CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS ART 1160 PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Semester/Year: Spring 2018 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Class Time: 2:00-4:50 p.m. Days: Mon. and Wed. Room: VA 127 Instructor s Name: Chuck Kimmerle Instructor's Contact Information: Office Hours: Mon. and Wed. noon-2:00 Office Phone: 268-2697 Email: ckimmerle@caspercollege.edu Course Description: A continuation of ART 1150 covering advanced camera and darkroom techniques including the Zone System, manipulated processes such as solarization, multiple printing, photograms, and toning. Emphasis is on the fine print and art of photography. Statement of Prerequisites: ART 1150 Photography 1 Goal: Students will gain a working knowledge of the art and science required to produces highquality, black and white prints using traditional film and darkroom practices. Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication 2. Use the scientific method 3. Solve problems using critical thinking and creativity 4. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures and historical perspectives 5. Appreciate aesthetic and creative activities Course Objectives: 1. Learn how to operate and properly adjust settings on 35mm and 120 cameras 2. Understand how different camera settings affect the resulting image 3. Understand how to make a properly exposed negative in the camera 4. Understand the principles and practices of processing black and white film. 5. Understand the principles and practices of making black and white darkroom prints 6. Understand the uses of various black and white films and papers 7. Understand photographic composition 8. Practice proper safety measures with the required developing chemicals 9. Understand printing contrast filters 10. Proper use of print toning chemicals such as brown, blue, sepia 11. Learn how to properly care for and handle camera equipment 12. Learn to critique you own work as well as that of other students using proper terminology 13. Create a body of personal work Methodology: lectures, assigned field work, and as much time in the darkroom as possible. Quizzes will be given to evaluate knowledge of technical criteria. Page 1 of 6
Evaluation Criteria: You will be expected to attend all classes and lectures, complete all assignments on time, and participate fully in classroom discussions including class critiques. Each assignment will include a specific grading rubric. Technical: 1. Proper loading and unloading of film into cameras 2. Appropriate exposure of film 3. Knowledge of camera settings and their affects upon the resulting images 4. Knowledge of proper enlarger operations within the darkroom 5. Knowledge of the chemicals used for development and their purpose 6. Quality of spot toning for dust and scratches Aesthetic: 1. Proper overall luminosity of prints 2. Detail in both deep shadows and bright highlights 3. Lack of scratches in both film and prints 4. Even borders 5. Creativity and uniqueness of final photographs Other: 1. Class participation 2. Phone usage (NONE IS ALLOWED in either the lecture room or labs) 3. Cleanliness of private workstation and public film developing areas 4. Attendance 5. Tardiness 6. Work turned in on time Grading will be done on a modified curve with the basis being: A 90-100 Exceptional performance, effort and accomplishment beyond expectations. B 80-89 Very good work, consistent effort and participation, full attendance. C 70-79 Satisfactory work, average effort, good attendance. D 60-69 Poor work, effort, or attendance. F 0-59 Unacceptable work or excessive absence. If not enough students are placed in the highest category, the evaluation criteria will be lowered until an appropriate number of students receive A s, which may, but not always, raise the grades of other students, unless those students received a failing grade. Work not turned in on time, and available for class critique, will lose one letter grade. Work not turned in the following class period will lose two letter grades. Assignment grades are not subject to negotiation and will not be changed. Exceptions may be made for emergencies or if previously cleared through the instructor. Casper College may collect samples of student work demonstrating achievement of the above outcomes. Any personally identifying information will be removed from student work. Page 2 of 6
Required Text, Readings, and Materials: none required. Photography Program Policies 1. Only currently enrolled students within the class are allowed to use the photo facilities 2. Class use of the photo facilities has priority over open lab use. 3. If you encounter a problem with the equipment, let the instructor or lab assistant know immediately. Do not attempt to adjust or force any equipment! No equipment is to be taken apart by students. 4. When through with the enlargers, TURN OFF THE TIMERS 5. Keep the dry work areas, such as near the enlargers, clean and dry. 6. Always use a tray when carrying wet prints anywhere. 7. All students are expected to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the photo facilities. If you spill a tray or drip fixer or developer on the floor, please wipe it up immediately. 8. Be sure to follow proper procedure for the print washers to avoid contamination 9. One half hour before the darkroom closes, everyone will be asked to stop printing and the white lights will be turned on for darkroom clean up 10. All students must wear shoes and shirts in all photo areas. 11. No one is to enter the photo areas through the emergency exits! They are for emergency exit only! 12. Counter tops and tables are work surfaces, not seats and shelves. 13. No radios, CD players, or cell phones allowed in print darkroom 14. When working in the photo areas, please try to conduct yourself in a mature, responsible, intelligent manner. This is part of being an artist. If you need to lounge, play, smoke or eat, do it outside or in the student center... Equipment 1. All school equipment is to be used with courtesy. Broken equipment is costly to repair and means that the class has less resources to use. 2. There are a very limited number of cameras and lenses to loan to students and use cannot be guaranteed. If a loaner camera is not available, you will be required to provide your own to use throughout the semester 3. Not all the loaner cameras have working meters, so a supplemental exposure meter, such as a smart phone app, must be utilized 4. Students are responsible for returning all borrowed equipment in the same condition in which it was received. Grades may be held if equipment is not returned at the end of the semester. 5. Be sure you know how to use any equipment you have borrowed... Page 3 of 6
Required Text, Readings, and Materials 1. Camera: a good, working 35mm SLR film camera with at least one lens is required. Brand and model is up to you, but it must have the ability to manually adjust shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Most older 35mm film cameras have this capability 2. Film: 35mm black and white film such as Kodak TMax 100 or 400, or Ilford FP4 or HP5. Either 24 or 36 exposure is fine. You will need anywhere from 12 to 20 (or more) rolls over the course of the semester. Average cost per roll is about $5.00 3. Film: 120 roll film in the above parameters. Expect to use approximately 5 rolls. 4. Negative preservers: clear poly sheets to protect your negatives. They will hold 7 strips of 5 negatives (one sheet per film roll) 5. Photo Paper: 8 x10 resin coated (RC), variable contrast, black and white printing paper such as Arista EDU Ultra VC RC Glossy, New Seagull RP F, Ilford Multigrade IV, Forte Polygrade V, Kodak Polycontrast III or equivalent. Available in 25, 50 or 100 sheet packages. Note, you will need approx. 150 sheets of photo paper for the semester, possibly more. Paper costs approximately $1 per sheet. 6. White, 11x14 mat boards and backing boards for the final project. Five of each. These can be purchased from Goedicke s Custom Framing in Casper after the mid-term week. 7. Plan to spend $200-$250, or more, for supplies over the course of the semester. Lack of funds will not be an acceptable excuse for late assignments 8. Film/paper supplies are available at Wyoming Camera Outfitters on 2 nd St. in downtown Casper or online at: www.bhphotovideo.com www.adorama.com 9. In addition to the materials above, Photography 2 students will also need to purchase a plastic 120 film camera: Holga 120N Medium Format Film Camera (about $40) as well as at least five rolls of 120 film, such as TMax 400. 10. Also, later in the semester Photography 2 students will be using 4x5 cameras supplied by the dept, and will need to, as a group, purchase a 100-sheet box of 4x5 film. We ll figure out purchasing details at a later date... Attendance, Participation, and Grading 1. Attendance is mandatory since lectures, demonstrations, and critiques will not be repeated 2. Three unexcused absences over the course of the semester are allowed. Four unexcused absences constitutes one drop in letter grade. Five unexcused absences will drop the letter grade by 2 grades. 3. More than six unexcused absences may ultimately result in a failing grade. 4. In order to receive full grade, you must attend and participate in the weekly critique session 5. Students are expected to utilize assigned lab hours for lab work or other course related activity, not leaving to photograph. Shooting for assignments is to be done outside of scheduled class Page 4 of 6
hours unless otherwise directed by the instructor. It is essential that all scheduled lab hours are utilized and that appropriate time is spent completing the projects, as well as obtaining assistance from the instructor. 6. Extreme late attendance or leaving extremely early counts as an absence. 7. All course work must be completed in order to qualify for a C or better. 8. Self-critique forms must be turned in with each assignment to receive full credit. Class Policies: Last Date to Change to Audit Status or to Withdraw with a W Grade: (withdrawal deadline; see: Admission and Registration Schedule Changes in the catalog) (Your attendance policy, exam, homework, assignment make-up policy, anything particular to your class) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Please refer to the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code for information concerning your rights and responsibilities as a Casper College Student. Chain of Command: If you have any problems with this class, you should first contact the instructor to attempt to solve the problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution offered by the instructor, you should then take the matter through the appropriate chain of command starting with the Department Chair/Program Director, the Dean, and lastly the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Academic Code Violations: (Cheating and Plagiarism) Casper College demands academic honesty. Academic code violations focus on academic dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, buying, selling, or stealing exams; substituting for another person, collusion when collaboration is not approved; knowingly furnishing false information; and copyright violations. Violations of the college's academic code can result in a range of negative consequences from failing a graded assignment to expulsion from the college. See the Student Code of Conduct for more information on this topic (www.caspercollege.edu/student-handbook) Official Means of Communication: Casper College faculty and staff will employ the student's assigned Casper College email account as a primary method of communication. Students are responsible to check their account regularly. This is also, where you will find course evaluation links during course evaluation periods. ADA Accommodations Policy: If you need academic accommodations because of a disability, please inform me as soon as possible. See me privately after class, or during my office hours. To request academic accommodations, students must first consult with the college s Disability Services Counselor located in the Gateway Building, Room 344, (307) 268-2557, bheuer@caspercollege.edu. The Disability Services Counselor is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting accommodations, determining eligibility for accommodations, and helping students request and use appropriate accommodations. Harassment and discrimination: Casper College seeks to provide an environment that is free of bias, discrimination and harassment. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment/gender or sex discrimination/sexual misconduct/assault, we encourage you to report this. If you report this to an employee, she or he must notify our college's Title IX Coordinator, Linda Toohey, Associate Vice President for Student Services, 125 College Drive, GW 412, Casper, WY 82601; (307) 268-2667; linda.toohey@caspercollege.edu about the basic facts of the incident. Employee concerns should be directed to the Human Resources Director. For more information about your options, please go to: caspercollege.edu/nondiscrimination Page 5 of 6
Calendar or schedule indicating course content: Week: 1. Intro to class, syllabus, lab tour 2. Basic camera operations: metering, ISO, shutter speed, aperture 3. Photograms / First assignment: student s choice 4. Film Developing / DOF assignment 5. Darkroom printing / shutter speed assignment 6. Spot toning 7. Landscape photography 8. Urban/street photography 9. Fashion portraits 10. Macro photography 11. Environmental portraits 12. Work on final projects 13. Work on final projects 14. Work on final projects 15. Present final projects Page 6 of 6