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Lesson Sequence Details 1.) Introduction to Digital Photo1 2.) Requirements and Expectations: You must have a printed copy of this syllabus in your three inch binder, a pen and notebook, by the next class: no syllabus – 0%, no binder – 0%, no pen and notebook – 0%. 3.) Syllabus review 4.) Research and Preparation Days: Be prepared for anything; research on your current assignment, presentation of your homework, technical presentation, power point, film, demonstration or an intense discussion on the meaning of life. 5.) The Web Search Photographer Power Point Assignment. Each student will be given an individual to research and present to the class. 6.) The Documentary: a yearlong project to document a personal interest. 7.) The Portfolio: Requirements 8.) Lesson #1: The best photo I have ever seen. Place into Mr. Stanforth’s “x” drive file in the File Digital Photo “1 Best Photo”, two photos, 1 B&W and 1 Color Photo. Photos must be in file by 7:45am the day the assignment is due. Late 0%, On time 100%. The file must be named: Your last name first_ Best Photo_name of photographer – no spaces. Example: Stanforth_BestPhoto_Adams. Assignments with files not named correctly will receive a 0%. Lesson #1: “The best B&W photos I have ever seen” followed by a discussion of what makes a good photo and why one is better than the other. Lecture/Presentation: Power Point: Elements of Art and Principles of Design, Discuss: fill the frame, the rule of thirds. Lecture/Presentation: Power Point: Digital Photography Lecture/Presentation: Power Point: A Brief History of the Birth/Invention of Photography. Discussion: of SUBJECT, FORM, and CONTENT in Photography - The Three Basic Components of a work of Art. 1. Subject: the "WHAT", A person, place, a thing or an idea: the obvious visual subject 2. Composition or Form: the "HOW". The technique,
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either visual or technical. Arrangement of shapes and other basic building blocks of the visual arts into a visually effective organization to express and idea. 3. Content: the "WHY". The emotional or intellectual message of an artwork. What the artist is trying to say using subject and form to get across his idea, maybe using a visual metaphor. The best art work is always metaphor. Grade and Critique: Lesson #1: The best photos I have ever seen. Due: Place into Mr. Stanforth’s “x” drive file in the File Digital Photo “1 Best Photo”, two photos, 1 B&W and 1 Color Photo. Photos must be in file by 7:45am the day the assignment is due. Late 0%, On time 100%. The file must be named: Your last name first_ Best Photo_name of photographer – no spaces. Example: Stanforth_BestPhoto_Adams. Assignments with files not named correctly will receive a 0%. Lesson #2: The Rule of Thirds – A B&W Portrait. One unmounted B&W print on glossy paper. Bring in your camera and instructions today. We will discuss the parts and the functions of your camera. Demonstration: Print Mounting: Print mounting will be optional for Lesson #2 and required thereafter beginning with Lesson #3. Notes from this demo must be typed for your portfolio. (Assignment prints must be quality prints – not printed in the library. Contact sheets may be printed on the Library printer.) Photoshop Demonstration: Tools and the Contact Sheet (contact sheets may be printed in the Library) Grade and Critique: Lesson #2: The Rule of Thirds – A B&W Portrait. Due: One unmounted B&W print on glossy paper. Lesson #3: Stop Action/Blurred Action using the Camera Shutter Speed creatively. A continuation of the Lecture/Presentation: Power Point: Photography/Digital Imaging? The Camera, Lenses, Focal Length, Aperture, Depth of Field, and Shutter Speed. Due for grading and Critique: One (1) stop action print and one (1) blurred action print. Both should be shot or printed in B&W. Due: Two prints one mounted (mount your favorite) one unmounted. Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. Research and Preparation: Discuss examples Developing your Documentary: Discussion, Define
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Requirements. Print/Mount Critique preparation Grade and Critique: Lesson #3: Stop Action/Blurred Action using the Camera Shutter Speed creatively. Due for grading and Critique: One (1) stop action print and one (1) blurred action print for both stop action and blurred action. Both should be shot or printed in B&W. Due: Two prints one mounted (mount your favorite) one unmounted for both stop and blurred. Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Lesson #4: Force the Viewers Eye/Selective Focus, Depth of Field: Due: Shallow Depth of Field – One 20 image contact sheet, One mounted print, One unmounted print (choose two different images from the 20 (shoot these images at f2.8 or f4). Due Large Depth of Field – One 20 image contact sheet, One mounted print, One unmounted print (choose two different images from the 20 (shoot these images at f16 or f11). The Same subject, same distance (18”-24”), focus on same spot for both shallow and large depth of field images. Both prints in B&W. Must use a 50mm Lens or a zoom lens at 50mm setting. Both should be shot or printed in B&W. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. Research and Preparation: Discuss examples Developing your Documentary: Submit preliminary idea and images – one contact sheet. Print/Mount Critique preparation Grade and Critique: Lesson #4: Force the Viewers Eye/Selective Focus, Depth of Field: Due: Shallow Depth of Field – One 20 image contact sheet, One mounted print, One unmounted print (choose two different images from the 20 (shoot these images at f2.8 or f4). Due Large Depth of Field – One 20 image contact sheet, One mounted print, One unmounted print (choose two different images from the 20 (shoot these images at f16 or f11). The Same subject, same distance (18”-24”), focus on same spot for both shallow and large depth of field images. Both prints in B&W. Must use a 50mm Lens or a zoom lens at 50mm setting. Both should be shot or printed in B&W. Lesson #5: Lines in nature / Lines by man. A 20 image contact sheet due for each (40 images total on two 20 image contact sheets) – all images will be shot (if possible) or printed in B&W. Due for Critique two finished images (one of nature and one for man).
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Mount your favorite of the two, leave the other unmounted. Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Mr. Stanforth in the Art Room for Workshop. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. We will discuss these during next class other assignment TBA. Last Class of 1st Qtr. Portfolio Due for Grading Developing your Documentary: Final idea – first presentation of finished work. Print/Mount Critique preparation Grade and Critique: Lesson #5: Lines in nature / Lines by man. A 20 image contact sheet due for each (40 images total on two 20 image contact sheets) – all images will be shot (if possible) or printed in B&W. Due for Critique two finished images (one of nature and one for man). Mount your favorite of the two, leave the other unmounted. Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Assignments for Web Search Photographer Power Point Presentations given today. Lesson #6: Elements: Shape, Form and Value. Due: One Mounted B&W print of an object or objects. Natural light only – no artificial light. Emphasize the objects 3-Dimentionality. Cast Shadow. Due: One Mounted B&W print of a shadow (remember the subject is the shadow – not the object that defines the shadow). Natural light only – no artificial light. Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. Research and Preparation: Discuss examples Developing your Documentary: share progress Print/Mount Critique preparation Mr. Stanforth in Connecticut to give presentation. Assignment: Work on Web Search Photographer Power Point Presentation in class today. Grade and Critique: Lesson #6: Elements: Shape, Form and Value. Due: One Mounted B&W print of an object or objects. Natural light only – no artificial light. Emphasize the objects 3-Dimentionality. Cast Shadow. Due: One Mounted B&W print of a shadow (remember the subject is the shadow – not the object that defines the shadow). Natural light only – no artificial light. Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image.
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Lesson #7 Texture: The look and feel of surface. Texture of Nature and Texture of Man. Due: One mounted and one unmounted print (choose your favorite). Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Both should be shot or printed in B&W. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. Research and Preparation: Discuss examples Developing your Documentary: share progress Print/Mount Critique preparation Grade and Critique: Lesson #7 Texture: The look and feel of surface. Texture of Nature and Texture of Man. Due: One mounted and one unmounted print (choose your favorite). Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Both should be shot or printed in B&W. Grade and Critique: Lesson #7 Texture: The look and feel of surface. Texture of Nature and Texture of Man. Due: One mounted and one unmounted print (choose your favorite). Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Both should be shot or printed in B&W. Web Search Photographer Power Point Presentations: Web Search Photographer Power Point Presentations: Film: American Photography: A Century of Images. Portfolio preparation Last Class of 2nd Qtr. Portfolio/Exam Due for Grading Lesson #8 Back Lighting: Photograph a friend full length (head to toe) with his back to a window. Shoot “auto” for Image one. Take the same photo again but use my instruction to manually “spot” meter. Due: One mounted and one unmounted print (choose your favorite). Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. Research and Preparation: Discuss examples Developing your Documentary: share progress Print/Mount Critique preparation Grade and Critique: Lesson #8 Back Lighting: Photograph a friend full length (head to toe) with his back to a window. Shoot “auto” for Image one. Take the same photo again but use my instruction to manually “spot” meter. Due: One mounted and one unmounted print (choose your favorite). Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Lesson #9: Color Basics: Hue: Primary (red, yellow, blue) and Secondary (purple, orange, green) Colors Due: One mounted and one unmounted print (choose
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your favorite). Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. Research and Preparation: Discuss examples Developing your Documentary: share progress Print/Mount Critique preparation Grade and Critique: Lesson #9: Color Basics: Hue: Primary (red, yellow, blue) and Secondary (purple, orange, green) Colors Due: One mounted and one unmounted print (choose your favorite). Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Lesson #10: Color Basics 2: Contrast of: Value, Saturation, Temperature, and Compliment. Due: Shoot 20 photos of Complimentary combinations. Shoot 20 photos of intense color on a gray field. Due: Two mounted prints. Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. Research and Preparation: Discuss examples Developing your Documentary: share progress Print/Mount Critique preparation Grade and Critique: Lesson #10: Color Basics 2: Contrast of: Value, Saturation, Temperature, and Compliment. Due: Shoot 20 photos of Complimentary combinations. Shoot 20 photos of intense color on a gray field. Due: Two mounted prints. Also due one 20 image contact sheet for each assigned image. Mr. Stanforth In Utah giving Keynote Address for UAEA. Assignment: Work on Web Search Photographer Power Point Presentation in class today. Mr. Stanforth In Utah giving Keynote Address for UAEA. Assignment: Work on Web Search Photographer Power Point Presentation in class today. Review and grade work given while I was in Utah. Lesson #11: Force the Viewers Eye: Use the best combination of camera technique, elements of art and principles of design to force the viewer’s eye where you want it to go. Due: Two mounted prints. Also due, two 20 image contact sheets. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. Research and Preparation: Discuss examples Last Class of 3rd Qtr. Portfolio Due for Grading Developing your Documentary: share progress Print/Mount Critique preparation
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Grade and Critique: Lesson #11: Force the Viewers Eye: Use the best combination of camera technique, elements of art and principles of design to force the viewer’s eye where you want it to go. Due: Two mounted prints. Also due, two 20 image contact sheets. Lesson #12: Reflection: Shoot a reflection of an interesting subject either with glass, water, or other glossy surface. Do you use just the reflection or both the subject and it’s reflection simultaneously? Due at critique: a contact sheet of 20 images. Two finished mounted prints. Research and Preparation: Create a file of examples. Research and Preparation: Discuss examples Developing your Documentary: share progress Print/Mount Critique preparation Grade and Critique: Lesson #12: Reflection: Shoot a reflection of an interesting subject either with glass, water, or other glossy surface. Do you use just the reflection or both the subject and it’s reflection simultaneously? Due at critique: a contact sheet of 20 images. Two finished mounted prints. Developing your Documentary Print/Mount Critique preparation Developing your Documentary Print/Mount Critique preparation Developing your Documentary Print/Mount Critique preparation Developing your Documentary Print/Mount Critique preparation Grade and Critique Lesson: Documentary Photography: Power Point Presentation Grade and Critique Lesson: Documentary Photography: Power Point Presentation Grade and Critique Lesson: Documentary Photography: Due: Ten mounted prints. Also due, twelve 20 image contact sheets. Extra Extra Extra Extra Extra Jr. Exams Jr. Exams Last Class of 4th Qtr. Portfolio Due for Grading Last Class of 4th Qtr. Portfolio Due for Grading
Class Expectations THE DIGITAL CAMERA - All students who sign up must have a properly working DIGITAL camera that has full manual controls - You must be able to operate the aperture and shutter speed in a manual / non-automatic mode. I have no preference for make or model of Camera. Telephoto, wide angle or other specialty lenses are not needed. OTHER EQUIPMENT: All students should have access to a working color inkjet printer at home. It is optional for students of Digital Photo I but required for students of AP Digital Photo II to have a tripod and working “off camera” electronic flash for use in the class. IF YOU WILL NOT HAVE THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE SECOND DAY OF CLASS – DROP THIS CLASS NOW. CLASS WORK/HOMEWORK: Assignments will be given from the syllabus but all students will be encouraged to pursue personally motivated work. ASSIGNMENTS IN OR OUT OF CLASS ARE NOT A REQUEST - THEY ARE REQUIRED. Partial Credit is never given. All assignments must be handed in complete and on time. Incomplete or late assignments will always receive a 0%. FAILURE TO HAND IN ALL ASSIGNMENTS BY THE END OF A QUARTER WILL RESULT IN A FAILURE FOR THAT QUARTER. PLAGIARISM OR TO PRESENT ANOTHER PERSONS WORK AS YOUR OWN IN HOMEWORK, PORTFOLIO OR EXAM IS AN ACADEMIC VIOLATION – AN AUTOMATIC FAILURE FOR THAT ASSIGNMENT. CRITIQUES: There will be no tests in the traditional sense. Test will be by critique. ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR CRITIQUES - Every student is required to participate in the critique sessions - they are the class tests and therefore no excuse other than a school sanctioned absence will be accepted. The class critique is an open forum where the instructor will not only make comments concerning technical and aesthetic problems and successes but will encourage the entire class to respond. Positive comments are most desirable because it is more valuable to learn from each other the good things that we have done as opposed to the negative. Likes and dislikes, although important, are only a small part of the class critique. All students will be encouraged to express their opinions which will be directed toward technique and aesthetics. GRADING: The basis of all work will be the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design: Works of art are graded based upon the student's effort, presentation, and time spent on the assignment. Grades are also determined by neatness, ability to follow
directions, interpretation of the assignment, technique and quality of execution. Of all of these qualities other than time spent, creative risk taking - TRYING SOMETHING DIFFERENT - is the most desirable and will produce the best results. GRADING PERCENTAGES: 50%: CRITIQUES: All major class and out of class assignment. 25%: PORTFOLIO: All class portfolios 25%: HOMEWORK: Any minor assignment given by the instructor for completion outside of class. NO EXTRA CREDIT, except in unusual circumstances initiated by the instructor and only for students who have completed all work on time and according to directions.
DISCIPLINE: THE FREEDOM OF THE ARTROOM: All Moeller Art/Photo students enjoy a privilege that I like to call "The Freedom of the Art Room". This freedom requires a great deal of maturity and responsibility on the part of all students. Those that do not practice this maturity and responsibility will have that freedom curtailed or revoked. Mutual respect among students is required. Theft, vandalism, handling another's work without permission, or the destruction of another's work or property will exclude a student from this class. I expect you to take pride in all that you do and assume that others feel the same. The only thing that belongs in your mouth during this class is what God or the Orthodontist put in there. As stated in the School Student Handbook, no food is to be consumed anywhere outside of the school cafeteria. KEEP YOUR GUM AND CANDY AT HOME. GUM CHEWING IS INAPPROPRIATE AT SCHOOL. ALSO, REMEMBER TO "KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF". Chewing your fingernails, any other part of your body, clothes, pens, pen tops, paper, books, dirt, grit, desk, school property of any kind, other students, the property of other students, dried flavored or unflavored, salted or unsalted, corn, or other crunchy product; to include, dried meats, fruits, vegetables, cow, pig, lamb, or other animal product either living, dead or in suspended animation - IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THIS CLASS. Persons not able to control their bodies and the actions of their bodies during class will receive a self-control training assignment for homework to assist them in overcoming their difficulty. (You will hand-write this page twice.) THIS ALSO APPLIES TO DRINKS. DO NOT BRING LIQUIDS TO CLASS. If you fear dehydration during class, consume sufficient liquids before class at one of the many cool and refreshing water fountains that abound in the hallways at Archbishop Moeller High School. Please try to relieve your body of all waste products between classes. If you need to blow your nose during class remember that this is not grade school and, no, I do not have a tissue for you, nor will I excuse you from class to go search for one. Keep a handkerchief in your pocket or a sufficient packet of tissues in your backpack.