2016-2017 Photography II Syllabus
Welcome to Photo II
This advanced course of study is designed to expand the students’ knowledge and skills in photography through a variety of in-depth approaches. Students will not only further explore the functions of the 35mm camera, but will also use digital cameras, image-editing software, professional studio lighting, and alternative printing processes. The course requires a high degree of cognitive activity that is both intellectual and emotional. Students will develop the power to express themselves in terms of their identity and their relationship to the world around them. Photography II students are expected to take responsibility for their learning through acquisition of effective working practices. Students will begin the course with structured assignments that will introduce them to a variety of media and techniques related to photography and image making. As the student becomes more technically proficient and focused on an artistic vision, they are expected to generate their own ideas, process, and solutions. The goals of the course are to explore and critically respond to the aesthetic qualities of photography, the relationship between form and function along with the social and cultural meanings of photography. By the end of the year, students will have built a mature body of work that clearly defines a personal vision and demonstrates a technical command and appropriate use of materials.
Classroom Responsibilities
Students enrolled in Photography are expected to acknowledge and follow the Hanover County Code of Conduct. The photography classroom and darkroom lab require special considerations and students will be expected to handle equipment, tools, and chemistry in a responsible and safe manner. Mutual respect for student and teachers using the photography facility is paramount to learning and production. Students are expected to be in their seat for the first and last bell each day. All students are also expected to complete and turn in work on time and be an active participant every class period. Each student is responsible for his or her studio space and materials. Duties will be assigned to keep the studio organized and clean. For students’ safety, no food or drink will be allowed in the darkroom at any time. As needed, parents will be asked to assist student in meeting the classroom and school expectations.
Grading Guidelines
Projects = 60% of the nine weeks grade (150pts) – Every 9 weeks there will be 2 Studio Projects worth 75 points each.
Here are the 5 C’s of Art Assessment:
A. Content - all that is contained or expressed (15pts)
B. Craftsmanship - made with skill, handling of the medium to achieve the chosen effect (15pts)
C. Creativity - inventive, original, distinctive, individual style (15pts)
D. Communication - the visual message conveyed (15pts)
E. Composition - purposeful arrangement of the elements and principles of design (15pts)
Classwork = 20% of the nine weeks grade (50pts)
Students will be required to prepare both research and portfolio slides on their Google Drive, which will then be presented to the class for feedback and review. These will include presentations for final critiques and sharing new artists works.
Homework = 20% of the nine weeks grade (50pts)
Every studio project will require new images to be shot outside of school and brought in for evaluation on the assigned deadline (25pts each). Students will be given at least one week’s notice before shooting assignments are due. They will vary between both digital and film assignments. Digital cameras can be checked out from school for a period of no more than four days. For example, a camera checked out in class on a Friday will be due back the very next block on Tuesday of the following week, or a camera checked out on Monday would be due back by Friday of the same week. Cameras are available on a first come, first serve basis. Students borrowing school cameras will be responsible for replacing this equipment if lost or stolen.
Total Nine Weeks Evaluation = 250pts
Attendance Policy
If you are absent from a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and complete the work. Students with “excused” absences will receive an equal number of days to complete assignments as long as it does not extend beyond the grading period. For students with “unexcused” absences, they will not receive participation points for that day. All of the required work must still be completed, but it will be evaluated on a reduced scale. Project due dates are told weeks in advance to prepare students. I am available after school, but do not plan to stay after because you decided not to use your time wisely in class. My door will always be locked when the bell rings, which will require you to get a pass from the Tardy table if arriving late. Consequences are as follows: 1 Tardy = warning, 2 Tardies = call home, 3 Tardies = Detention.
Late Work Policy
Late work will be reduced by 10% for every single day it is turned in beyond the deadline. Therefore, if students wait until the next class period, they will only earn 80% or 20 out of 25pts. Homework that is brought in more than two weeks late will be awarded 0 points. Anyone not prepared to work in class will be given an alternate assignment for their participation.
Let’s talk electronics
BYOD: Per School Board Policy, each teacher has sole discretion within the classroom as to when and how personal technology devices will be used. Teachers also have the authority to limit and prohibit the use of these devices at any time. Students are expected to abide by these decisions. YOUR DEVICES ARE NEVER PERMITTED IN THE DARKROOM!!!
Please know that I will ALWAYS speak to you at the beginning and end of class. Do not come into the studio with your ears plugged with any electronic device. Please know, your device should only enhance your work ethic and not take away from it. If your device is distracting you, or others, then I will take it from you. Taking pictures of other students, or their work is not permitted in the studio. It is your responsibility to keep your device within your possession. Do not charge your device in my classroom!
Plagiarism and Academic Honesty
Your ideas and your work should be your own. Plagiarism is defined as using words or ideas from an outside resource without proper citation. The outcome of plagiarism at Atlee High School is a 0 on the assignment and an office referral.
Get Involved
All art students are encouraged to participate in our Art Guild, which is an after school club that meets once a month (specific Thursdays) throughout the year. All of our studios (Art, Photo & Graphics) are open for students to work on their own projects, or participate in club sponsored activities between 3:30-5pm. Students who wish to be a part of National Art Honor Society must be in their 2nd year of an art course and have maintained an A or B average. They are also required to attend ten hours of Art Guild meetings and must complete two hours of art-related community service hours. Please see the parent letter attached for more information.
This advanced course of study is designed to expand the students’ knowledge and skills in photography through a variety of in-depth approaches. Students will not only further explore the functions of the 35mm camera, but will also use digital cameras, image-editing software, professional studio lighting, and alternative printing processes. The course requires a high degree of cognitive activity that is both intellectual and emotional. Students will develop the power to express themselves in terms of their identity and their relationship to the world around them. Photography II students are expected to take responsibility for their learning through acquisition of effective working practices. Students will begin the course with structured assignments that will introduce them to a variety of media and techniques related to photography and image making. As the student becomes more technically proficient and focused on an artistic vision, they are expected to generate their own ideas, process, and solutions. The goals of the course are to explore and critically respond to the aesthetic qualities of photography, the relationship between form and function along with the social and cultural meanings of photography. By the end of the year, students will have built a mature body of work that clearly defines a personal vision and demonstrates a technical command and appropriate use of materials.
Classroom Responsibilities
Students enrolled in Photography are expected to acknowledge and follow the Hanover County Code of Conduct. The photography classroom and darkroom lab require special considerations and students will be expected to handle equipment, tools, and chemistry in a responsible and safe manner. Mutual respect for student and teachers using the photography facility is paramount to learning and production. Students are expected to be in their seat for the first and last bell each day. All students are also expected to complete and turn in work on time and be an active participant every class period. Each student is responsible for his or her studio space and materials. Duties will be assigned to keep the studio organized and clean. For students’ safety, no food or drink will be allowed in the darkroom at any time. As needed, parents will be asked to assist student in meeting the classroom and school expectations.
Grading Guidelines
Projects = 60% of the nine weeks grade (150pts) – Every 9 weeks there will be 2 Studio Projects worth 75 points each.
Here are the 5 C’s of Art Assessment:
A. Content - all that is contained or expressed (15pts)
B. Craftsmanship - made with skill, handling of the medium to achieve the chosen effect (15pts)
C. Creativity - inventive, original, distinctive, individual style (15pts)
D. Communication - the visual message conveyed (15pts)
E. Composition - purposeful arrangement of the elements and principles of design (15pts)
Classwork = 20% of the nine weeks grade (50pts)
Students will be required to prepare both research and portfolio slides on their Google Drive, which will then be presented to the class for feedback and review. These will include presentations for final critiques and sharing new artists works.
Homework = 20% of the nine weeks grade (50pts)
Every studio project will require new images to be shot outside of school and brought in for evaluation on the assigned deadline (25pts each). Students will be given at least one week’s notice before shooting assignments are due. They will vary between both digital and film assignments. Digital cameras can be checked out from school for a period of no more than four days. For example, a camera checked out in class on a Friday will be due back the very next block on Tuesday of the following week, or a camera checked out on Monday would be due back by Friday of the same week. Cameras are available on a first come, first serve basis. Students borrowing school cameras will be responsible for replacing this equipment if lost or stolen.
Total Nine Weeks Evaluation = 250pts
Attendance Policy
If you are absent from a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and complete the work. Students with “excused” absences will receive an equal number of days to complete assignments as long as it does not extend beyond the grading period. For students with “unexcused” absences, they will not receive participation points for that day. All of the required work must still be completed, but it will be evaluated on a reduced scale. Project due dates are told weeks in advance to prepare students. I am available after school, but do not plan to stay after because you decided not to use your time wisely in class. My door will always be locked when the bell rings, which will require you to get a pass from the Tardy table if arriving late. Consequences are as follows: 1 Tardy = warning, 2 Tardies = call home, 3 Tardies = Detention.
Late Work Policy
Late work will be reduced by 10% for every single day it is turned in beyond the deadline. Therefore, if students wait until the next class period, they will only earn 80% or 20 out of 25pts. Homework that is brought in more than two weeks late will be awarded 0 points. Anyone not prepared to work in class will be given an alternate assignment for their participation.
Let’s talk electronics
BYOD: Per School Board Policy, each teacher has sole discretion within the classroom as to when and how personal technology devices will be used. Teachers also have the authority to limit and prohibit the use of these devices at any time. Students are expected to abide by these decisions. YOUR DEVICES ARE NEVER PERMITTED IN THE DARKROOM!!!
Please know that I will ALWAYS speak to you at the beginning and end of class. Do not come into the studio with your ears plugged with any electronic device. Please know, your device should only enhance your work ethic and not take away from it. If your device is distracting you, or others, then I will take it from you. Taking pictures of other students, or their work is not permitted in the studio. It is your responsibility to keep your device within your possession. Do not charge your device in my classroom!
Plagiarism and Academic Honesty
Your ideas and your work should be your own. Plagiarism is defined as using words or ideas from an outside resource without proper citation. The outcome of plagiarism at Atlee High School is a 0 on the assignment and an office referral.
Get Involved
All art students are encouraged to participate in our Art Guild, which is an after school club that meets once a month (specific Thursdays) throughout the year. All of our studios (Art, Photo & Graphics) are open for students to work on their own projects, or participate in club sponsored activities between 3:30-5pm. Students who wish to be a part of National Art Honor Society must be in their 2nd year of an art course and have maintained an A or B average. They are also required to attend ten hours of Art Guild meetings and must complete two hours of art-related community service hours. Please see the parent letter attached for more information.
