PHOTOGRAPHY 1

CLASS EXPECTATIONS & COURSE OUTLINE

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This course is designed for the interested photography student. Photo 1 covers all aspects of Digital Photography using DSLR, point & shoot, and cellphone cameras.  The course also has students explore digital editing and Photoshop within an artistic context.  Students are expected to work independently, shooting photos after school, at home, and during class (when specified by instructor). Course work includes various shooting assignments, history of photography, weekly journals, and a research paper/presentation on a personally selected photographer. Some cameras are available on loan for student use, but it is strongly recommended that you supply your own DSLR camera or other digital camera if possible. 

CLASS EXPECTATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS WILL REFLECT:        

RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, RELEVANCE, & COMMUNITY

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Attendance- Please strive for an excellent record.

·      Photography class requires daily hands-on work.

·      Students are responsible for obtaining make-up work after an absence.

·      Absences will be monitored by the administration.

·     Students may lose the option for a numerical passing grade for a course if they are absent for more than 10 classes in a semester course that meets every day or for 5 classes in a semester course that meets every other day.  Students may lose the option for a numerical passing grade for a full year course if they are absent for more than 20 classes.  In the event that the student passes the course after exceeding 10 absences, their course grade is recorded as an S and a grade of 60% is used for the purposes of GPA calculation.  School sponsored activities are not included in the total.

 

Late/Cut Policy- Please choose to arrive to class on schedule.

·      Class starts promptly with a daily outline of objectives for the day.

·      Late entries will directly effect a students habits of work grade.

·      Class cuts are a monitored by the administration. 

 

Project due dates- Due dates for assignments are given in advance.

·      Late assignments will affect H.O.W (Habits of Work) grades.

·      Make up work after a legal absence receives an extension based on absence(s).

·      Work that is more than 2 weeks late will not be accepted

 

Boundary issues on subject matter- Photos should reflect appropriate subject matter.

·      Images with tobacco, alcohol, drugs or sex are not to be photographed or printed.  Present ideas to the instructor

       before shooting if unsure of appropriateness.

 

Food- A health and safety issue.

·      No food/drinks in rooms with chemicals or by computers & printers

·      Wash hands at end of class.

 

Electronic devices - Cell phones are NOT permitted in class. Cell phone cameras can be used for the class NOT IN THE CLASS!  Headphones can be used with Chrome Books or iMacs.  Using cell phones for photographing and or editing should be done on your own time.

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STUDENTS MUST SHARE IMAGES TAKEN WITH CELLPHONES TO GOOGLE DRIVE BEFORE ARRIVING TO CLASS.  STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ACCESS IMAGES ON CELLPHONES DURING CLASS.

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Misuse of technology will be reflected on H.O.W. scores, and weekly participation grades.

BUHS CELLPHONE POLICY:

• Cell phones will remain in backpacks or lockers during class, advisory or study hall

• Cell phones must be off or on airplane mode

• Cell phones visible in class will be confiscated

• Wearable devices such as smart watches must have notifications turned off.

• Cell phones may be use in the cafeteria/ courtyard during lunch and in hallways during block class passing time only

 

Respect others- All students will show respect and tolerance for all individuals in and out of this class.

 

Hall Passes/Sign-out- Permission must be granted for pass use, times of use must be recorded on the sign-out sheet.  Abuse of bathroom privileges will result in a loss of privileges.   Students may be asked for their cellphone in exchange for a bathroom pass.

 

Supplies and Facility- You are part of the BUHS art community.

Do your share, and a little extra, to keep our art room, materials, and equipment in order.

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY I

 

·      This course is an introduction to the art of photography.

·      The student will learn the fundamental skills of using digital cameras. 

·      The course will cover all camera settings and functions, digital editing, Photoshop, film processing, and various

       photographic techniques.

·      This course will emphasize photography as an art form.

·      Our goal will be quality photography both compositionally and technically.

·      The student will learn all ends of camera operations using apertures, shutter speeds, and ISO settings.

·      History of photography will be included in this course.

·      Written forms of assessment will include quizzes, periodical written critiques, a research project, and a final project.

·      All projects will be included in a portfolio due at the completion of the course. (SO SAVE ALL YOUR WORK!)

 

Shooting assignments

·      Students will receive weekly assignments.

·      Assignments will be based off of critical elements and skills of photography that allow for exposure to various subject

       matter and visual challenges.

·      Projects are expected to be completed on time, or before each due date.

·      Personal time management is critical for successful completion of each project and the course.

 

Written work

·      Students are required to use the course website to receive all assignments, and use Google for submitting projects,

       papers, and presentations.

·      Students will be expected to learn photography vocabulary that will be used on a daily basis and every photographer

       should know.

·      Written assessments will include worksheets, quizzes/tests, critiques and research projects.

 

Photography Journal

·      Weekly journals will be kept on weekly photographic explorations or lost photographic opportunities.   

 

Daily and Class participation

·      On time

·      Prepared

·      Respects others and the learning environment

·      Respects supplies and equipment

·      Follows class expectations

·      Is self directed and stays on task

·      Proper cleanup

·      No food/drinks in rooms with chemicals or by computers & printers

 

Homework

·      Shooting assignments should be completed outside of class.

·      NO SHOOTING ON CLASS TIME. (Unless specified otherwise)

 

Project assessment

Students will be given a rubric for each assignment.  The following categories will be assessed: originality, technique, presentation, effort/involvement, and comprehension of the assignment.

 

Course assessment

Various Proficiencies will be assessed throughout the semester 

Your overall grade will be based on completion of projects, journals, quizzes and tests, written assignments, and class participation.

 

Fine and Practical Arts:

Retake or Re-Evaluation policy

 

* the student and teacher meet to discuss specifically what needs to be done to achieve proficiency

* this process should be initiated by the student

 

Visual Arts Standards:

Course work will address the following Art Standards:

Making of Art – Utilizing design elements, principles of design and technical media application in the production of photography.

Analysis and Evaluation- Evaluating the subject matter and analyzing the elements and principles of design in your own work and that of others.

Historical and Cultural- Understanding photography within the context of time and place.

Integration of Studies- Making connections between photography and other disciplines.

 

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY 1 COURSE OUTLINE

Applications of photography

·      Areas of photography: 

        - Elements of Design

        - Landscapes & Nature

        - People as a Subject

        - Action Photography

        - Night Photography

        - Final Study Based on Photographer of Choice

 

Fundamentals of photography 

·      Camera types 

·      Manual and Automatic functions of camera parts and settings.

 

Intro to digital photography composition and exposures

·      Bracketing

·      Vantage point

·      Fill the Frame

·      Elements and Principles of design

 

Using camera controls

·      ISO

·      Depth of field

·      Shutter speed

·      How they all work together to create an proper exposure under various lighting conditions

 

Digital and Darkroom techniques

·      RAW Editing

·      Photo enlargements

·      Intro to various Photoshop tools and techniques

 

History of Photography

·      Photographers and photographic styles through history

·      Photography as an art form

 

Feedback suggestions from Photography students

·      Do things ahead of schedule to allow for mistakes  (Everyone Makes Mistakes)

·      This class is more than just about just taking pictures

·      You need a lot of time and MOTIVATION for this class

·      BEFORE YOU WALK THROUGH THE CLASSROOM DOOR KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO IN     

     CLASS EACH DAY

·      Balance your workload

·      Start shooting IMMEDIATELY on your assignments.  DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

·      Keep an ORGANIZED notebook

·      Record photographic DATA (Shooting, film processing & printing data)

·      COMPLETE JOURNAL ASSIGNMENTS

·      READ your handouts. And Do worksheets

·      Pay attention to videos/its easier than research work

·      KEEP ALL NEGATIVES and Digital Files!

·      SET ASIDE TIME TO SHOOT

·     BE CREATIVE & THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX