COURSE OUTLINE : PHOT 021 Last Revised and Approved: 05/01/2014
CURRICULUM
Subject Code and Course Number: PHOT 021
Division : Visual Arts and Media Studies
Course Title : INTRODUCTION TO BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Summarize the need/purpose/reason for this proposal
Proposed necessary updates for Photo 21 to update the currency of the course content.
SLOs (Student Learning Outcomes)
1. Demonstrate skills in manual camera control. 2. Formulate a criticism of an image or images with supporting logic. 3. Produce a diptych communicating a concept. 4. Create black and white photographs that demonstrate proficiency in black and white printing techniques.
SPOs (Student Performance Objectives)
1a. Formulate an understanding of light and exposure. 1b. Combine aperture and shutter speed for accurate exposure. 1c. Measure light through camera meter. 1d. Create images that illustrate depth of field and motion control. 1e. Demonstrate proficiency in focus and exposure with a manual camera. 1f. Load and remove film
2a. Analyze visual information. 2b. Defend point of view. 2c. Produce oral and written assessment of images. 2d. Verbally communicate an understanding of photographic processes.
3a. Choose images of interest through independent and collaborative editing. 3b. Produce a pairing of images. 3c. Create black and white prints in the darkroom.
4a. Practice darkroom safety. 4b. Identify chemical properties. 4c. Understand light and exposure. 4d. Identify darkroom equipment. 4e. Assess test strips and prints. 4f. Organize and execute darkroom workflow. 4g. Collaborate with students in shared darkroom environment. 4h. Appraise and judge print contrast and density.
CCOs (Course Content Outline) 1. 35 mm Camera Anatomy 2. Lens/Focal Lengths (fixed, long, short) 3. Aperture/Depth of Field
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4. Shutter Speed/Motion Blur and Stop Motion 5. Film Speed 6. Equivalent exposures 7. Film loading 8. Film Processing: Density/Contrast 9. Enlarger instruction 10. Darkroom procedures 11. Darkroom chemistry 12. Darkroom Printing: Density/Contrast Photogram 13. Metering 14. Light quality: Hard/Soft Diffused/Bounced 15. Introduction to Critique : Oral and Written 16. Introduction to Genres of Photography 17. Intro to editing 18. Surface mounting 19. Spotting 20. Diptych 21. Burning and Dodging 22. 5 image Series 23. Collaborative research presentation 24. Split filter 25. Tripod 26. Professionalism 27. editing and sequencing 28. Ideas of photographic truth 29. Exhibit professionalism through dress, languange and speech skills
Methods of Instruction Conceptual and technical lectures covering camera control, lighting, photographic genres. Group discussions where students interact with one another researching genre. Lab instruction covering darkroom processes and black and white film development. Collaborative research project where students present their information to the class. Documentary films exposing students to professional photographers.
Methods of Evaluation of Student Performance 1. Writing: written critique, review of exhibition or documentary on photography. 2. Skill Demonstration: class performance, field work, performance exams. 3. Problem Solving: homework problems, field work, quizzes/exams. 4. Objective Examination: short answer.
Assignments 1. Photogram: Create a photogram that addresses a social issue of your choosing. The issue you address does not have to be a politically charged issue. “Social” can refer to any group of people: an ethnic group, your group of friends, an age group, people from a specific area, or the entire human race. Keep in mind that your photogram should wholly communicate its content on its own accord. 2. DIPTYCH: In this assignment you will create a Diptych focusing on photographic genre. (2 images) Directions: For this project you will shoot 1 roll of 400ASA, 36 exposures. Shoot examples of the following Genres of Photography. You can create more images of the genre(s) you like – but each must be represented on the contact sheet: Landscape, Fashion, Portrait, Conceptual, Still Life, Documentary, Staged. As you are shooting fill out the log below noting the frame and the genre. Process film and print a contact sheet. Select your 3 most favored images. Print each of these using filters, burning and dodging creating 2 copies of each. Spot and mount the best version of each
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE --FOR COMPLETE OUTLINE OF RECORD SEE PCC WEBCMS DATABASE-- Page 2 of 9 COURSE OUTLINE : PHOT 021 Last Revised and Approved: 05/01/2014 of these images (for a total of 3). Once you have printed and spotted these images – visit the library and find images to create 3 different diptychs. These should be decently photocopied so they can be critiqued (must be 8 x 10). You should be able to identify the genre of the photographs you have created and talk about how the image definitions are alter by the images you found. Hand in this sheet with the 3 prints, 3 tear images and 1 contact sheet in an envelope with your name, course name and project title on it. 3. CAMERA CONTROL: You will learn how to manipulate camera controls. (4 images)1. For this project you will be paired with a partner. 2. Each will shoot 1 roll of 400ASA, 36 exposures. 3. Divide the roll into 4, dedicating 9 frames to stop motion, 9 frames to motion blur, 9 frames to shallow depth of field and 9 frames to deep depth of field. 4. You will have extra frames in case you have problems while shooting. If when you complete each set of 9 you have not have any issues just meter and shoot the remaining frames of anything you wish. 5. While shooting record your shutter speed and aperture for each of the 36 frames below. 6. Submit 4 images printed using burning and dodging – one from each category, labeling the back in pencil with the category it represents, along with contact sheet and this form completed with your name on the top in an envelope with you name and project title on it. Be sure of the following when shooting: When shooting Stop Motion find fast moving subjects – set the shutter speed at 500 and meter by adjusting aperture. When shooting Motion Blur find fast moving subjects – set the shutter speed at 8 and meter by adjusting the aperture. When shooting shallow DOF set your aperture first – at 2.8 and meter by adjusting your shutter speed. When shooting deep DOF set your aperture first – at 22 or 32 and meter by adjusting your shutter speed. Write down your shutter speed and aperture for each as you work. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT: In this assignment you will create a Documentary or Environmental Portrait which reveals your feelings toward your subject. Final Series (5 images). For example Environmental Portrait: An environmental portrait is a portrait of someone in which the background, the environment, changes how we understand the person in the portrait. Choose one person of whom you will make a portrait. Select an environment that communicates something about your subject. Shoot a roll of 36 exposures of this subject in this environment. Experiment with varying framing types and portrait techniques as discussed and demonstrated in class.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Catalog Description Introduction to black and white photography as a form of visual communication: cameras, film, film processing, darkroom printing, composition, photographic genre, concept development, professionalism and critique. Genres include documentary, fashion, landscape, portraiture staged, still life, and street photography with an emphasis on analog photography. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grade Mode: L, A, P
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Recommended Preparation
Enrollment Limitations
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Instructional Activities associated with TBA
Units : 3.0
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
Credit Type : D Credit – Degree Applicable
Maximum Course Units : 3
Minimum Course Units: 3
Computed Total Carnegie Units : 3.33
Course Unit Totals in Agreement? : No
Course Units Carnegie Compliant by Type and Mode? : Yes
Course Units Carnegie Compliant in Total?: Yes
Total Course Hours by Type and Mode
COURSE HOURS LECTURE LAB ACTIVITY
Scheduled Class Meetings 36 72 0
TBA Hours, Determinate Schedule 0 0 0
*Other Arranged Hours, Variable Schedule 0 0 0
(*Student is required to meet the same number of arranged hours each day or each week)
Override Computed Course Units if Necessary
COURSE HOURS LECTURE LAB ACTIVITY
Scheduled Class Meetings 2 1.33 0
TBA Hours, Determinate Schedule 0 0 0
*Other Arranged Hours, Variable Schedule 0 0 0
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Projected Student Registration and Attendance
COURSE ATTENDANCE
Registration Capacity 0
Projected Census Enrollment [Total] 0
Projected Census Enrollment [Resident] 0
Projected Census Enrollment [NonResident] 0
Projected PA Hours [Total] 0
Projected PA Hours [Resident] 0
Projected PA Hours [NonResident] 0
COURSE VALUES (TOTAL)
Scheduled Class Hours Regular TBA Hours Variable Arranged Hours
LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV TOTALS
Course Hours 36 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108
Course Units 2 1.33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.33
Load Factor 1 0.75 0.7143 1 0.75 0.7143 1 0.75 0.7143
LHE 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
FTEF 0.1333 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.33
STUDENT AND FACULTY WORKLOADS (WEEKLY, FULL-TERM)
Scheduled Class Hours Regular TBA Hours Variable Arranged Hours
STUDENTS LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV TOTALS
Instructional 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Hours
Study Hours 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
Total 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
FACULTY
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Instructional 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Hours Preparatory 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Hours
Total 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
Repeatability : Not Repeatable
The repeatable restrictions apply for Credit Courses do not apply to Non-Credit Courses. Only Non-Credit Courses can be repeated on unlimited number of times.
Reason for Repeatability:
Courses for which repetition is necessary to meet major requirements of CSU or UC for completion of a bachelor's degree. Intercollegiate academic or vocational competition Intercollegiate Athletics
Methods of Delivery
Face-to-Face On-Line – Primarily taught via Internet
Hybrid – Blend of On-Campus and On-Line ITV – Instructional T.V.
Maximum Class Size (NCN) 24
Minimum Qualifications (Discipline)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Semester of First Offering Summer 2015
Defaul Grading Option
L - Course taken for letter grade only
Non-Default Grading Option
B - Course for grade or pass/no pass E - CE - By Exam U - NG - Non-Graded course N - Non-Credit course P - Course taken for pass/no pass L - Course taken for letter grade only A - Audit
COURSE APPLICABILITY, TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION
Course Credit Status: D Credit – Degree Applicable
State Transfer Code: A Transferable, UC/CSU/Private
State Classification Code: I Career-Technical Education
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Basic Skills Status/Level: Y NA
Aligns with C-ID Decriptor
Purpose of Course
UC Transferable
IGETC Area: Specify Area
Gen Ed. Local AA degree: Please specify
Elective
AA/AS Diversity Requirement in:
Global Studies
Ethnic & Gender Studies
Other: Please specify
CareerTech Certificate: Indicate name of Certificate(s)
REPRESENTATIVE TEXTBOOKS OR OTHER MATERIALS
Book 1 Author : Barbara London, John Upton, and Jim Stone Title : Photography Publisher: Prentice Hall Date of Publication: February 27, 2010 Edition: 10th Edition
Book 2 Author : Barbara London & Jim Stone Title : A Short Course in Photography: An Introduction to Photographic Technique Publisher: Prentice Hall Date of Publication: March 10, 2011 Edition: 8th Edition
Book 3 Author : Henry Horenstein Title : Black and White Photography Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Date of Publication: March 2004 Edition: 3rd Edition
Other materials and/or supplies required of students:
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Photo paper, black and white film, film sleeves, dry mount tissue, and mount boards. (Additional materials may be required dependent on instructor.)
Horenstein text (publication date of March 2004) is considered a classic and is still in print.
RESOURCES & DEPARTMENT PLANNING
Additional Resources Needed:
No new implications.
Facilities Needed to Teach this Course:
Existing facilities will be used for this course.
Equipment Needed to Teach this Course:
These course changes will not require any additional equipment not previously budgeted.
PROGRAM APPLICABILITY
Program Information Program Category
In an approved program. General Education
Part of a new program. Career and Technical Education Program
Not part of an approved program. Noncredit Program
Instructional Methods
Lecture
Lab
Lecture & Lab
Distance Ed / Online Course
Work Experience
Independent Study
TBA
TOP Code Information Program title - TOP Code: 101200 *Applied Photography
SAM Code
A - Apprenticeship course (Courses offered to apprentices only.)
B - Advanced occupational (Courses taken in the advanced stages of an occupational program. Each “B” level course must have a “C” level prerequisite in the same program area.)
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C - Clearly occupational (Courses taken in the middle stages of an occupational program. Should provide the student with entry-level job skills.)
D - Possibly occupational (Courses taken in the beginning stages of an occupational program.)
E Non-occupational
NON CREDIT ONLY
Funding Category
A English as a Second Language
B Immigrant Education
C Elementary & Secondary Education
D Health & Safety Education
E Education Programs for Persons with Substantial Disabilities
F Parenting Education
G Family & Consumer Sciences
H Education Programs for Older Adults
I Short-term Vocational Programs With High Employment Potential
J Workforce Preparation Enhanced Funding
K Other Non-Credit Enhanced Funding
L Non-enhanced Funding
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