San José State University Department of Art & Art History PHOT 110, Black and White Photography, Section 01, Fall 2016

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1 San José State University Department of Art & Art History PHOT 110, Black and White Photography, Section 01, Fall 2016 Course and Contact Information Instructor: Office Location: Office Hours: Class Days/Time: Duncan Hall 401D / Thursday 4:00pm 5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm 8:50pm Classroom: Duncan Hall 406 Prerequisites: PHOT 40 Department Office: Department Contact: ART 116 Website: Faculty Web Page and MYSJSU Messaging Course materials such as syllabus, handouts, notes, assignment instructions, etc. can be found on Canvas Leaning Management System course login website at You are responsible for regularly checking with the messaging system through MySJSU at (or other communication system as indicated by the instructor) to learn of any updates. Course Description A traditional darkroom photography class which introduces black and white film developing, fiber based printing, and image manipulation and presentation techniques. Taught with traditional film and photo paper; requires a film camera, limited number of which department can loan students. Students will learn traditional black and white darkroom photography and be navigated through a variety of traditional and experimental silver based media and processes. The class covers the fundamentals of how film cameras work an how to successfully expose, process, develop, and execute images in the darkroom. Students will be challenged to push their imagery and think critically and openly about their work. This class is weighted towards developing technical know how and clear, well conceived, and communicated conceptual work. Knowledge of basic camera functions and familiarity with the principles of design is required before entering the class. Students will complete three projects and a gallery exhibition. FALL 2016 Page 1 of 10

2 Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: CLO 1 Acquire a technical understanding of analog photographic processes. CLO 2 Become familiar with historical and contemporary developments of photography CLO 3 Understand how to read an image both technically and conceptually. CLO 4 Create a foundation for developing and appreciating a variety of aesthetics. CLO 5 Build the skillset to give and receive constructive and critical feedback. CLO 6 Pair technical skills with conceptual themes in work. CLO 7 Feel comfortable writing an artist statement CLO 8 Take part in critiques to develop artistic language. CLO 9 Finish and execute works for a greater understanding of gallery exhibitions. Required Texts/Readings Textbook Art & Fear Fear Observations Rewards Artmaking/dp/ Diffusion: The Matter Of Light Extended Digital the matter of light digital edition SJSU Photo Lab Manual Download from This manual is required reading, that will help acquaint you with the Photo Lab facility and safety procedures. There is a darkroom safety quiz that is required prior to any use of the lab. The manual also contains important information regarding film developing and printing steps in our facilities. Bring this manual with you to the darkroom, or keep it in your locker for reference. Other Readings The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression Photography Approach Personal Expression/dp/ ?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*en tries*=0 Readings as Assigned by the Instructor FALL 2016 Page 2 of 10

3 Other technology requirements / equipment / materials 35mm Analog Camera. We unfortunately have a limited quantity (2 packs) sheets of RC Photo Paper. I recommend Ilford RC Pearl* (1 pack) 25 sheets of Fiber Photo Paper. This will be for the final assignment* Plastic 35mm Negative Print Files* Plastic 120mm Negative Print Files* (5 10 rolls) 35mm film. I recommend Kodak TMax 100/400 or Ilford Delta 100/400 (2 rolls) 120 mm film. I recommend Kodak TMax 100/400 or Ilford Delta 100/400 Scissors. Available at lab window Dry Mounting Tissue 8x10 or Photo Corners* Acid Free masking or artists tape 11x14 Mat boards for 5 images. Black or white only please* Bottle Opener. Available at lab window. Towels for the darkroom don t forget your towel! Film processing tank and reels. We have limited quantity available. Portfolio Case/box. Available at bookstore or Foto Xpress. Overall cost $10 50 Manila Envelope or Folder for Negatives and Contact Sheets. Bottle of Negative Cleaner fluid and package of lens cleaning tissues.* Copy of San Jose State Photo Lab Manual (online at Photo Dept. web site) Darkroom Apron, Cable Release, or Tripod (Optional) Box for pinhole (an old shoe box works well) Black duck tape* Optional: Apron chemicals stain *Good items to buy in bulk or with fellow classmates for sharing. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) There will be a quiz on lab safety and use during the first few weeks of the semester. Please review the information in the photo lab manual. safety test/ Note: Women who are pregnant should not be working around the chemicals in the darkroom. Please let me know if you have any health concerns with our wet lab. Library Liaison (Required) Monika Lehman, monika.lehman@sjsu.edu Website: FALL 2016 Page 3 of 10

4 Course Requirements and Assignments SJSU classes are designed such that in order to be successful, it is expected that students will spend a minimum of forty five hours for each unit of credit (normally three hours per unit per week), including preparing for class, participating in course activities, completing assignments, and so on. More details about student workload can be found in University Policy S12 3 at 3.pdf Class Assignments Mini Assignment PINHOLE CAMERA: Create mesmerizing and mysterious photographs using your own pinhole camera. Test, and calculate exposures for RC darkroom paper. Print a total of three images held together by concept, subject, and style. Please see rubric for complete list of grading elements. THE SELF IN RETROSPECT: How do we define ourselves? What defines us? How do we quantify our lives? What has brought us to where we are now? What struggles have we overcome, or are still grappling with? Many photographers have investigated the topic of the self. Culture, upbringing, society, geographic location, past and present all play a part in defining who we are. Using self portraiture, find a way to translate a glimpse of your identity into a series of five images (on paper sized at least 8x10). This series should be successful in concept, subject and style. Contact sheets of three or more rolls of film must accompany you prints in a manila envelope. Prints will be evaluated based on all technical requirements covered in the class including composition, balance, use of contrast, filters, burning and dodging, etc. Projects will also be evaluated based on clear, well communicated, and developed concepts. Please see rubric for complete list of grading elements. GOLDEN LIGHT DARK AS NIGHT: The first and last hours of light the earth sees before becoming bright, or delving into darkness can be the most beautiful. Casting a warm glow across everything it touches. The night is mysterious and captivating, holding secrets countless photographers have tried to unmask. Create a series of five long exposure photographic prints (on paper sized at least 8x10) taken at golden hour or nighttime. This series should be successful in concept, subject and style. Contact sheets of three or more rolls of film must accompany you prints in a manila envelope. Prints will be evaluated based on all technical requirements covered in the class including composition, balance, use of contrast, filters, burning and dodging, etc. Projects will also be evaluated based on clear, well communicated, and developed concepts. Please see rubric for complete list of grading elements. FINAL SERIES & EDITION: Create a series of five images (on paper sized at least 8x10) on your choice of subject presented in window mats. One of these images will need to be framed for our class gallery show. Date TBD. This series should be successful in concept, subject and style. Contact sheets of three or more rolls of film must accompany you prints in a manila envelope. Prints will be evaluated based on all technical requirements covered in the class including composition, balance, use of contrast, filters, burning and dodging, etc. FALL 2016 Page 4 of 10

5 Projects will also be evaluated based on clear, well communicated, and developed concepts. Please see rubric for complete list of grading elements. 120mm film may be used for this assignment. READING RESPONSE: You will write a two page single spaced reading response to the reading Art & Fear. Final Examination or Evaluation The final examination will take place on Monday 19 th December 2016 at 2:45pm. Students will meet at the scheduled time to finish any critiques, collect any work, and participate in a print swap. Grading Information Your total final grade will be weighted as follows: Grading Rubric for each assignment: Each assignment will be graded out of 100 points from the following criteria: Concept, Creativity, & Expression: 20 Technique (exposure, good tonal range, skillful manipulation of materials, etc.): 20 Use of Elements & Design Principles (line, shape, composition, rhythm, variety, balance, etc.): 20 Presentation (even & consistent borders, clean prints, etc.) : 20 Contact Sheets: 20 Determination of Grades Your final grade will be determined from the addition of all assignments, writing, gallery exhibition, and participation. Extra Credit: Contact me if you think you are having trouble. Do not wait until the class day before work is due. Grading Weights: Assignments (Including Gallery Exhibit): 70% Participation: 15% Writing: 10% Print Exchange: 5% Late work will be marked down by a half letter grade for each class day late. If you are having difficulty please inform me via with enough time for me to assist you. If you think you may miss a class you must inform me via as soon as possible, preferable at least two class days before the missed class. Missed classes due to medical or family emergency require documentation. You must me as soon as possible and bring in a signed doctor s note or if family emergency documentation of such emergency as justification. If this is the case hand in your work before you leave or talk with me about your options. FALL 2016 Page 5 of 10

6 YOU CANNOT PASS THIS COURSE IF YOU MISS AN ASSIGNMENT. A Exceptional A Excellent B+ Very Good B Good B Competent C+ Above Average C Average C Below Average D+ Marginal D Weak D Minimal Achievement F Failing Classroom Protocol Class will start promptly at 6:00pm unless the instructor notifies you. You should arrive five minutes before class starts to get settled. If you arrive late two or more times throughout the semester you participation grade will be negatively affected. Cell phone use and Internet browsing is not allowed in class. Once you arrive you cell phone should be turned off. If you are caught using your cell phone or browsing the web in class it will negatively affect you grade. Please be mindful of your colleague and your instructor. It is disrespectful and distracting to be browsing the web and on your cell phones in class. Please be respectful and mindful of your colleagues. Be constructive with you feedback, I like it is not constructive and will not count as participation in critique. If you are a talkative person in critique step back and allow someone who is quieter speak up every so often. It is your responsibility to make up missed class sessions or late work. If you must miss a class, please send me an (24 hours notice). Many class lectures and demonstrations cannot be repeated or made up. Any deadline missed will result in lowering the assignment grade one letter grade for each class day that it is late. Again, talk to me if you are having problems. Do not miss critique days, even if you don t have work to show. I will be much more likely to accept excuses for late work if you attended the critique. Assignments take two days to critique in a class of this size. Showing up to critique is part of your overall grade. If you miss all or part of critique it will result in a lowering of that projects grade. FALL 2016 Page 6 of 10

7 I expect you to attend both days of the critique. Failure to do so will lower the given assignment grade by a half letter grade, and could affect your Class Participation grade as well. Your voice is critical to the success of this class. University Policies Per University Policy S16 9, university wide policy information relevant to all courses, such as academic integrity, accommodations, etc. will be available on Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs Syllabus Information web page at Course Schedule / Black and White Photography, Fall 2016, Course Schedule Week Date Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines 1 Thursday 08/25/ Tuesday 09/01/ Thursday 09/03/2016 Greensheet Overview Tour of the Facilities Locker Sign Ups Bring a Lock Artist Lecture Photograms Homework: 1. Bring in your film camera and (optional) manual. 2. Read materials on pinhole cameras. 3. Review materials for Darkroom Quiz. 4. Get materials for pinhole camera, including paper, box, black duct tape, etc. 5. Download Lab Manual and review for quiz Darkroom Safety Quiz Review Camera Functions and Exposure Overview Loading Film Timers, Cables & Tripods Developing Film Mixing Chemicals & Tray Set Up Contact Printing Paper Negatives & Film (Contact Sheets) Making Pinhole Cameras Mini Assignment Overview: Pinhole Cameras Artist Lecture Homework: 1. Finish making your pinhole cameras. Darkroom Safety Quiz Review & take Quiz Film Types Practice Film Reels Test strips from pinhole cameras Make images with pinhole cameras 1 st Assignment Overview The Self In Retrospect FALL 2016 Page 7 of 10

8 3 Tuesday 09/06/ Thursday 09/08/ Tuesday 09/13/ Thursday 09/15/ Tuesday 09/20/ Thursday 09/22/ Tuesday 09/27/ Thursday 09/29/ Tuesday 10/04/2016 Homework: 1. Shoot two rolls of film with your camera and bring in to next class. 2. Bring developing tanks 2. Finish Pinhole Camera images Discussion: The Importance of a Good Negative Develop your film Homework: 1. Shoot more film for 1 st assignment. 2. Finish Pinhole Camera Images Check in at the end of the day Make your first test contact sheets and test strips from your negatives The Self In Retrospect Individual Help Guest Lecture TBD Check in at the end of the day Homework 1. Shoot more film for 1 st assignment. 2. Finish Pinhole Camera Images Critique & Discussion Pinhole Camera Images Darkroom workflow, burning & dodging, filters The Self In Retrospect Individual Help Homework: 1. Work on 1 st Assignment The Self In Retrospect Individual Help 1 print due by the end of the day Homework: 1. Work on 1 st Assignment The Self In Retrospect Individual Help & Troubleshooting Alternative Darkroom Printing 1 print due by the end of the day Homework: 1. Work on 1 st Assignment The Self In Retrospect Individual Help Spot Toning Dry Mounting Sign up for a time Individual Check In: Bring in two prints and two contact sheets Homework: 1. Work on 1 st Assignment The Self In Retrospect Individual Help Homework: 1. Work on 1 st Assignment Critique & Discussion The Self In Retrospect Critique & Discussion The Self In Retrospect Artist Lecture 2 nd Assignment Overview Golden Light Dark As Night Photographing at Night & Long Exposures & Double Exposures 7 Thursday FALL 2016 Page 8 of 10

9 10/06/2016 The Uelsmann Method Sandwiching 1 print due by the end of the day 8 Tuesday 10/11/ Thursday 10/13/ Tuesday 10/18/ Thursday 10/20/ Tuesday 10/25/ Thursday 10/27/ Tuesday 11/01/ Thursday 11/03/ Tuesday 11/08/ Thursday 11/10/ Tuesday 11/15/ Thursday 11/17/2016 Split Filtering 1 print due by the end of the day Sign up for a time Individual Check In: Bring in two prints and two contact sheets Guest Lecture TBD Critique & Discussion Golden Light Dark As Night Critique & Discussion Golden Light Dark As Night Artist Lecture 5 th Assignment Overview Final & Project Proposal Homework: 1. Finish Final Project Proposal Project Proposal Workshop in class Final Project Individual Help 2. Revise final project proposals Guest Lecture TBD Sign up for a time Individual Check In: Bring in two prints and two contact sheets Homework: 1. Work on artist statement drafts 2. Work on Final Project Artist Statement Workshop FALL 2016 Page 9 of 10

10 14 Tuesday 11/22/ Thursday 11/24/ Tuesday 11/29/ Thursday 12/01/ Tuesday 12/06/ Thursday 12/08/2016 Final Exam * Monday 12/19/2016 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Critique & Discussion Final Project Critique & Discussion Final Project Final Exam & Print Exchange Duncan Hall 408 2:45pm This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Fair notice will be given in class, by , and/or CANVAS. FALL 2016 Page 10 of 10