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BCHS Photography 20/30 INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
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BERT CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL
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2014
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COURSE OUTLINE Photography 20/30 is an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a unique learning environment. Unlike most conventional classes, students enrolled in this course will have the opportunity to create products that are both creative and technical in nature. In this course we will study exposure, composition, raster graphics, darkroom techniques, colour, black and white, studio, outdoor and photographic communication and Electronic publishing. Students will also look at the theory and skills necessary to produce creative, artistic and of course, meaningful digital projects using industry standard software from Adobe and Apple. We will start off the year with some prerequisite assignments and a pre-requisite course. Once we cover the basics we’ll take a look at more specific applications in detail.
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During this time students will learn the principals and theory behind the software, the design process, and you’ll be able to create some great projects as well! Just a side note, this year Mr. Byers will be looking for candidates for skills Alberta in the following categories: Video Production, Graphic Arts, Animation and Web Design. Mr. Byers has taken students to Skills competitions for over 10 years and has had many students successfully place in video production, animation, graphic design and web design. For more information about the skills competition go to www.skillsalberta.com
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Learning Goals Everyone who comes to this course will walk away having lear ned something new and applicable to their everyday life, and future careers. Students will be immersed in a workshop environment. They will also learn some of the Adobe Master collection of software; as well as DSLR cameras, studio lights, flashes and other hardware. As this is a CTS course (Career and Technology Studies), all outcomes are listed by Alberta Education in the curriculum guidelines. Students will be presented with curricular information and it will be put into a context that they will easily understand.
Almost all of the materials for this course will be posted on the Moodle site and as such students will know exactly what it is that they should be learning, what they need for each module and when their assignments are due. Because students will be given all of their course materials at the beginning of each module they will have the opportunity to know ahead of time, what they should be learning. By the time a student completes a module they should be able to complete the student learning goal check lists to confirm that they have or have not completed all of their learning goals.
If a student has not completed all the learning goals in a module they may revisit that module to complete the necessary work to prove that they have met their lear ning goals. However, because this course is fast paced and falls under tight time lines. Students may have to complete these goals outside of class time. The course is designed however, to ensure that students are given enough time to complete all of the learning goals within the assigned timeframe. But, like any type of work, some people will require less time, or more time to meet their goals. If students need more time the lab will be open to them outside of regular class hours.
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Course Expectations What you are here to do... Once you have been assigned a project you will be expected to use all the time available to you to create your project in a diligent and professional manner. Your projects must reflect community standards and ethics. All projects must be presentable to an audience of teachers, administrators, family, community members, parents and peers.
If you need more time to work on projects in order to complete them on the assigned due dates you may be granted access to the lab. Please check with Mr. Byers as to when extra lab time will be made available, and it will be available almost everyday.
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Mr. Byers will show you what software and equipment you will need to use, and how to use it. He will also demonstrate the principles that apply to your project(s). However, if you are unclear about any segment of your assignments then you must ask for assistance. The same applies to using any of the equipment, whether it is software, computer equipment or peripherals. If you don’t know how to do something, or what is expected of you, ask... it’s better to ask, than to break something or to complete an assignment incorrectly.
On the most part you will be required to work independently in this course. This takes dedication and discipline; it requires a strong work ethic and a desire to be creative. The projects you will receive will be treated no differently than if you were hired privately by a client. You will need to apply the design process to your work and use good time management will e n s u re t h a t y o u r p ro j e c t s a re completed on time. Please keep in mind that there are deadlines for each module. It is up to you to keep track of your progress, be mindful of the time constraints that are upon you as we will be running a very tight schedule.
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Course Expectations Use common sense This course requires you to go out into the greater world to take photos and to shoot video. But don’t be ignorant to the fact that all of your work will be scrutinized by your instructor. Any footage or photographs of persons not directly involved in your projects must provide you with written consent prior to filming (consent forms will be provided to you). All photographs must be turned into the teacher at the end of each block for evaluation. If the content is not acceptable or appropriate (in regard to community standards and ethics) then it must be re-shot. If the content is completely inappropriate, then the
project will be dismissed and the incident will be discussed with parents and administrators. If you’re out and about with your camera, remember that people often don’t appreciate their pictures being taken without their consent. If you want to take a photo, or shoot a video of someone, then you must get their permission first. If someone says “no”, respect their right to decline, you may just save yourself from an unpleasant interaction. If you are out in the community, then be an ambassador of the school within the community. Lead by example, respect others, recognize the worthiness of all, promote
understanding, goodwill and peace through your work and art. P a re n t a l i n p u t i s e n c o u r a g e d . Therefore, if you have any questions or concerns about the course or the course outline, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Byers. He can be reached at 403 948 3800 ext. 215, or by email at cbyers@rockyview.ab.ca
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Classroom Expectations Food and drink are not allowed by the classroom equipment, period. Students have sufficient time during breaks and a cafeteria for eating and drinking. Bottled water will be permitted, but must be kept at the front of the room away from the equipment. Students are expected to respect the classroom materials, equipment and desks. Cleaning up is something we all have to do, keep your work stations clean and you won’t need to come in to clean the lab during your own time. Online gaming is not allowed in the lab. If you play games online, you will be removed from the course and your schedule will be re-programmed.
Cell phones may not be used for calls or texting in the lab. They can however, be used to preview your work, or as an enhancement tool for presentations, etc... You are here to work, for the entire duration of the class. Students are expected to be at their workstations until they are dismissed by Mr. Byers Inappropriate language, racist comments or bullying will not be tolerated in the lab or anywhere in the school. Causing a disturbance that hinders or impedes an atmosphere of creative learning will be dealt with by Administration.
No non-school related online Chat rooms, I.M., or Forums and social media sites are not permitted. If you have a question, put up your hand to ask. Interrupting an instructor during a lecture is rude and disrespectful. Anyone caught tampering with software, hardware or peripherals will lose their computer privileges (this applies to all computers in the school...). Personal email is only allowed for school related work (ie. you’ve emailed a file to yourself from home). Students will attend class on time, prepared to start. Come on time, work hard, have fun!
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Course Evaluations Like all CTS courses each module you complete will have an evaluation attached to it. All students will find a break down of marks in each module and they will also be posted on the class blog and Moodle site. In this course you will be evaluated in on the accuracy and technical merit of your work, along with your work station routines and management. Your projects will be graded on how well you demonstrate your understanding of concepts in class. In other words you will be graded on your hands on work. One must also keep in mind that this course requires some artistic merit. However, in order to provide fair evaluations of student projects. Alberta Education has determined that the bulk of the marks will come from specific technical requirements
rather than a subjective evaluation of student art skills. In other words, this is an outcomes based course (as is all CTS courses). Appeals of marks is possible, please refer the BCHS student handbook for more information. Self and Peer Evaluation: You will be grading yourself and your peers in this course. As the course progresses you will submit evaluations of your own work after each assignment is completed. You will also have the opportunity to critique or grade your peers in order to assist in their personal growth. Be prepared for workshops in this course. This means your work will be evaluated on an ongoing basis in a public forum.
Which Evaluations are for marks? Some evaluations are strictly there for your own personal growth and understanding; quite often, they are the most important evaluations. Just because an evaluation doesn’t have a grade attached to it, doesn’t mean that it’s not worth something. Of course there will be many instances where you will receive marks. Each module will have a specific break down of marks for each individual project. Here’s some food for thought... if your employer asks how well you are at doing something, and you tell them that you would get 73% at that specific task... well, it doesn’t mean much. But, if you were to tell them what you know, what skills you’d use and how you great you are at doing something, well, that can mean much more.
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Course Supplies Although this is a digital course, there will still be paperwork and notes. As such students will be required to bring the following items on a daily basis: Pen Binder Paper for your binder Sketch book Pencil Fine liner or fine tipped marker Ruler Eraser
4-64 Gig Flash Drive Head Phones It is also recommended that students bring a flash drive. It’s better to be able to save your work in multiple locations. There’s nothing worse than working on a project for a month only to discover that the computer you were using has died, along with all your hard work. Flash drives that are 4 - 64 gigs in size should suffice for most projects except video and is recommended, but not required. Students may bring their own DSLR cameras provided that they do meet the technical requirements of the course.
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Computer Privileges Using computers at school is a privilege, not a right... here’s what you need to know:
Attempting to bypass computer/internet security Vandalizing computer equipment
Students who violate the Rocky View Schools computer use policy will be referred to Administration for reprimand and will lose computer privileges in this course and in some cases, entirely. If any of the following infractions are made you will be referred to Administration: Tampering with other student work Logging in under other people’s accounts Violating copyright laws (using images, music, videos and other media without consent)
Sending or displaying offensive messages, pictures or multimedia content.
Absent? What you need to know if you’re away: While the teacher has an obligation to inform students who have been away, as to what they have missed. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what work must be completed and they must also work with the teacher to determine a mutually agreed upon timeline for any missing work that needs to be handed in. All classroom content will be loaded onto the class moodle site. This includes modules, assignments, rubrics, exemplars, video tutorials and exercise files. In other words, your whole course will be online... and so if you ever miss a day, you’ll be able to see what you missed.
As per school policy, students are responsible for making up missed assignments, due to absence (excused or otherwise). Students and teachers must agree on reasonable alternative times for when assignments will be submitted in lieu of absences. Parents are responsible for contacting the school, no later than noon the following day to excuse an absence. If students do not comply to these expectations parents will be contacted, detentions will be served to provide time to catch up, students in some cases may be referred to the classroom support centre, or receive a discipline notice or may be given a grade of incomplete.
Parents should contact Mr. Byers if they know that their son/daughter will be absent for an extended period of time in order to find a suitable and fair means of allowing the student to complete their work. As mentioned before, the entire course will be available online, so if students can complete some of the work if they are unable to attend (provided that they have software and hardware to do so). Please keep in mind that Mr. Byers is well aware of the unpredictability of our lives and all absences will be reviewed and fairly assessed on each individual basis.
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Late? Content? Fees? Tardiness If you are late, you are to wait... outside the lab, do not pound on the door. I will gather you when I am ready. Afterall, you are the one who is supposed to be here on time. So please do not disrupt the learning of the other 20+ individuals in the room. Three lates will result in a 30 minute detention. Six lates will be result in a 60 minute detention. Anything beyond six will be referred to administration, as per school policy; parents will also be notified.
 
language, violence, bullying, racism, sexually explicit material or anything else that may be offensive, will not be tolerated. Students who seek to work on projects with any of the afore mentioned areas will not be permitted to use school time or property to do so. Students must be aware that all work in this course is presented to the class, and as such all students must be able to view it. Any student projects that depict or record students abusing substances, or committing any illegal offenses will be immediately referred to administration and the RCMP.
Appropriate Content All projects must comply with community standards and ethics. The use of vulgar
Students will be given much artistic freedom with their projects, but they must also be school appropriate. If you do not
know if your project is school appropriate, do not fret, your instructor will quickly inform you and if need be, your parents. Student Fees Fees for the course will be $65.00. This does not include the cost of field trips.
Course Offerings COM1215:PHOTOGRAPHY – EXPOSURE
COM2205: PHOTOGRAPHY – COMPOSITION
COM2225: PHOTOGRAPHY – DARKROOM TECHNIQUES
Students learn the technical and creative uses of aperture, shutter speed and ISO, and demonstrate how combinations of the three elements give very different results. Students also discover how a correct exposure is obtained through the combination of shutter speed, aperture and ISO, which make up the photographic triangle.
Students expand their photography skills including composition, exposure, basic lighting, camera operation, image processing and proofing, and display.
Students are introduced to the creative use of the image-capture device and processing techniques in order to produce various photographic effects.
Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
COM2215: PHOTOGRAPHY – COMMUNICATION
COM2235: PHOTOGRAPHY – LENSES
Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
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Students use photographic prints or digital images to communicate a message or tell a story. Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
Students expand photographic concepts by using various lenses and applying depth of field in composition. Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
Course Offerings COM3205: PHOTOGRAPHY – LIGHTING
COM3225: PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOUR
differences in mood and appeal between colour and monochrome.
Students apply various light sources, multiple lighting arrangements and metering techniques with an emphasis on flash and studio lighting.
Students are introduced techniques used to create colour photographs understanding the process, and issues that arise when colour photographs.
Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction COM3215: PHOTOGRAPHY – PHOTOJOURNALISM Students develop skills and explore processes to present a story, primarily through the use of pictures and text. Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
to various high-quality through parameters working on
COM3245: PHOTOGRAPHY – OUTDOOR
Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
Students plan and respond to outdoor conditions to capture and produce highquality outdoor images.
COM3235: PHOTOGRAPHY – B/W DIGITAL TECHNIQUES
Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction
Students develop an understanding of various production and postproduction black-and-white digital techniques and the
Modules should take approximately one month to complete... However, some people may need more, or less time to finish their work. Just keep in mind if your work is incomplete then you will not receive a mark or a credit for your module.. Keep the following dates in mind, these are your due dates for your work: March 3 - Cycle 1 March 27 - Cycle 2 April 29 - Cycle 3 May 26 - Cycle 4
June 18 - Cycle 5 All due dates will be posted online. Due dates and assignments can be found there as well. They are also on the white board for the entire term.
DUE DATES & Field Trip