Course Syllabus
Photo 2

Department: Fine Arts Department
Course Title: Photography II
Level: CP

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

SUMMARY
Photography 2 is designed to expand upon the techniques and processes learned in Photography 1. Students should already have knowledge of how a camera works as well as a basic knowledge of darkroom procedures. Alternative methods will be taught both in and out of the darkroom. Students will develop compositional and presentational skills as well as higher level thinking in their photographic prints. Working towards the mastery of camera and darkroom techniques will be an ongoing goal of each student. Students will explore career opportunities in the field of photography. Electronic imaging introduced in Photography 1 will be expanded upon using computers with PhotoShop software to further develop skills. Additional out-of-class work will be assigned and any make-up work will require after school lab attendance. Absences largely hinder success in this class.

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

Course Outline
First Semester
Projects:
Landscape Photogram Project
Layers of a Person Project
Three Dimensional Negative Project
Sequence Project
Photomontage Project
Homage to a Master Project
Art History
Concept Development Journal

Second Semester
CD Project (concert T-shirt For extra credit)
Story Book Project
Portrait Project
Thematic Series
Assemble Final Portfolio
 

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 the history of photography and its relevance as an art form. Homework is always due at the BEGINNING of each class period. Late work will receive 1/2 credit when one day late. When later than one day, work will be assigned a 0.

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