Syllabus Photo 2

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Digital Photography 2

Ms. Sarah Frivold

sfrivold@seq.org

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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This year, we will delve deeper into all topics including photo history, the fundamentals of digital photography, how to make a cohesive series, art theory, critiquing art, design concepts and digital editing. Students will also have a chance to enter various art shows and add to their professional portfolio. Students are expected to be more independent and proactive in their art this year. This is a project based class, most assignments will be long term and students are expected to produce work that represents and reflects the time and thought put into it. Students will learn self-expression through art, everyone has a voice, what do you want to say?

RATIONALE:

We are lucky to have so much amazing equipment. Let’s respect it. This classroom is a community; we are ALL responsible for the materials, equipment, and behavior that goes on here. In order for all students to be able to learn, it is important to have a supportive and respectful environment. These rules, expectations, and procedures are designed to maximize learning and productivity. Inability to follow these rules will cause a loss of points and/or loss of camera/studio privileges.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Flash Drive, Memory Card, Writing Utensil, Notebook/ Photo Section in Binder

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Arrive on time (On time means in your seat, ready to learn when the bell rings.)
• Be respectful to one another with your words, attitude, and actions
• Remain quiet during direct instruction and listen while others are talking; if you have a question, raise your hand
• Stay seated during instruction and keep feet off tables
  • Improper use of chairs including but not limited to: rolling around, blocking walkways or rolling to another desk, can result in change of type of chair
  • Your seats are subject to change at any time
• Keep phones completely away unless specifically allowed (should not be visible)
• Both headphones must be out of your ears when ANYONE is talking to you
• No computer or phone games during class unless photo-related and specified
• Take notes, participate, and be proactive about your education
• You must receive permission to leave the classroom (restroom, photos, etc.)- I need to know where you are!
• Respect your space (e.g. throw your trash away, snacks, wrappers; don’t leave trash on/in the desks)
• Follow school rules when inside and outside the classroom, working on assignments, and/or photographing (e.g. closed campus, dress code, no skateboarding on campus, academic integrity, etc.)
• Students are financially responsible for any lost or damaged equipment under their care (be it: in the studio, photographing during class, or check-out cameras)

CAMERA USE PROCEDURES:

(Inability to follow these rules may cause loss of camera privileges)

• To check out a camera:
  • it works the same way you check out a book, must have students ID # and the camera barcode
• To return a camera:
  • Check the camera back in WITH ME before putting it back
  • Close LCD screen, place strap around the lens, put cap on, turn camera off, put in correct place with camera with # facing out, charge battery
• If you check out a lens, make sure to use caps and return it in the correct place when finished
• Return your camera on time (0 period the following school day)

STUDIO USE PROCEDURES:

(Inability to follow these rules may cause loss of studio privileges)

• All photographing in the studio must be run by and approved by the teacher first, you can then sign up for the studio.
• Must receive permission before using the studio
• No food in the studio
• Be careful with the equipment; it is fragile and expensive
• Only 3 people in the studio at a time (unless permission is received)
• Only use your assigned camera and lens
• Do not touch the strobe until you have received proper instruction
• Always use sandbags to hold your light stands
• Do not unplug things if you haven't been instructed to do so
• Do not roll in your chair around the studio; there are many cords and fragile items that can break or fall over
• Follow ALL school rules when in the studio- dress code, ect.
• Turn off lights when you leave
• Always turn off pocket wizards when you leave
• Clean up after yourself (e.g. pick up trash, take personal items with you, return props)
• Put all equipment back in its right place and leave the studio in better condition than when you found it.
• Changing clothes in the studio is strictly prohibited.

SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS:

• For an assignment to be considered on time, it must be correctly submitted and ON TIME!
• This year, we will be submitting via canvas

GRADING:

• This year, I will be grading on a 5 point scale.
• Each point is worth an equal amount

ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC

MISSING/LATE WORK AND RESUBMISSIONS:

• If you are absent, it is your responsibility to see me in a timely manner outside of class to make up your work.
• All assignments, directions, and procedures are on the website. Students are expected to use the website daily.
• Warm ups will not be accepted late. If absent, it is your job to make it up.
• Missing assignments will be accepted up until 3:15 PM, one school week before the end of a progress period and/or quarter, unless otherwise specified.
  • Example: Q1 Progress ends Friday, 10/13/17 so all missing assignments will be due by Friday, 10/6/17 by 3:15 PM.

EXTRA CREDIT:

• Extra credit opportunities will be offered at specific times during the school year. Students can discover extra credit opportunities on the website.
• Extra credit will only be offered to students who have no missing assignments.
• Extra credit will only be offered to students who consistently follow photo and school policies and procedures.
• Extra credit will not be offered by request or to replace in class work that was not done.

INFORMATION:

• We will begin the year with classroom expectations and procedures. Failure to follow these will result in loss of camera privilege.
• We will begin a short PS and camera review.
• This is a project based class, students will often work independently on their concepts.
• I expect you to be responsible for your education, the more you put in, the more you will get out of it.

Please sign below to show you have read and understand the classroom rules and expectations.

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