Course Objectives:
1. Identify the use of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as they appear in the work of master photographers. 2. Practice the appropriate and safe use of photographic equipment, chemistry, and materials. 3. Utilize basic black and white photographic processes including composing, exposing, processing, enlarging images in the darkroom, and matting/presenting photographs. 4. Construct and practice the use of early photographic techniques, including pinhole photography, clich-verre, photograms. and other alternative processes. 5. Recognize various conceptual approaches used by master photographers for personal and public audiences that elicit emotional/societal responses in the world. 6. Demonstrate the appropriate use of 35mm SLR camera to control exposure. 7. Utilize basic digital imaging equipment and software in the production of photographic works. 8. Employ visual and written critical responses in a personal photographic journal/sketchbook to develop a contextual and historical understanding of photography. 9. Maintain and organize a portfolio of photographic prints and contact sheets neatly and professionally within a 3-ring notebook binder.
Materials:
All basic photo materials for this class will be provided by the instructor. However, photographic materials that are lost or misused must be replaced at cost by the student. Provided materials will include: 100 sheets of 5x7 photo paper, 25 sheets of 8x10 photo paper, and 10 rolls of B&W film. Traditionally, the following materials have been required for this class for the organization of negatives, prints, and notes. If students are unable purchase these materials on their own, they may need to make or borrow used ones in class: _____ 9x 12 spiral or hardbound sketchbook/notebook (students may use an older sketchbook from a previous class) Please, no tape-bound tablets, they will fall apart in a matter of weeks! _____ 3-ring notebook binder with sections (protects and stores all negatives and prints which are easily damaged)
_____ Thumb-drive or disk on key (for saving and transporting digital assignments and photos)
Cameras:
A student is not required to purchase a camera for this class. The photo department at Reservoir is fortunate to have 24 cameras that can be signed out for a period of up to 3 days. However, when learning how to use a camera, it is very beneficial to learn by consistently using the same camera. I highly recommend that all students make an attempt to find a 35 mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or rangefinder camera with a MANUAL exposure camera on their own by asking friends, relatives, or family members. Often used cameras can be found online (eBay, KEH, etc.) at a fraction of the cost of being new. Please visit the art department website for more information on how to find/purchase a camera.
Behavior Policies:
Code of ConductIn class, students will be expected to follow the Gator Code of Conduct (RESPECT the SOUL) and the school rules as outlined in the student planner at all times. Failure to do so will result in an intervention, SIR, or referral depending on the frequency or severity of the offense. Sequence for minor incidents: 1st Offense: Teacher warning 2nd Offense: SIR and contact with home 3rd Offense: SIR, contact with home, and teacher consequence 4th Offense: Contact home and discipline referral Incidents not considered minor: Contact home and discipline referral Late PolicyIf a student is late to class, he/she will receive a warning the first time, an SIR the second and third time, and a referral on the next offense. Sequence for late to class 1st Offense: Teacher warning 2nd Offense: SIR and contact with home 3rd Offense: SIR, contact with home, and teacher consequence 4th Offense: Contact home and discipline referral
Cut PolicyIf a student cuts a class, he/she will be referred to administration on the first offense (agenda book page 13).
The county standards grade break down will be used. 89.5-100% -A 79.5-89.4 %-B 69.5-79.4% C 59.5 -69.4% -D Below 59.5% - E A Straight point system that computes students overall grade will be used. The following is an example: Homework Classwork/Project Participation 20 Points Each 100- 150 Points Each 100 Points Each Quarter
Classwork/Homework:
In Photo 1, the bulk of your homework will involve completing shooting assignments. Please plan your time accordingly to complete all shooting assignments on time, especially those students who are borrowing cameras and equipment from the photo department, as other photo students may need to use it as well. In addition to shooting assignments, Photo 1 students will be required to research, critically analyze, and visually/verbally respond to various sketchbook problems that pertain to further understanding the historical events surrounding photographers and their work. It is in the students best interest to use their regular class time wisely to complete assignments. If in-class time is not used wisely, more out-of-class work may be the result. Parents can check on all due dates and assignments at any time by logging onto the classroom blog!
Academic Integrity
Each student is responsible for upholding and maintaining academic integrity. If there is a question in reference to a students academic integrity, they will be referred to their administrator by way of a disciplinary referral, given due process, and receive the appropriate consequence based on Reservoir High Schools Academic Honor Code. Any violation of academic integrity will impact a students eligibility for credit in this course.
This syllabus is a contract. By signing below, you and your parents/guardians are acknowledging that you have read the entire Photo 1 course syllabus, and will abide by and support all of its stated policies.
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-PUBLICATION NOTICE
We, the art department are currently in the process of building a school-based visual arts website and documenting student work for art educational research articles. For this purpose, I, the teacher will photograph some of your artwork, students working in class, and use select quotes from students reflective statements about their artwork that may be used on this website and publications. As most of you are under 18 years of age, please ask your parents / guardian to sign below giving permission for documentation of classroom experiences to be used/reproduced in the school based websites and art education publication. (I can publish and post only student work for which parental permission has been granted.) Permission is not required, and this website and research project will in no way affect the assessment and/or grading of student work throughout the year. I grant permission for the Reservoir Fine Art Department faculty (Jennifer Moon, Greg English, Vivica Williams, Jocelyn Bocchino) to photograph my child, their artwork, and reflective statements for publication on school-based websites and art education journals.
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