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Art 125 Sections 01-03
Art 126 Section 01
Course Description: Art 125
Photography 1 (Introduction to Photography) is an introductory course to the art of black and white photographic image making and printing. You will learn to see and appreciate light in a new way, learn to see and design shapes in the frame, and learn how to make fine black and white prints and finish them to the matted presentation. In this course, you will learn how to properly expose 35mm film, how to develop that film, and to make beautiful exhibition quality black and white prints. This is not merely a technical course, however. The most important thing you can take away from this course is a new sense of seeing. To be able to have a finer appreciation of light in its myriad of manifestations, to discover meaning in images rather than words, and most importantly, how to make images, important and powerful in their own right, rather than merely "taking pictures."Course Objectives: By the end of the semester, the student will:
* Visualize compositions, expose, develop and print from 35mm black and white film
* Learn a variety of photographic darkroom techniques and historical processes
* Critique photographs in with an intelligent and well informed vocabularyCourse Materials
A Short Course in Photography: An Introduction to Photographic Technique- 6th Edition
Barbara London and Jim Stone
ISBN 0-13-193380-9
*Books are provided for dual credit studentsSee attached supply list for additional materials. Student must have textbook by second day of classes. All other supplies are needed by the third period, depending on availability. The sooner the better!
Instruction Methods
Slide/lecture presentation, class photo shoots, field trips, written responses, individual and group critique, demonstration, quizzes, and research and computer-aided projects.Grading Scale
100-90% = A 89-80% = B 79-70% = C 69-60% = D 59-0% = F Assignments
Midterm Portfolio 200 points Written Assignments 100 points Research Rough Draft 50 points Research Assignment 200 points Attendance and In Class Participation 200 points Final Portfolios 300 points Quizzes and In Class Assignments 50 points Lab Time (2 hours per week) 50 points Attendance and In-class Participation
*Student will be evaluated on the basis of being in class on time, having required materials/assignments/text/supplies, time spent working in class, and attention given to class discussions. 5 points per day. Specific details provided in attendance policy below.Lab Hours
* Beginning the third week of class, students must spend a minimum of 2 hours/week working in the photography lab. If students do not have homework to complete, the must spend time researching photographers or practicing development skills.Quizzes and Written Assignments
*Quizzes may be given with or without prior notification to students. Quizzes may not be taken if student is absent on the day of quiz. Alternate assignments/extra credit may be accepted at instructor’s discretion. Written assignments are critically based responses to photographs, literary articles and in class projects.Research Project
*Written essay and powerpoint presentation on historical or contemporary photographer.Contact Sheets and Work Prints
*These include prints not intended/prepared for final portfolio. Student may turn in additional prints for extra credit, again at instructor’s discretion.Midterm and Final Portfolio
*Grading will reflect quantity, quality, effort, comprehension of assignments, participation in all critiques, and presentation of all artwork presented for review in the final portfolio. Does the student understand the purpose of the assignments? Can the student assess the positive and or negative attributes of the projects? Any student absent from the final portfolio critique will receive no higher than a C on the Final Portfolio.
Attendance Policy
Attendance will be taken daily. One unexcused absence will be allowed without affecting the outcome of the final semester grade. Being late, leaving for extended breaks without notice, failure to bring proper supplies or assignments, or leaving early two (2) times within the first quarter constitutes an absence. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor of campus programs or appointments which will affect attendance.Student must be in class at time designated on schedule. Late is defined as arriving anytime after the start of class or not returning from breaks at designated times. Leaving class early will also constitute an absence.
Withdrawal Procedures
If one decides to stop attending a class but has not officially withdrawn from the class, a grade of “F” will be given. To avoid this, one must obtain a withdrawal form from Student Services.______________________________________________________________
Course Description: Art 126
Photography 2 is an advanced level photography class designed to encourage the development of the student as an artist. Students will work toward creating a personal portfolio of prints, as well as complete assignments aimed to hone technical skills and broaden understanding of darkroom photography. In addition, students will be challenged to solve creative problems in a mature, aesthetic, and critical manner.Course Objectives: By the end of the semester, the student will:
* Work with 35mm and medium format film, and medium format prints
* Experiment with a variety of solutions for printing, display and presentation
* Broaden understanding of contemporary photography trends
* Build a personal portfolioCourse Materials
A Short Course in Photography: An Introduction to Photographic Technique- 6th Edition
Barbara London and Jim Stone
ISBN 0-13-193380-9See attached supply list for additional materials. Student must have textbook by second day of classes. All other supplies are needed by the third period, depending on availability. The sooner the better!
Instruction Methods
Slide/lecture presentation, class photo shoots, field trips, written responses, individual and group critique, demonstration, quizzes, and research and computer-aided projects.Grading Scale
100-90% = A 89-80% = B 79-70% = C 69-60% = D 59-0% = F Assignments
Midterm Portfolio 200 points Written Assignments 100 points Attendance and In Class Participation 200 points Personal Portfolio 200 points Final Portfolios 300 points Quizzes and In Class Assignments 50 points Lab Time (2 hours per week) 50 points Attendance and In-class Participation
*Student will be evaluated on the basis of being in class on time, having required materials/assignments/text/supplies, time spent working in class, and attention given to class discussions. 5 points per day.Lab Hours
* Beginning the third week of class, students must spend a minimum of 2 hours/week working in the photography lab. If students do not have homework to complete, the must spend time researching photographers or practicing development skills.Quizzes and Written Assignments
*Quizzes may be given with or without prior notification to students. Quizzes may not be taken if student is absent on the day of quiz. Alternate assignments/extra credit may be accepted at instructor’s discretion. Written assignments are critically based responses to photographs, literary articles and in class projects.Contact Sheets and Work Prints
*These include prints not intended/prepared for final portfolio. Student may turn in additional prints for extra credit, again at instructor’s discretion.Midterm , Personal, and Final Portfolio
*Grading will reflect quantity, quality, effort, comprehension of assignments, participation in all critiques, and presentation of all artwork presented for review in the final portfolio. Does the student understand the purpose of the assignments? Can the student assess the positive and or negative attributes of the projects? Any student absent from the final portfolio critique will receive no higher than a C on the Final Portfolio.Attendance Policy
Attendance will be taken daily. One unexcused absence will be allowed without affecting the outcome of the final semester grade. Being late, leaving for extended breaks without notice, failure to bring proper supplies or assignments, or leaving early two (2) times within the first quarter constitutes an absence. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor of campus programs or appointments which will affect attendance.Student must be in class at time designated on schedule. Late is defined as arriving anytime after the start of class or not returning from breaks at designated times. Leaving class early will also constitute an absence.
Students are also required to attend 2 lab hours per week.
Withdrawal Procedures
If one decides to stop attending a class but has not officially withdrawn from the class, a grade of “F” will be given. To avoid this, one must obtain a withdrawal form from Student Services.