PHOT 150
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PHOT 150 | Photography I is an introductory studio course in photography which will concentrate on the conceptual, aesthetic and technical considerations and possibilities of photographic practice. We’ll examine the historical, contemporary and critical issues raised by photographic work with specific attention and discussion on the sociological and psychological implications of the photographic image; the critical discourse of photography in relationship to identity, gender, and cultural considerations; photographic intention and meaning; visual representation as well as the role of aesthetic practice.
Utilizing these discussions to stir an inspiring and thought-provoking forum, you’ll engage these critical considerations within the development of your own photographic practice. As the primary focus of the course is to create photographic work that challenges your conventions of what photography may be for yourself, we’ll spend considerable time and attention making and talking about your own photographs.
This will include instruction on the use of the camera; the possibilities in the use of various materials, including black & white and color film; image processing, Adobe Photoshop; and alternative processes as well as exploring and developing your photographic print making craft in both darkroom and digital environments.
Catalog Description
An introductory course that examines the nature of photographic seeing, and the basic uses of analog and digital photographic materials and processes, including black & white, grayscale, and color. The understanding of photographic language will be explored within the context of the family album, art photography, commercial/advertising photography, photography and media, and cyberspace. Appropriate for students without prior photographic experience, orientation and practice with basic cameras, image exposure methods, image optimization with film processing and digital imaging techniques, and photographic printing practices in both darkroom and digital environments.
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
Create photographs of creative expression that demonstrate the purposeful use of photography’s aesthetic attributes for an effective communication of personal vision, including the use of light, compositional organization, photographic description, emphasis and moments of exposure.
Demonstrate application of photographic tools, materials and processes, including camera controls, image exposure and processing.
Demonstrate application of proper laboratory practices necessary for making and presenting photographic prints of optimum technical quality, craft and professional standards.
Demonstrate application of critical thinking practices in describing, interpreting and evaluating the use of photography as a means of effective creative expression and communication of personal vision.
Assessment Activity: Portfolio and Reflective Self-Assessment Essay
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Course Information and Links for PHOT 150 | Photography I
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Assignments are subject to change and/or modification during the semester
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Critical Issues Responses
#1 – Photographers at Work – Then and Now
#2 – Case Study | Migrant Mother
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Technical Assignments
2 – Putting a Working Process to Practice
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Shooting Assignments
#3 – Shifting Sites in Photography
#4 – An Adventure in Photography – Initiating A Personal Vision
Final Project - The Portfolio
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PHOT 150 Spring 2010 Calendar
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 – 7:50 pm
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1 | 26 – Tuesday
Introduction to course, discussion of syllabus, course expectations and use of course website
Discussion of Why People (Including Yourself) Photograph
1 | 28 – Thursday
Presentation | Discussion of Photographic Seeing, including Beyond The Surface | Thinking About Photographs and Seeing Photographs
Presentation | Discussion of Why People Photograph (Shooting Assignment)
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2 | 2 – Tuesday
Discussion of The Camera and The Lens | Light, Film and Exposure
Discussion on Digital Image Capture and Digital Cameras
Discussion | Demonstration on Input – Principles of Scanning
Discussion | Demonstration on Digital Image Workflow, Processing and Management
Digital Lab
2 | 4 – Thursday
Introductory Discussion | Demonstration on the Adobe Photoshop Workspace
Discussion | Demonstration on Adobe Photoshop and Image Optimization
Digital Lab
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2 | 9 – Tuesday
Continued Discussion | Demonstration on Adobe Photoshop and Image Optimization
Discussion | Demonstration on Digital Photographic Printing
Digital Lab
2 | 11 – Thursday
Digital Lab
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2 | 16 – Tuesday
Presentation | Discussion of Developing A Working Process
Digital Lab
2 | 18 – Thursday
Presentation | Discussion of The Photographic Scene (Shooting Assignment)
Digital Lab
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2 | 23 – Tuesday
Discussion on Critiques and Criticism – After It’s All Said and Done
Critique of Shooting Assignment | Why People Photograph
Review for Quiz #1
2 | 25 – Thursday
Quiz #1 | Beyond The Surface | Thinking About Photographs | The Camera and The Lens | Input – Principles of Scanning | Adobe Photoshop and Basic Image Optimization | Digital Photographic Printing
Discussion | Demonstration on Developing Film
Discussion | Demonstration on Printing Photographs in the Darkroom
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3 | 2 – Tuesday
Developing The Film | Bring at least one (1) roll of exposed film to class to process
Darkroom Lab
Printing the Photograph | Bring processed film and photographic paper to begin printing
Darkroom Lab
3 | 4 – Thursday
Follow-up Discussion | Demonstration on Printing Photographs in the Darkroom
Discussion of Printing The Photograph (Technical Assignment)
Presentation of Critical Issues Response | Photographers at Work – Then and Now
Darkroom Lab
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3 | 9 – Tuesday
Discussion of “Well-Executed, Poorly Conceived Photographs” (Discussions)
Darkroom Lab
Critical Issues Response due before start of class and Discussion | Photographers at Work – Then and Now
3 | 11 – Thursday
Critique of Technical Assignment | Printing The Photograph
Darkroom Lab
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3 | 16 – Tuesday
Darkroom Lab
3 | 18 – Thursday
Presentation | Discussion of Shifting Sites in Photography (Shooting Assignment)
Darkroom Lab
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3 | 23 – Tuesday
Presentation | Discussion of the Art of Color
Darkroom Lab
3 | 25 – Thursday
Informal Critique of Shooting Assignment | The Photographic Scene
Follow-up Discussion of Shifting Sites in Photography (Shooting Assignment)
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3 | 30 – Tuesday
No Class | School Holiday (Spring Recess)
4 | 1 – Thursday
No Class | School Holiday (Spring Recess)
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4 | 6 – Tuesday
Discussion | Demonstration on Alternative Processes
Alternative Process | Digital Lab
W 4 | 8 – Thursday
Discussion of An Adventure in Photography – Initiating A Personal Vision (Shooting Assignment) and The Portfolio (Final Project Shooting Assignment)
Alternative Process | Digital Lab
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4 | 13 – Tuesday
Alternative Process | Digital Lab
4 | 15 – Thursday
Alternative Process | Digital Lab
Critique of Shooting Assignment | The Photographic Scene
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4 | 20 – Tuesday
Discussion | Demonstration on Print Finishing and Mounting
Presentation of Critical Issues Response | Case Study | Migrant Mother
Darkroom | Digital Lab
4 | 22 – Thursday
Quiz #2 | Developing Film | Printing Photographs in the Darkroom | Print Finishing and Mounting
Discussion of Putting a Working Process to Practice (Technical Assignment)
Darkroom | Digital Lab
Critique of Shooting Assignment | Shifting Sites in Photography
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4 | 27 – Tuesday
Critical Issues Response due before start of class and Discussion| Case Study | Migrant Mother
Darkroom | Digital Lab
4 | 29 – Thursday
Darkroom | Digital Lab
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5 | 4 – Tuesday
Critique of Shooting Assignment | An Adventure in Photography – Initiating A Personal Vision
5 | 6 – Thursday
Technical Assignment due at end of class | Putting a Working Process to Practice
Darkroom | Digital Lab
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5 | 11 – Tuesday
Darkroom | Digital Lab
5 | 13 – Thursday
Darkroom | Digital Lab
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5 | 18 – Tuesday
Darkroom | Digital Lab
5 | 20 – Thursday
Presentation of Final Project Shooting Assignment | The Portfolio
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5 | 25 – Tuesday
No Class
5 | 27 – Thursday
Final Examination | Scheduled from 3:30 – 5:30 pm
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Curriculum Evaluation
Your final grade will be determined by a culmination of points earned based on your performance with the below listed curriculum assignments. Questions regarding curriculum assignment grades and/or the final grade must be brought to the attention of the instructor. To provide equitable instruction for all students while during class hours, please ask questions regarding your grade during instructor office hours or after class.
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Participation and In-class Lab Practice ………………..150………(30 class sessions @ 5 pts each : 1 | 28 – 5 | 20)
Critical Issues Response #1 ……………………………..30
Critical Issues Response #2 ……………………………..30
Quiz #1…….. ………………………25
Quiz #2…….. ………………………25
Final Exam…….. ………………….50
Technical #1………………. ………………40
Technical #2………………. ………………40
Shooting Assignment #1…………………………………..60
Shooting Assignment #2…………………………………150
Shooting Assignment #3…………………………………..60
Shooting Assignment #4…………………………………100
Final Project……………………………………………….200
……………………………………………………………..960
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Final Grading
Your overall final grading based on points earned will be representative as follows:
A ………..960 – 859
B ………..858 – 763
C ………..762 – 668
D ………..687 – 571
F ………..570 – 0
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