<p> Paramus High School Paramus, New Jersey</p><p>CURRICULUM OUTLINE</p><p>Department: Creative Arts Course: Photography II CA 319 Level: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12</p><p>This segment of the art curriculum fulfills the following NJCCC Standards for Visual and Performing Arts: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6</p><p>I. Course Description Prerequisite: CA 219</p><p>Photography 11 offers an opportunity for the accomplished Photography I student to extend his/her knowledge and experience in handling photographic technique and processing. The course covers advanced photographic concepts in large format black and white, and includes an introduction to color photography and processing. This course will enhance the basic photographic knowledge of the student with emphasis on craftsmanship in a variety of techniques that improve the students’ photographic capabilities. Students will be exposed to professional aspects of photography through field studies, lectures, introduction to the history of photography, assigned readings, and a notebook of photographic experiments. The student will be assigned advanced darkroom techniques of an experimental nature. II. Course Objectives</p><p>A. To develop an understanding of communication through photography. B. To explore various areas in professional photography via specific assignments in fine and commercial, photography which require a higher than basic degree of technical skill and understanding. C. Guidance in using photography for the constructing of a portfolio representing student achievements for an area he may pursue as a professional, i.e., art, archi- tecture, industrial design, interior design, etc. III. Major Concepts & Topics</p><p>This segment of the art curriculum fulfills the following NJCCC Standards for Visual and Performing Arts: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6</p><p>A. Basic review of equipment 1. Camera and its functions 2. Various films (speeds, grain quality, etc.) 3. Lenses and their specific uses 4. Photographic papers 5. Chemicals used in basic black and white 6. Negative development 7. Contact printing 8. Enlargement printing 9. Review of basic special effects 10. Dry-mounting photographs B. New Concepts and Experiences 1. Using cameras other than 35mm for black and white. a. 2¼ by 2¼ roll film camera, if available b. studio camera (if available) 2. Use of black and white films uncommon to introductory black and white. a. Panatomic X film b. Infrared film c. Comparison of slow, medium and fast films</p><p>3. Use of extreme close-up photography and the special problems of lighting and focus. a. Bellows system b. Micro photography</p><p>4. Comparative paper grades on it negative density 5. Lighting 6. Color photography - An introduction a. Processing of color slides film b. Cibachrome processing color prints from slides c. Mixing of chemicals d. Sub-dividing quantities e. Storage and shelf life f. Processing</p><p>C. Photo Assignments by area: a. In studio b. Close-up c. Candid portraits d. Group portraits e. Self portraits f. Vacations g. Special occasions</p><p>2. Studio techniques</p><p> a. Lighting h. Reflections c. Creating backgrounds d. Creating illusions e. Fashion photography</p><p>3. Special Darkroom Techniques</p><p> a. Sandwiching negatives b. Solarizing prints C. Controlling contrast d. Vignetting e. Adding texture f. Multiple images g. Montage techniques h. Dissecting and rearranging cut—outs</p><p>4. Special Projects</p><p> a. Wildlife b. Panoramas c. Scale models d. Instructional sequences e. Contact sheet mosaics D. Careers in Photography</p><p>1. Starting a business 2. Professional photographer 3. Advertising studios 4. Fashion photography</p><p>E. Safety Precautions 1.Chemical Handling- Film 2.Chemical Mixing 3.Chemical Handling in processing 4.Darkroom safety</p><p>This segment of the art curriculum fulfills the following NJCCC Standards for Visual and Performing Arts: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6</p><p>IV. Student Skill Objectives (Upon completion of this course, students should be able to A. Select the proper film type for the given situation taking into consideration such factors as grain of film and light availability as related to depth of field. B. Display the ability to use artificial light techniques in both two and three- dimensional subjects to the satisfaction of the teacher. C. Keep a record book of his exposure data and his techniques used. This information will be used for qualitative comparison and critique through the guidance of the teacher. D. Complete to the satisfaction of the teacher, at least two enlarging techniques such as vignette, ~texture print, multiple print, sepia toning, etc., on a minimum format of 5x7. E. Dry mount and matt his best work in 5x7 or larger to the satisfaction of the teacher. F. Use photography gallery style or format, the class will exhibit their work in at least one major display. G. Given the proper time and materials, each student should, upon presentation of introductory color photography, make at least two color prints from slides or negative showing a reasonable capability in blending primary colors as explained in the process. IV. Evaluation Procedures</p><p>This segment of the art curriculum fulfills the following NJCCC Standards for Visual and Performing Arts: 1. 4</p><p>All new concepts will be taught via assignments in the following areas: A. Commercial illustration a. Package — products, album covers, etc. b. Fashion - clothing, jewelry c. Industrial - cars, machines, etc.</p><p>B. Illustration of a concept a. Multiple images b. Single, large - format image c. Sequential images C. Notebook Assignments a. Texture studies b. Controlled lighting (geom. shapes) c. Comparative films and papers using same subject d. Color theory e. Primary colors in light color expressing mood color field and its effect e. Final exams f. Photographs to verify experiments D. Critiques a. At regular intervals the combined efforts of the class will be constructively reviewed for the purpose of pointing out the strengths in each student’s best works and suggesting direction where needed. b. Fault Analysis 1. Camera and operator 2. Film processing errors 3. Print processing errors</p><p>VI. Suggested Materials</p><p>A. The Photographers Handbook by John Hedecoe, Alfred Knopf, N.Y. 1980 B. The 35mm Handbook by Michael Freeman, Courage Books, 1980, Phil., Penn.</p>