GKU1033 [V1] Digital Photography and Social Media Imaging Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts, UNIMAS

COURSE TITLE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGING

(Fotografi Digital dan Imejan Media Sosial)

COURSE CODE GKU1033

CREDIT 3

PREREQUISITE/S N/A

SYNOPSIS This course focuses on taking , developing and printing

photographs.This course will use the concept of photography as a
means of visual communication . Besides knowing about the
evolution of photography and its contribution to the surrounding
community, this course also emphasizes the practical usage of
photography as a tool for visual communication in the contemporary
era.

(Kursus ini memberi tumpuan kepada mengambil gambar,

memproses, dan mencetak. Selain itu kursus ini akan menggunakan
konsep fotografi sebagai salah satu cara komunikasi visual.
Disamping mengetahui tentang evolusi fotografi dan sumbangannya
kepada masyarakat sekeliling, ia juga menekankan kegunaan
praktikal fotografi sebagai alat untuk komunikasi visual yang
terkini.)

LEARNING By the end of this course, students will be able to:

OUTCOMES o To identify and explain the importance of the deep
understanding about basic
photography [C2, A1, CS, CT, LL]
o To demonstrate and react towards the photography principle
and esthetic by using new technology photographic tool such
as DSLR camera, camera phone, apps and other tools. [C3, P2,
CS, CT, LL, EM]
o To reproduce the artworks according to element and principle
of visual art. [P3, TS]
o Ability to search for ideas and alternative solution in basic
photography

Kebolehan untuk mencari idea dan mencari penyelesaian

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alternatif dalam asas fotografi [CT]

STUDENT Guided LHs Self LHs

LEARNING Lectures 21 21
HOURS Laboratories/Practical 14 14
Student-Centered Learning 7 28
Continuous Assessment 3 6
Final Examination/Assessment 2 4
Sub-Total 47 73
Total 120 Hours

LEARNING Guided LHs

UNITS 1. History of Photography 3

2. Basic Element in Photography 3

3. Understanding Photography and Terminology 3

4. Understanding DSLR Camera and Its Function 4

5. Understanding Lenses effect and usage 3

6. Scientific theory in photography 3

7. Digital Photography Application 4

8. Understanding Digital terminology and the implication 3

of sensor and digital storage

9. New era of digital photography technology and the 4

important of photography apps

10. The impact of commercial photography in the social 4

media

11. Digital Visual Audits 4

12. Digital Processing Finishing 4

Total 42

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ASSESSMENT Project 1 (Understanding Camera and Elements) 30 %

Project 2 (Building the Photography Potfolio by 40 %
using Apps)
Final term examination 30 %
Total 100 %

REFERENCES 1. Grover, C.,Brundage, B. (2006), Digital Photography : The

Missing Manual, Pogue Press, BEIJING

2. Harman, D. (2005). The Digital Photography Handbook.

London: Smith Davies Publishing Limited.

3. Jeffrey, I. (2006). Photography: A Concise History. New York:

4. Lee, S. D. (2001). Digital Imaging. London : Library

Association Pub.

5. Newhall, B. (1988). The History Of Photography. New York

:The Museum of Modern Art.
TR15 N548 1993

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