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1 Art Alternative Processes Portfolio, sec 001 Class #: Grading basis: A-F or audit Credits: 3.0 credits (max 9.0) Prerequisites: Art 1900 (Visual Literacy), 3600 (Aternative Processes-FILM or CYANOTYPE), and art or art education major or art or photography minor. Regular academic session Fall 2017 (8/28/17-12/08/17) Course meets in classroom: Cina Hall 16 Course day and time: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00pm 3:50pm Instructor: Wanda J. Pearcy Instructor website (access to course material 24 hrs. a day): Contact: wpearcy@d.umn.edu Office phone and location: (218) / Cina 14C Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00am 11:30am, Office hours will be updated via Google calendar weekly. Sign into Google calendar and add me [wpearcy@d.umn.edu] to your colleagues to view the calendar changes. All updated dates related to the course can be found on Google calendar only. Open Lab Hours: Outside of Cina 14 and 16 and the DPS you can find a list of the open lab times. Also, refer to Google calendar for all open lab hour changes and adjustments. Course description: Intensive portfolio development using contemporary and historic alternative photographic ideas and/or processes. Processes that may be explored are: cyanotype, salt prints, photopolymer gravure, camera-less image capture, toy and homemade cameras, 120/4x5 film camera image capture. The processes explored are relative to the resources available in conjunction with student interest and should be a continuation of the process learned in student s 3600 course. A multi-disciplinary approach to image making is encouraged. Lab top and software is required; instruction presented only on the Mac OS. Course objectives: This course will serve as an opportunity for you to expand your knowledge of an early photographic process through the development and critique of a substantial photographic portfolio of finished prints. The goal of this class is to transcend mere experimentation with this process and focus on the conceptual production of a finished series of photographic works using an alternative process. Course student learning outcomes: Students will demonstrate the techniques, processes, and methods involved in a selected alternative photographic process. This includes effectively creating digital negatives using archival inkjet printers and media, scanning images and/or film for use with alternative photographic processes. Beyond technical skills, students will create a small body of work that is both representative of an understanding of the alternative process workflow and a beginning personal language. Darkroom Materials: [students who will be using the darkroom will need to provide] 1) Cotton rag paper or alternate surface to print on (sample sheets of cotton rag papers available in small and large single sheets in the bookstore). Once students know the paper they will be using, I suggest they go online and purchase in bulk from Cheap Joe s or Dick Blick or another reputable source. Begger COT is a great paper for salt prints. All paper used in alternative processes should be100% rag. 2) Pictorico Premium OHP Transparency Film to print digital negative (available in the bookstore in packages and single sheets of 8 ½ x 11, 13 x 19, and 17 x 22). Use small 81/2 x 11 OHP for all test prints ) A 64G flash drive (needed for midterm and final) 4) The final presentation materials for your prints. This may include a portfolio, glassine/ tissue to protect your images, linen tape to mount your images and mat board to mount your images on and a portfolio to protect your images. The portfolio is mandatory. Look for an archival photography storage portfolio online and order it before midterm. Make sure to choose the size of your images before you order your box.

2 *NOTE: Light Impressions most recently has a bad reputation avoid them, they have taken money and not shipped items in earlier recent semesters ) (10) gallons of distilled water (5 gallons before midterm, 5 gallons after midterm). Film Materials: [students who will be using 120 or 4x5 cameras will need to provide] 1) 120 and/or 4x5 film. Some options are listed below and can be found on at B&H [1] Rollei RPX 25 ISO B & W [1] IlFord PanF+ 50 ISO B & W [1] Fugi Neopan 100 ISO B & W [1] Kodak TMax 100 ISO B & W [1] IlFord FP4 Plus 125 ISO B & W [1] Kodak Portra 160 ISO Color [1] Rollei Superpan 200 ISO B & W [1] ILFORD SFX 200 ISO B & W [1] Kodak TMax 400 ISO B & W [1] Kodak TriX 400 ISO B & W [1] Ilford Delta 400 ISO B & W [1] Ilford HP ISO B & W [1] Kodak Portra 400 ISO Color [1] Kodak Portra 800 ISO Color [1] Ilford Delta 3200 ISO B & W 2) [15+] Print File horizontal negative sleeves: D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CjwKCAjw87PNBRBAEiwA0XAIrzzPoe4DU3Lz60FrL63iojMpcgZLLQFYcE _-QSvPmYbrLYQbdQAIMBoC-YQQAvD_BwE&is=REG&m=Y&sku= ) [1] Vue-All Archival Safe Binder: tive%7d%2c%7bkeyword%7d&gclid=cjwkcajw87pnbrbaeiwa0xairyagwitm9zm0bcwbb-xoju498hixioztxrerridnn4keez35sxbsbocvfyqavd_bwe&is=reg&m=y&sku= ) A 64+G flash drive (needed for critique dates) 5) The final presentation materials for your prints. If you won t be printing you may turn in a digital portfolio. If you are printing, you will need a professional portfolio to protect your prints. This may include a portfolio box, glassine/ tissue to protect your images, linen tape to mount your images and mat board to mount your images on and a portfolio to protect your images. The portfolio is mandatory. Look for an archival photography storage portfolio online and order it before midterm. Make sure to choose the size of your images before you order your box. *NOTE: Light Impressions most recently has a bad reputation avoid them, they have taken money and not shipped items in earlier recent semesters. Alternative Process Texts: NOT REQUIRED. Primitive Photography; A Guide to Making Cameras, Lenses, and Calotypes, Alan Greene, Focal Press, The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes (2 nd edition), Christopher James, Delmar/Thomson Learning Photographic Possibilities; Expressive Use of Ideas, Materials, and Processes, second ed. (film based) Robert Hirsch, John Valentino, Focal Press, The Salt Print Manual, Ellie Young, Alternative Photography, Gum Printing and Other Amazing Contact Printing Processes, Christina Z. Anderson, Alternative Photography, Alternative Process Websites Boxcar Press: solar plates and printmaking supplies Bostick and Sullivan: Alt Process Supplies: chemistry, paper, tools Takach Press Fine Art Printmaking Suppllies: plate cutter, tools

3 Hampton Editions, Ltd.: aquatint screens Dick Blick Art Materials: small press, paper, tools Dave Molnar: information and opportunities Gold Street Studios: workshops, paper, information Alternative Photography: workshops, info, books, paper Photo Video: cameras, portfolios, lighting, pictorico Calumet Photographic: cameras, lighting, darkroom supplies Mitsubishi Imaging (MPM), Inc: Ultra premium pictorico products Mpls Photo Center: workshops, darkroom, membership Freestyle Photographic Supplies: Pictorico OHP Adorama; More than a Camera Store Maine Media: Workshops, internships, employment Santa Fe: Workshops, internships, employment SohoPhoto: Annual Photographic Competitions Accommodations: It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements please notify me as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Please call or visit the Disability Resources website at for more information. Meet with me during the first week of class to discuss any possible issues or concerns. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Personal Responsibilities: In order to complete this course successfully, you will need to budget your time wisely and plan ahead. Keep a steady process of shooting and printing going throughout the semester. Working a little each week, both with your camera and in the print lab, will teach you about the patience that is needed working in alternative photographic processes. Avoid waiting till the day before a critique to start printing your images. Engage with the course content and your project every day. Keep a journal to allow you to jot down ideas as you go, brainstorm, sketch out ideas, take notes on processes and artists you may want to research, etc It is your responsibility to ask questions in class and remain up to date on all class activities and projects. It is your responsibility to take notes during all class lectures and demonstrations. Be aware of office hours for clarification or help needed. When you miss a class, contact your classmates for notes. Do not me for class lecture notes or information missed due to an absence. Read the syllabus in full the first week of class as remaining in the course is an acceptance of the all course expectations. Communication: Outside of the classroom, the official mode of communication at the University of Minnesota Duluth is . Therefore, check your often and prior to each of our scheduled class periods for updates. If you have a conflict during my office hours, me to schedule a time to meet. I will be checking M-F. Security: Although the rooms in the Cina photography area are secured with electronic key card systems and locks, I encourage you to be aware of your belongings at all times. Items such as purses, backpacks, equipment, or supplies should not be left unattended or stored in unlocked drawers. Make sure you write your name on all supplies, this will help me find the owners of products left out in the darkroom. Storage Lockers and Drawers: There are storage spaces available in the darkroom below the light tables. You must provide your own lock and empty your storage space prior to the last day of classes. Locks will be cut off on the last day of finals week and unclaimed materials will be discarded. Safety and Emergency Procedures: In this class, you will work with a variety of chemicals. I will discuss the safe handling of these materials in class and expect you to use protective gear whenever you are working with chemistry. This includes using goggles or eye protection, aprons, and nitrile gloves. Clean up spills and report any problems or contaminations to me immediately. An emergency eyewash station and shower are located in the darkroom and should be used in the event that chemistry comes in contact with your eyes or is spilled on your body. Safety information and chemical descriptions can be found on the alt process room wall for the cyanotype chemicals and on the darkroom wall for the salt print chemicals. There is also an inclusive MSDS

4 book located in the alternative process room. Emergency telephone numbers and contact information are clearly posted on the Cina 14 hallway bulletin boards. Equipment: We have lights, tripods and various film cameras available for students to checkout. You will need to provide a student ID, telephone number, and address when checking out equipment. A faculty member must be present and available for equipment check out and returns. When you return equipment it must be done in person. Never leave unattended equipment sitting outside of the office door. You are responsible for damaged or missing equipment. If equipment is not returned by the end of the semester, a final grade will not be given, the police will be notified and a hold will be put on the student s record. UMD SCHOOL POLICIES ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF: Excused Absences: Student/Teacher Responsibilities: Student Academic Integrity: Prohibited Conduct: Final Exams: Course Components and Percentages: The course work consists of an artist researchpp, critiques, lab work in the quest to create a portfolio of alternative process prints engaging an idea of the student s choice, an artist statement, and one donation image. Evaluations are averaged and based on the breakdown of points below. Wk 6 Research Critique Wk 10 Midterm Portfolio Wk 15 Creative Portfolio Wk 15 Image donation 50pts. All research for your project PP and experimentation proof. 50pts. An in-process critique, 3 large cohesive finished images. 70pts. A cohesive portfolio, 12 images, professionally presented, in a professional portfolio with a 1 page (ss) artist statement addressing the inspiration of the final project 30pts. 1 finished print, 1 exact copy of the best of the final prints. Research Critique: With deferred judgment, shoot something new, approach the camera in a new way, add a new technique to an old subject, shoot something you ve done over and over again; but, with a new approach. Creativity is enhanced when there is an element of the unknown, find your edge. Students will also research the variables for their proposed project. All variables will be explored in the cyanotype process for the first section of the course; step wedges for curve development and test prints for evaluating and editing. This is your first critique; you will be presenting your idea via your curve development, your variable exploration, your test prints and your course contract. In this critique you will demonstrate a link to what you hope to achieve in your final prints and the research you did to formulate your variable decisions. Details on the website. Midterm Critique: You will present the development of your project at the 9 th week of the course. In this critique you will be expected to provide critical and productive commentary on the work of fellow students as well as your work in process. The goal of this critique is to provide you with valuable feedback on your project as well as help serve to sharpen your analytical and conceptual thinking skills used toward understanding your work better in hopes of writing about it more professionally. The outcome for this critique is to have 3 finished pieces, of a professional size, more physical research of the process and maybe new digital imagery that your are exploring. Your peers will speak to the potential success of the finished project. You will forfeit the credit for this critique if you have nothing to show or are absent.. See the website for details.

5 Creative Portfolio: You will have one creative project for the entire course. You will begin the project with variable research and the development of a shooting process. You will determine the process, the subject and the theme of your project. A range of growth, development and change is expected of the project throughout the semester. You are expected to shoot, and scan and/or print weekly. To maintain a productive creative process, allow alterations to your shooting and printing processes to take place, in the service of developing a visual style or a creative shooting process that serves as a signature or voice. You many choose to shoot digitally or utilize film capture, or scan in drawings or work with toy cameras or even work without negatives using photograms as your approach. We will have access to salt printing in the later have of the semester, for those who can want it let me know. We will get all our editing done before going into salt printing though, as the correction curve is completed. Each time we meet, I expect your project to have grown in its inception, form or understanding reaching for deeper meaning. Your portfolio may include both cyanotypes and salt prints. Your final portfolio will consist of 12+ alternative process prints, be cohesive in theme, yet, all individual images should be able to exist on their own. Each print should be printed with the best quality in tone, contrast and density for the content that you desire. For the final portfolio, you will include all images that meet the standard of professionally printed and presented work and a brief statement linking your project inspiration. Quality in content, image development and visual interest due to both photographing and printing will all be evaluated in the final grade of the portfolio project. See the website for details. Duplicate Donation: Students are required to donate a print of their best image. Student donations are used as student examples in future classes. The donation print must be an exact copy of the best of the final portfolio [i.e. the same paper, the same curve, the same variables, the same coating method etc ]. I am evaluating your ability to reproduce your variables (50%) as well as your ability to evaluate your work to determine your best image (50%) equally. The size of the image may vary. In Alt Processes, it is wise to print two of your best work at the time of completion, as you will need them for exhibition opportunities and it is much quicker to do two in one studio lab time, than in two studio lab times, it eliminates the set up and flow time. Also, alt process prints vary and these variations can be very advantageous to the final outcome. You may prefer the second, even though the first was beautiful or consistent with your idea, the second may have the perfect flaw. If you are printing digitally from scanned negatives, you will print a copy of your best work for the donation. You may use the 7900 printer for those copies to allow for larger sizes than 17 x 22. CRITIQUES & IMPORTANT DATES Tuesdays will serve as our critique time and demonstration days and lab days. Students may use Thursdays for their project development i.e. shooting work, journaling, evaluating work done, lab workday, Photoshop editing, DPS work, writing of artist statements and one on one consultation with the instructor. If you want to learn something that is not scheduled, let me know how I can best meet your educational needs. WK DAY DATE DUE and/or NOTICE 06 Tuesday 10/3 Critique: Artist PP research, process experimentations and tests 09 Thu/Fri 10/26-27 FALL BREAK / NO ALT LAB OR DPS USE 10 Tuesday 10/31 Critique: 3 finished professional art pieces, artist statement draft 15 Tuesday 12/5 Final Critique: Alternative Process Portfolio: (12) cohesive art pieces, well printed, pressed, and professionally presented in a professional portfolio box. A 64G flashdrive with PSDs, final edited TIFF images, and scanned or photographed images of your final project. Thursday 12/7 FINAL CLEAN UP DAY MANDATORY ATTENDANCE 16 Tuesday 12/12 PORTFOLIO PICK UP DAY MANDATORY ATTENDANCE 2:00-3:00pm