Photography
Syllabus
Course description
Beginning level use of a digital camera and digital editing software on a Macintosh
computer. In addition students will get
instruction in traditional art and design concepts, composition, design and
layout techniques, history of photography, and the use of digital media and the
internet to display and present their digital images.
Course objectives (What I Want You to
Know)
How to use the camera’s features for creative
control of your photographs
The kind of lighting to use in a given
situation to create the best photographs
How to demonstrate good composition in your
photographs
How to use the computer and digital imaging
software
Recommended hardware: a 4-16 GB flash drive and or a 4-16
GB flash memory card.
Grading
Every class
activity is connected to a standard. You will receive a grade for every
activity or assignment. Except for excused absences, unsubmitted assignments
will receive a grade of 50 and may not be made up for a higher grade.
Grades are
given based on a standard rubric.
Class procedures:
Bellringer_literacy
Work on your
assignments
Cleanup
Photography
Course outline
Unit One_Getting ready
Collage_15-20
photos you like_spell out “photography” with magazine letters
Collage_art
elements and principles
Create google
account
Create
digital gallery using blogspot
Make a mask for a self portrait
Photo Assignments
Eye contact/no eye contact
Ask your subject to look up, down, left, right
Only photograph things on the ground
Take at least 10 photos of each scene
Assignment #1: Up Close
This assignment encourages you to get close and personal with your subject. It is an exercise in viewing a common object in a new way and examining its finer details.
- Choose an object that you see or interact with every day.
- Focus on a small part of it, get as close as your camera will allow you to focus and shoot away.
- Try to capture different angles and unusual lighting to add to the mystery of this tiny world.
From the whiskers of your cat to a fragile Christmas ornament, even common soap bubbles, there is an entire world that we often overlook because we don't get close enough.
look at:
Photograph 10 hand gestures for a day. Careful
Toys and dolls
10 photos of one color
from:
Unit
Two_The Basics
My favorite
things_photographs that you like, your ideas
Introduction to Photography and Composition
(the rule of thirds)
Adobe Photoshop Basics
Camera History
Compositional Photographs: Lines
Compositional Photographs: Shape and form
Compositional Photographs: Value (Black and
White)
Compositional Photographs: Color
Compositional Photographs: Texture
Compositional Photographs: Space
Compositional Photographs: Pattern
Compositional Photographs: Emphasis
Compositional Photographs: Pattern
Compositional Photographs: Variety
Compositional Photographs: Balance
Compositional Photographs: Rhythm and
Movement
Compositional Photographs: Proportion and size
Unit
Three_Beyond the Basics
Camera Functions and Modes
Exposure
Compositional Photographs: Lighting
Compositional Photographs: Family Portrait
Compositional Photographs: Autobiographical
Self Portraits
Superimposing and Layer Masks in Photoshop
Compositional Photographs: Surreal
Self-Portrait
Compositional Photographs: Reflections
Compositional Photographs: Action
Compositional Photographs: Stopping Motion
Unit Four_Research and Portfolio
Research Photographers
Journalism
Portfolio presentation
Visual Art
Digital Art
Digital Arts & Design 1 (Career &
Technical)
Photography
Grading Plan rev. may
28_17
How your grade is determined
Nine-week grades are determined by the following
categories and percentages:
Literacy 10%
Daily classwork 50%
Mastery of Standards 40%
Projects: Assignments for projects usually contain
criteria and problem solving content encompassing the entire range of cognitive
abilities. The student will exhibit knowledge, comprehension, application,
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in almost all assignments completed for a
grade. Evaluation is determined by the proper execution of criteria contained
in each assignment (Were all the specifications & conditions accurately
met? Are minimum standards and competencies exhibited? Is the work
professionally prepared and presented? etc.). Deductions may be made for late
work.
Individual student abilities are always a
consideration in the determination of art production grades. In other words,
the standard, or measure, is each individual, evaluated according to his/her
own existing competency level, not that of an arbitrary standard or the
abilities of other, more "talented" students. All students are
expected to master course standards.
I utilize rubrics or score sheets to determine the
numeric grade for most projects.
Daily classwork - Many assignments are graded on
satisfactory completion of the daily assignment. Daily classwork assignments
are due on the day they are assigned. If
they are not completed on time, the grade will be a 50 and cannot be made up.
If you are absent, you are still responsible for turning in the work when you
return to school.
Student
Signature:___________________________________________Date:_________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________________________Date:_________________
Steve Campbell
rev 6_10_17
Expectations
1. Be considerate. Treat others as you would like
to be treated.
2. Start assigned work when the bell rings. Usually
there is a 10 minute warmup, then a daily assignment. I will grade your work
throughout class.
3. Be seated and listen when I am giving
instructions. If you need to ask questions, raise your hand.
4. Work on your assignment the entire period. If
you have finished assignments, work on tutorials.
5. Follow all school rules and safety rules.
6. There are district and school rules related to
cell phones and electronic devices. If you violate those rules, I have the
right to collect, hold, and turn the phones and devices in to an administrator.
If you refuse, I will follow school and MNPS procedures and policies. Cell
phones and electronic devices are easily stolen. Protecting your cell phones
and electronic devices and preventing their loss or destruction is totally your
responsibility. Cell phones and electronic devices may not be used when I am
giving you instructions. If I see them during this time, I will ask you to give
them to me. I will usually return them
to you at the end of class. Never use phones, cameras, or any digital device to
create images that might make a classmate or adult uncomfortable or be
considered bullying or harassment.
7. If you have been absent, it is your
responsibility to find out about missed work and make it up.
8. During this class, if you need to go to another
teacher, to guidance, or any other location for school work, you need to bring
a note from the person who will be supervising you requesting permission for
you to leave class.
9. Any sound that I can hear from a computer or
electronic device is too loud.
10. Please do not have food or beverages near the
computers. Cleanup after yourself if you have food or beverages.
I understand these expectations and agree to abide
by them:
__________________________________________________________
Name Date
Agreed & Consented To:
___________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Date
