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Photo I focuses on both the visual and technical aspects of image making. Students will become well versed in the knowledge of fine art as they develop their own individual aesthetic and eye for composition, and master the ability to visually communicate with a viewer of group of viewers. They will learn and use new vocabulary related directly to the world of art. Students will learn about and develop an appreciation for different artistic styles by regularly presenting their work to classmates through critiques. Students will become acquainted with the operations and manipulations of a 35 mm camera. They will be introduced to basic techniques of processing and printing 35 mm black and white film. In addition to this, students will be introduced to basic computer manipulations of photos using Photoshop CS3. History of Photography will also be addressed in this course. The following supplies are required for this course. Students will receive points for having all supplies on time. Please label all supplies with student’s name.
Supplies
Digital Camera (must have a memory card*) Cell phones do not count
#2 Pencil
1 thin Black Sharpie Marker
1 – 18 ounce Quaker Oats box for pinhole camera – MUST be the 18 oz. Quaker Oats box.
RECOMENDED: 8 GB+ Jump Drive for work storage
*Note to parents: Make sure your student labels their memory card with their name using permanent marker. The cards are frequently forgotten in the classroom.
The following supplies MUST be purchased at the campus store: 1 Photography One Kit which contains film and paper necessary for completion of darkroom work ($18.00)
Lockers & Computer usage Each will be assigned a locker and a locker partner. Students may keep photo paper, camera and any other darkroom supplies in these lockers. For this reason, students should not share their locker combination with anyone. If it is found that a student has shared their combination information with anyone other than their locker partner, they will have G5 locker privileges taken away. Also, keep in mind that there is limited space in these lockers. It is necessary to keep belongings limited to Photography supplies only.
The photo room has a self contained computer lab. These computers are for work assigned in Photography only. If a student is working on assignments from other classes, playing games or using the internet for anything other than assigned work, they will have computer privileges suspended, receive an hour long detention and be referred to the Dean or other necessary authority, depending on the severity of the action.
Darkroom Rules The darkroom can be dangerous if students do not follow rules. Because it is a dark environment, any kind running, jumping, throwing or any other activities that may be seen as rough are prohibited. Students are required to use the enlarger they are assigned to. Each will be assigned an enlarger the first week of school. When students get set up at their enlarger they must check that all equipment is present (1 contact printer, 1 easel, 1 grain magnifier, 1 negative carrier). If something is missing, inform Mrs. Wilk right away. Likewise, students should be sure equipment is neatly returned to the proper place at the enlarger station after they have finished working at the end of each period. It is important that each student clean up after themselves. When developing prints, student MUST use the tongs that are labeled with the correct chemical. Student should not put their hands in the chemicals. Student will be required to wash their hands with soap and water after they have been developing prints. After school lab This class will require time outside of class. There will be a weekly after school lab when available, students are notified during class. These labs operate on a first come, first serve basis. Students must sign up for the enlargers upon entering G5 after school. Students must bring photography work with them. Friends of students are not allowed to attend after school lab. The same darkroom rules apply to after school lab.
Grading Policy Grades are derived on a point basis. Points are assigned for supplies, progress checks, worksheet, projects, papers, tests, etc. At the end of each grading period, all points are added up and computed as follows: 100 - 90 % A 89 -80 % B 79 - 70 % C 69 - 60 % D 59 - 0 % F Each quarter counts as 2/5 of the semester grade. The final exam counts for 1/5. All students will take all final exams regardless of quarter grades. Seniors are not exempt from the second semester. **Please note that there are several extra credit opportunities given throughout the year. Class Rules 1. Each student MUST clean up after themselves each day! 2. There will be no talking during lectures or demonstrations. Students are required to raise their hand to ask questions or make comments. 3. Respect for each individual is mandatory. 4. Student must sit in assigned seat each day. 5. There will be no grooming in class. 6. Sleeping in class in class will not be tolerated. 7. Students should have their school issued id with them daily. Not only is this school policy, but they will need it to checkout necessary items during class such as cartridge openers and memory card readers. 8. Student must bring all necessary supplies including their planners daily to record homework and projects. 9. Cell phones may only be used with teacher permission. Texting, phone calls and social media are never allowed during class time. If there is an emergency students should inform Ms. W!
First infraction will result in a verbal reminder. Second infraction will result in an hour long teacher detention. Third infraction will result in a call home and potential dean referral.