Photo 2 Darkroom Photography Syllabus Ms. Morland Room 1-013 [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 Course Description and Objectives Photo 2/Darkroom Photography is a 1 credit/1 year course designed for students who are continuing the study of photography at the secondary school level. This course also provides students with a Fine Arts credit needed for graduation requirements. This course can be combined with Photo 1 to fulfill the sequential elective credit also needed for graduation. Photo 1 is the prerequisite for this class. Photo 2 is intended as an introduction to materials, equipment, techniques, and design concepts used in film photography. It is a general survey of film photography, focusing on darkroom practices and production, image composition, vocabulary, art history, and technical skills necessary to achieve successful development of film and prints in the darkroom. Photo 2 Curriculum will cover the following: Visual Communication Technical Production Photography Art History Judgement and Criticism Course Requirements 1. Successful completion of all exercises and class assignments within deadlines. 2. Creation of a portfolio of work. 3. Documentation of notes and assignments in a notebook. 4. Display work in school and/ or community exhibits. Materials Required 1. Digital and/or 35mm film camera (must get teacher approval to use a cell phone as a camera) 2. USB flash drive 2GB or higher 3. Lined or unlined notebook 8x10” or larger 4. 3-ring binder 5. Clear plastic sheet protectors Criteria for Assessment: Semester Grade: 80% 9 weeks Grade: Project Grades ​ 4 C’s creativity (25pts), craftsmanship (25pts), concept (25pts) and composition(25pts). Incomplete assignments will be given a “0”. Points will be deducted each day an assignment is late. Students are responsible for acquiring information and finishing any work missed due to an absence. Classwork Grades Students will complete all practice exercises and meet photo assignment deadlines for a classwork grade. Photo assignments will usually be homework. Practice exercises must be completed in class using Photoshop or chemical darkroom as required. Notebook Grades (Participation Grade) Students will demonstrate competence by completing all written classwork in notebook. You will be required to take notes on assignments, lectures, films, and demonstrations. Be sure to bring to every class. Notebook will be graded regularly and will missed assignments must be made up for homework. Notebook grades will not be accepted late, and must be turned in by the next class period following an absence. Notebook work should be completed ​ on the day it is assigned in class, or made up by next class period. 20%- Final Exam School Policies (also see Class Rules): ​ ​ ​ Refer to student handbook for attendance and tardy policies. You must follow all guidelines set forth in the student conduct code for Patrick Henry High School. Photo 2 Timeline: First Semester Week 1 Introduction to photography studio, responsibilities and rules Week 2-4 Introductory project - Photomontage / Compositional techniques Week 5-6 Introduction to analog cameras / photography processes Week 7-8 Shutter speed and aperture / Over, Under, Correct Exposure Project Week 9-10 Developing negative film Week 11-12 Contact prints and darkroom best practices Week 13-17 Digital Negative Project Week 18 Exam portfolio due Second Semester Week 1-2 Photography History Week 3-4 Film photographers Week 5-6 Contrast filters / Portraiture project Week 7-8 Film vs. Digital photography / Manipulations Week 9-10 Dodging and Burning Week 11-12 Final prints, mounting procedures Week 13-14 Photo series project Week 15-16 Photo series project Week 17-18 Final Exam portfolio due .