Course Syllabus
Art Concentration - Photo
 

Department:     Fine Arts Department
Course Title:  Art Concentration
Level:  CP

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite:  Photo I & Photo II      
Open to: Soph. - Sen.   
Length: 1 Year  
Credit: 1

SUMMARY
Art Concentration is a course designed to allow a student to do advanced work in a Photography orto function in a leadership role in a particular area of art (including photography & sculpture). The Photo Concentration student works within the confines of an appropriate class, with alternate assignments and duties.
                                             
   
TEXTBOOKS and MATERIALS
35 mm manual SLR camera
1 box 5 x 7 photo paper
3 ring binder
Negative protector sheets
35 mm film cartridges
1 8 x 11 1/2" hard cover journal
t-shirt (needed second semester)
* additional supplies may be needed as year progresses
     

ABBREVIATED COURSE OUTLINE
First Semester
Portrait Assignment
Self-Portrait Assignment
Apple Assignment.
Travel Assignment
Famous Painting Assignment
Commercial Photography Assignment


V.  HOMEWORK

        This class will involve time outside of class. There will be homework in this class nearly every night. Homework in this class will be used to improve knowledge and skill in photography. It will also be used to establish and nurture a knowledge of this history of photography and its relavance as an art form. Homework is always due at the BEGINNING of each class period. Late work will not be accepted.       
     

VI.
This course is centered around the creation of a body of related work from each student in the class. Because each body of work will differ greatly depending on  the students style and choice of technique, this class is largely independent. This means you must start and stay motivated throughout the year. You will be required to log work daily, and the end of each week, turn in progress reports that will be assessed by the instructor. These progress logs will be provided by the instructor. You will be assigned points based on these progress reports along with the tangible work that you produce. Instead of specific assignments, your rubrics for  this class will consist of assignment prompts. You will have to incorporate your style into each assignment in order to produce work that will work in you portfolio, as well as stand on its own. As in Photo II, Art history will play a major role in this class.

The following supplies are required for this course. You will be given points for having all of your supplies.  You will also be given points on a weekly basis for bringing required supplies to class. Failure to bring supplies will result in a loss of points.

35 mm Single Lens Reflex Camera and/or digital camera
3 ring binder
3 folders that are three hole punched. 1 red, 1 blue, 1 green
Lined filler paper for 3 ring binder
Clear 8 ½ x 11 page protector sheets
The following required supplies are available at the school bookstore.

note to parents /  guardians: While most of these supplies can be obtained at any camera store (Marlin Camera, Wolf Camera or Helix), it is cheaper to purchase them from the H-F bookstore.
Negative Sheets (number will depend on student production/ can be purchased as needed from bookstore)
(if using film)
2 - 35 mm film cartridges (film is provided by school and is bulk loaded into these cartridges) (if using film)
1 box 5 x 7 b&w photo paper or photo printer paper if working digitally
For your convenience, lockers and locks in G5 will be provided for you to keep your photo supplies in.
Lockers
You will be assigned a locker and a locker partner. You may keep your photo paper, camera and any other darkroom supplies in these lockers. For this reason, you may not, under any circumstances, share your locker combination with anyone. If it is found that you have shared your combination information with anyone who is not your locker partner, you will have your G5 locker privileges taken away. Also, keep in mind that there is limited space in these lockers. Keep your  belongings limited to Photography supplies only.
Computers
If you are working digitally, you will be working on computers in this class. The computers in G5 are for work assigned in Photography only. If you are caught working on assignments from other classes, playing games or using the internet for anything other than assigned work, you will have your computer privileges suspended and receive an hour long detention.
 Procedures for turning in assignments

When turning in written assignments and worksheets, you must use the following procedure to receive full credit.
When turning in written work or journal work, please be sure your name is on the top of the first page and all pages are stapled together. Place your assignment in the plastic drawer labeled with your class period.
Late homework will not be accepted for full credit.
One day late = ¾ credit
Two days late = ½ credit
Three days late = ¼ credit
More than three days = 0

After two missed / late assignments per quarter, student will be assigned a 30 minute after school detention for each detention.



After school lab
This class may required time outside of class. There will be a weekly after school lab every Thursday, unless students are otherwise notified during class.  These labs operate on a first come, first serve basis. Students must sign up for the enlargers upon entering G5 after school. Students must bring photography work with them. Please do not bring friends to after school lab. The same darkroom rules apply to after school lab.

Grading Policy

Grades are derived on a point basis. Points are assigned for supplies, progress checks, worksheet, projects, papers, tests, etc. At the end of each grading period, all points are added up and computed as follows:
100 - 90 %              A
 89 -80  %               B
 79 - 70 %               C
 69 - 60 %               D
 59 - 0 %                 F
Each quarter counts as 2/5 of the semester grade; the final counts for 1/5. All students will take all final exams regardless of quarter grades. Seniors are exempt from the second semester final if they have a C or better with their combined quarter grades.

Please note that there are several extra credit opportunities given throughout the year. If you feel your grades is not as high as you would like, please take advantage of these extra credit assignments.

(Parents and students: please consult individual teachers for grading policies, extra credit info, class procedures, etc.)