Syllabus + Previous Knowledge

Digital Photo 1 Syllabus & Contract

This Fine Art course provides students with hands-on experience with digital image making. The primary goal of the course will be to teach students to make proper exposures manually, by overriding the camera settings (turning off auto mode!). While the course will be quite technical, we will supplement the sessions with creative research assignments, photo and art history, Photoshop tutorials, natural and studio lighting techniques, and alternative processes. At the end of the course, students are expected to have produced a large body of work varying in content and style.

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Policies and Procedures- Photo Etiquette

1. The memory card (SD card) is your digital binder and must be brought to class EACH day. Do not lose it!

2. Students are responsible for the gear checked out to them. Any damage done to the camera may result in loss of camera/studio privileges and you will be financially liable for the damages.

3. Using in-class photographing time inappropriately will lead to loss of ‘out-of-classroom’ privileges. Should a student lose that privilege, he/she is still responsible for completing the assignment and turning it in on time.

4. Students must respect all dress code and school regulations (i.e. school boundaries/borders, not interrupting other classes, no climbing, no hand signs, no phone, ect...) while creating, editing, and submitting their photos.

5. Students must respect all dress code and school regulations at all times in the studio and while using school property and equipment, ie: it is not ok to take and edit inappropriate/questionable photos with school materials and programs.

6. All consequences include losing use of class gear after first infraction. Infractions beyond will result in loss of privileges regarding class gear. If your infractions allows you loss of gear, it is your job to make up the work regardless.

7. Students are expected to turn in work on time .

8. Turning in a photo that you DID NOT TAKE (aka PUSH THE BUTTON YOURSELF) will result in a zero on that assignment and a an academic integrity violation.

9. Students will abide by school rules by default, including those regarding Electronic Devices unless the teacher instructs us to do otherwise.

10. Participation and community and very important to creating a safe space to create art, disrupting the community will result in appropriate action/consequence.

**11. Distance Learning: Appropriate Zoom protocol must be followed at all time; no inappropriate names, videos, images, backgrounds will be tolerated. Inability to follow these rules will lead to removal zoom meeting until teacher is able to discuss with student the actions.

** 12. Students missing parts of zoom meetings and /or not participating will lead to phone calls home.

13. PHOTO ASSIGNMENTS ARE NEVER AN EXCUSE TO BREAK SCHOOL, PARENT/GUARDIAN, COVID SAFETY OR LEGAL RULES.

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RULES FOR Photography ON CAMPUS

We are granted a rare privilege in this class. We have the ability, with teacher and administrator permission, to complete assignments on CAMPUS during class time without my direct supervision. This privilege, while integral to the success and continuation of this class, can be revoked at any time, leaving all of us with much more homework.

To ensure that we respect and preserve this privilege, I am requiring a contract.

This clearly states all of the rules for your behavior while photographing on campus during class time.

THE RULES

1. Absolutely NO disruptions of ANY kind to any class.

-It may be imperative to a project of yours to photograph a class; this must be cleared by the teacher and I before this can happen.

2. No distracting/harassing of other students, or adults on campus.

3. Obey and Respect the Campus Aides’, teachers’, Administrators’, or any other staff instructions.

4. No photographing or filming in Bathrooms, Locker rooms, Pool Area while students are swimming or in P.E., or Place with the expectation of privacy.

5. Conduct oneself in the most polite manner possible.

6. Remain on Campus and spend no more than allotted time outside of the zoom classroom.

7. Continue to follow school rules and procedures, especially regarding electronic devices.

8. Congregate ONLY with students from this class and this period, during work time.

9. Return to with evidence that you’ve completed the task and be ready to produce on demand... meaning when given time to photograph, return with photos!

10. All school rules and regulations are to be followed while photographing (i.e. dress code, wheel rules, …)

THE CONSEQUENCES

1. The first Violation will get you a referral, and affect your grade. Immediate loss of camera privileges for the day. All photographing will need to take place after school, on student’s own time.

2. If continued, you will not have hall pass privileges for a week.

3. Immediate withdrawal from Photography Class, with a WF on your transcript.

**Consequence will be dealt with on an individual basis. Should an infraction be severe, the teacher has the right to choose the most appropriate consequence.

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RULES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING Photography

This course requires us to move around and take photos; I am fully aware of the health and safety regulations, laws and expect students to follow them at ALL TIMES! Students may be asked to take photos in their environment (in their living space and /or community). Students can not break any guardian rules, expectations under the guise that it is for "photo class". Students must follow their guardians expectations and rules at all times If and when photographing outdoors, please always wear a mask and maintain social distancing. If you photograph someone not in your bubble, please make sure they are also wearing a face covering for your safety.

To complete assignments during class time, there will be times without my direct supervision. This privilege, while integral to the success and continuation of this class, can be revoked at any time, leaving all of us with much more homework. To ensure that we respect and preserve this privilege, I am requiring a contract. This clearly states all of the rules for your behavior while photographing during distance learning and class time.

THE RULES

1. Absolutely NO disruptions of ANY kind to any class... example (of siblings during zoom classes, or of joining other zoom classes during photo class work time)

2. Always ask permission of parent/guardian if taking a photo outside of home environment and let them know where you are going.

3. Respect and listen to the Campus Aides’, teachers’, Administrators’, or any other staff instructions.

4. Maintain social distancing and wear face covering when photographing outside.

5. Conduct oneself in the most polite manner possible.

6. Remain in your allowed/safe space and spend no more than allotted time out of the 'classroom'.

7. Continue to follow school rules and procedures, especially regarding electronic devices.

8. During zoom breakout/ photo time, Congregate ONLY with students from this class and this period, if at all.

9. Return to with evidence that you’ve completed the task and be ready to produce on demand.

10. All school rules and regulations are to be followed while photographing (i.e. dress code, wheel rules, …)

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I, the undersigned, completely understand the above rules and consequences, and hold no argument to this contract under my own volition.

Student and Guardian Signatures________