PHOTOGRAPHY ½ YEAR, ½ CREDIT COURSE What is Photography? The Syllabus
Jan 18, 2016
PHOTOGRAPHY ½ YEAR, ½ CREDIT COURSE
What is Photography? The Syllabus
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
to use the camera as an art tool to capture great photographs, not just snapshots
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
think about what you see and design strong photographic compositions
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
learn about famous photographers and careers in photography
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
reflect on your own photography and the work of your classmates
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
learn and use Adobe Photoshop to create and manipulate digital images
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
spend a substantial amount of time shooting images for various assignments
MATERIALS Sketchbook – you will make one in class
and must bring it to every class Pencil – bring one to every class Digital Camera with memory card USB Flash Drive, 2GB minimum and/or
Blank CDs
CAMERAS – USING YOUR OWN it is expected that you will bring your
own batteries and memory card reader or USB cable to connect your camera to the computers
CAMERAS – BORROWING ONE
Must sign it out and return it by next class
Borrowing for extended amount of time must have prior approval
Limited number available on first come, first served basis – plan accordingly
You are responsible for returning cameras on time – failure to do so will result in a 5-point deduction from your weekly grade
ASSIGNMENTS Weekly contact sheet of 40 images Top 2 images from each weekly contact
sheet
ASSIGNMENTS Sketchbook assignments related to
each individual project
ASSIGNMENTS One 3-5 minute PowerPoint
presentation on a famous photographer One research worksheet on a career in
photography
ASSIGNMENTS 5-7 large scale photo unit projects
ASSESSMENTWeekly Contact Sheet and Images: Given weekly grades for contact
sheets and top 2 images Worth 40% of overall grade 100 possible points See weekly rubric for expectations
and requirements
ASSESSMENTSketchbooks: Required to complete sketchbook
assignments related to each unit project
Worth 10% of overall grade 10 and 50 possible points
ASSESSMENTProjects: Rubrics provided at the beginning of
all projects (including the presentation and research worksheet)
Worth 50% of overall grade 100 possible points
LATE WORK Due date given at the start of each
assignment Expected that you will work both in class and
outside of class Five points deducted on weekly contact
sheets and projects that are one day late One point deducted for every subsequent
day late No late work accepted on presentations and
research worksheets One point deducted on sketchbook
assignments for every day they are late
LATE WORKBehind on a project? Sign-up to finish it Lunch or After School. Plan
ahead - this room is not always open to students
Won’t complete assignment on time? Your responsibility to communicate with me
in advance of the due date with a valid explanation of why you need more time
If you have not worked to your fullest potential or made full use of class time you will not be allowed extra time to complete the assignment
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS WLSS Code of Conduct applies in all of my
classes See Agendas for full rules and expectations
My class rule: RESPECT
DAILY EXPECTATIONS When the bell rings to START class:
In seats, quiet and ready to begin class When the bell rings to END class:
In seats, cleaned up, ready to tuck chairs in and leave
Lateness Unexcused and repeated will result in contact home
Absences Must be excused and legitimate Attendance lists are checked daily You are responsible for making up class work and
reviewing materials discussed in class Students found skipping are given a ‘0’ for their
weekly grade
DAILY EXPECTATIONS No cell phones in class at any time Using cell phone = taken away and given to
the office until the end of the day iPods OK only during work times and
provided you can still hear me while using them
IPODS OK OR NOT OK??? Check daily agenda…
Today is OK, after initial instruction
No iPods today
CLEAN-UP & MAINTENANCE Clean-up own workspace 2-3 minutes prior to the end of the block Pick up papers, pencils, and scraps Log off computers Return stylus, tablet, mouse to correct
location Lower and tuck in chairs Return cameras, cords and card readers
Clean-up early = stay extra time to assist in additional clean-up tasks
MAINTENANCE No food or drink is
to be consumed in the art room at any time during the day
If you have food or drink with you when you enter the room you must leave them on the cabinets until the end of class
COMPUTER RULES No food or drink at any computer, any
time, under any circumstances! Keep your area clean Lower and push in chairs at the end of
EVERY CLASS Return the styluses to their holders Do not save to the desktop, always
save to your server space Save often to avoid losing your work
COMPUTER RULES These computers are for art
applications, research, and resources…not games, social networking, etc.
= Points off Time & Effort Grade
EXTRA CREDIT For students in good standing
No missing work Good behavior Complete all projects on time
Extra credit projects given for extra points on 10 week average
Variety of projects to choose from If you are in class and have no work to
complete, see me for one of these fun projects
COMPUTER PATHSAll projects & assignments are posted on Shared Files and my WebsitePathway to Course Files: Sd27 Schools WLSS WLSS WEB PAGE Mrs Wright
WEBSITE:www.mrswrightsartclasses.weebly.ca
NOW WHAT? Make a sketchbook…
1. One piece of construction paper, folded in
half
2. 10-15 pieces of printer paper, put inside fold
3. Staple 3 times along folded edge
4. Decorate cover in a way that will help me
learn more about you. Include: your full name
and class block
5. Glue “Student and Parent Reference Sheet” to
inside cover…put one in your agenda too!
HOMEWORK: ASSIGNMENT 1 Bring home syllabus to review with
parent/guardian – see this PowerPoint on Blog
Cut out Student and Parent Reference Sheet and give to your parents to put in appropriate place for reference
Get parent/guardian’s name, phone number and email address on Contact Information sheet and return to me
Complete questionnaire and return to me Due: Start of next class…easy 10 points!