2016-2017 Photography I Syllabus
Welcome to Photo I
This course is designed for students to learn the basic techniques in black and white photography. We will understand how to operate a manual 35mm camera, process our own film, and develop creative and expressive prints. This course is recommended for students who can work independently both in and outside of school. We will incorporate art history and criticism throughout the course and into our work. Students are required to have their own 35mm camera and will provide their own film and paper throughout the year.
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
Projects 60% (Completed Darkroom Prints & Display)
Homework 20% (Shooting Film Outside of Class, Contact Sheets, Shot Records)
Participation 20% (Weekly Work Records, Research, & Critiques)
Attendance Policy
If you are absent from a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and complete the work. All absences remain “unexcused” until a written excuse from parents is presented to the attendance office. All school-sanctioned absences do not require written notes from parents. 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. The 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. Part of the creative process involves interacting with other students (and with me!), but there are other times where it is perfectly fine to be in your own head and space. I promise I will let you know when! The primary reason you’ll want your device is as a timer during film development. 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 zero 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 course is designed for students to learn the basic techniques in black and white photography. We will understand how to operate a manual 35mm camera, process our own film, and develop creative and expressive prints. This course is recommended for students who can work independently both in and outside of school. We will incorporate art history and criticism throughout the course and into our work. Students are required to have their own 35mm camera and will provide their own film and paper throughout the year.
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
Projects 60% (Completed Darkroom Prints & Display)
Homework 20% (Shooting Film Outside of Class, Contact Sheets, Shot Records)
Participation 20% (Weekly Work Records, Research, & Critiques)
Attendance Policy
If you are absent from a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and complete the work. All absences remain “unexcused” until a written excuse from parents is presented to the attendance office. All school-sanctioned absences do not require written notes from parents. 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. The 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. Part of the creative process involves interacting with other students (and with me!), but there are other times where it is perfectly fine to be in your own head and space. I promise I will let you know when! The primary reason you’ll want your device is as a timer during film development. 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 zero 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.
