New Paltz Central School District ART High School/Advanced Studio in

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 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, , 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? 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, and Aperture, Modern Photography, manipulation, purposeful American Photo, and Photo District reticulation. News. • Infrared film. • Visits to galleries, museums, and • Use of /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 . • Use of a hand held light meter. • Visits to museums, galleries, etc. • Printing medium format – • 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, , 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, , digital imaging, methods of photography as well as Sabattier, , serigraphy, image contemporary trends. transfer, hand coloring, mixed media, , 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: , 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 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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