Photography I Course # 456600CW Credit: 1 Carnegie Unit If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn t need to lug a camera. Lewis Hine Instructor: Room #: E- Mail: Mary Catherine Peeples L- 102 (CAS) Mary_peeples@charleston.k12.sc.us Phone #: (843) 856-5800 ext 27366 Office Hours: Tues / Thurs 3:45 4:15 Supply List Course Fee Student and Parent Resources Students will be responsible for supplying the following by the 6 th day of class: 2 Three- ring binder with notebook paper and 8 dividers #2 pencils Small Journal to Record Camera Settings 35mm Film Camera with adjustable controls (Nikon FM10 recommended)** Digital SLR Camera (Nikon D3200 recommended)** Any sanitary products would be greatly appreciated, but not required, for classroom use: o Cotton Rags (new) o Kleenex o Paper towels o Disinfectant Cloths (ex. Clorox wipes) o Hand sanitizer **Students may purchase and use their own cameras or may check out cameras from the school. Traditional photography is an expensive art form; therefore, students are responsible for paying a $75 fee for all materials needed for the semester. With this fee, students will be given an adequate supply of film and photographic paper to complete the required projects. Students must be VERY CONSCIENTIOUS and conservative with these supplies. If a student runs outs of their allotted supplies, they may purchase more on an as needed basis through the teacher. Students who have documented financial need (F/R Lunch Status) should speak to the instructor regarding the fee for the course. Keep up with your student s progress through the semester using PowerSchool. You can access grades and attendance on this website. Send an email to WHSParentPortalHelp@charleston.k12.sc.us and request an account. Access PowerSchool at www.wandohigh.com. Course information, project descriptions, student examples, and course calendar are all resources that can be accessed on my website: http://artpeeples.weebly.com/ Sign up to for Remind101 to receive reminders about upcoming projects and tests. This app allows me to send you a text with reminders without either of us having the others phone number. To sign up, text the number 843.203.0236 with this message: @a2a61
Follow our class on Instagram! Pictures of students in action, as well as exemplary student work will be featured on the class Instagram. Download the free Instagram app and follow us @artpeeples! Open Studio Textbooks Open studio time will be offered to all art students who wish to work on projects after school. Students will be able to utilize the art facilities during designated studio hours under the supervision of an art teacher. Studio hours will be held on Tuesday morning from 7:30-8:15 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 4:30 pm or by appointment with the teacher. *** This time is only for students who are registered in an art class. Photography, 10th Edition by Barbara London, Jim Stone, and John Upton Students will be issued their own individual textbook and are expected to have their book with them during all class periods. Instructional Goals Topics Covered Organization of Instruction The Photography I course is designed for the highly motivated student who is interested in the study of photography as an art form. Students will: 1. Develop and expand aesthetic perception through recognizing, evaluating, and utilizing visual symbols, subject matter, and potential ideas. 2. Expand visual arts knowledge through an increased understanding of the elements and principles of design, and learn to apply that knowledge, developing photographic skills that allow them to express their ideas creatively. 3. Acquire knowledge of historical and cultural developments related to photography. 4. Develop a base for making informed aesthetic judgments through analysis and interpretation about their own and others works of art. The proper use of manual 35mm cameras as well as digital SLR cameras is addressed. Topics also include a survey of photographic history, composition and technical skills, traditional darkroom and computer lab production, cultural literacy, presentation of artwork, proper critique methods, and career opportunities. Student instruction will consist of lectures, critiques, demonstrations, projects, note taking, homework, tests, journaling, and written evaluations. Understand that some days we will not make art. In addition to studio exercises, other activities, such as critiquing, taking notes, or other reflective exercises are a fundamental part of learning about and understanding art. Course Calendar Unit I Unit II Unit III Unit IV Unit V Unit VI Unit VII Unit VIII Unit IX Introduction to Photography / History of Photography Elements and Principles of Design / Composition Camera Parts and Functions Developing Film and Prints Lens and Light Meter Lighting Setting Up a Digital Darkroom Digital Image Editing Printing and Presentation
Classroom Policies and Clean- Up Clothing Homework and Study Skills Make- Up Work ID Cards: ID cards must be worn around your neck at all times. Computer Usage: Computers are to be used ONLY for assigned projects. Checking e- mail, social network sites, video sites, and gaming sites is prohibited by school district rules. Dress Code: The WHS dress code, as listed in the student handbook, is strictly enforced. Daily Objectives: Check daily objectives in the front of the room on a DAILY basis for all important due dates and assignment criteria. Bell Work: Come into the room quietly, get all necessary supplies from your locker/cabinet, and immediately begin to work silently on the posted bell work. Tardy Policy: If you are tardy to class, follow the appropriate school procedures, as outlined in the student agenda, and come into class quietly once you have returned with a pass. Project Storage: Students have their own storage drawer in the darkroom. Make sure to put your supplies ONLY in your designated space. Do not ever leave projects out or stored in any other room location. Keep your storage area neat and organized! Bathroom/Water/Tissue: You MUST use the bathroom and get water or tissues BEFORE class. In the event that you need to use the bathroom during class, you must fill out and present a pass (in the back of the school agenda). Cell Phone Policy: Mobile phones will be allowed under the following restrictions: o Before the bell rings to start class time o When appropriate, around the middle of the period, I will offer a social media moment (if/when the lesson allows and everyone has actively participated). o When needed for class research as I designate. DO NOT ASK, I will remember. o Violation of the Cell Phone Policy: If I see that you are using your phone outside of the allowable time, I will collect your phone and turn it in to your administrator. In addition the entire class will loose their privilege based on the offense. Music Policy: During studio time, approved music may be played for the whole class. A clean working environment is fundamental for safety and for producing quality work; therefore, each student is responsible for cleaning up their own mess and helping to keep the room neat. Students will be given a ten- minute time warning at the end of class to begin clean- up procedures. Students will respect and take care of the supplies provided, and return them in the same condition. If a student misuses a tool or material on purpose, they will be charged the cost of replacing that item. Students will be working with chemicals that can be damaging to clothes. Most of the stains from photo chemicals are permanent. Because of this, it is advised that students wear something to protect their clothing. Some aprons will be available for student use. Homework will consist of reading and completing written assignments in order to master the information needed to proceed with camera and darkroom work. Tests will also be given, so out- of- class study time is necessary. All projects must be photographed outside of class time, unless specified by your instructor. It is imperative that you complete your assignment on time so that you can utilize all the time you are given to work in the darkroom. Students have three days to bring in a note for an excused absence. When the teacher is presented with a readmit slip which shows the absence is lawful or excused, the teacher will give the student their missed work and schedule make- up tests, etc. If the student has not brought a proper readmit slip by the third day after he/she returns from an absence, the student may then make- up their work, but may earn no higher than a
grade of a 61(F) for the assignment. ALL make- up work is the responsibility of the student. The student must be responsible for getting any class notes, due dates, or assignments from a neighboring student. The student should plan on staying for extra assistance if one- on- one help is needed to complete any make- up work. If a student has not been absent, any work that is not turned in by the assigned due date will have two points per day (school days) deducted. This policy holds for any assignment (projects, worksheets, exercises, etc.). Grading and Assessment Classroom Rules Consequences Student grades will be calculated using the following percentages: Projects 35% Exercises 25% Classwork/ Homework 25% Tests 15% All studio project assessments will be graded using a rubric given to students before the assignment is due. All units of study will include a test to reinforce the content being stressed. Class work assignments will include outlines, notes, research, and other visual problems. **Work not turned in for a grade will result in a ZERO. ** Final exam policy: Students in Grades 9 11 will take exams as scheduled. Seniors are exempt from a course final exam if they have an overall average of 85 or higher. Seniors who have at least an 85 average may opt to take a final exam in that course to improve their grade. For these students, their final grade may be raised, but not lowered, by their final exam grade. Those seniors who do not an overall average of 85 or higher will take exams as scheduled. Cumulative examinations have a computational weight of 20% of the final average. All students have the right to: 1. Utilize all possible instruction time. Be on time to class and prepared to work with all your materials when the bell rings. 2. Hear all instruction. Refrain from talking when I am addressing the class. 3. A clean studio environment. Clean up after yourself and help keep the rest of the room tidy. 4. Good equipment and adequate materials. Use the equipment and tools properly, do not waste supplies, and leave things better than you found them. 5. Undisturbed work time. Stay in your own workspace, keep your hands to yourself, and talk quietly. 6. A safe and respectful working environment. Abide by all school and district rules as stated in the Wando Student Handbook and CCSD Rights and Responsibilities Bulletin. 1 st Offense = Warning 2 nd Offense = Teacher / Student Conference 3 rd Offense = Detention and/or Parent Communication 4 th Offense = Parent Conference 5 th Offense = Referral to Administration **If a student s behavior is disruptive to the educational process, an immediate referral to the administration will occur.