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PHTC-1343-001 Expressive Photography
Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or instructor consent
A study of formal, professional and individual uses of photography by applying photographic technology to personalized needs. Emphasis on creative visual thinking and problem solving and the exploration of personal vision.
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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
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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.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
Hybrid
There is no required textbook for this course.
Recommended Textbooks
These books are available in the AC Library:
This is a basic list of supplies students will need. The amount of supplies will vary based on project needs, technical issues, and obsessions.
Recommended suppliers:
AC Bookstore – Stonehenge paper, mixed media supplies, etc.
Photo paper, film, pictorico, etc.
B&H Photo/Video: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/
Freestyle Photo: http://www.freestylephoto.biz/
Film and Photo Papers are sensitive to light and heat. Do not leave in the car on a hot day. Do not open photo papers except in the darkroom with safelights on. Do not tempt curious children by leaving light sensitive materials within reach.
General Supplies
Paper portfolio min. size 9x12”
1 flash drive at least 1 TB or larger* (this can be used for all of your classes)
Hand towel, and an apron, lab coat, or old t-shirt to protect clothing
Nitrile gloves to protect hands from chemistry
Masks for some processes and issue with smells or safety
Comfy shoes
*For a hard drive to be able to be read/write on both a PC and Mac computers, it must be formatted to ExFAT or FAT32 file format. FAT32 has several limitations, including a 4 GB per-file limit. Formatting must be done before using the drive.
Supplies are listed for each project and many are used in more than one project, students should order materials as needed.
Lens-less module
Photogram stuff
Old negatives
Toy cameras module (order in time to have materials by the start of this section)
Holga (optional)
8x10"- B/W, RC, Ilford multi-grade, photo paper, glossy or pearl surface, min. 25 sheets
2 rolls of 120 film will be provided, students may need more
Cyanotype
8 ½ x 11 Pictorico, Ink jet transparency, 20 sheets minimum
Stonehenge Paper White, 22x30 inch sheets as needed (AC bookstore)
Students may need film
Course Description A study of formal, professional, and individual uses of photography by applying photographic technology to personalized needs. Emphasis on creative visual thinking and problem solving and the exploration of personal vision. (WECM)
End-of-Course Outcomes Exhibit creative visual thinking; perform and execute photographic practices that include traditional and nontraditional procedures; and interpret various types of photographic imagery. (WECM)
Pre-requisite Fundamentals of Photography I
Students will
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The syllabus, assignment sheets and other documents are located on the Blackboard web page for this course. Students should contact AskAC with questions regarding log in. Students are responsible for downloading and printing documents as needed. Grades are posted on a regular basis and should be reviewed by the student.
Attendance & Participation Policy
This course moves fast and every Tuesday there are demos and lectures. For the optimum learning experience students should strive to attend every class, accomplish weekly assigned labs, and submit projects by the due date. There is no deduction for missing a class but it is not advised. If a student must miss a class, it is recommended that they plan to meet with another student for the weekly lab.
Communication
The preferred method of correspondence is email: rwest@actx.edu.
Announcements: This will be used for big events such as schedule changes, class cancellations, and extra credit opportunities.
Calendar: All relevant course information will be listed on the calendar. Students should check the calendar for the lectures, activities, due dates and other important information. The calendar will be updated to reflect changes to the schedule.
Email: I check email in the morning and then later in the day. Students should expect a response within 24 hours. I do not regularly check email on the weekends but will respond as soon as possible. Students cannot submit photography assignments as email attachments; the image file size is too large and the emails will be deleted. Please use WeTransfer.com to send large files.
Grading: Generally speaking, students can expect project grades to be posted with one week of the due date. Grades are released when all student projects have been graded and some take longer than others.
Phone Calls: To speak by phone, please schedule an appointment.
Office Hours: MW 3:00-3:30, TTH 3:30-4:30, or by appointment.
Copyright Notice
Students must be aware and responsible for the Copyright Notice for the course: The materials on this course website are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for the purposes associated with this course and may not be retained or further disseminated.
Civility
Disruptions and/or any behavior that the instructor considers inappropriate will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal from the class. Every student deserves and will receive the respect of others. Every student is expected to be involved and engaged with other students and the instructor.
Classroom Responsibility
Students must clean up their workspace and pick up all the materials leaving class.
College Disability Statement
Any student who because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Disability Services (SSC 119, Phone: 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Drop Policy
Should the need arise; the student is responsible for dropping a course. See the Amarillo College master calendar on the AC website and the course calendar for the date of the last day to drop a course.
Quizzes & Exam Policy
There are no quizzes or exams. Students will be assessed on their photographic work.
Homework Policy
Although some open lab time is scheduled during class, successful completion of this course will require work outside of class. To earn full credit for projects students must have modules and/or portfolios completed at the start of class on the scheduled due date.
Make-up Exam Policy n/a
Photography Policy Throughout the study of photography, students must make new photographs for each assignment; this ensures that students are using their cameras on a regular basis and refining their visual thinking and technical skills. Submitting old photographs or photographs used as an assignment in another class will earn a zero for the project. Appropriation of images, regardless of the source, is plagiarism (refer to Plagiarism Policy).
Lab Policy Only students currently enrolled in photography classes are allowed to use photography labs. Do not invite friends and family into the labs. The computer labs, darkrooms, and studios require students be enrolled in a course, or have taken specific courses, before using those areas.
Plagiarism Policy
It is crucial for students not to pass off the ideas or words or images of another as their own, to do so is considered 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. Appropriation of photos, illustrations, etc. from the internet for digital projects is also considered plagiarism. In fairness to other students who worked hard on their essays and photographic projects, students caught plagiarizing will earn a zero for the project and may be subject to additional disciplinary actions by Amarillo College.
Grading Criteria/Grade Scale
Percentages/points for assignments breakdown as follows:
Lens-less 25%
Toy Cameras: 25%
Cyanotype: 25%
Final Portfolio: 25%
Refer to handouts for the requirements on each assignment.
Grading Format / A-F 100-0 %
A = Excellent (100-90%)
B = Good (89-80%)
C = Adequate (79-70%)
D = Weak (69-60%)
F = Unacceptable (59-0%)
Grading Policy
Assessment of projects will be based on the following:
Visual Expression
Individual interpretation of assignment
Intentional compositional design
Explores the concept of photography as visual art
Technical Skills
Demonstrates knowledge of darkroom and camera operation
Presents technically well-crafted photographic in a professional manner
Demonstrates a willingness to experiment with new concepts
Professional Practices
Attends lectures, labs, and demonstrations
Participates in in-class activities, discussions, and critiques
Shows work in progress
Discusses ideas and asks questions while projects are in progress
Comes prepared for class, stays on task, and brings appropriate materials
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 submitted within one week of the critique date receive a 10% reduction in total points for the assignment, and for projects submitted within two weeks; there is a 20% reduction in points. Projects not submitted within two weeks are not accepted.
Attendance & Participation Policy
This course moves fast and every Tuesday there are demos and lectures. For the optimum learning experience, students should strive to attend every class, accomplish weekly assigned labs, and submit projects by the due date. There is no deduction for missing a class but it is not advised. If a student must miss a class, it is recommended that they plan to meet with another student for the weekly lab.
This schedule is subject to change throughout the semester. Please check the calendar on Blackboard on a regular basis for information on how to prepare for class, exact due dates, and other relevant information.
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Date |
Scheduled Activities |
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8/23 |
Introductions / Blackboard / Syllabus / Module 1: Lens-less expression |
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Lab Day: |
Gather old negatives and photogram stuff and order supplies |
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8/30 |
Demo: lab set up, etiquette, and experimental darkroom |
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Lab Day: |
Explore experimental darkroom techniques, and improve compositions and concepts |
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9/6 |
9-930 Show and tell / Pinhole lecture and demo |
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Lab Day: |
Make pinhole images, improve exposures and compositions |
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9/13 |
Show and tell / contact printing |
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Lab Day: |
Lens-less lab, improve and refine as needed |
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9/20 |
Module 1 Due / Critique / loading Holga cameras |
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Lab Day: |
Shoot Holga film |
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9/27 |
Holga slides / Film processing demo |
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Lab Day: |
Process film |
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10/4 |
Show and tell / contact sheets / enlargements / D&B Understanding contrast |
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Lab Day: |
Holga lab, improve and refine as needed |
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10/11 |
Show and tell / supervised Holga lab |
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10/17 - 21 |
Midterm Break – no classes |
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10/25 |
Module 2 Due / Critique |
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Lab Day: |
open |
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11/1 |
Hand applied emulsions intro / Cyanotype coating, exposing, and developing |
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Lab Day: |
Make cyanotype photograms |
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11/8 |
Show and tell / Big negatives demo |
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Lab Day: |
Make a big negative and use it to make a Cyanotype print |
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11/15 |
Show and tell / negative assessment and reworking negatives |
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Lab Day: |
Refining images |
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11/22 |
Module 3 Due / Critique / Expressive portfolio intro |
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Lab Day: |
Work on portfolio |
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11/29 |
Show and tell / handcoloring / supervised lab |
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Lab Day: |
Work on portfolio |
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12/6 |
Show and tell / spotting / supervised lab |
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Lab Day: |
Work on portfolio |
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12/13 |
Critique / Expressive portfolio due |
08/19/22 6:12 PM
08/19/22 6:17 PM