Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Creative Arts (continued)
511-301-LA
Studio Photography
(Concentration course for students in Creative Arts –
Photo/Design profile only)
The primary goal of this course is to develop sensitivity to
the shaping power of light. Students will explore an
extensive range of interior lighting techniques, matching
those techniques to appropriate subjects. Students will
develop the skills necessary to light almost any interior
photographic situation; however the emphasis will be on
the creative use of light rather than commercial
techniques. A variety of other studio techniques such as
backgrounds, table-top photography, and the use of the
view camera will be covered.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: (511-201 and 511-202) or with written
permission from instructor
511-302-LA
2D Computer Design
(Concentration course for students in Creative Arts –
Photo/Design profile only)
This course is an introduction to the computer as a
design tool. It builds on the design principles introduced
in 511-203, using students’ photographs as a basis for
image generation. The main body of work will be created
using Adobe Photoshop. As such students will become
proficient with manipulating photographic images by
working with layers, editing tools, understanding
resolution concepts, managing file formats and preparing
files for output. An emphasis will be placed on
developing their own visual ideas and original imagery
with the computer used as a means rather than end in
itself. Projects will include the development of single use
images, as well as the transcription of 2D digital images
into object and installation specific work.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: 511-203 or with written permission from
instructor
511-401-LA
Advanced Photo Workshop
(Concentration course for students in Creative Arts –
Photo/Design profile only)
By the end of this course, students will be able to
produce a coherent body of work which utilizes and
extends the techniques and the analytical and critical
skills learned in previous semesters. Students will
produce a portfolio of photographs which are
thematically cohesive, printed to high standards, and
well-presented. Students will design a project, write a
project proposal and explain it in class, analyze and solve
problems on an on-going basis, and be able to usefully
criticize both their own work and that of other students.
At the end of the semester, students in this course will
present their work in a year-end exhibition which allows
them to complete the production cycle from concept to
public presentation.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: 511-201 and 511-202; 511-301 or with
written permission from instructor (if either 511-201 or
202 are failed, they must be taken concurrently with
511-401)
511-402-LA
Digital Photography Workshop
(Concentration course for students in Creative Arts –
Photo/Design profile only)
This course focuses on using the computer to digitally
manipulate photographs and further explore the design
principles learned in 511-302. Adobe Photoshop will be
the main tool of creation with emphasis being placed on
advertising design and its impact on the viewing public.
Projects will include billboard production and poster
design. Students will use digital techniques for the
creation of expressive digital artwork.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: 511-302 or with written permission from
instructor