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COMM-1318-001 Photography I
Introduction to the basics of photography, including techniques and equipment operation.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Recommended: A Short Course in Photography, 9th Edition Barbara London & Jim Stone
For this course you will need:
If you are a photo major you will need a digital SLR or mirrorless camera ( capable of interchangeable lenses) for all your other photo courses. You may want to consider beginning this class with one.
Optional equipment not required but can be helpful include:
Supplies for the course include:
These supplies are available at the college Bookstore, or you may choose to oreder online from Epson or B&H Photo. Some cameras are available at the Bookstore as well, and they will work with you if you have financial aid.
Supplies are due 3 weeks after the start of the semester and need to be supplied to complete assignments.
Exemplary Educational Objectives
Exemplary Educational Objectives (ACGM)
1. To demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. To understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3. To respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
4. 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.
5. To articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
6. To develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the humanities and arts.
7. To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy, and/or the arts on intercultural experiences.
Specific Course Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate effective communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the Visual Arts and Social Responsibility.
3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic digital camera operation.
4. Students will utilize aperture and shutter to control motion and depth of field.
5. Students will manually control camera exposure for shooting in various lighting conditions.
6. Students will manage digital image files.
7. Students will learn basic darkroom procedures.
8. Students will utilize compositional design elements to create communicative photographic images.
9. Students will discuss their photographs in verbal and/or written form.
10. Students will present work for grading in a professional manner, as directed by the instructor.
11. Students will participate meaningfully in critique.
12. Students will maintain a professional and respectful attitude.
13. Students will maintain classroom facilities and shared supplies.
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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/Grade Scale:
Keep in mind grades are not given. Grades are earned based on student performance.
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%
Assessments and Discussions 10%
Final Portfolio and 30%
Final exam
2 Quizzes and 20%
Midterm Project
TOTAL 100%
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. All quizzes must be made up within a week or you will be given a 0 for the grade.
All assignments are due on the date specified. All assignments turned in late will have 10 points deducted from the grade. Assignments will not be accepted after one week.Two quizzes will be given during the semester to ensure the students understand the material covered.
I understand it is sometimes impossible to come to class (due to illness, etc.), but because so much of the course occurs during classtime, 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.
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.
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.
Tentative Course Outline:
This outline is subject to change throughout the semester at my direction.
Week 1
Lecture: Orientation, get to know everyone. Class syllabus and policies, supply list, etc. Discuss Midterm Portfolio and Final Portfolio. Composition, Looking at Photographs.
Lab: Purchase supplies, bring digital camera and manual if available next time
Week 2
Lecture: History of photography. The camera and exposure
Lab: Working with cameras, prepare for Assignment 1
Assignment: Assignment 1: Composition.
Week 3
Lecture: Digital Foundations, camera modes, scene modes
Lab: Intro to Macs, transferring files, prepare Assignment 1
Assignment: Assignment #2: Day in Your Life
Lecture: Exposure, f/stops and depth of field,
Critique Assignment 2. Camera lenses
Lab: In-lab depth of field experiment. Intro to Bridge
Assignment: Assignment 3: Depth of Field
Lecture: Quiz 1
Shutter speed and motion
Lab: In-lab motion experiment. Assignment 3 Due
Assignment: Assignment 4: Motion and Action
Week 6
Lecture: Critique Assignment 3. White balance and image size. Discuss progress on Midterm Project
Lab: Assignment 4 due
Week 7
Lecture: Use of lighting, portraiture
Lab: composition and cropping, printing
Assignment: Work on Midterm Portfolio, Assignment 5: Photographing People
Week 8
Lecture: Midterm Portfolio due, give presentations
Lab:
Assignment:
Spring Break
Week 9
Lecture: Darkroom techniques, Discuss Final Portfolio
Lab: #5 due, Photoshop tools
Assignment: Assignment 6: Photogram
Week 10
Lecture : B&W film photo
Lab: Taking film images
Assignment: Assignment 7: Film-Intersecting Lines
Week 11
Lecture: B&W printing. Emotions and self-portraiture
Lab: Printing
Assignment: Assignment #6 due. Review for Quiz 2
Week 12
Lecture: Quiz 2. Photomontage
Lab: Selection and masking tools
Assignment: Assignment 8: Photomontage/Double exposure
Week 13
Lecture: Night Photography
Lab: Field Trip to 6th street
Assignment: Assignment 9: Night Photography
Week 14
Lecture: Documentary Photography
Lab: Final Portfolio prep
Assignment: Assignment 7: Film Due
Week 15
Lecture: Review for final exam
Lab: Final Portfolio presentations
Assignment: Assignment #8: Photomontage/Double exposure due, Assignment #9 due.
Week 16
Final Exam
This course is designed to be an on-campus course for the students' benefit. However, the class will also be tech supported online as needed. Accomodations will be made if the number of students is larger than what the room can handle with social distancing.
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