This is an advanced
course in photography. You will review functions of the camera; including
shutter speed, f-stop, and how these work together. You will review
the process of exposure and image processing. You will review the technical
aspects of printing black and white and color files. You will be introduced
to advanced compositional skills and aesthetics of both shooting and
printing photographs. You will participate in class critiques where
your assignments
will be discussed both technically and aesthetically. A large portion
of the class will be spent working as if you were an actual professional
photographer. You will be given a variety of commercial assignments.
1.
To implement sound design elements and principles in a creative
fashion
2. Create digital images using digital cameras.
3. To be able to identify and utilize appropriate file compression standards.
4. To create composite images.
5. To understand various output options.
6. To color correct and retouch digital images.
7. Begin to identify and develop you own photography style.
8. Identify and develop the skills required to run a successful photography
business.
9.
To use Photoshop's advanced features like actions and batch commands.
Evaluation
is based on the following requirements:
1. Attendance - This isn't an online class.- a lot happens in the classroom.
2. Project evaluation
3. Quizzes (normal weight grade)
4. Written and performance test(s) over book(s), readings, and lectures, etc.
(normal weight grade)
5. Written reflections (.5 weight)
6.Portfolio (2x normal
weight grade)
Late assignments will be reduced by 50%.
If you have an excused absence, the assignment is due the next class day. You need to show me your late assignment so I can put in in the grade book that day.
You can redo your projects to improve their grades (not tests and quizzes).
This is how your projects are graded:
1.You
will be given a proof/research grade on the
first day of the week after the assignment is given (you get the assignment
on the first day of week 1, the proofs are due the first day of week
2). If you don't have proofs, no proof points. These can't be made
up.To get those points you need to have me
initial the proof section on your evaluation sheet the day
the proofs are due.
2. You fill out the top portion of the evaluation sheet and turn it in on the
day of the critique (week 2 last day ).
3. You show your images to the class/advanced group (last day week 2 ).
4. I will give it an "as is" grade based
on my evaluation .
5. If you make corrections I will re-grade it and you will receive the new
grade. The goal is to help you create great looking work.
6. You will make a print of your best image for your portfolio (also part of the grade).
What letter grades mean to me:
A
- Your assignment is great. Much better than average-above and beyond
the call of duty.
B - Your assignment is above average. More than the minimum. Really looks good.
C - An average grade. Your assignment possesses the minimum requirements. No
errors or omissions.It is in focus, not blurry, and has good exposure.
D - Below average grade. Your assignment does not possess the minimum requirements
(bad focus, bad exposure, inappropriate subject).There are errors or omissions.
F
- You didn't do the assignment or it was really, really, bad.
I follow the school tardy policy.
You will be doing most of your photography at home with your digital camera. You will have a new assignment the first day of each week.The pictures need to be taken by the first day of the next week. That way you will have a week to shoot that includes a weekend.
If you check out a camera for an in class exercise or to use in the studio you are responsible for it until it returns to my hands.
File management/backing up (make a folder on your server space named -Photo. In that folder make a folder for each assignment. Name the assignment folders the first 3 or 4 letters of the assignment name and your last name example: compwilson (for the composition assignment). In the assignment folder should be the finished high rez jpegs-nothing else. Name the finished files what the online assignment sheet indicates. You will need all of your assignment files at the end of the semester for your portfolio.
Back-up your Photo folder every week or two. Servers go down. You would lose all of your work for the semester. You can back up to:
1. Flash drive if you have one, then move the files to your home computer.
2. Burn them to a CD in class (don't lose the CD, I'll store it for you if you like).
3. Save them to your iPod or music player.
Unless your files are in 2 different places, they are not secure. It's not if you will lose them, its when. As a teacher I have seen it happen dozens of times. If your files vanish you will need to redo them - not fun : ( It is not the computers fault, it is your fault for not backing them up). When you tell me you don't have your assignment done because the computer messed-up I will refer you to this paragraph.
I had a hard drive go bad last summer that had 50 thousand pictures on it. Did I have a back-up? Yep : ) But if I didn't I would have been cryin' : (
Leaving the classroom
1.
If you need to go to the bathroom sign out and in on the sign out sheet
and bring the pass with you.
2. If you want to go anywhere else, check with me first, then sign in and out
(bring the pass with you).
The photo classroom is never a study hall. All activities must be photo related.
It is not OK to go to vending machines during class time.
You need to have your own digital camera.
No phones or ipods. The first offence is a reminder, the second time I'll have an administrator take it.
From the Student Manual:
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Cell phones and other electronic devises are allowed on campus but cell phone and other electronic devise usage during school hours is NOT ALLOWED and the expectation is that all cell phones and other electronic devises will be OFF during school hours (7:30-2:00pm). This includes cell phones with text messaging, music and video capabilities. Students ignoring this policy will lose their cell phone or other electronic devise privileges. Student phones are available in the counseling and main office for any student needing to use a phone before and afterschool, during their lunch, or with a teacher note.
No movies or games on the computer (except for the photography videos you will be watching.
The computers are only to be used for photo class projects or research for photo class projects.
If you can't use the computer responsibly you will not be allowed to use the computer.That means no games, no online video or anything else that isn't related to the photo class. When in doubt, check with me first.
First offence: you will be locked out of the computer for the day (and given book assignments).
Second offense: locked out for the week (and given book assignments).
Third offence: locked out for the semester. You will work on assignments in the photo book and receive a "D" for the semester.
Please respect school and student materials.
All assignments need to be shot and processed by you after the assignment is given. Don't use your old photos for our assignments. Don't use pictures from old assignments for new assignments. You must shoot and process your own work.
Turning in another student or persons work as you own is plagiarism . It will be dealt with as outlined in the student manual.
As the semester progresses I will be changing things in the weekly schedule.
Learning
This
is how things work in the Photography Lab.
1.
Instructional Input-Class lecture, info to read etc. The theory for
what you are about to learn.
2. Modeling-Showing you how to do something, things I show you in the classroom.
3. Guided Practice-Helping you with projects, assignments, etc.
4. Independent Practice-This is where the actual learning occurs. It is you
doing it by yourself. If someone is helping you it isn't independent practice.
No independent practice, no learning. YOU need to do the independent practice.
If you feel like you aren't learning it may be because you aren't doing enough
independent practice.
I want you to create exceptional photographs, not average photographs. Digital imaging has created a wonderful opportunity for fast and easy revision. Redoing things is part of the process. Don't expect to get it right the first time. Leave time for revising.
Read the web site daily. I will be making updates weekly. The web site is an integral part of the class. I use it instead of a text or handouts. Don't print out the web site at the beginning of the semester, it will be out of date by week 2.
NOTE:
As you know I teach three different levels of photography each period: Beginning,
Intermediate, and Advanced. The only way this can work is if you follow
the web site. Do whatever the web site tells you to do. If after reading
the web site you have questions - ask me, I'm more than happy to help.
I need to spend the majority of my time with the beginning students. If
you follow the web site everything will be fine. If you don't, and wait
for me to tell you what to do, you will get left behind.
The shooting room is for shooting. Your classroom is the same as the beginning students.
The Intermediate and advanced students will be doing the same assignments the first few weeks of the semester.This should ensure that you all have the skills you need to do the more advanced assignments. You all come to these classes with different skills and abilities (different teachers, different classes, different schools, changes I make from year to year as we get new equipment) this should put you all on the same playing field.
Our photo program is articulated with Clover Park Voc Tech. Even if you don't plan on going to Clover Park, those college credits can usually transfer to other colleges. See me for more details.
Work off of the Intermediate Web site until everybody is proficient with the basic Photoshop and camera skills.
Work off of the Intermediate Web site until everybody is proficient with the basic Photoshop and camera skills.
Monday: Your mission: complete what you started last week. You are each replicating the pictured I showed you. I'll bring in another Monday, replicate that. When you are done print both of them make an 8 x 10 print of each.
Tuesday: Work on above assignment.
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