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1.0 - Orientation
This course is designed for the student who is interested in Photography and wants more information and experience. The curriculum is designed to be both individual instruction and group instruction. The information is divided into units of instruction. These units are placed in sequential order and lead to a series of progressions toward the development of skills. Each assignment covers the information, terminology, and procedures necessary to do a particular task. The lab is the practical application of the information. The corresponding lab will also develop skills and competencies necessary to do the task.
Most of the skill development is dependent on utilizing new information and skills, with skills and information learned in a previous assignment and lab. Visualize each assignment or lab as a stair step. Completion of each unit will mean moving to another step, and like all stairs, each step is dependent on previous steps. This is called stair stepping. Each assignment covers the information and each lab demonstrates the use of the knowledge.
This course is directed toward a well-rounded approach to the fundamentals of photography and the related areas and gives background for further training if desired. The work is designed for those interested in general education, as a hobby, and for those who are considering a vocation in the visual communications, photojournalism or related fields.
During each grading period the student will be expected to complete a minimum of assignments and labs. Since this is an advanced level course it is felt that provision must be made to some extent for individual progress and interests, so additional projects and lessons will be given to those who desire or prove capable of completing more than the minimum assignments. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of the work and mastery of knowledge, theories and skills.
The grades are based on a point system, which represents both quality and quantity of the work. Each student’s grade is then determined by a percentage (A=90-100%; B=80-89%; C=70-79%; D=60-69%; F=59% and below). Extra time in the classroom or laboratory may be permitted by previous arrangement with the instructor. Each individual must successfully complete a minimum of twenty-five units of instruction to become acquainted with the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography, which include the following:
Photography
Cameras, practice safe work habits, working with others, exposure meters, lenses accessories, chemicals, darkroom processing, digital photography, computer use, software applications, filters, flash, action, still life, copying, portraits, picture stories, available light, montages, creative, publication photos, contest work and career information.
In order to meet these goals, a vast amount of practical and theoretical experiences must be encountered. It is natural that in any class some students will find some special interest or problem. Extra material is provided for this purpose.
These experiments will enable the more ambitious student to do extra work. The student will also be given opportunity to put into immediate use knowledge gained by preparing limited work for school photography contests. This provides a practical application by the student to help better understand the reasons and purpose of lectures, assignments, and laboratories.
This course of study is flexible to the degree of making provision for the individual capabilities and interest. It is intended to be comprehensive enough to give the students adequate background and skills to enter some of the vocational areas upon completion of high school, or to continue more advanced and specialized training in colleges and technical training institutions.
When possible and if the student proves capable, the student will be encouraged to take the succeeding course in Photography where the student will expand the use of skills and knowledge in production work for the school yearbook, newspaper and other public relations functions. This also affords excellent opportunities to gain practical job type experience in measuring capacity to perform the responsibilities and functions expected of a career worker.
General instructions
ATTENDANCE- Absences have been the greatest single factor in failures and low marks. Be present in school. All work missed must be made up to receive a passing grade. It is the responsibility of the student to ask the instructor for make-up work. All make-up work will be done after school, not during class.
TARDINESS- Students are due in the classroom and in their seats when the bell rings or they will be counted tardy. Tardiness will follow school regulations. THE INSTRUCTOR MAY ALSO CHECK FOR ATTENDANCE AT ANY TIME DURING CLASS.
SAFETY- All safety rules are important, read the unit on safety information carefully and keep the rules in mind at all times. A safety test must be taken and passed before any work can be done.
EQUIPMENT- All equipment necessary for the course work will be furnished by the department. Cameras, books and other equipment are available to be checked out for short term use by the student. It is helpful, however, if the student has a camera of his or her own. The instructor will offer advice as to the types most suitable if interested. Students will be liable for repair costs and loss of equipment due to their own negligence. No equipment or supplies are to leave the photo lab without being properly checked out from the instructor.
Do not use any equipment until you have received instruction and as to its use. Misuse is the cause of many accidents and much breakage. If equipment is broken, report the breakage to the instructor at once. Purposeful destruction, carelessness, or misuse of equipment or materials may cause the student involved to be removed from class and to lose credit. Each student must fill out an equipment permission form.
GRADE- Grades are determined by total points derived from assignments, laboratories, unit tests, notebook and final exam. The more work turned in the better the grade, however the quality of the work will also directly effect the grade. The grade is then determined by a percentage (A=90-100%; B=80-89%; C=70-79%; D=60-69%; F=59% and below).
ASSIGNMENTS & LABS- The corresponding Assignment must be completed before beginning any Lab. Each Assignment gives the information and the Laboratory is the performance of the information. On most of the labs the student must identify parts of equipment before beginning work on a Lab. A majority of the reference material is furnished the student in duplicated information and instruction sheets. A limited number of Unit reference hard copies are generally available, subject to supply. The instructor reserves the right to verify original work (no copying) by oral quiz on demand.
TASTE- All student planned work must be in good taste and must be approved by the instructor prior to producing assignment. If in doubt don’t do it.
NOTEBOOK- Every student must keep a notebook. Materials should be arranged in the following order in the notebook: (a) cover sheet, (b) assignment sheets; (c) lab explanation sheets; (d) lab - pictures and negatives; (e) class notes. Grading will be based on points.
TESTS- After each unit a unit test must be taken. The test is over the information covered on the assignments and labs.
FEES- A basic amount of supplies are issued so that students may do their assignments. Students will be required to pay for additional materials used beyond the allotment. Each student will be given one material sheet. If it is lost or misplaced the student will need to purchase a new one.
LOCKER- Each student will be assigned a locker. Notebooks, materials and a writing pad and pencil may be stored there. Do not place any equipment in a locker without the instructor’s permission.
PAPER STORAGE- Each student will be given a box in which they may store all photographic material. If it is lost or damaged you must pay for it.
MOUNTING SHEETS- All labs are turned in on mounting sheets. These sheets must be purchased. All labs must be rubber cemented to the mounting sheet.
LAB WORK- In order to work in the lab, on the computer you must stay on task, not waste time and be properly checked out on the equipment and procedures. Failure to do so or being found not working will result in the loss of darkroom privileges for one week. The lights will be turned on the last 5 minutes of class for cleanup.
FILM ROOMS- Only two people are permitted in the film room at a time. Absolutely no behavior that is questionable will be tolerated.
WORK- Learn to work with the other members of the class. Keep conversation to a minimum. Work in an orderly manner in the lab. All work areas are to be left clean and neat, do your own work. Do not touch any of the photo or printing production being processed in the shop. If you have difficulty see the instructor.
CLEAN UP- The clean up assignments are given to keep the laboratory clean. FAILURE TO DO 3 CLEAN UP ASSIGNMENTS IN ANY GRADING PERIOD WILL RESULT IN DROPPING ONE GRADE. Refer to the clean up information sheet. There is a place for all our tools and equipment.
TELEPHONE- The department telephone is for business calls only. Not for student use.