and/or to enhance permanence, including:
      1. Sepia toner.
      2. Selenium toner.
      3. “Split-toning.”
   B. Control negative contrast using a two-bath development process, such as:
      1. D-23 (low contrast formula) with a Kodak (sodium metabisulfite) or Borax second-bath.
      2. D-76 or HC-110 with a water second-bath.
      3. Diafine (tm) A&B.
   C. Control print contrast using a split development process, such as:
      1. “A&B” print developing using the Beer’s formulas.
      2. Two-bath development using Dektol and Selectol-Soft developers.
      3. Dektol and a water second-bath.
   D. Bleach prints using Farmer’s reducer (potassium ferricyanide and sodium thiosulfite).
   E. Archival processing and presentation.
      1. List and describe the procedures for archival processing.
      2. Process prints for maximum permanence using archival processing chemicals and procedures.
      3. Cut at least three bevel-edged window over-mats for archival print presentation. 

IV. Alternative Printmaking Processes 
   A. Use one of the  alternative” processes to create personal images. Select appropriate manipulations and evaluate results. Some choices:
      1. Polaroid transfer.
      2. Gum bichromate.
      3. Ortho (Litho) fil for extreme contrast.
      4. Cyanotype -- “blueprinting.”
      5. Direct-positive B&W slides.
   B. Produce expressive images using a multiple-imaging technique, such as those listed below. Choose at least one to apply to personal images.
      1. In-camera multiple exposures.
      2. Multiple-negative printing.
         a. Sandwich negatives.
         b. Use multiple enlargers.
      3. Digital image compositing.
         a. Use one or more of the Photoshop techniques for combining images -- cut and paste, cloning, multiple layers, etc.
         b. Print out a hard copy.

V. Medium-Format Cameras
   A. Explain the uses, advantages and disadvantages of various medium-format cameras.
   B. Make photographs using a medium-format camera.

VI. Large-Format Cameras
   A. Identify camera types -- formats (4x5, 5x7, 8x10, etc.), monorails, flatbed / field.
   B. Explain the uses, advantages and disadvantages of various large-format cameras.
   C. Demonstrate the use of large-format cameras.
   D. Describe the controls for focal-plane orientation (Scheimpflug principle) and perspective “correction.”

VII. Produce several project-oriented series (5-15 images each) of conceptually advanced photographs that function as creative visual communication and self-expression. Explore the subject emphasizing the
idea of a coherent set or group of images contributing to the meaning of core concepts or issues.

VIII. Produce a final portfolio of 5-10 non-assignment prints that demonstrate the application and integration of the course content.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Vocabulary. Define terms in the vocabulary of advanced studio and
commercial photography.
   A. Names of view camera parts, terms and adjustments, such as:
      1. Zero position.
      2. Rail, Front and Rear Standard.
      3. Ground glass.
      4. Bellows
      5. Shift, Rise and Fall (drop).
      6. Tilt and swing.
      7. Scheimpflug.
      8. Bellows Extension Factor.
   B. Lighting equipment and terms, such as:
      1. Lighting ratio.
      2. Main (key), fill, back/hair, background and detail lights.
      3. Diffuser/scrim, Soft-box.
      4. Gobos and flags.
      5. Tungsten, quartz-halogen, and strobe (electronic flash).
      6. Inverse-Square Law.
      7. Specular.
      8. Cookie.

II. View Camera
   A. Compare and contrast to “standard” cameras.  Identify types.
Describe and explain the uses, advantages, and disadvantages of large
format cameras.
   B. Produce photographs illustrating applications of the unique view
camera adjustments.
      1. Apply the Scheimpflug principle to alter the position of the
focal plane to render a receding subject plane perfectly focused at
maximum -- wide open -- lens aperture.
      2. Apply the Scheimpflug principle to alter the position of the
wedge-shaped area of focus to render in total focus a subject that
includes areas that deviate from the plane of focus.
      3. Alter the shape of the subject (perspective “correction”)
using the back tilt or swing to neutralize the apparent convergence of
parallel lines so the lines appear parallel in the print.
      4. Make a photograph that is a 1:1 copy of a subject that is
physically flat so the image is exactly the same size as the subject area
that was photographed.
      5. Use Reciprocity Failure exposure corrections for long-time
exposures.  Produce properly exposed images at times exceeding 1 second.
   C. Identify and analyze problems and subjects for which the view camera
is particularly suited.
   D. Use large format Polaroid film for problem solving and image
previewing.
   E. Handle, process, and print sheet film.  Use a service bureau to
process 4x5 transparencies.

III. Medium Format Camera
   A. Identify types -- twin-lens, SLR, special purpose.  Describe and
explain the uses, advantages and disadvantages of medium format cameras.
   B. Identify and analyze problems and subjects for which medium format
cameras are particularly suited.
   C. Use medium format Polaroid camera back and film and for problem
solving and image previewing.
   D. Handle, process and print 120-size roll film. Use a service bureau
to process 120 transparencies.

IV. Studio Lighting
   A. Explain the major characteristics of light. Compare and contrast
natural and artificial light.  Define lighting terminology.
   B. Set up and operate lighting equipment -- stands, photofloods,
quartz-halogen, electronic flash, diffusers, scrims, gobos and gels.
   C. Portraiture.
      1. Calculate and control various lighting ratios.
      2. Set up lighting to produce a variety of standard portrait
lighting schemes, i.e., broad, narrow, butterfly, Rembrandt. Use
appropriate lighting ratios.
      3. Distinguish face and body types to select appropriate lighting
and posing techniques.
      4. Produce at least three portraits that demonstrate the integration
of the above.
   D. Product illustration.
      1. Analyze a variety of subject qualities and determine appropriate
lighting.
      2. Produce photographs demonstrating the use of artificial lighting
to solve the problems and enhance the qualities inherent in a variety of
subjects.
      3. Demonstrate the integration of the above by setting up, lighting
and photographing at least two different “product shots.”

V. Large Format Transparency Film
   A. Describe basic color theory of light -- additive and subtractive.
Define color-temperature and color-balance.  Identify various white-light
sources and their location on the Kelvin scale.
   B. Select appropriate film emulsions and corrective filtration for a
variety of lighting conditions.
   C. Produce color transparencies.

VI. “On-Location” Lighting
   A. Explain the techniques for using portable supplemental flash,
reflectors, and scrims.
   B. Photograph on-location using some of the demonstrated techniques.

VII. Digital Imaging.  Operate equipment and software.
   A. Scan negatives, prints, and transparencies (including 4x5).
   B. Apply image controls and modifications.
   C. “Save” to disk or removable media.

VIII. Problem Solving
   A. Apply time management skills to accomplish the above and to meet
project deadlines.  Prioritize tasks, estimate time required.  Determine
the order and scheduling of activities.
   B. Identify important information needed to solve a problem, generate
alternative solutions and select the best or most appropriate solution.

IX. Safety 
   A. Demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment.
   B. Comply with health and safety rules.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. History of Photography
   A. Describe the development of photography.
   B. List and describe the contributions of influential photographers.

II. Vocabulary of Digital Photography
   A. Develop and maintain vocabulary list throughout the semester.
   B. Define terms on written test.

III. Computer Work Environment
   A. Identify the hardware components.
      1. CPU
      2. Monitor
      3. Keyboard and mouse
      4. Scanners
      5. Printers
      6. Peripheral storage devices
   B. Start up hardware in correct sequence.
   C. Locate and identify desktop components.
   D. Identify and apply a "forced restart" and the normal computer shut
down procedure.

IV. Digital Camera
   A. Identify and describe the major types of digital cameras.
      1. Digital single lens reflex (DSLR)
      2. Digital rangefinder
      3. Medium format
      4. Large format camera scanning backs
   B. Identify and describe the major parts and functions and controls of
a digital single-lens reflex camera.
      1. Body
      2. Lens
      3. Aperture
      4. Shutter
      5. Focusing system
      6. Storage media
      7. Image sensor
   C. Describe and set appropriate camera settings.
      1. Resolution
      2. Bit-depth
      3. Sharpness/contrast
      4. White balance
      5. ISO
      6. Menus
   D. Describe and apply camera exposure controls.
      1. Shutter speed--control of time
      2. Aperture--control of illumination
      3. Exposure compensation
   E. Create photographs and import them to the computer.
      1. Open Photoshop
      2. Save images to removable external storage
      3. Delete images from camera memory

V. Lens
   A. List and describe appropriate applications for various lens types.
      1. Normal
      2. Wide-angle
      3. Telephoto
      4. Prime vs. Zoom
      5. Macro
      6. Special purpose
   B. Observe proper procedure for care of lenses.
   C. Describe image formation.
      1. Refraction
      2. Focal length
      3. Angle of view
      4. Magnification
      5. Focal length crop factor
   D. Describe and apply depth of field controls.
      1. Aperture
      2. Focal length
      3. Distance to subject

VI. Light and Exposure
   A. Explain light capture by a digital sensor.
      1. Major sensor types
      2. Analog to digital conversion
   B. Describe the relationship of pixels to resolution.
      1. Pixels per inch
      2. Re-sampling
      3. Noise
   C. Describe the function and importance of an exposure meter.
   D. Identify and describe types of meters.
      1. Reflected
      2. Incident
      3. Electronic flash
      4. Color temperature
   E. Analyze and use meter readings to determine proper exposure
setting.
      1. Normal contrast
      2. Low contrast
      3. High contrast
   F. Describe and apply metering methods.
      1. Overall reading
      2. Brightness range
      3. Substitution ( e.g., gray card, palm of hand)
      4. Exposing for specific tone(s) i.e., Zone System
   G. Interpret and use histogram readings in determining exposure.
   H. Explain how a digital sensor captures color.
      1. White balance
      2. Define the difference between the additive primaries and the
subtractive primaries.
   I. Interpret and apply the information contained in histograms.
      1. Exposure control
      2. Image editing

VII. Digital Darkroom
   A. List and describe the primary components of the digital darkroom.
      1. Capture
      2. Editing
      3. Storage
      4. Transmission
   B. Define Image Resolution.
      1. Pixel count and pixel dimensions
      2. Bit depth
      3. Image size
      4. Device specificity
   C. Define and describe major file formats.
   D. List and describe the features of film and print scanners.
      1. Optical vs. interpolated resolution
      2. Dynamic range
      3. Bit depth
      4. Focusing
   E. Explain the significance of color management.
      1. Color space
      2. Color gamut
      3. Color calibration
         a. Monitor
         b. Printer

VIII. Basic Image Editing
   A. Adjust and define computer and Photoshop preference settings.
   B. Organize the workspace.
      1. Palette displays
      2. Dialog boxes
   C. Locate and describe tools and menu items.
   D. Identify and apply basic photo corrections.
      1. Image size and resolution
      2. Straighten and crop
      3. Dust removal
      4. Automatic image adjustments
      5. Color cast
   E. Adjust image for tone and contrast using levels.
      1. Histogram
      2. White point
      3. Black point
      4. Gamma or mid-point
   F. Adjust image for tone and color using curves.
      1. Combined RGB channel
      2. Individual color channels
   G. Make selections and apply adjustments.
      1. Global effect
      2. Local effect
   H. Describe and use sharpening techniques.
      1. Sharpen for image content
      2. Sharpen for image output
   I. Create an editing workflow and explain its importance.

IX. Advanced Image Editing
   A. Customize and reset Photoshop preferences.
   B. Explain the advantages of working with layers and apply adjustment
layers to artwork.
      1. Create a new layer
      2. View and hide layers
      3. Select layers
      4. Reorder layers
      5. Apply modes to layers
      6. Flatten layers
   C. Identify and apply advanced layer techniques and options.
      1. Guides
      2. Layer masks
      3. Clipping groups
      4. Layer effects
      5. Grids
      6. Special effects
   D. Use editing selection tools.
      1. Marquee
      2. Lasso
      3. Magic wand
      4. Quick mask
   E. Select an active image area and apply various selection options.
   F. Demonstrate the use of the painting tool.
   G. Retouch a photograph using a variety of tools to repair/replace
areas of an image.

X. Camera Raw
   A. List and describe the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages,
of Camera Raw files.
      1. Digital negative
      2. Exposure and linear capture
   B. Correct and adjust images using Camera Raw tools.

XI. Printers and Displays
   A. Compare and evaluate various printer types.
   B. List and describe the characteristics of inkjet photographic
papers.
   C. Set-up soft-proofing and select appropriate printer profiles.
   D. Mount prints for display.

XII. Organization and Storage
   A. Create a storage system for digital files and explain its
importance.
      1. Internal hard drive
      2. External hard drive
      3. Optical disk
      4. Online system
   B. Use metadata, keywords, and cataloging applications for locating
files.
   C. Establish an archival workflow.

XIII. Ethics and Digital Photography
   A. List and describe ethical issues as they relate to digital
photography.
      1. Authorship
      2. Copyright
      3. Fair use
      4. Manipulation of reality

XIV. Artwork
   A. Create original work for a series of instructor directed
assignments.
      1. Photographic prints
      2. Image files on external storage device
   B. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the artwork for particular
assignments.
   C. Identify and analyze the basic visual choices made in photographing
a subject.
      1. Frame
      2. Background
      3. Depth of field
      4. Time and motion
      5. Point of view
      6. Compositional strategies
   D. List and explain the terms used to describe the graphic elements of
a photograph.
      1. Light qualities
      2. Focus
      3. Motion
      4. Contrast and tone
      5. Texture
      6. Viewpoint
      7. Perspective
      8. Line
      9. Balance

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. History of Electronic Imaging in Photography
   A. Describe the development of electronic imaging in photography.
   B. List and describe the contributions of the major pioneers.

II. Vocabulary of Advanced Digital Photography
   A. Develop and maintain list throughout the semester.
   B. Define terms on written tests.

III. Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) Camera
   A. Identify and describe the major parts and controls and functions of
the digital single lens reflex camera.
      1. Body
      2. Lens
      3. Shutter
      4. Aperture
      5. Focusing system
      6. Storage media
   B. Program and camera settings.
      1. Focus mode
      2. Custom white balance
      3. Sharpness/contrast
      4. Color space
      5. Camera menus
      6. Image size
      7. Image quality
   C. Review the basic exposure controls.
      1. Describe how the shutter functions.
      2. Select appropriate setting to control duration of exposure.
      3. Select appropriate exposure for rendering of motion.
      4. Define aperture and explain its relationship to focal length.
      5. Select appropriate exposure to control intensity of exposure.
      6. Select appropriate exposure to control depth of field.

IV. Color Theory and Color Management
   A. Describe the structure of color and how the eye perceives color.
   B. Describe the essential evolution of color in the history of
photography.
   C. Identify and describe the key principles of color management.
   D. Implement a color managed workflow from image capture to various
outputs.

V. Advanced Image Enhancement Methods
   A. Define raw processing and identify its advantages and
disadvantages.
   B. Describe the interrelationship between Camera Raw, (or other image
processing software such as Lightroom) Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, and the
digital negative (DNG).
   C. Describe, locate and use Camera Raw tools to edit a file.
      1. Camera Raw adjustment panels
      2. Main control finishing buttons
      3. Workflow options
      4. Camera Raw evaluation tools
   D. Define and create High Dynamic Range (HDR) files.
   E. Adjust image using advanced layer techniques and options.
   F. Adjust image using channels.
   G. Adjust image using masks and layer masks.
   H. Adjust image to increase and decrease depth of field.
   I. Analyze and use various sharpening methods and strategies.
   J. Sharpen for image content and sharpen for image output.
   K. Stitch together several images to create a panorama.
   L. Define and use smart objects.
   M. Convert a color image to black and white and/or duo-tone image.
   N. Describe batch processing and implement a batch action command.

VI. Scanning
   A. Identify and describe the functions of the major types of scanners.
   B. Describe and analyze scanning considerations.
   C. Identify scanning controls and create a scanning workflow for print
scans.
   D. Identify scanning controls and create a scanning workflow for
negative and/or transparency scans.

VII. Output
   A. List and describe key output options (for example, inkjet printing,
web publication).
   B. Prepare four types of images for distribution on the Web.
   C. Create a series of steps and prepare images for fine inkjet
printing.
   D. Produce hardcopy images implementing a fine art printing protocol.

VIII. Archiving, Storing, Cataloging, and Retrieving
   A. Describe the importance of having an archiving strategy.
   B. List and analyze the key elements in an archival workflow.
   C. Create, set up, and use an archival workflow.
   D. Distinguish between archiving files and creating a backup for
files.
   E. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various media choices
for archiving and backing up digital files.

IX. Advanced Digital Photographic Images
   A. Create original works for a series of instructor directed
assignments.
   B. Create original works that demonstrate technical and conceptual
mastery of the material in advanced digital photography.
   C. Create a coherent "body of work" and an artist statement that
demonstrates an advanced level of understanding of the practice of
photography.
   D. Output images as hardcopy and/or web application and save to an
external storage devise.
   E. Critique results to determine effectiveness of results and how
images could be improved.
   F. Make adjustments and improvements as needed.

X. Imaging Ethics in the Digital Age
   A. Discuss ethics issues related to digital imaging technology, i.e.,
authorship/ownership, "copyright," "fair use," and manipulation of
"reality."
   B. Debate the limits of acceptability in making extensive changes in a
photograph.

Content Outline and Competencies:

Content Outline and Competencies will vary because they are dependent upon the special topic being offered.  The outline and competencies will follow the standard format for JCCC courses and will be written in outcomes-based language.  The Special Topics course proposal will first be reviewed and approved by the Photography faculty.  The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum Committee and the Division Dean will review and approve each Special Topics course proposal.  Scheduling of Special Topics courses will be the responsibility of the Department Chair.