PHO254 Big Digital

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As opportunities arise, I reserve the right to alter the order and to add to or subtract from this syllabus or weekly semester guide. In this course students will explore the newest trends and techniques 
in the fields of commercial and fine are photography, including
 advanced selection techniques and master printing philosophies. You
 will be exploring content, sequencing and presentation of your digital
 work.

PHO 254B-2001 (34608) T 6 -9:50PM Cheyenne 1744 Protz

Prerequisite: PHO 112B or Instructor approval

Syllabus

Who Are You: Fill This out NOW

Final Portfolio its never to early to start working on your final project.
6 -large prints (larger than 13×19)
10 -13×19 prints
For a portfolio of 16 images at the end of the semester.

Class Rules:

1) Don’t be late for class. This class starts on time. Slides, discussion, how to -this is the core of the class.
2) Negativity and sarcasm ruin the class. Constructive opinions are welcome, I am open to opinions that are thought out and expressed appropriately.
3) Always have your notebook, hard drives, materials you need for class.
4) Work consistently, don’t procrastinate. Things will go wrong.
5) Have fun, explore, share ideas, have an open mind, be respectful or others, work hard, shoot more.

This website info will help you complete the class successfully. Read and explore all other links for the week, before coming to class. This will keep you informed and move you forward in your exploration of digital photography and compositing. Information is added throughout the semester. Check back each week.
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•••Assignments are in Purple
•••Due Dates are in Green
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Costs:

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Luster Paper

24” Paper - .50 per Liner Inch

44” Paper -  .70 per Liner Inch

Epson Enhanced Matte Ink Jet Paper

24” Paper - .45 per Liner Inch

44” Paper - .65 per Liner Inch

Moab Entrada Rag Bright 190 Archival Ink Jet Paper

24” Paper - .55 per Liner Inch

44” Paper - .85 per Liner Inch

Lexjet Metallic

24” Paper - .55 per Liner Inch

44” Paper - .85 per Liner Inch

Printing with your own Paper

24” Paper - .25 per Liner Inch

44” Paper - .40 per Liner Inch
 

Class 1 -Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Assignment: upsizing

Assignment: Self Portrait

Assignment: Project Proposal

http://www.pixelnrg.com/pho254_large-format-printing-guidelines

Video: Sizing and setting a custom page size for printing   https://youtu.be/VH3aA_KXang

Class 2 -Tuesday, January 26, 2016
due: Self Portrait We will start printing the self portraits in class today. Must be proof printed small and approved by me before you can print large.
due: upsizing

DEMO: Loading roll paper into the Epson Printers

Class 3 -Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016
due: Self Portrait We will start printing the self portraits in class today. Must be proof printed small and approved by me before you can print large.

due" Project Proposals, first images to explore

http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/how-big-are-inkjet-printer-ink-drops.html
Printing Resource Page 
http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/how-big-are-inkjet-printer-ink-drops.html

Class 4 -Tuesday, Feb 9, 2016

Artist discussion

due:
Print

The Making of a Fine Art Photograph
https://luminous-landscape.com/the-making-of-a-fine-art-photograph/

Class 5 -Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016

Artist discussion

due:
Print

Class 6 -Tuesday, Feb 23, 2016
Artist discussion

due:
Print

Class 7 -Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Artist discussion

due:
Print

Class 8 -Tuesday, March 8, 2015

http://www.wppionline.com/index.shtml
WPPI Expo Dates:
Mon. March 7, 2016 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue. March 8, 2016 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed. March 9, 2016 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

SPE VEGAS 10-13 - https://www.spenational.org/

Extra credit for attending lectures or expos. Photograph any lecture or the expo floor and email me the images at [email protected] by March 23rd for credit.
For even more extra credit write a review of the event or interview a photographer or a sales rep. Type up your interview and email it to me, you could even make a short video interview. Be creative have fun!

SPRING BREAK MARCH 13-20
 

Class 9 -Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Artist discussion

due:
Print

Class 10 -Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Artist discussion

due:
Print

Class 11 -Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Artist discussion

due:
Print

Class 12 -Tuesday, April 12, 2016
- FOTOFEST WEEK - ATTENDANCE IS MANDETORY -

Class 13 -Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Artist discussion

due:
Print

Class 14 -Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Artist discussion

due:
Print

Class 15 -Tuesday, May 3, 2015
final projects due

Final Critique May 10th, 2016