Elizabethtown Area School District

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1 Photography Course Number: 840 Grade Level: Length of Course: 1 Semester Total Clock Hours: Length of Period: 80 minutes Date Written: Periods per Week/Cycle: 5 Written By: Kevin Goss Credits (if app.): 1 Course Description: This course will further enhance the basic elements of art (especially value, line, shape, texture and space) with emphasis on composing within the frame of the camera viewfinder. Various photographers will be studied in order to understand thematic content and the historical background of this art form. Contemporary issues, digital technology, and the power of the photograph will also be studied. Digital and darkroom procedures and printing will be taught. Students will be required to keep a portfolio of their work done during the semester, which will be examinned and reflected upon as part of the final exam. Prerequisite: Foundations of Art Lab Fee: $35.00 Placement Criteria: Access to a 35mm film camera recommended. Adigital camera is required. page 1

2 I. Overall Course/Grade Level Standards Students will KNOW and be able TO DO the following as a result of taking this course. A. Students will produce aesthetically-pleasing compositions by organizing the art elements with the principles of design using color and black and white prints. B. Students will recognize and discuss the art elements and principles of design in photographs during critiques, presentations and written assignments. C. Students will use terminology, equipment and techniques to discuss and produce photographs through developing film and prints with traditional and digital technology. D. Students will identify the work and style of specific photographers and artists studied in class in the form of critiques, presentations and written assignments. Students will observe that the development of a theme is an artist's way of expressing particular personal/universal concerns and illustrate a theme in their artwork. Students will critique photographs produced by students and master photographers to apply the Art History or Art Criticism methods of "seeing" art. G. Students will complete a portfolio assessment of a selection of quality work which was produced during the year and identjfy personal feelings and thoughts necessary in the creative process. page 2

3 III. Content Major Areas of Study List all units of study below: Unit Estimated Time Materials 1. Snapshot Vs. Photo 1/2 week personal photos, fine art photo examples 2. The Camera 1/2 week "broken" & functioning cameras 3. The Darkroom 3 week Darkroom/ supplies & equipment 4. Critiquing a Photograph 1 week Personal photos, teacher resources 5. Gray Cards/Depth of field 1 week Cameras, Darkroom/equip, Gray cards, teacher resources 6. Camera/Darkroom Assignments 5 weeks Cameras, Darkroom/equip, teacher resources 7. Mechanical Manipulations of the Development Process 2 weeks Cameras, filters Darkroom/equip, teacher resources 8. Physical Manipulation of Photographs 3 weeks 9. Digital Photography 2 weeks Digital Cameras, computer access, color printers, various art media & tools 10. Portfolio Assessment 1 week Teacher resources page 3

4 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: Photo versus Snapshot Essential Question for the Unit: What makes a photograph art? A. How are the art elements and principles of design used in photography? B. What is the aesthetic comparison between snapshots and photographs? C. E A, B, E, F A-G A-F 9.3 A-G A-D E E, F, G 9.2 A-L 9.3 A-H 9.4 A-D D. G. I. page 4a

5 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: The Camera Essential Question for the Unit: How does a camera function to produce a photograph? A. What terminology is used in talking about the art of photography? E B, C, E A-K A-L A-G B. What equipment is used in taking photographs? E C H-K C. What techniques are used in composing a E A 9.1 A-D photograph? D. How do focus, lighting, depth of field, motion and composition influence the aesthetic use of a 35 mm camera to create pleasing photographs? I A, G A-D A-G G. I. J. page 4b

6 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: The Darkroom Essential Question for the Unit: What role does the darkroom play in the production of photographs? A. How is darkroom equipment (such as tanks, reels, enlargers, etc.) used in developing film and prints? B. What terminology (such as STOP, FIX, open-up, etc.) is used in discussions developing film and print? C. How do an enlarger and chemicals function to develop prints? D. How are darkroom techniques (such as RAP, agitation, etc.) used in developing film and prints? E C G-K E B, C A-K A-G E C A-K E B, C A-K A-G G. I. J. page 4c

7 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: Critiquing a Photograph Essential Question for the Unit: How can a photograph be interpreted? A. How does the four basic factors in a photograph - value, clarity, composition, and presentation impact the success of a photograph? B. How can different kinds of art be appreciated and discussed using the Art History and Art Criticism methods of "seeing" art? C. E B, D A-D I E, F A-I A-G D. G. I. J. page 4d

8 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: Gray Card/Depth of Field Essential Question for the Unit: What concepts guide the creation of a photograph? A. What is "depth of field"? E A A-D B. What role does value play in black and white photographs? E B A-G A-G C. How is the camera used to create larger and smaller depth of fields in photographs? E C G-K D. How can a gray card aid the process of creating aesthetically pleasing photographs? I D C-F A-L A-G G, I. J. page 4e

9 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: Camera/Darkroom Essential Question for the Unit: How do the camera work and the darkroom process impact the creative process of the art of photography? A. What factors impact the darkroom process? E C G-K B. What are the technical aspects of evaluating a photographic print? C. What are the technical characteristics of the work and style of specific photographers? C D C-F A-L A-G I E, C A-G A-D page 4f

10 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: Mechanical Manipulations Essential Question for the Unit: How can the manipulation of the development process create dynamic effects in a print? A. What are some methods to manipulate the development of a print? E C G-K B. How is a "distortion" created in the darkroom? C C G-K C. How is a "double exposure" created in the darkroom? C C G-K D. How is a "solarization" created in the darkroom? C C G-K G. I. J. page 4g

11 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: Physical Manipulation Essential Question for the Unit: How can the physical manipulation of photographs create a new image or meaning? A. What are some methods of physically manipulating photographs? B. What considerations (idea, layout, etc.) are important in creating a photographic display? C. How does the display of a photograph affect its meaning? D. How can a series of photographs produced by students be used to create a picture book? E C G-K E A, E A-D A-G I F, G D-F A-G A-D C F, G D-F A-G A-D G. page 4h

12 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: Digital Photography Essential Question for the Unit: How has technology impacted the art of photography? A. How does traditional photography compare to digital photography? B. How can a computer and scanner be used to manipulate a traditional or digital photography? E A, B, C, D A-K A-G I A, C A-D, G-K C. D. G. I. J. page 4i

13 Name of Course: Photography Name of Unit: Portfolio Review Essential Question for the Unit: Why is it important to assess personal growth through a portfolio review? A. How should works be selected to be part of a portfolio? Priority Aligned to Course Standard Aligned to PA Standard E G A-D B. How can a portfolio be shared? E I I C. In what ways does your portfolio reflect your personal creative process? D. How can the strengths and weaknesses in artworks inform future work? I I A-D C B A-G G. I. page 4j

14 III. Course Assessments Check types of assessments to be used in the teaching of the course. (Provide examples of each type.) _X_ Objective Tests/Quizzes Constructed Responses Essays Reports _X_ Projects Portfolios Presentations Performance tasks Response Journals Logs Computer Simulations Research Papers Class Participation Notetaking Daily Assignments Writing Samples Provide copies of common assessments that will be utilized for all students taking this course. Overall course/grade level standards will be measured by a common course assessment. Unit objectives will be measured on an ongoing basis as needed by the classroom teacher to assess learning and plan for instruction. List common assessements below and recommended date/time frame for administration (at least quarterly). Name of Common Assessment When given? 1. Chapter 2 Quiz: The Camara Camera Unit 2. Midterm Self-Portrait Rubric Midterm 3. Final Project Rubric Final page 5

15 IV. Expected levels of achievement Current grading scale: Use High School scale PA Proficiency Levels Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Attach rubrics, checklists, or other documentation noting how levels of proficiency will be determined for common assessments. The following scoring documents have been developed for this course: Students will produce aesthetically pleasing 1a, 1b, 1d, 2b, 2c, 2d photographs with an automatic 35mm camera by organizing the art elements with the principles of design. Students will recognize and discuss the art elements and principles of design in photographs during critiques, presentations and written assignments. Students will demonstrate and identify terminology, equipment and techniques used in producing photographs through developing film and prints in the darkroom. Students will experiment with various creative developing techniques in the darkroom. Students will experiment with photographic compositions using color and black and white prints. Students will identify the work and style of specific photographers and artists studied in class in the form of critiques, presentations and written assignments. Students will observe that the development of a theme is an artist's way of expressing particular personal/universal concerns and illustrate a theme in their artwork. Students will critique photographs produced by 1a, 1b, 1d, 2c, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e 1a, 1b 1a, 1b, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e 1a, 1b, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e 3a, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 5c 5a, 5b, 5c 5a, 5b, 5c

16 students and master photographers. Understand that many different kinds of art can be appreciated by using the Art History or Art Criticism methods of "seeing" art. Students will build an internal repository of art experience to base aesthetic evaluations of artworks. Students will complete a portfolio assessment of a selection of quality work which was produced during the year. Identjfy personal feelings and thoughts-purposeful and intuitively necessary in the creative process. Understand that through studying art, talking about art, and producing art we can become more expressive human beings. Students will exhibit quality craftsmanship in the production of photographs. 5a, 5b, 5c 5e 2a, 2b, 2d, 3c, 3d, 5a, 5b, 5c 5e 5e 1a