Documents: Final Portfolio Project
Nov/090
Photographic Illustration: Greeting Card Exercise
Oct/090
Overview
Since the beginning of photography, images have been combined with words to form meaning in various contexts. For this exercise, you will combine two forms of expression–writing and photography–to provide a meaningful document suitable for publishing.
Photojournalism: Spot News Photography
Sep/090
Overview
A spot news event is not planned in advance. It happens without warning, and a photographer/photojournalist must determine quickly what is happening and act accordingly. This assignment will expose you to the world of photojournalism.
Digital Darkroom: Repairing and Restoring a Photograph
Sep/090
Overview
The ability to repair or restore a photograph is a necessary skill all photographers should possess. In this exercise, we will use Adobe Photoshop to repair a badly damaged picture.
Photojournalism: Photographic Story Project
Sep/090
Overview
The ability to tell a story in photographs is a valuable skill for both casual amateurs and professional photojournalists alike. For this project, you will work in a group to produce an actual photographic story. The story will be submitted to the campus newspaper, RaiderView, for publication consideration. 
Digital Darkroom: Adode Photoshop Introduction
Sep/090
Overview
In the days when film dominated photography, artists and photojournalists relied heavily on using the darkroom to prepare their pictures for display or media publication. Now, in the Digital Age, photographers rely on the digital darkroom to prepare and manipulate their images.
Photojournalism: Photographic Story Exercise
Aug/090
Overview
The ability to tell a story in photographs is a valuable skill for both casual amateurs and professional photojournalists alike. While staged and contrived photo stories of real-life subject matter are generally discouraged, you will create a fictional story that must stand on its own merits as a story. This exercise is designed to get you thinking about the elements of a photo narrative.
Equipment: Selecting a Digital Camera
Aug/090
Overview
You are working as a public relations manager for a small local corporation. For the last eight years, you have been using a film SLR camera to take photos at company parties, employee award ceremonies, and general events. The photos were used for the employee newsletter, e-mail messages, bulletin board displays, and historic company archives. The camera you’ve been using is now inoperable and not worth repairing. It’s time to purchase a new camera and enter the world of digital photography.
Equipment: Knowing your Digital Camera
Aug/090
Overview
Knowing the capabilities of your digital camera can enhance the quality and value of your photographs. Many models of digital cameras are loaded with features that make it easier to achieve professional results. Unfortunately, some camera owners fail to read and study the manual that came with their cameras.
