Landscape Photography Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

PHTC-1347-001 Landscape Photography

Prerequisites

ARTS 2356 or instructor consent

Course Description

Skill development in the inspection of the landscape visually and photographically utilizing various camera formats. Topics include exploration of historic, geographical and cultural locations and review of landscape photographers.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Supplies

None directly required for the class, but be sure to bring proper supplies for the trips we will be taking, such as water, snacks, reliable vehicle, share gas expenses, etc. we will be traveling up to 2-3 hours to get to locations in your own vehicles.

Student Performance

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• \ Manually set and adjust a camera for shooting in any lighting conditions
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• \ Use an electronic flash as a light source
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• \ Compose a visually pleasing landscape image
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• \ Digitally print high quality photographic images
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• \ Manipulate camera exposure shadow and highlight detail
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• \ Create a portfolio of landscape images
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\ The goal of the course is to examine the history of landscape photography, to learn techniques to improve composition, and to apply these skills to produce a final portfolio. Different styles of photography presentation techniques will be discussed.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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Conversation:

All conversation should be related to the discussion at hand and comments should not be directed toward specific individuals. Please refrain from private conversations or other activities that might distract other learners.

Phones, laptops, and other technology:

 I want all students to be successful. Cell phones detract from the learning environment. For this reason, they should be turned off and put out of view upon entering the classroom. If you need to carry a cell phone for emergency purposes please see me in advance. If you bring a laptop or similar device to class it should not be used for any purposes other than taking notes in class.

Plagiarism:

Using someone else’s words, ideas, or images without giving them credit is plagiarism, a very serious Students Rights and Responsibilities offense. It is very important to understand how to prevent committing plagiarism when using material from a source. If you wish to quote verbatim, you must use the exact words and punctuation just as the passage appears in the original and must use quotation marks and page numbers in your citation. If you want to paraphrase or summarize ideas from a source, you must put the ideas into your own words, and you must cite the source, using the APA or MLA format. The exception to

this rule is information termed general knowledge—information that is widely known and stated in a number of sources. Determining what general knowledge is can be complicated, so the wise course is, “When in doubt, cite.”

Be especially careful when using the Internet for research. Not all Internet sources are equally reliable; some are just plain wrong. Also, since you can download text, it becomes very easy to inadvertently plagiarize. If you use

an Internet source, you must cite the exact URL in your paper and include with it the last date that you successfully accessed the site.

Current Semester Work:

With the exception of the photomontage assignment, all assignment photographs and portfolio work must be new work from this current semester intended for this class. 

Grading Criteria

Course is graded on a 100-pt scale broken down as follows:

Weekly photo critique                        30%

Final Portfolio/presentation                 50%

Paper/Quiz                                        20%

TOTAL 100%

Remember each unexcused absence after the one “freebie” will deduct 5 points from your final grade.

An unexcused absence on a test day results in an F for that exam. If you have a legitimate circumstance that requires you miss a test day, let me know IN ADVANCE so we can make an alternative arrangements. If you miss a test due to an emergency, let me know ASAP so arrangements can be made. 

Attendance

Attendance is crucial as neither lectures nor labs can be made up outside of class (extreme, legitimate extenuating circumstances may be considered). It will be noted if you arrive late, leave early, or disappear for long periods during class time. This will lower your participation grade. If you are absent, you can't participate. Thus absences will affect your grade considerably. However, if you are very ill, stay home and get better.

If you have to be out of town for a special event, talk to me in advance to make the appropriate arrangements. The more you give me a heads up and discuss with me, the more supportive I can be.

Penalties for all Absences:

1 miss without penalty.

Please remember you will miss a considerable amount of material and time at locations to photograph

Any other unexcused absences will lower your participation grade.

It is YOUR responsibility to obtain the information missed if you are absent. I will not repeat lectures or demos. You must get notes from classmates, read the given material, do research to learn the material you missed.

Tardiness:

Habitual lateness is not acceptable. Be on time and have assignments ready BEFORE class begins. Latecomers are disruptive to the class process. I will note attendance in the first 5 minutes of class. If you are not present, you will be considered absent for that day. If you are late, I will keep track of this and it will affect your grade. 3 lates = 1 unexcused absence

Additional lab time:

This course will require more time than allotted to complete class assignments.

This class will have many day outings and one weekend outing to pursue good landscape locations. This may require you to drive to locations up to 2 hours from campus. It is highly recommended you look at carpooling to conserve.

Drop date:

Withdrawal deadline - June 25, 2014

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