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Schedule

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Course
Readings:
  • Read Syllabus
  • Read pages 9–79

  • Read pages 1–21

    NOTE: The iPhone text discusses features and methods specific to the iPhone. You may be using a different model camera. That’s ok. Don’t worry. But you will need to figure out how to accomplish the same techniques and concepts on your phone. Ask your instructor if you need help.
Assignments:
  • Watch Instructor Video Introduction
  • Complete Lesson 1 Syllabus Quiz
  • Complete Discussion 1.1: Selfie Introduction and Discussion
  • Complete Discussion 1.2: Lesson 1 Readings Discussion
Lesson 2: Using the Camera
Readings:
  • Read pages 132–133 and 173–191
Assignments:
  • Complete Discussion 2.1: Camera Practice Discussion
  • Complete Lesson 2 Exposure Triangle Quiz
  • Complete Lesson 2 Looking Assignment
  • Complete Discussion 2.2: Lesson 2 Reading Discussion
Lesson 3: Photoshop/Lightroom
Readings:
  • Read pages 114–139
  • Read Chapter 2
Assignments:
  • Complete 3.1 TUTORIAL: Organization
  • Complete 3.2 TUTORIAL: LightRoom
  • Complete 3.3 TUTORIAL: Photoshop
  • Complete Lesson 3 Photoshop Assignment
  • Complete Discussion 3.1: Lesson 3 Reading Discussion
  • Watch the Lesson 3 James Estrin video and participate in Discussion 3.2
Lesson 4: Light
Readings:
  • Read pages 141–171
Assignments:
  • Complete 4.1 TUTORIAL: Light
  • Complete Lesson 4 Treasure Hunt for Light Photo Assignment
  • Complete Lesson 4 Treasure Hunt for Light Critique
  • Complete Discussion 4.1: The Guardian’s Photo of the Day Discussion
  • Complete Discussion 4.2: Lesson 4 Reading Discussion
Lesson 5: Making a Photograph
Readings:
Assignments:
  • Complete 5.1 TUTORIAL: Composition.
  • Complete Discussion 5.1: Shutter Speed Discussion
  • Complete Lesson 5 Treasure Hunt for Composition Assignment
  • Complete Lesson 5 Treasure Hunt for Composition Critique
  • Complete Discussion 5.2: Lesson Reading Discussion
Lesson 6: Caption Writing and Portraiture
Readings:
  • Read pages 233–247, 256–259, and 338–347
  • Read Chapter 3
Assignments:
  • Complete 6.1 TUTORIAL: Captions
  • Complete 6.2 TUTORIAL: Portraits
  • Complete Lesson 6 Portrait Assignment 1: Window Light
  • Complete Lesson 6 Portrait 1 Critique
  • Complete Discussion 6.1: Lesson 6 Reading Discussion
Lesson 7: Portraiture
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • Complete Discussion 7.1: Dancers Among Us Discussion
  • Complete Discussion 7.2: iPhone Portrait Project Discussion
  • Complete Lesson 7 Portrait Assignment 2: The Environmental Portrait
  • Complete Lesson 7 Portrait 2 Critique
  • Complete Lesson 7 Portrait Assignment 3
  • Complete Lesson 7 Portrait 3 Critique
Lesson 8: Still Life and Product Photography
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • Complete Lesson 8 Still Life Photography Assignment
  • Complete Lesson 8 Still Life Critique
  • Complete Discussion 8.1: Still Life Photography
  • Complete building or buying a lightbox by Lesson 9
Lesson 9: Still Life and Product Photography II
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • Complete Discussion 9.1: Product Photography
  • Complete Lesson 9 Product Photography Assignment
  • Complete Lesson 9 Product Photography Critique
Lesson 10: The Photo Story/Essay
Readings:
  • Read pages 287–307
  • Read Penn State Squirrel Whisperer
Assignments:
  • Submit Photo Story Proposal
  • Complete Discussion 10.1: Photo Stories and Readings Discussion
Lesson 11: Video I
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • None
Lesson 12: Video II
Readings:
Assignments:
  • Complete Discussion 12.1: Lesson Readings and Video
  • Complete Lesson 12 Video 1: Who Do You Admire and Why?
  • Complete Discussion 12.2: Who Do You Admire and Why Discussion
Lesson 13: Finishing Up Projects and Your Portfolio
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • Complete Lesson 13 Photo Story 1st Edit
  • Complete Discussion 13.1: Photo Story 1st Edit Discussion
Lesson 14: Video and Wrapping Up
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • Complete Discussion 14.1: Inspirational Video Reactions
  • Submit Lesson 14 Video 2: A Person and Their Sound
  • Complete Discussion 14.2: Video 2 Reactions
Lesson 15: Wrapping Up COMM 215
Readings:
  • None
Assignments:
  • Submit Photo Story
  • Complete Discussion 15.1: Photo Story Final Discussion
  • Complete Lesson 15 Portfolio URL and Discussion
  • Submit Lesson 15 Website/Portfolio Critique

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