Photography II (fine arts emphasis) Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

ARTS-2357-001 Photography II (fine arts emphasis)

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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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:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

None

Supplies

Photography is an expensive class because of the cost of supplies.

• USB thumb drive or external hard drive
• 20 sheets Epson Premium Semigloss paper 8.5x11
• 2 rolls 120 film ISO 400, preferably Kodak TMax 400
• 1 ink cartridge for the Epson P600 printer, Photo Black

Student Performance

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 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

Classroom Environment:

For your benefit please read and comply with the Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook as posted on the AC website at:

http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=329

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. You may use your own laptop for woking 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:

All assignment photographs and portfolio work must be new work from this current semester intended for this class.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria/Grade Scale:

Keep in mind grades are not given. Grades are earned based on student performance, and classroom and lab participation. Portfolio grading includes the student presentation.

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

Weekly Assignments                                         30%

Discussion Boards, participation                        15%

Quizzes, Exams                                                  15%   

Midterm and Final Portfolio and paper               40%              

TOTAL 100%

Makeup Policy:

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 for each week the work is late. All assignment work must come from this semester.

Required Examinations:

Quizzes will be given during the semester to ensure the students understand the material covered. A midterm portfolio of 8 images will be produced.

Final Examinations:

You will produce a paper and final portfolio of 8 prints from images only taken during this semester in a theme assigned.

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. Please remember you will miss a considerable amount of material, and to be fair, material covered or in-class exercises cannot be made up. 

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. In cases of COVID illness or quarantine we can use  recorded lectures and  demonstrations to keep you caught up..

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.

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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