Advanced Photo/Photojournalism Syllabus
Fine Arts elective – 1 semester – ½ credit – open to juniors and seniors only, with enrollment preference given to seniors – Prerequisite: Beginning Photography/Photojournalism.
Ms. Selle can be reached: (816)-942-3282, ex. 1154, (816)-679-3286, [email protected]
Course Description: The history of photography, art criticism, and aesthetics will be discussed as students practice printing and processing skills learned in Beginning Photo/Photojournalism.
Materials required*:
Objectives: As a result of this class, advanced students should be able to:
Attendance – Students are responsible for making up what they miss due to absence or tardiness. This includes late work, getting assignments, and hand-outs.
Assignments - Deadlines will be posted on the board.
Artwork – needs to be properly labeled with the student’s name, hour, date, and assignment.
Grading - will be determined by quizzes, critiques, class participation, assignments, and rubrics (grading sheets). Number values are given for craftsmanship, following directions, technical aspects of photography, meeting assigned requirements, clean up, and aesthetic appeal. Critiques may be written and/or informally discussed.Late work - Due dates are posted on the board. Late work will receive two points off for each day it is late, providing the student was in class during all of the work time. An extra day will be added to deadlines for each day of excused absence. Deadlines for each mid-quarter grading period are noted in the student planner and on the website. Work cannot be accepted for any mid-quarter after 3:00 on these dates.
Originality – is essential. Copying work from another student, another source, or using artwork from another class is not allowed. Assignments resulting from any of these processes will given a zero. Images which inspire a design, or are a part of a design and are appropriated from other sources, must be fully credited to those sources of origin, on the back of the student work. When using the internet, images may be appropriated from public domain, only! All current copyright laws will be followed. Students may not print off any images (photographic, hand or computer rendered) and collage them directly into works of art unless these images are specified as being in the public domain. Crediting must include full URL, not just the words “Google images.”
Expectations: All students are to come to class with assignments, cameras, notebooks, and any other materials they need (film, paper, tongs, etc.) before the second bell. Students are expected to participate in all classroom dialogues. If students are not participating in dialogue or work related to the class, an “NW” will be noted on the roll sheet for that day. Each NW receives a 5 point deduction from the 100 points possible for class participation in each quarter.
Respect – for one’s own work and the work of others is crucial. Students are expected to remain quiet while the teacher is talking and listen to other students who are participating in group discussions. Class participation grades may be lowered if this is not the case.
Discipline – Students will first be spoken to about any disciplinary issues, should the need arise. This could be due to an improper uniform; lack of respect for people or property; talking during quizzes or while the instructor is introducing a new concept; or anything distracting to anyone in the learning environment. Points (pink slips) will be given if the problem persists after 2 warnings. Each student signs an A.W.O.L. policy at the beginning of the semester confirming that she understands it is her responsibility to notify the teacher or a sub whenever she leaves the classroom for any reason. She is to announce where she is going and wait for an acknowledgement that the information has been received. First A.W.O.L. offenses will receive a zero on the current photo. After that, the Dean of Students may be notified and an automatic detention may follow a second A.W.O.L. offense.
Class participation – Grades are given for active participation in class discussions, critiques, clean up, and cooperation. Class participation forms up to 20% of each quarter’s grade. The letters “NW” will be noted on the roll sheet for any day when the student is found not working on or dialoging about class assignments for this course. Each one of these “NW” days represents a 5 point reduction in the 100 points total for class participation each quarter.
Clean up – Each student is responsible for returning all materials and supplies to the proper place. The darkrooms are chemistry labs without lights! Following safety precautions and cleaning up after working is mandatory.
Resources: include web sites, the library, reproductions, videos, books, slides, and artwork.
Ms. Selle can be reached: (816)-942-3282, ex. 1154, (816)-679-3286, [email protected]
Course Description: The history of photography, art criticism, and aesthetics will be discussed as students practice printing and processing skills learned in Beginning Photo/Photojournalism.
Materials required*:
- 35 mm, SLR camera &/or digital camera, preferably 3 megapixels or greater.
- Binder, dividers, and something to write with for handouts and notes.
- (optional) protective lens cover such as skylight or UV filter for camera.
- (optional) own pair of goggles and/or tongs for mixing chemicals.
- optional) glossy paper after 25 sheets of pearl has been consumed.
Objectives: As a result of this class, advanced students should be able to:
- continue to practice shooting, processing, and printing photos.
- challenge themselves to include more images in on-line archive folders.
- make independent decisions as to cameras, lens, and filters.
- print a series of images relating to texture, depth of field, and shadows.
- keep a photo journal, writing about design elements in photographs.
- contract with the instructor for an independent study process which may include color work printed outside of school and/or digital imagery.
- research photographers, styles, or techniques, and create presentations (Power Point or poster) to the class.
- analyze, discuss, and write about still images, and issues related to photography.
- compare and contrast 2 photojournalists and make a media presentation to class.
- work independently on written activities related to photography and photojournalism.
Attendance – Students are responsible for making up what they miss due to absence or tardiness. This includes late work, getting assignments, and hand-outs.
Assignments - Deadlines will be posted on the board.
Artwork – needs to be properly labeled with the student’s name, hour, date, and assignment.
Grading - will be determined by quizzes, critiques, class participation, assignments, and rubrics (grading sheets). Number values are given for craftsmanship, following directions, technical aspects of photography, meeting assigned requirements, clean up, and aesthetic appeal. Critiques may be written and/or informally discussed.Late work - Due dates are posted on the board. Late work will receive two points off for each day it is late, providing the student was in class during all of the work time. An extra day will be added to deadlines for each day of excused absence. Deadlines for each mid-quarter grading period are noted in the student planner and on the website. Work cannot be accepted for any mid-quarter after 3:00 on these dates.
Originality – is essential. Copying work from another student, another source, or using artwork from another class is not allowed. Assignments resulting from any of these processes will given a zero. Images which inspire a design, or are a part of a design and are appropriated from other sources, must be fully credited to those sources of origin, on the back of the student work. When using the internet, images may be appropriated from public domain, only! All current copyright laws will be followed. Students may not print off any images (photographic, hand or computer rendered) and collage them directly into works of art unless these images are specified as being in the public domain. Crediting must include full URL, not just the words “Google images.”
Expectations: All students are to come to class with assignments, cameras, notebooks, and any other materials they need (film, paper, tongs, etc.) before the second bell. Students are expected to participate in all classroom dialogues. If students are not participating in dialogue or work related to the class, an “NW” will be noted on the roll sheet for that day. Each NW receives a 5 point deduction from the 100 points possible for class participation in each quarter.
Respect – for one’s own work and the work of others is crucial. Students are expected to remain quiet while the teacher is talking and listen to other students who are participating in group discussions. Class participation grades may be lowered if this is not the case.
Discipline – Students will first be spoken to about any disciplinary issues, should the need arise. This could be due to an improper uniform; lack of respect for people or property; talking during quizzes or while the instructor is introducing a new concept; or anything distracting to anyone in the learning environment. Points (pink slips) will be given if the problem persists after 2 warnings. Each student signs an A.W.O.L. policy at the beginning of the semester confirming that she understands it is her responsibility to notify the teacher or a sub whenever she leaves the classroom for any reason. She is to announce where she is going and wait for an acknowledgement that the information has been received. First A.W.O.L. offenses will receive a zero on the current photo. After that, the Dean of Students may be notified and an automatic detention may follow a second A.W.O.L. offense.
Class participation – Grades are given for active participation in class discussions, critiques, clean up, and cooperation. Class participation forms up to 20% of each quarter’s grade. The letters “NW” will be noted on the roll sheet for any day when the student is found not working on or dialoging about class assignments for this course. Each one of these “NW” days represents a 5 point reduction in the 100 points total for class participation each quarter.
Clean up – Each student is responsible for returning all materials and supplies to the proper place. The darkrooms are chemistry labs without lights! Following safety precautions and cleaning up after working is mandatory.
Resources: include web sites, the library, reproductions, videos, books, slides, and artwork.