Fundamentals of Photography II Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

ARTS-2357-001 Fundamentals of Photography II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ARTS 2356

Course Description

Extends the student’s knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Suggested reading:

\ Black and White Photography, 2^nd Edition, by Glenn Rand & David Litschel

\ Langford's Advanced Photography, 7th or 6^th Edition             

\ Advanced B&W Digital Photography by John Beardsworth

\ The Advanced Digital Photographer’s Workbook, by Yvonne J. Butler

\ Perception and Imaging, Third Edition – A Way of Seeing, By Richard Zachia

Supplies

We will use the school’s medium and large format cameras. I can make recommendations for those interested in purchasing a medium or large format camera. A digital SLR camera capable of interchangeable lenses is required for the class. Please see

Student Performance

Extends the students knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process. (ACGM)

Exemplary Educational Objectives                                                 

• To demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
• To understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
• To respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
• To engage in the creative process or interpretive performance and comprehend the physical and intellectual demands required of the author or visual or performing artist.
• To articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
• To develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the humanities and arts.
• To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy, and/or the arts on intercultural experiences.

Specific Student Outcomes:

Students will

• Understand and utilize exposure and processing for quality black and white images
• Gain familiarity with medium and large format camera operation
• Develop a personal style or theme of photography
• Discuss and interpret various styles of photographic work
• Discuss their photographs in verbal and/or written form
• 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

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 is general knowledge 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

Keep in mind grades are not given. Grades are earned based on student performance, and classroom and lab participation.

Grading Format / A-F 100-0 points

A = Excellent (100-90)

B = Good (89-80)

C = Average (79-70)

D = Weak (69-60)

F = Unacceptable (59-0)

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

Weekly Assignments                        40%

Quizzes, Exams                                20%           

Midterm and Final                              40%

Portfolio and paper                       

Remember each absence over 2 will deduct 2 points from your final grade.

Perfect attendance will earn an extra 5 points on your final grade!

Attendance

I understand it is sometimes impossible to come to class (due to illness, etc.), but because so much of the course occurs in the classroom, you should not take this class if you have other commitments or issues that will require you to be absent. I want you to be successful and your attendance is critical to your success.

In order to be fair, there is no distinction between an excused and an unexcused absence.  You may miss 3 classes without penalty. Please remember you will miss a considerable amount of material, and to be fair, material covered or in-class exercises cannot be made up. Each absence beyond 3 will lower your final grade by 2 points. This will be recorded in your attendance and participation portion of your 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 detrimental to your success in this class and disruptive to others. I will note attendance in the first 5 minutes of class. If you are not present, you will be considered absent for that day. Latecomers will need to check with me to ensure you are marked as tardy rather than absent.

3 lates = 1 unexcused absence.

Additional lab time:

This course will require more time than allotted to complete class assignments. Open lab times will be available for those who are unable to complete assignments in normal lab hours. Consider this part of your homework time, a requirement for the class. Not having enough time to complete assignments is not a valid excuse!

Failure to officially withdraw before the final deadline will result in the appropriate grade being assigned to the student.

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