Photography I/II & Advanced Photography

Photography I/II & Advanced Photography 2015-2016 Mrs. Jacqueney Course Description: The word photography is derived from the Greek words: phos, meaning light, and graphis, meaning drawing. Photography is the art of drawing with light. In this course students will learn about photography using traditional and contemporary techniques and tools. Students will learn the various creative processes, aesthetics, techniques, history, and how it relates to workplace and society as a communication medium. In Photography I, students begin their journey by exploring traditional black and white photography. In Photography II, students continue building on Photography based knowledge as well as create a stronger sense of personal photo techniques and style.

Students develop critical thinking skills as they learn to communicate, represent, and convey visual messages. Students will expand their analytical skills by participating in critiques, discussions, project reflections, and by maintaining a writing photo journal. Students will demonstrate technical and creative skills through operating a 35mm camera, developing film, to make prints, and to mount photos on frames.

Students will participate in lecture, supplemental reading materials, and visual demonstrations in every unit throughout the course. Students will be provided with expectations, detailed written and verbal instructions, and grading rubrics. At the end of every project, students will participate in either critiques and/or reflections.

Materials:  Binder/portfolio divided into the following sections: 1. Class Notes/Worksheets 2. Quizzes/Exams 3. Exposure log/journal for recording picture- taking activities 4. Contact Sheets/Works in Progress (in sleeves) 5. Final Photographs with attached grading rubric (in sleeves)  Printing Paper: Ilford: Multigrade IV RC Deluxe MGD.44M Black & White Variable Contrast Paper (8 x 10", Pearl) o Online: B & H Photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Surface_Pearl %2fOyster&ci=802&N=4288586366+4291407242+4294954368+4289267229+4294955833 o Local: Madison Photo Plus 40 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940, Tel: 973.966.2900 The Photo Summit 383 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 Tel: 908.273.7427  Negative Preservers/Print Preservers ***Should you wish to purchase your own camera: 35mm, black and white film camera: Pentax K1000, Minolta Maxxum 300si-500si, Olympus OM-1, Canon AE-1/Rebel, etc***

 The following will be provided: . 35mm Camera . 35mm Film- 400 ISO black & white film ex: Kodak Tri-X, Kodak T-Max . Darkroom Equipment Supplemental Materials: Photography I/II & Advanced Photography 2015-2016 Mrs. Jacqueney Beginning Black and White Printing, Rochester, New York: Kodak, 1983 (film strip) O’Brien, Michael F. and Sibley, Norman, The Photographic Eye (Learning to see with a Camera) Worcester, Massachusetts: David Publications, 1995. Periodicals; The Scholastic Arts Magazine; the Art Department maintains a supply of these magazines, going back some twenty years, in adequate quality to be used as a ‘text’ for an average-sized class. Photography: A History; Stamford, Connecticut: Educational Dimensions Group, 1972. Processing Black and White Film, Rochester, New York: Kodak, 1983 (film strip) Williams, Richard L. (Series Editor) The Art of Photography, New York, New York: Time-Life Books, 1973. Video; The Photographers, National Geographic, 1999 (778.9 PHO)

Attendance: Please refer to School Policy.

Grading: Quizzes/Benchmarks/Mini-Projects (50 points each) Research Projects (100 points each) Final Prints/Projects (100 points each)

*Extra Credit is dependent on consistent effort and willingness to improve.

Conduct Expectations: 1. The Freedom to shoot your own photos requires personal responsibility. 2. Respect yourself, each other, and the teacher. 3. Be on time and ready to work. 4. Follow lab and safety procedures, handle the materials properly, clean equipment and enlarger stations when using them, and return all chemicals, materials and equipment neatly to their proper places. Failure to comply with the lab and safety procedures will result in penalties with use of darkroom/equipment.

Classroom Etiquette: 1. All electronics are subject to confiscation; All electronics are banned from the darkroom, as light affects photo-paper and can destroy yours/peers work. 2. Keep the classroom/darkroom clean! 3. Computers are for educational purposes only. 4. Students will use internet for class projects. 5. Students will use email at home or library, but not in the classroom. 6. Practice social and personal responsibility: respect our public space. 7. Since our lab is our personal space, please report any problems, damages, and/or inappropriate use of equipment. 8. At the end of class, please remain in your seats until teacher dismisses class. Equipment Contract Photography I/II & Advanced Photography 2015-2016 Mrs. Jacqueney Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

The camera loan policies will insure students’ productivity during the school year, and allow all students to have equal access to all equipment on a timely fashion. Students are responsible for the equipment at all times while it is in his/her possession (during in class assignments or overnight assignments). Students and Parents please review the checklist below; please sign and date this document indicating that you have read and understand the camera policy during this course.

 All Cameras consist of a camera body, plus a separate lens.  Students will take extreme care of the camera on loan: make sure the camera does not fall, gets scratched, or damaged while in student’s possession.  If the camera is damaged, student/parents/guardians will cover the costs of parts, repair/labor.  Student/Parents/Guardians will replace the camera if it breaks, or it is lost during the possession period. The cost of the camera is the retail cost of the lost/broken camera body, PLUS the cost of the camera lens (two separate costs).  The particular Pentax cameras that are used in the Photography class are no longer in production. Therefore the teacher will find a compatible camera and provide the student/parent with the best possible cost for replacement.  If a camera is damaged during the loan period, the student must notify Teacher immediately.  Student will return camera on the check-in date. Other students will share the same camera and depend on a timely return. Late check-ins will result in loss of camera check-out privileges. If student will be absent, the parent/guardian must check-in the camera for the student.  Late return of camera will set back time needed for peer’s assignments. In such a case, students will lose camera sign-out privileges and/or length of time while camera is signed-out.

______(Print) Student Last Name, First Signature Date

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Photography I: Assignments Photography I/II & Advanced Photography 2015-2016 Mrs. Jacqueney Date Given Due Date Category Assignment Grade

Test Pre-Assessment

Quiz Camera and Chemicals /50

Mini-Project Camera Diagram /50

Research Project History of Photography /100

Quiz History of Photography /50

Benchmark 1st Photo Shoot Bulk Loading /50

Benchmark 1st Photo Shoot Work Log /50

Benchmark 1st P/S Developing Negatives /50

Benchmark 1st P/S Developing Contact Sheet /50

Benchmark 1st P/S Developing Practice Print /50

Project Mixed Media (min. 3 mediums/1 photo) /100

Project 1st P/S: Guideline #1 /100

Mini-Project Matting /50

Test Critique /100

Project Macro Photography Print #1 /100

Test Critique (written) /100

Benchmark Portrait Contact Sheet /50

Project Portrait #1 /100

Project Portrait #2 /100 Photography I/II & Advanced Photography 2015-2016 Mrs. Jacqueney Project Portrait #3 /100

Project Recycled Paper Portrait /100

Test Post-Assessment /100 Photography II: Assignments

Date Given Due Date Category Assignment Grade

Benchmark Self Portrait Contact Sheet /50

Project Self Portrait #1 /50

Research Project Artist Research Project/Presentation /100

Project Digital Composition (Group) /100

Benchmark Hockney-Inspired Written Proposal /50

Benchmark Hockney-Inspired Contact/Index Sheet /50

Project Hockney-Inspired Subject Matter /100 (10-20 Photos) Benchmark Hockney Free-Choice Written Proposal /50

Benchmark Hockney Free-Choice Contact/Index /50 Project Hockney Free- Choice /100 (30-40 Photos) Benchmark Lighting Work Log /50

Benchmark Lighting Contact Sheet /50

Project Lighting: Texture /100

Project Lighting: Shadow /100

Project Lighting: Reflection /100 Photography I/II & Advanced Photography 2015-2016 Mrs. Jacqueney Project Lighting: Parts of a Whole /100

Project Lighting: Free Choice /100

Advanced Photography: Assignments

Date Given Due Date Category Assignment Grade 9/8 9/11 Benchmark Digital: Evolution Written Proposal /50 9/15-6/10 6/17 Project Digital: Evolution (Daily) /200 Quiz Photography Demonstration /50 Benchmark Contact Sheet: Suite /50 Project Suite (min. 8 Photographs) /100 Benchmark Contact Sheet: Photo Documentary /50 Project Photo Documentary (min. 5 Photos) /100 Benchmark Contact Sheet: Nature Series /50 Project Nature Series (min. 6 Photographs) /100 Benchmark Contact Sheet: 3D Composite /50 Project 3D Composite /100 MIDTERM Exam Photo Aesthetic Essay /100 Artist Research Project Benchmark Contact Sheet: Juxtaposition /50 Project Juxtaposition (1-3 Photographs) /100 Benchmark Contact Sheet: Portrait /50 Project Portrait (11”x15” Print) /100 Benchmark Contact Sheet: Photo Narrative /50 Project Photo Narrative (3-5 photographs) /100 Benchmark Contact Sheet: Chemical Imbalance /50 Project Chemical Imbalance (min. 2 photos) /100 FINAL: 5/27 5/31-6/10 Project Collaborative Exhibition /100