Student Performance

Course Description:  A historical survey of the technical and aesthetic development of photography. Topics include the beginnings of the medium, inventors, development of photographic equipment, styles of the creative masters, aesthetic themes, and the social impact of photography. (WECM)

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Describe the aesthetic and technical evolution of photography; distinguish and identify historic and contemporary image makers; and perform research on a photography or historic theme. (WECM)

• Demonstrate knowledge of photographers, processes, and trends in the history of photography
• Conduct research utilizing library and internet resources
• Identify compositional devices used in photography
• Analyze photographs using appropriate terminology and articulate these thoughts effectively in writing (and/or in oral presentation)
• Understand and refrain from plagiarism
• Present work for grading in a professional manner, as directed by the instructor
• Participate meaningfully in critique
• Maintain a professional and respectful attitude
• Maintain classroom facilities and shared supplies

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Critique Policy In order to provide each person with a thoughtful critique of their work, all other activities must stop once a critique begins, and students must fully engage in the critique process. So that everyone feels comfortable expressing their ideas about images, students need to listen to each other and respect varying viewpoints. To ensure students are able to hear all comments about their work, refrain from private conversations and direct all comments to the group discussion. Student projects not completed by the start of critique are late. (Refer to “Late Work Policy” for details) In fairness to those who completed their projects on time, please set aside incomplete projects so as not to distract from the critique. Unfortunately, the course schedule does not allow time to provide late projects with a group critique; the instructor will assess late work on the appropriate grading rubric.

Email Policy All students are assigned an email account by Amarillo College that can be accessed through MyAC.  Students are responsible for checking their email regularly. The instructor will use this email account to communicate with students throughout the semester, and students may use this as a mode of communication with the instructor as well.

Exam Policy Each module has a quiz at the end of the section that covers material from assigned in that module. Quizzes are available at the end of the module on MyAC.

Homework Policy Although some open lab time is scheduled during class, successful completion of this course will require work outside of class. To receive full credit for projects students must have their projects and/or research completed at the start of class on the scheduled due date.

Late Work Policy Projects considered on time will be ready for presentation at the beginning of class on the scheduled due date. In fairness to students who finish projects on time there are penalties for late projects. Late projects are due within one week of the due date, and there is a 20 point deduction off the project grade. Projects not submitted within one week are not accepted, and a zero will be recorded in the grade book for this assignment.

Make-up Exam Policy In order to be fair to students who take the quizzes as scheduled, failure to participate in each week's module will result in a failing grade for the section. Because these activities and quizzes can be taken at anytime, over a period of 12 days, there are no make-up exams.

MyAC Policy The syllabus, assignment sheets, and other documents are located on the MyAC web page for this course under “Lessons” tab. Students are responsible for downloading and printing documents as needed. Lecture comprehension and participation is greatly improved by reading the assigned material and reviewing assignment sheets before each lecture. Each week there is a module associated with the lecture; students are required to participate in discussion board, quizzes, etc. in each module. Grades and attendance are posted on a regular basis and should be reviewed by the student. There are also games, suppliers, magazines, and other photo-related sites in the on the instructor's website - www.renewest.net.

Plagiarism Policy It is crucial for students not to pass off the ideas or words of another as their own, to do so is considered literary theft and will be treated accordingly. When paraphrasing or quoting another source always use parenthetical citation to credit the source, and include all websites and/or books reviewed in the bibliography. In fairness to other students who worked hard on their essays, students caught plagiarizing will earn a zero for the project and may be subject to additional disciplinary actions by Amarillo College.

Technology Use Policy Cell phones and unrelated computer use detract from the learning environment. For this reason personal devices should be turned off and put away upon entering the classroom or photographic labs. If a student must carry a device for emergency purposes, please discuss it with the instructor in advance.  Refer to the “Participation Policy” for grade deductions regarding improper use of technology during class.

Grading Criteria

Grading Policy

Assessment is based on the following:

Grading Criteria/Grade Scale

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Attendance

Attendance Policy In order for students to successfully complete this course it is necessary to attend the class and participate in each all aspects of each Module, DIY, andLAB. Because the instructor cannot possibly know the reason why a student missed class, there is no distinction between excused and unexcused absences. Material covered in class cannot be “made-up” and students should expect to do poorly on test questions and labs related to topics discussed and/or demonstrated on missed days. It is recommended that students get notes from other students for any missed classes. In order to be fair to students that do attend classes, the instructor cannot copy course notes or provide private tutoring sessions to individual students who miss class. It is not necessary to contact the instructor regarding absences, or to ask permission.

Calendar

Additional Information

Additional information is post on MyAC throughout the course