Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus

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1 Course / Prefix Number PGY 1401C Course Title: Basic Photography CRN: Credit: 3 Term: Spring 2015 Course Catalog Description: An introduction to black and white photography. Emphasis will be on basic mastery of the following skills: camera handling, exposure, pictorial composition and design, film and print development, darkroom procedure, and print display. The student must supply his own adjustable 35 mm camera, film, paper, and other related materials. Instructor: Kelly A. Cornell Contact Information: Office Location: FA-139 Office Hours: cornellk@lssc.edu Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 8-9:30am Online Hours Tues and Wed 2-4 pm (Blackboard) All students are required to use Lakehawk Mail for official college communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating Lakehawk Mail. Prerequisites: Textbook and Other Course Materials: Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: Course Objectives: (what the course will do) Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: None BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY - A BASIC MANUAL, 3rd. ed., Rev. by Henry Horenstein; Little, Brown & Co., ISBN # None Basic Photography is intended to give the student an understanding with camera handling, portraiture, film and print development, darkroom procedure, and print display. * Identify the parts of a camera. *Operate a single lens reflex camera and use the f/stops and shutter speed setting necessary to obtain proper exposure of photographic film. *Determine proper exposure under varying light conditions through the use of an exposure meter or an exposure chart. *Effectively compose and arrange pictorial elements so that a visually pleasing photograph is rendered. *Define depth of field and describe its relationship to aperture size. Properly expose black and white film.

2 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: *Process black and white negative film. *Demonstrate basic printmaking techniques, including exposing, processing, drying, and mounting the finished print. *Recognize a poor photograph and know what changes are required to improve it. *Produce relatively normal prints from low or high contrast negatives. *Make a contact proof sheet using the enlarger method. *Identify, explain, and use the parts and functions of the photographic enlarger. *Recognize important developments, persons, photographs and events pertaining to the history of photography. *Develop the ability to coordinate the technical with the aesthetic in the creation of the photographic print. Academic Integrity: Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Privacy Policy (FERPA): Attendance / Withdrawal Policies: Withdrawal Deadline: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is the appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.) Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U. S. C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office. Any class session missed reduces the opportunity for learning and could have an adverse effect on the final earned grade in the course. A student may be absent from the equivalent of one (1) class meeting without excuse or penalty. Each class meeting represents a percentage of an entire semester, and absences beyond one (1) week of class will reflect that percentage. Portions of class sessions missed will be recorded and accumulatively considered as absences. Withdrawal procedures and deadlines for semesters are published in the current college catalog. If a student is unable to complete the entire course for any reason s/he should initiate a withdrawal form from the Admissions Office by the withdrawal deadline. Otherwise a letter grade will be calculated in relation to the total course. Methods of Evaluation: Quizzes, a mid-term lab exam and a final exam will be given. Material will cover readings, class and laboratory presentations.

3 Methods of Evaluation: Throughout the course, the student will earn and accumulate points for performing various tasks. The breakdown of these tasks and possible point accumulations is as follows: Camera Quiz points Exposure Quiz points Composition Quiz points Scavenger Assignment points Photographic Assignment # points Photo Lab Procedures Test points Photographic Assignment # points Final points TOTAL=300 points Grading Scale: Earned points will convert into the following grades: LETTER GRADE POINTS NEEDED A B C D F General Considerations: 1. Each student will be required to turn in a minimum number of finished photographs for each assignment. If fewer than the minimum number are turned in, 20 points will be deducted for each photograph not turned in. 2. Unless exceptional circumstances exist, all late assignments will lose 10 points for each day late. 3. If a student is unhappy with the number of points received on a print, the work may be done over. 4. Announced quizzes which are missed must be made up by the next scheduled class meeting. 5. At times an assignment or print may be unacceptable; in this case, the work may be done over following the instructor s suggestions for improving it. 6. Improperly washed prints will automatically result in a loss of 10 points on entire assignment. 7. All prints submitted as assignments must be dry mounted on 11 x 14 mount board.

4 Grading Scale: EXTRA CREDIT OPTION: Up to two additional prints (mounted) beyond the required minimum may be turned in with each photographic assignment. Each extra credit print will be worth up to five (5) points. This allows for a possible twenty (20) points extra throughout the semester. Course Calendar: January 13- Overview- Course Objectives, Classroom Procedures, Materials Questionnaire An Overview, pp. 3-7 The Camera Body, pp The Camera Lens, pp The Shutter, pp Buying and Maintaining Equipment, pp rd Chapter 1, 2, & 3 January 20- January 27- Overview- The Camera Exposure, pp Film Developing, pp rd Chapter 4, 5, & 6 Quiz: The Camera Assignment #1- Bring camera & film to class Scavenger Assignment Shoot Making the Print, pp Printing Chemicals, pp The Printing Process, pp Washing and Drying Prints, pp rd Chapter 9 February 3- DEMONSTRATION Overview-Exposure, Depth of Field, Film Processing, Lab Tour Develop Scavenger Assignment / Print Contact Sheet Contact Printing, pp A Simple Printing System, pp Miscellaneous Considerations, pp Mounting, pp Negative and Print Problems, pp rd Chapter 10 & 12

5 Course Calendar: February 10- Quiz: Exposure DEMONSTRATION Overview- Composition, Making a Contact Print, Enlarging, Print & Finish Dry Mounting Print/Mount 2 Scavenger Photos Printing Papers, pp The Final Print, pp rd Chapter 7 & 8 February 17- Lab Printing and Finishing Scavenger Assignment February 24- Scavenger Assignment Due REVIEW Composition ASSIGNMENT #1 Given: March 3- Quiz: Composition Lab Printing and Finishing Assignment #1 March 10- CAMPUS CLOSED MARCH 8-15 SPRING BREAK March 17- Lab Printing and Finishing Assignment #1 REVIEW Lab Procedures March 24- *Test on Lab Procedures CRITIQUE 1: 2 Mounted Photographs Due ASSIGNMENT #2 Given: Review Chapter 8 3 rd Chapter 11 March 31- Lab Printing and Finishing Assignment #2

6 Course Calendar: April 7- Lab Printing and Finishing Assignment #2 April 14- CRITIQUE 2: 4 Mounted Photographs DUE REVIEW for FINAL EXAM April 21- FINAL EXAM Classroom Rules and Policies: Violence Statement: Syllabus Disclaimer: Be on time for class, come prepared for class, and participate in class discussions. Keep all cell phones / electronic communicative devices out of sight and turned off while class is in session. Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake- Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student.

7 Material List for Photography Students 1. Camera (35mm) Film Digital Camera (optional use with last assignment ) 2. Light Meter or Exposure Chart. The light meter maybe constructed within the camera mechanism or hand-held. 3. Kodak Tri-X or T-Max 400 black and white film. 3 to 6 Rolls - The number will vary with each student. 4. Developing tank and reel for 35mm.Inexpensive types are Yankee, Paterson, Jobo, Kindermann, and Unicolor- all of the plastic variety. More expensive are stainless steel. 5. Pair of Scissors. 6. Bottle opener to open 35mm film cartridges. 7. Negative file pages (Unicolor or Paterson) for appropriate 35mm format. 8. Photographic paper: Ilford Multigrade III or IV (Pearl Finish or Glossy) /or Afga Multicontrast Semi-Matt RC, 25 sheet packs. Number of packs will vary per student. Kodak Polycontrast III may be substituted if Ilford or Afga are unavailable. 9. Dry mounting tissue (1 pkg.). Seal Colormount preferable. Seal MT5 may be substituted. 10. Mounting board, 11 x 14 (8-12 boards). White with gray or black surfaces will be most suitable. 11. One or two towels. 12. Apron, lab coat, or old clothes. 13. Container for photographs - a large mailing envelope will adequately hold 5-6 mounted photographs.

8 Please sign name and date below indicating that instructor has complied with institutional policy of providing attendance, withdrawal, and grading information for the course of PGY 1401C - Basic Photography. Thank You. STUDENT S SIGNATURE: Print Name: DATE: