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Course
Syllabus
Course Name: Photography 1
Course Number: 6042
Level: CP
Department: Fine Arts
Course Description
Prerequisite: None
Open to: Fresh, Soph, Jr, Sr
Length: 1 Year
Credit: 1
Summary:
Photo
I focuses on both the visual and technical aspects of image making. Students
will become well versed in the knowledge of fine art as they develop their own
individual aesthetic and eye for composition, and master the ability to
visually communicate with a viewer of group of viewers. They will learn and use
new vocabulary related directly to the world of art. Students will learn about
and develop an appreciation for different artistic styles by regularly
presenting their work to classmates through critiques.
Course Goals:
Students
will become acquainted with the operations and manipulations of a 35 mm camera.
They will be introduced to basic techniques of processing and printing 35 mm
black and white film. Students will learn how to operate a digital camera. In
addition to this, students will be introduced to basic computer manipulations
of photos using Photoshop CS5.5. History of Photography will also be addressed
in this course.
Textbooks and Materials:
The
Handbook of Photography by James A. Folts
Course Content:
Students
will become acquainted with the operations and manipulations of a 35 mm camera.
They will be introduced to basic techniques of processing and printing 35 mm
black and white film. Students will
learn to operate a digital camera. In addition to this, students will be
introduced to basic computer manipulations of photos using Photoshop CS5.5.
History of Photography will also be addressed in this course.
Semester Grading Policy:
Each
quarter counts as 2/5 of the semester grade; the final counts for 1/5. All
students will take all final exams regardless of quarter grades.
100 - 90 % A
89 - 80
% B
79 - 70
% C
69 - 60
% D
59
- 0 % F
Scope & Sequence: Refer to the individual instructor
for a week-by-week breakdown of standards alignment, instructional content and
major assessments.
The
following supplies are required for this course. Students will receive 20 points for having all supplies on time.
Please label all supplies with student’s name.
·
Digital
Camera (must have a memory card*) *Note
to parents: Make sure your student labels their memory card with their name
using permanent marker. The cards are frequently forgotten in the classroom.
- 3 ring binder – ½”
- 1 folder that is three hole punched
- notebook
- 4 or 8 GB Jump Drive for work storage
- 1 – 18 ounce Quaker Oats box for pinhole camera –
MUST be the 18 oz. Quaker Oats box.
·
1
old hand towel (not required, but will be helpful to student)
The following supplies MUST be
purchased at the campus store.
- 1 Box B&W Photo Paper –MUST be purchased at
Campus Store. Printer paper will not work!
- 2 Rolls of 35 m Film – MUST be purchased at Campus Store. C41 Process film will
not work with the chemicals in the HF processing room and will result in a
reduction of points.
Extra Credit-
·
Students
can bring up to 2 boxes of tissue a semester for 5 points each.
Lockers
& Computer usage
Each will be
assigned a locker and a locker partner. Students may keep photo paper, camera
and any other darkroom supplies in these lockers. For this reason, students
should not share their locker combination with anyone. If it is found that a
student has shared their combination information with anyone other than their
locker partner, they will have G5 locker privileges taken away. Also, keep in
mind that there is limited space in these lockers. It is necessary to keep belongings limited to
Photography supplies only.
The
photo room has a self contained computer lab. These computers are for work
assigned in Photography only. If a student is working on assignments
from other classes, playing games or using the internet for anything other than
assigned work, they will have computer privileges suspended, receive an hour
long detention and be referred to the Dean or other necessary authority,
depending on the severity of the action.
Darkroom
Rules
The darkroom
can be dangerous if students do not follow rules. Because it is a dim
environment, any kind running, jumping, throwing or any other activities that
may be seen as rough are prohibited. Students are required to use the enlarger
they are assigned to. Each will be assigned an enlarger the first week of
school. When students get set up at their enlarger they must check that all
equipment is present (1 contact printer, 1 easel, 1 grain magnifier, 1 negative
carrier.
Likewise,
students should be sure equipment is neatly returned to the proper place at the
enlarger station after they have finished working at the end of each period. It
is important that each student clean up after themselves.
When
developing prints, student MUST use the tongs that are labeled with the correct
chemical. Student should not put their hands in the chemicals. Student will be
required to wash their hands with soap and water after they have been
developing prints.
Students
should stay in the darkroom until the entire photo printing process is
complete. They should note the time before they start a new print. Prints left
in the chemicals/ dryer or in the darkroom will be discarded. Likewise, any
test strips or negatives will also be discarded if left in the darkroom or in
G5.
After
school lab
This
class will require time outside of class. There will be a weekly after school
lab every Thursday, unless students are otherwise notified during class. These labs operate on a first come, first
serve basis. Students must sign up for the enlargers upon entering G5 after
school. Students must bring photography work with them. Friends of students are
not allowed to attend after school lab. The same darkroom rules apply to after
school lab.
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I
have read this entire syllabus and fully understand what is expected from me in
terms of behavior, work ethic, organization and responsibility and agree to
follow the directives and rules stated in this document. Sign and have your
parent/ Guardian Sign. Detach this slip from your syllabus and return to Mrs. Wilk
for 5 points.
Name:__________________________________ Period: _____________
Student
Signature: _____________________________________________
Parent
Signature:
_____________________________________________
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