Welcome to Mart 366
Mart 680 Digital Workflow
Instructor: Michael Sims
Wed 1:10pm-4:00pm
simsm@smccd.edu
http://www.smccd.net/accounts/simsm/
Digital Workflow will teach you to import, sort, adjust, categorize and output to a fine art print or the web. Set preferences for customizing presets, importing external editing, file handling and the interface. The use of multiple libraries and catalogs for efficient workflow. Choose and filter effective metadata such as keywords, ratings, flags and labels to search large databases of photographs. Develop both raw and jpeg formatted files adjusting for white balance, skin tones, exposure, split tone, grayscale, noise reduction, focus, color and luminance aberrations. Evaluate curves, targeted adjustments, HSL (hue, saturation and luminance), color controls, image history, snapshots and presets. Choose appropriate workflows such as the integration of Photoshop, Lightroom, and the Bridge. Process multiple images, create virtual copies, export. Appraise the multiple raw file formats and the use of the DNG (digital file negative) format. Judge appropriate output options such as fine art prints, slideshows, contact sheets and web galleries. Compare and contrast creating a personal web portfolio using the Lightroom gallery options vs a commercially available website/storage option.
Topics Include:
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe Bridge
• Adobe Photoshop
• Libraries and Catalogs
• Raw, DNG, Tiff, PSD
• Metadata
• Keywords
• Printing
This class will be taught through lectures, lab demonstrations, and feedback sessions/critiques. One hour of lab outside the scheduled class are required by arrangement. Lectures, demonstrations and critiques will not be repeated. Please stay aware of any changes in the class schedule or open studio hours. All students will be accommodated in terms of equipment. You will need access to a computer, a camera, Photoshop CS3 or CS4 and Lightroom 1.4 or 2.2. You are still expected to attend the normal lecture and critique period. You may use your own equipment for the lab assignments, but it is recommended that you stay until you understand the assignment. If you choose to work at home for the required two by arrangement lab hours you must fill out an off campus form.
Required Text:
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers, Adobe Reader; Martin Evening, 2009
You will need an e-mail account for this class.
Grading Policy
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Attendance Policy
Many class sessions will be lectures, demonstrations, or critiques that are not available outside our regular meetings. Regular and prompt attendance is therefore essential to keep up with what is presented. It is disruptive to the class when people show up late – Please be on time! This course is fast paced and therefore virtually impossible to make up any extended absence. A total of three unexcused absences will cause you to fail the class.
Please consult the class schedule calendar for any drop class information or CR/NC grading options (student's responsibility).
Projects
1 = 20 points Lab 1
2 = 20 points Lab 2
3 = 20 points Lab 3
4 = 20 points Lab 4
5 = 20 points Lab 5
There will be additional lab assignments during the semester.
Work is due on the announced date as listed in the study guide. Late work will not receive full credit and may not be critiqued.
Oct 15 – Overview of Digital Workflow
Oct 22 – Importing Photo’s
Oct 29- Navigating the Library
Nov 5 – Photo Managament
Nov 12- Develop Module
Nov 19 – Art of Black and White
Nov 26 –Photoshop Connection
Dec 3 – Printing
Dec 10 –Presenting Your Work
Dec 17 –Final Exam