Photography as an Art Form Syllabus Fall 2015

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Photography as an Art Form Syllabus Fall 2015 CLASS: ART 3334.01 TIME: M/W 8:00 A.M 10:40 A.M Location: VABL 1.116 Photo Lab INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Carren Office: AASA 1.117 Photo Lab Email: Marilyn.carren@utrgv.edu Cell: 956-358- 3495 OFFICE HOURS: REQUIRED TEXT: 10:40 AM 12:40PM MONDAY AND TUESDAY 11:40A.M.- 1:40PM (OR BY MUTUALLY AGREED UPON APPT. TIME) Langford s Basic Photography: The Guide for Serious Photographers 9 th Edition (E- Book): Michael Langford ISBN- 13: 978-0- 240-52168- 8 Free access to this book is available from your library, so there is NO excuse not to get the text. REQUIRED SUPPLIES: Approximately 10-14 rolls of black and white film, 36 exposures, 100 ISO and 400 ISO. 5 to 7 rolls of each ISO speed would be the preferred mix to purchase. Many students have had success with the Kentmere brand. Kentmere is inexpensive yet reliable for this class. If you wish to choose another brand, that is fine just make sure it is TRUE b&w film DO NOT PURCHASE ILFORD XP2 or KODAY CN 400 Film as c- 41 process film WILL NOT work for this class. Multigrade RC Deluxe enlarging paper, 8x10, 80-150 sheets. There are different surfaces glossy, pearl satin and matte- - - choose your preference. The most popular brand still produced is Ilford. NOTE: Never open your box of photographic paper outside of the darkroom. Since the paper is light sensitive it will be instantly exposed and wasted. It s also a good idea to keep your paper, film and cameras out of hot environments, i.e. cars, because heat can damage these sensitive tools and materials. 1 package (25 sheets) of 35mm archival plastic negative pages 8x10 sheet protectors (about 50 sheets) A three- ring binder for your final portfolio. A plain folder with pockets for turning in projects (contact sheets, etc.) 1 bottle of Kodak Stop Bath or 1 Package of Kodak Fixer (optional) An old dishtowel for wiping your hands when you're in the darkroom. A tripod Recommended Supplies: 100% cotton swabs or cosmetic pads an inexpensive reflector (could be white foam core) Kodak 18% Gray Card X- acto knife Black photo masking tape (Gaffer s Tape)- - a partial roll is enough for the project we have planned, although this is a very handy resource for photographers Various consumable supplies as needed such as black foam- core mat board, tape, etc. Scissors Bottle opener

CAMERA: You need a 35mm single lens reflex FILM camera with at least a normal (50mm) lens and a working light meter with instruction booklet or manual. (Many of these old manuals can be downloaded from the internet if your camera does not come with its manual.) It must be capable of fully manual exposure and focus. That means NO automatic cameras. Everyone must have his or her camera inspected by me and approved before our first assignment requiring use of the camera. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class will investigate the photographic process using an historical perspective. Using photography as our medium, we will examine the many levels on which meaning can be constructed and created, including selecting subject matter, developing a personal aesthetic, and understanding how form influences content. You will practice these concepts within the context of your own work and begin recognizing these concepts in the work of others. Instruction in camera theory will be focused on 35mm film photography and other analog processes. Darkroom chemistry and methods will also be taught and may include traditional, experimental and also hybrid (combined analog and digital) photographic printing processes. The goal of this course is to introduce the student to the art, mechanics, applications, history, and importance of photography by studying and understanding the fundamentals of black and white photography. Students will learn basic camera operations, techniques for controlling film exposure and compositional strategies. While some digital darkroom applications and terminology will be introduced in the class, emphasis will be on traditional wet process darkroom procedures for Black and White photography. The historical impact of photography as an art form will be discussed in the class along with its relevance in our lives today. Learning Objectives/Outcomes for the Course: After completing this course you will understand basic film based photography terms and techniques. You will have a working knowledge of a traditional darkroom and be able to develop your own film and make your own black and white photographic prints. You will have working knowledge of a traditional film camera and be able to use it manually to accomplish your creative goals. You will develop skills to practice these techniques while exploring the medium of photography for your own personal creative expression. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS COURSE: Students will attain a basic level of technical proficiency, vocabulary and conceptual understanding of photography through traditional and digital imaging processes. They will learn basic photographic principles of exposure, focus, depth of field, lighting, composition, subject and content. They will also learn about the uses and experiments in photography throughout history and the impact it has had in the world. Through the lecture presentations, students will gain awareness of issues of representation and context; and begin to formulate/develop their own ideas and aesthetic using traditional, and occasionally, digital imaging techniques in photography. Learning Objectives for Core Curriculum Requirements: This course also addresses core curriculum requirements. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) outcomes are: Critical Thinking Skills: You will research using various books, articles and media to demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of photographic works in the arts Communication Skills: You will articulate an informed personal reaction to works of art in this course. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: You will gain hands on experience in using various camera settings to create demonstrable outcomes in your photographic art

Social Responsibility: We will have an ongoing, and thorough, discussion about the ethics of representation in the photographic arts and you will learn to consider your social responsibility while engaging with people and cultures within your works of art. Personal Responsibility: Will be demonstrated by exhibiting a will to succeed in the course. Meeting deadlines, staying current with reading assignments and undertaking personal research to nurture your own growth in the area of photography will satisfy this requirement. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED (GRADED): Please refer to Points Available to Earn chart below for an exact description of the maximum points available to earn on each assignment. Overall, your course grade will be affected by attendance, class participation, the completion and evaluation of your projects, and the grades you earn on your quizzes, exams and/or presentations. On occasion, we will consider our work as a class to help you refine your skills and reflect upon other points of view and skill levels in imaging and digital photographic techniques. We will learn, as a group, to be respectful of an individual s art and design skills as well differences in each other s own personal and cultural aesthetics as we explore this process. The following standard criteria will be considered in grading projects: Creativity/Originality (10 possible) evidence of moving past 1st choice thinking interesting choice of subject theme/message/idea is clear and effectively communicated Quality (10 possible) print is clean, no stains, stray marks, etc. care was taken to print at correct exposure paper is not fogged, bent or mishandled Composition (10 possible) evidence of balance/unity Rhythm /Repetition Composition rules considered i.e. rule of thirds (no centering) Followed Instructions (10 possible) Included sleeved negatives that show assignment was done correctly; Contact Sheet, print is at correct exposure as assigned, with contact strip, in a folder with name included Overall Presentation (10 possible) care and consideration was given to the finished product it was artfully presented GRADING Semester grades will be assigned based upon the following standard point system: A = 1000 900 points (100-90 percent) B = 899 800 points (89-80 percent) C = 799 700 points (79-70 percent) D = 699 600 points (69-60 percent) F = 599 points and below (59 percent and below) Student Responsibilities: 1. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is critical, as you will need class time to work on your assignments. Students missing more than 3 classes, may, at the instructor's option, be administratively dropped from the class. Please email me in advance with problems and concerns that may be causing you to miss class. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the lecture and assignment information from me or your fellow students at your earliest opportunity. If you need assistance with any assignment, feel free to arrange to meet with me during my office hours or during class. My office hours are listed above. Tardiness will influence your final course grade as the instruction portion of the class begins on time at the beginning of class. If you are late and miss instruction you will be at a disadvantage trying to keep up with your class work. Be

advised that due to the nature of this course it will be necessary that you might need to work on assignments outside of class time on a regular basis. We generally try to hold the lab open outside of class time on for this purpose. Details TBA. 2. ASSIGNMENTS: All work must be completed. NO INCOMPLETES WILL BE GIVEN. All projects must be turned in with proper presentation in mind. Examples will be explained for each assignment and handouts detailing the assignments will be provided for almost every assignment. Your assignment must be turned in on the date due in order to receive full point value. 10% will be deducted for any assignment that is late (late assignments will only be accepted for three class periods after the due date). Occasionally, assignments that were submitted on time may be need to be reworked in order to try to solve aesthetic problems and garner additional grade points. No late assignments will have this opportunity, so please always turn your work in on time. Most assignments are due at the end of the class session for the week listed as the due date. All assignment due dates are listed on the class schedule. You are responsible for turning your assignments in on time. POINTS AVAILABLE TO EARN ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION = 50 Written Assignment = 50 Presentation # 1 = 50 Pinhole Camera = 50 Photogram = 50 Exposure (Bracketing) Assignment = 50 Depth of Field Assignment = 50 Mid Term = 100 Notebook = 100 Motion Assignment = 50 Mixed Light Assignment = 100 Final Project = 100 Portfolio = 100 Final = 100 Total Points Possible: 1000pts. =100% of grade Final Course Grade: 900-1000 = A; 800-899 = B; 700-799 = C 600-699 = D; Below 599 = F EXAMINATIONS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS A mid- term exam or a special project in lieu of an exam will be given about week 10. It is worth 100 points. A final will be given the last week of class it is worth 100 points. No make- up exams will be given. The Lighting Assignment and Final project are worth two normal class assignments. (100 points each)

SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY: As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a documented disability (Physical, Psychological, Learning or other disability which affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 (Voice) or via e- mail at accessibility@utrgv.edu. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at accessibility@utrgv.edu. SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE: In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a responsible employee for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. COURSE DROPS: According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the 3- peat rule and the 6- drop rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6- drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six- course drop limit. The 3- peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time. All information regarding UTRGV requirements can be found on www.utrgv.edu As the instructor, I reserve the right to make additions, deletions, and modifications to this syllabus and course requirements with reasonable notification to the students. It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with the Instructor and submit assignments as specified in the course syllabus. Students who do not comply with these course requirements may be administratively dropped from the course by the Instructor.

Tentative Class Schedule Class Work Dates Project Due Date 1/20, 1/25 1. Pinhole camera images 2/3 1/27, 2/1 2/3, 2/8, 2/10, 2/15 2. Photograms 2/17 2/17, 2/22, 2/24, 2/29 3. Bracketing 2/15 - - Camera and Film will be needed from this point on 3/2 3/2, 3/7, 3/9, 3/21 3/23, 3/28, 3/30, 4/4 4/6, 4/11, 4/13, 4/18 4/20, 4/25, 4/27, 5/2 4. Depth of Field (DOF) & Selective Focus 3/23 5. Motion 4/6 6. Light 4/20 7. Final Project 5/2 5/4 Portfolio Reviews *The details concerning each project will be given in class. Projects For each regular project, you must use at least one roll of 36 exposures to achieve usually three quality photographs. Each project must be turned in inside 8x10 sheet protectors in a folder. DO NOT use your final portfolio binder to turn in regular projects! Along with your quality prints, you must also turn in your contact sheets and test strips. Late work will be penalized, 10 % off for each class period the work is late and will not be accepted after 3 class periods have elapsed. For the final project, you must turn in 5 photographs of excellent quality along with all of your contact sheets, and working notes. The final portfolio must be turned in a three ring binder that includes all your work for the entire semester.

MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Online evaluations will be available April 13, 2016- May 4, 2016. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades.

UTRGV Calendar of Activities The UTRGV academic calendar can be found at http://my.utrgv.edu at the bottom of the screen, prior to login. Important dates for Fall 2015 include: January 19 Feb. 3rd March 14-18 April 13th May 5th May 6-12 May 14th Classes Begin Census day; Last day to drop a class before it appears on the transcript and counts toward the 6- drop limit. Last day to receive a 100% refund for dropped classes (other policies apply when a student is withdrawing from all classes). Spring Break Drop/Withdrawal Deadline; last day for students to drop the course and receive a DR grade. After this date, students will be assigned a letter grade for the course that will count on the GPA. Study day; no classes Final Exams Commencement - 8 -

Arts 3334 Photography as an Art Form-Student Profile I will need to have this form on file in order to submit end of semester grades so please fill it out to the best of your ability and be sure it gets returned to me. Answer all the questions that you can, if some are not applicable to your situation, write N/A (not applicable.) Then read the statement at the bottom of the form and sign and date it, acknowledging that you have a copy of the syllabus, you have read it and are familiar with what is required of you for this course. Name: What do you wish to be called? (i.e. nickname) Phone: E-Mail: Major and College Level: Why did you sign up for this course? (Be honest) Have you ever taken a photography class before? If so, provide details. Can you name any photographers who specialize in fine art? Do you or any of your family members like to practice photography? Do you ever visit museums or art galleries specifically to look at photography? If so, name which ones. When and how often did you go? What was important to you about the experience? Name one way in which you see yourself as a creative person? What are your career goals? Can you imagine photography helping you to attain these goals? If so, how? I have read and fully understand the policies outlined in the syllabus/course outline. I am fully aware of the grading criteria for this course, and I understand all policies pertaining to attendance, late work, dishonesty, and make-up examinations. I understand that UTPA may use works produced in this class for gallery shows, in an online or printed gallery, or in department or college promotions. - 9 -

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