Welcome to Photography - your opportunity to make some "darkroom magic." This course requires approximately seven or more hours of work per week - four meetings in class per week and two to three hours of work to shoot, develop or print - hours, which can be arranged according to the individual student's schedule. The biweekly assignments are designed to build technical skills and creative expression. It is crucial to keep up with every project, as the critiques for each assignment provide substantial information and feedback on each individual's work. Since these critiques are vital to making progress in this course, more than two unexcused late assignments will bring down the final grade.

The first semester of this course is designed for students with little or no photography background. First semester instruction will cover all aspects of black and white photography, including an introduction to the use and proper handling of the 35 mm camera, light reading as a creative tool, developing and printing film, and mounting and preparation of photographs for exhibition. Creative and technical instruction will be presented through lectures, study of the great masters of photography along with the history of photography, in class critiques, as well as through individual discussions with the teacher.

Second semester instruction will advance in difficulty and include some alternative processes in photography, digital imaging, and more exploration of photography used as both a creative tool and for documentary photography. In the second semester, students with a "C" or better from the first semester or have the instructor's approval, continue learning more advanced techniques (manipulative darkroom techniques and advanced zone system).

II. MATERIALS PROVIDED (name of textbook, other resources, video used, etc.)
Text: Photography by London and Upton
Darkroom equipment
Development equipment
Photographic Chemicals
Lighting equipment
A limited number of cameras are available for check out.

Videos: district guidelines are followed for video selection in this class
Some examples are:
Ansel Adams Photographer
Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light
Video Guide to Basic Photography
Kodak series: Basic Picture Taking Techniques, Composition, Effective Use of lenses
Photo Show-Aperture, Shutter, Focus
William Wegman
Basic Photojournalism Darkroom Process

Video and slide presentations at timely intervals

III. MATERIALS REQUIRED
Semester 1
1. 2-3 ring binders (one for notes, one for negatives)
2. 10 negative holders for 3-ring binder
3. 5-6 rolls of Tri X (36 or 24 exposures)
4. 1-2 rolls PlusX film (24 exposure)
5. 25 sheets of b&w photo paper (8 X 10) (depends upon student’s usage)
6. Notebook paper
7. Blotter book - to dry prints in

8. Mat Board - as specific at end of semester
9. Key lock - to be shared with one classmate

10. Portfolio-ready made or home made

Semester 2
1. 11 X 14" and 8 X 10 b&w photo paper - quantity determined by student’s usage
2. Mat board - as specified at end of semester
3. 6-10 rolls of film of your choice
4. Negative holders for binder
5. Portfolio-ready made or home made
6. Binders from semester one
7. Notebook paper
8. Key Lock - to be shared with one classmate

$20.00 materials fee each semester for consumable items chemicals, photo corners, dry mount tissue.

Things that are NICE TO HAVE:
1. White cotton gloves
2. Apron for use in darkroom
3. Extra printing paper (11 X 14 or 8 X 10)
4. Soft paintbrush ? size zero for spotting
5. Special computer printing paper (second semester)
6. 35 mm Camera
7. Extra film

IV. GOALS (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., specific reference to ESLRs and state standards)

The main purpose of this course is to continue the advancement students understanding of the visual arts, specifically photography. Goals for a proficient level of development after two years of instruction are (Content Standards for the Visual Arts: 2001):
ARTISTIC PERCEPTION: Standard 1
Students perceive and respond to works of art, objects in nature, events, and the environment. Students use the vocabulary of photography to express their observations.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION: Standard 2
Students apply artistic and photographic processes and skills, using a film and digital media to communicate meaning and intent in original photographs.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT: Standard 3
Students analyze the role and development of photography in past and present cultures throughout the world, noting human diversity as it relates to visual arts and photography.
AESTHETIC VALUING: Standard 4
Students analyze, assess, and derive meaning from photographs, including their own, according to the elements of art, principles of design, and aesthetic qualities.
CONNECTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND APPLICATIONS: Standard 5
Students apply what they learn in photography across all subject areas, developing competencies and creative skills in problem solving, communication, and management of time and resources, which contribute to lifelong learning and career skills. Students learn about careers in and related to photography.

In addition, students will be expected to explain or demonstrate:
a. how light works on paper and film (ESLR A,B,C)
b. use of the 35 mm camera, medium format camera, large view camera, digital camera, enlargers, studio lighting equipment, film/print scanners and various computer output devices (ESLR A)
c. computer manipulation of digital images (ESLR A,B)
d. standards of safety & health as they relate to the darkroom (ESLR A, C, E)
e. the mixing of chemicals for developing and printing (ESLR A,C,E)
f. the techniques of large paper printing (ESLR A,B)
g. the photography of motion, still life, landscapes, & portraits (ESLR A,B)
h. darkroom manipulative techniques (ESLR A,B,C)
i. the principles and elements of composition as they apply to photography (ESLR A,B)
j. an understanding of craftsmanship & presentation of work (ESLR A,B)
k. individual style and creativity in their photographs (ESLR A,B,C)
l. creative problem solving (ESLR A,B,C)
m. a knowledge of the history of photography, study of the masters of photography (ESLR A, B)
n. the development and presentation of a fine art portfolio. (ESLR A,B,C)

V. UNITS OF STUDY (activities)
1. Lab Safety

2. Semester 1 Projects
a. Looking for good light ? learning how the camera works, using a light meter
b. Learning quality of light through texture ? use of light and different surfaces

c. Distance - how lines intersect
d. Shutter speed influence on motion
e. Self portraits - creative expression
f. Use of natural light and portrait photography
g. Photo tricks - prints showing various manipulative performed in the darkroom

h. Great print from a negative not used for another project
i. Final portfolio - culmination of all work created during semester

3. Semester 2 Projects
a. Large format printing
b. Various alternative processes

c. Digital photography and manipulation
d. White on white
e. 2/3 Black
f. Design a contact sheet

g. Diptychs, triptychs and joiners
h. Family photographs
j. Pinhole camera

4. Research paper (sem. 2) On 3 photographers from 3 periods of photography, vocational area of photography, or evaluation of photo gallery exhibit.

5. Digital Imagery (sem. 2)

VI. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.)
1. Individual projects are assigned a letter grade. (notes, proof sheet, negatives, technical skills, organization, craftsmanship, problem solving effort, creativity, and matting are taken into consideration.)
2. Quizzes
3. Written Final
4. Portfolio contents and presentation
5. Research Paper

VII. Methods to accommodate language learners and other target populations

Considerations for students with special needs: including LEP students:
1.Pair/Group work utilizing peer assistance will be integrated into all classes for additional support for students to accommodate different learning styles and language needs.
2.Students with special needs will receive staff assistance when indicated.
3.Student evaluations will be based on individual needs and abilities with adjustments made where indicated.
§LEP: Demonstrations, simplified vocabulary, and instructional support will be provided through peer tutors, after school teacher availability, and instructional assistant support, adapted instructional materials, and adjusted time allowances.
§Special Ed: Resource teachers and instructional assistants will provide additional assistance. For students with special needs, individual adjustments to quantity of assigned work will be made, as necessary.
§Slow learners: Additional instruction will be provided through peer tutors, after-school teacher availability, instructional assistant support, adapted instructional materials, and adjusted time allocations.
§Gifted learners: Enrichment assignments will be provided as needed.
VIII. Units or activities that address language and math standards needed for High School Exit Exam (for classes other than language arts and math)
Photography consists of understanding basic reading skills and basic listening skills especially in the areas of: Measuring with the use of a beaker, working with diagrams, using charts, converting standard units of measure to metric units of measure, use of decimals, and fractions.

Emphasis is on proportions in relation to the understanding of aperture (depth of field) and shutter speed, as well as increments of time.

IX. CLASS PROCEDURES (missed assignments, make up work assignment format)
You are expected to attend this class every day. If you are absent, you must make up the time and/or the class work missed. The darkroom will be open for your use during tutorial, after school, and on special request. More than two unexcused late assignments will bring down the final grade. The school policy will be followed for tardies and absences.

X. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS (and consequences)
Behavior:
1. You are expected to respect teacher authority
2. You are expected to respect others and their property
3. Do your clean up chores every day
4. Be on time
5. Follow directions
6. Be safety conscious
7. Bring your materials to class
8. Spend extra time in the darkroom and shooting film
9. Take care of equipment and the labs
Consequences:
Behavior issues will be dealt with by student-teacher conference, parental contact, and administrative referral if warranted.

XI. HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM ACTIVITIES

1.Project critiques

2.Artist research papers
3.Class discussions
Students demonstrate mastery in Math skills by the following:
1.Using beakers for measuring chemicals
2.Proportional measurements time/aperture relationships

XII. GRADING POLICY
Semester 1
50% Projects
30% written quizzes and final exam
20% citizenship, effort, attendance, equipment and lab care
Semester 2
50% Projects
20% citizenship, effort, behavior, care of equipment and lab
30% research paper and final exam

I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE "COURSE SYLLABUS" FOR PHOTOGRAPHY.
I RECOGNIZE THERE IS A LAB FEE AND PERSONAL SUPPLY COSTS EXPECTED FOR THIS CLASS. THE LAB FEE IS $20.00 EACH SEMESTER, AND IT IS NOW DUE AND PAYABLE TO APTOS HIGH SCHOOL. PERSONAL SUPPLY COSTS WILL VARY. YOU WILL HAVE TO BUY PERSONAL SUPPLIES (PAPER, FILM, NEGATIVE HOLDERS, PORTFOLIOS, ETC. AS YOU NEED THEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT INSTRUCTOR BY VOICE MAIL OR E-MAIL.

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