New Paltz Central School District ART High School/Advanced Studio in Photography
UNIT/ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS SKILLS/TECHNIQUES HISTORY/CULTURE/SUGGESTED LESSONS Advanced Printing Methods • Improvement of an existing print • Study of master photographers and • How can advanced darkroom with suitable paper choice for print, emulation of work. techniques improve a print? burning/dodging, contrast control, • References/techniques found in • What choices do I have as a chemistry choices, diffusion, special photo texts, online, and in darkroom printer? effects, etc. publications – e.g., Master of • Knowledge of various photographic Photography, Darkroom Technique, papers (graded, variable contrast, Aperture, Modern Photography, RC, fiber, toned), chemistry ratios, American Photo, and Photo District developers, and fixing methods. News. • Visits to galleries, museums, and NYC Photo trade shows. • Visiting photographers. Advanced Shooting Methods • Knowledge of chemistry ratios, • Study of master photographers and • How can a simple, single film such pushing-pulling film, use of various emulation of work. as Tri-x yield various results? camera filters to alter black/white • References/techniques found in • How can a photographer expand result, lens types, camera types. photo texts, online, and in on simple SLR equipment? • Close up filter and macro lenses, publications, e.g. – Masters of camera angles, distortions, Photography, Darkroom Technique, diffusions, exposure and negative Aperture, Modern Photography, manipulation, purposeful American Photo, and Photo District reticulation. News. • Infrared film. • Visits to galleries, museums, and • Use of flash/strobes and crafting NYC Photo trade shows. images with existing light. Using a • Visiting photographers. hand held light meter for more accurate exposures.
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New Paltz Central School District ART High School/Advanced Studio in Photography
UNIT/ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS SKILLS/TECHNIQUES HISTORY/CULTURE/SUGGESTED LESSONS Medium Format • Experience using a medium format • Study of photographers who • What is a twin lens reflex and what camera for larger negatives and traditionally use medium format. are the advantages? clarity in printing. • Awareness of different format • How does it differ from a SLR? • Proficiency with the different negatives throughout history. • What is 2 ¼? 120? adjustments made on a TLR. • Look at photographers such as • Processing and handling of 120 Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, and film. Ansel Adams for large format. • Use of a hand held light meter. • Visits to museums, galleries, etc. • Printing medium format – enlarger • Visiting artists. adjustments.
Studio Lighting • Use of meters, camera • Study photographers who are • How do you set up a professional synchronization, and F/stop studio portrait or tabletop artists. lighting studio? selection. • Again, Richard Avedon – famous • Where can it be set up? • Equipment: photo floods, strobe Avedon lighting (Metropolitan • What equipment is needed? unit, sync cords, slave units, Museum of Art: actual or internet); reflectors, shoot, umbrellas, flag, many others including Halsman, barn doors, diffusers, tent light box, Horst, Edward Cutis (archival pic stands, tripod, boom, and Native American portraits), Herb seamless. Ritts (African work), Annie • Practiced lighting styles: front, side Liebovitz, etc. (broad or short) Rembrandt, • Studies of portrait artists opens up Hollywood, rim or halo, fill, multiple. a world of discussions about • Set up anywhere, make seamless popular icons, world leaders, and backdrops with class. culture.
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UNIT/ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS SKILLS/TECHNIQUES HISTORY/CULTURE/SUGGESTED LESSONS Illustrative Photography • Setting up and illustrating “scenes” • Literary research. • How can a photographer depict a from classic works of literature • Art history research. scene that reveals much more than (e.g., Pandora’s Box, Narcissus, • Historical research. what is on the picture plane? etc.). • Interest developed by • Use of props, setting, and dramatic questionnaire, class discussion, lighting. student reflection. • Breathing life into a two • Often includes teachers from other dimensional master painting, disciplines for expertise. historic figure, or literary work by • Presented through PowerPoint with illustrating stories, illuminating and examples of works of Cindy developing characters. Sherman, Duane Michaels, and • Crafted lighting or environmental, more. available light. • Student’s choice of film and format.
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UNIT/ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS SKILLS/TECHNIQUES HISTORY/CULTURE/SUGGESTED LESSONS Independent Body of work • Student choice/proposition of an individual • Exhibition of body work. • What options does the pursuit in the photographic medium. • Attendance at others exhibitions in photographer have when Research required. galleries, museums. creating a body of work? • An Artist’s statement will be crafted. • Study of contemporary as well as • What research and writing • Possibilities: liquid emulsion, past photographers. needs to be done? photoetching, macro, infrared film, • Exploration of archival and historic • How do I plan and proceed? pinhole, photograms, digital imaging, methods of photography as well as Sabattier, cyanotypes, serigraphy, image contemporary trends. transfer, hand coloring, mixed media, photojournalism, photography with text, transparencies, etc. Oral Presentation • Student choice/proposition for a • Exploration of photographic field • Why share what is learned? classroom presentation/demonstration of including careers, equipment, Will it help to better a photographic method, career, techniques (past and present). understand the content and technique, equipment/materials, etc. • Exploration of archival and historic application of the • Demonstrations/presentations have methods of photography as well as information? included: astrophotography, alternative contemporary trends. • How does one communicate processes, liquid light, infrared film, etc. • Study of contemporary as well as and demonstrate effectively? • Presentation/demonstration can be direct past photographers. result of research of independent body of • Field study, interviews/mentoring work (above) or it can be unrelated, but of with photographers from community interest to student. or through correspondence. • Presentation methods: lecture with notes; Question/Answer; discussion; visuals; samples; PowerPoint; demonstration; handouts; participation, etc.
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Assessment
• Notebook – procedures as demonstrated and dictated, collected samples and handouts, observations, logs, and reflections. Film sleeves and contact sheets.
• Rubrics (see attached sample), various critique methods, checklists, performance- based observations, research papers, written tests, demonstration.
• Portfolio: 10 mounted photographs accompanied by a rubric. Collected research, working prints, and oral presentation visuals.
• Final exam
• Final portfolio interviewed critique.
• Participation in the High School Art Exhibitions and local exhibitions in galleries, community setting, etc.
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