ART 131 SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FALL 2011 SEMESTER OUTLINE

ART 131 SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FALL 2011 SEMESTER OUTLINE BETH ELLS beth.ells@sccmail.maricopa.edu AB 116 OFFICE HOURS: T & R 8:00-9:00 a.m., T 6:45-7:15 p.m. W 8:00 8:30 a.m. M & F 10:00 11:00 a.m. e-mail office hour only PHONE: 480 423-6336 LAB PHONE: 480 423-6341 TEXT: A Short Course in Photography, by Barbara London, & Jim Stone, 8 th Edition DATE ASSIGNMENT CHAPTER 1/20 Introduction CAMERA & LENSES. Bring your camera to class a) terms - function b) showing different camera types c) fundamental parts 1 & 2 d) lenses - use of each 1/25 Major Controls a) aperture b) shutter 1/27 & 2/1 LIGHT, FILM & EXPOSURE 3 & 4 a) I.S.O. - types of film pp. 128-133 b) lighting - Zone System c) f/stops d) shutter speeds e) use of shutter speed and f/stop for effect f) problems dealing with aspects of the above *** FIRST SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT WORK SHEETS DUE 2/3 COMPOSITION 9 FILM DEVELOPMENT LECTURE PRACTICE LOADING FILM IF YOU MISS EITHER THE FILM DEVELOPMENT OR THE PRINTING DEMONSTRATION YOU WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM CLASS

DATE ASSIGNMENT CHAPTER 2/8A FILM DEVELOPMENT: students develop first role of film 2/10B a) loading film in total darkness 5 b) arrangement of chemicals and calculations of time see hand-out c) drying and care of negatives Bring for film development: One roll of exposed film, 100 or 125 ISO & negative sleeves 2/15 PRESIDENT S DAY RECESS 2/17 A PRINTING LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION 6 2/22 B a) introduction to the darkroom layout b) SPT c) contact prints d) enlargement 1. test strips - making and evaluation 2. burning 3. dodging e) use of filters f) washing and drying prints g) KEEPING DARKROOM CLEAN AND WORKABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bring for print demonstration: RC PAPER, 8"x10", Multigrade: Kodak, Ilford or Agfa. DO NOT OPEN THE BOOK IN WHITE LIGHT!!!!! #2 Pencil 2/24 3/10 LAB 3/3 PORTFOLIO #1: EXPOSURE & FILTER EXERCISE IS DUE FINISHING PRINTS 6 a) dry mounting b) spotting c) framing and display Bring for finishing print demonstration: Dry mount tissue for RC paper, smooth illustration board, white, medium thickness, 11x14" 3/15 & 17 SPRING BREAK 3/22 CRITIQUE: PORTFOLIO #2, (bring 3x5 cards) 3/24 MIDTERM EXAM & LAB

DATE ASSIGNMENT CHAPTER 3/24 4/12 LAB 4/14 CRITIQUE: PORTFOLIO #3, (bring 3x5 cards) 4/19-5/3 LAB (LAST LAB IS 5/3) 5/5 CRITIQUE: PORTFOLIO #4, (bring 3x5 cards) NO PORTFOLIOS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE 5/12 FINAL EXAM: 12/14/11, 9:30-11:20 a.m. IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CHANGE SOME OR ALL OF THIS MATERIAL DURING THE COURSE OF THE SEMESTER SCC General Education Statement General Education enhances students abilities in critically analyzing and effectively communicating in Written, Oral, Visual, and Numerical form. General Education is WOVeN through the curriculum and co-curricular experiences at Scottsdale Community College. OBJECTIVES, GRADING AND MATERIALS OBJECTIVES 1. To help the student become skilled in the handling of black and white photography. 2. To develop sensitivity in choosing what subjects the student will work with and the methods to best photograph those subjects.

3. To develop a creative eye that is always looking and searching for new subjects. 4. To learn where to turn in solving photographic problems. EXAMS A midterm exam will be given immediately after the first critique. A grade of 75% is needed to pass. Anything less than 75% will result in loss of lab privileges until a grade of 75% is achieved. GRADING Grading will be based on attendance, participation in labs, critiques, testing, and a personal portfolio of work. Your final grade is determined as follows: FOUR PORTFOLIOS 100 points each.................... 400 EXAMS........................................ 100 LABS & CRITIQUE ATTENDANCE....................... 100 600 Your portfolio is graded as follows: 3 AESTHETICS (How well it follows the assignment, communicate the idea, intent is clear. Visual impact, emotion and mood.) 5 PRINT QUALITY (contrast/gradation/exposure/focus/burning/dodging) 5 COMPOSITION (How well design elements are used, eye movement, space, cropping, rule of thirds, leading lines, balance and organization of objects within the frame. ) 2 CRAFTSMENSHIP (mounting, dirt, dust and stains, spotting techniques) 15 points REQUIRED MATERIALS LIST: Camera and Lens - functioning and adjustable with fresh batteries - non-adjustable, auto focus cameras and fixed focus cameras are NOT ACCEPTABLE - a normal, 45-58mm lens or a zoom lens, you must be able to determine 50 mm focal length - UV or haze filter for all your lenses

Types of film - 36 exposure rolls Kodak: Plus-X (ISO 125) TRI-X (ISO 400) * T-MAX (ISO 100) T-MAY (ISO 400) T-MAX 3200 (Shoot at 1600 ISO) Ilford: FP4 (ISO 125) HP5 (ISO 400) * Delta (100 or 400) * Recommendation: T-Max & Delta films will likely give better results but are not as forgiving (of mistakes or sloppy technique) as the others. Start with 100 ISO NO ILFORD XP OR KODAK CP FILM Photographic Paper - at least one 100 sheet box (8 x 10) The paper you choose MUST be Resin Coated and Multigrade. You will have to choose a surface. Start with glossy or pearl, you ll have better initial success. Avoid matt surface unless you have a specific need or interest. TO WORK IN THE DARKROOM, YOU MUST HAVE A TOWEL ON YOUR PERSON AT ALL TIMES. Supplies - Old Hand Towels, 2 or 3. No terry towels unless they are very worn. Clear Negative files Three ring binder or three ring binder box for negatives Color Mount Dry Mounting tissue for RESIN COATED PAPERS, preferably Seal Products brand. 11 x 14, White, Mount Board #2 pencil for writing on the back of your prints.

Recommended but not required materials: Film developing tank -- plastic or stainless --with reels -a two reel tank will save you time but cost you more Photographic thermometer Negative lupe Tripod & cable release Lens shade (make sure it is compatible with the focal length of your lens) Rubber gloves 18% gray card Negative film cleaner Bring for film development: One roll of exposed film, 100 or 125 speed. Negative sleeves Bring for print demonstration: RC PAPER, 8"x10", Multigrade: Kodak, Ilford or Agfa. DO NOT OPEN THE BOOK IN WHITE LIGHT!!!!! #2 Pencil Bring for finishing print demonstration: Dry mount tissue for RC paper. smooth illustration board, white, medium thickness, 11x14" Bring for Critique: a packet of 3x5" cards. Critique will require a larger folio for your images, as they will be mounted on 11x14 mount board. SUPPLY SOURCES: (Remember to ask for a student discount) WILSON CAMERA TEMPE CAMERA PHOTOMART 4320 N. Miller Rd. 606 W. University 7038 E Indian School Rd Scottsdale Tempe Scottsdale 480 990-3150 480 966-6954

EFFORT & ATTITUDE: Your grade in this course will be based on your ability to reflect the following: 1. ATTENDANCE: You are expected to attend every class. It is my belief that regular classroom and lab attendance is an important part of the course and is necessary for a meaningful involvement in the class. The college catalogue outlines withdrawal from class because of excessive absences. WITHDRAWAL POLICY: It is the student s responsibility to withdraw from class if they do not plan to complete the required work by the due date(s). After the last day for student withdrawal, the instructor may drop a student, which I will do ONLY if you notify me of your intent to withdraw. 2. PUNCTUALITY: Be on time for class; much instruction takes place at the beginning of class - if you miss roll call you are absent. You are allowed two absences, after that you will have 5 points deducted for each subsequent absence. 3. PREPAREDNESS: Have necessary materials and be ready to work. Have all projects completed on time, failure to do so will result in your grade being lowered at least one grade. 4. WILLINGNESS TO LEARN: a) Pay attention in class especially during assignments, lectures, & critiques. b) Ask questions when you do not understand. Seek extra help when you are having problems. c) Apply accumulated knowledge to successive projects, try to understand the relationship between projects. d) Seek additional enlightenment & inspiration through sources outside of class, i.e. library books. e) Apply extra effort to weaknesses. Redo projects when necessary. f) Be open to new learning experiences. Seek challenges, do not simply content yourself by repeating successes. Experiment with several approaches to an assignment. g) Participate in critiques, there is much to be learned from fellow students. 5. REDO POLICY: You may redo any part or all of a portfolio to improve your grade. You must submit the redo along with the original print on the due date of the next portfolio ( redo's from #2 are due with # 3) If I deem extra effort is necessary, I will ask you to redo any or all of a portfolio. Due date procedure is the same.

6. PORTFOLIO: a) Quantity: You must complete ALL projects. Remember, more than one effort on weak projects indicates a desire to improve. Good students often do more than one version of an assignment out of interest. b) Any portfolio turned in late will lose one grade. To get credit for the portfolio you must turn it in on or before the next portfolio is due. No Portfolio will be accepted after the final portfolio is due. c) Quality: Apply your best effort to each assignment, give extra attention to your short comings, and no matter at what level of competence you began the course, the quality of your work will show marked improvement. d) The actual portfolio should include: 1. Required number of prints, mounted on white mount board. 2. Negatives and Contact sheets for the assignment. Shooting notes for all images. 3. Shooting and darkroom notes for the specific image on the back of each mount board filled out completely. PORTFOLIOS THAT ARE SUBMITTED LATE WILL LOSE ONE GRADE! Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-23-10 ART131 2010 Fall - 9999 L+L 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 5.1 Load Acad Photography I Basic photographic principles and techniques. Basic camera functions and controls. Experience in the image-making process by creating and editing photographs for various display environments. Introduction to the photographic aesthetic and photography's role in society. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Camera required. Go to Competencies Go to Outline MCCCD Official Course Competencies: ART131 2010 Fall - 9999 Photography I 1. Explain basic camera parts and demonstrate their functions. (I)

2. Apply exposure techniques to control image quality. (II) 3. Describe and differentiate various cameras for image capture. (III) 4. Demonstrate editing and selection concepts. (IV) 5. Describe and differentiate various procedures for the display of photographic images. (V) 6. Produce photographs using basic image production techniques. (V) 7. Describe presentation concepts as they apply to photographic imagery. (VI) 8. Demonstrate understanding of photographic aesthetics to produce images. (VII) 9. Describe the applications and roles of photography in contemporary culture. (VIII) Go to Description Go to top of Competencies MCCCD Official Course Outline: ART131 2010 Fall - 9999 Photography I I. Camera parts and functions A. Light tight container B. Focusing system C. Viewing system D. Exposure controls II. Exposure techniques A. Exposure value controls B. Metering Modes C. Image sensors D. Light sensitive materials III. Types of cameras A. Film camera B. Digital camera IV. Introduction to editing and image processing A. Photographer, subject, audience and point of view B. Generating preview images

C. Selecting final display images D. Health and safety V. Introduction to basic photographic display A. Electronic display B. Printed enlargements C. Image density D. Contrast controls E. Burning/dodging F. Color/black and white VI. Presentation concepts A. Stylistic approach B. Mixed media approaches C. The photographic sequence/body of work VII. Photographic aesthetics A. Introduction to history of photography as an art form B. Principles of design C. Criticism and discussion VIII. Photography and culture A. Photograph as communication B. Photograph as social document C. Photograph as narrative tool CODE OF CIVILITY Instructors are expected to be professional, courteous, respectful and empathic to students. They will: Begin and end class on time Be prepared for each class session Provide academic feedback and grade assignments in a timely manner Be available for individual consultation Clarify assignments and inform students of any adjustments to the class schedule Students are expected to be reflective, courteous, respectful and emphatic to classmates, instructor and other college staff assisting in their learning. Students are expected to arrive on time for class and remain until class has ended. The instructor should be notified in advance if there is a need to leave early. Students will be expected to: Turn off cell phones and pagers before entering classroom. Be in class and be on time Be prepared for class sessions Participate in class activities Follow instructions and complete assignments. Keep up with and turn in assignments by due dates Put forth their best efforts Exchange phone numbers with two classmates in order to keep current.

Ask questions when they don t understand Maintain knowledge of their grade status Contact instructor right away about concerns or situations that interfere with their success in class Comply with policies found in the SCC Catalog and SCC Student Handbook ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Sample Language: A variety of student services can be accessed online. Please refer to the SCC Student Home Page at: http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/students/. Services are free of charge to all registered SCC students. Check the following websites for information and operating hours: Online library resources through NetLibrary at http://www.netlibrary.com/ Social/Behavior Sciences Independent Study Lab, Room SB158, http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/sbscience/sb_pages/sb_isl.html Writing Center, Room LC379, http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/writingcenter/ Open Computer Lab, Room BU133W, http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/its/services/labs.html Counseling Center, Room SC108, http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/counseling/ Advisement Center, Room SC118, http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/advisement/ MCCCD s SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY Everyone in this class, including the instructor, must adhere to the policy of the Maricopa Community College District which states: The policy of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and/or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal law. For additional information, please check SCC s 2006-07 General Catalog & Student Handbook, page 218. You may also visit the website at: http://www.scottsdalecc.edu/catalog/2006-2007_catalog.html.