Photo 100 - Introductory Photography

Cerritos College
Photo 100 - Introductory Photography Syllabus
Spring 2012
Teacher: Ed Heckerman
Room: FA 40
Office: FA 64A
Class hours: Section 20552 TTH 12:30 - 3:30 and Section 21678 TTH 4:00 - 7:00
Office hours: MW 3:00 - 4:00, T 10:00 - 11:00
Office phone: (562) 860-2451 x2603
http://www.cerritos.edu/eheckerman/

Catalog Course Description:
This is a beginning course in the theory and practice of photography. The lecture portion of the class will emphasize historical trends, contemporary applications, and an appreciation of photography as an art and as a craft. The lab portion will introduce the students to camera technique, film exposure, digital capture, processing, darkroom and computer techniques, and composition.

Textbook (required)
Black and White Photography, A Basic Manual, Third Edition, Revised
by Henry Horenstein
ISBN 978-0-316-37305-0

Lab Fee: $ 20.00

Attendance
Three tardy arrivals are equivalent to one absence. Any student with more than six unexcused absences, including lab days, will be dropped. Absences due to illness, family emergencies, jury duty, and religious holidays will be excused unless excessive only if it is feasible for the student to make up the lost time. It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor promptly of the expected dates of predictable excused absences. Also, if a student arrives fifteen or more minutes late, or leaves class early without requesting to do so for whatever reason, they will receive a half-absence. If a student does not work on lab days they will be marked absent even if physically present.

Grading and Withdrawal Criteria:
The following factors will influence the final grade:
a. Worksheets - three take home tests with 10 questions each, plus a closed book final exam to be taken in class (10%)
a. Participation (10%) See Appendix A at the end of this document.
b. Excellence and punctuality of assignments. (80%)
- Each assignment should be handed in together with proof sheets and assignment description sheet.
- Late assignments will receive one full reduced letter grade.
- All assignments except the final project may be redone numerous times after the due date for a higher grade.

The specific assignments that contribute to the final grade are valued as follows:
1. Deep and Healing (10%)
2. Shallow and Fascinating (10%)
3. Celebrating Light and Praising Shadows (10%)
4. Picturing the Unnoticed (10%)
5. Time, Space, and Motion (20%)
6. Final Project (20%)

For additional information on attendance and grading see the Cerritos College Class Schedule.

Plagiarism Statement
Representing the ideas of another as one's own is not acceptable.

Classroom Conduct
Please turn off your cell phone during class critiques, discussions, lectures, and while in the darkroom. Do not cause disturbances in class. Please do not chat while the teacher is lecturing and during class discussions and critiques. Make an effort to be courteous to the teacher and remain vertical during all classroom activities. Do not take extra long breaks. Please do not come to class under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.

Lab Conduct
Please do not handle other student's work unless unavoidable. If you must touch another student's prints or negatives please handle them as if they were your own. Be careful to recycle the appropriate chemicals (stop bath, fixer, hypo clearing agent) when developing film. Always thoroughly wash all beakers and return all checked-out equipment clean and dry when finished. Be sure not to mix up the tongs in the darkroom trays, otherwise the next student's print will be contaminated. If the student is unsure what to do regarding any darkroom activity or cleanup procedure, they should ask the teacher without hesitation.

Special Needs / Disabilities
If you think you will require any special assistance please contact the Disabled Persons Programs and Services (562) 860-24511 x2333 (DSPS) office on campus immediately and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Materials Needed
Required:
- Camera with manual exposure possibilities, or a digital SLR
- Black and white film (approx. 10-15 rolls)
(recommended favorites in bold): Ilford Pan-F (slow speed); Fuji Acros 100, Ilford FP4, Ilford Delta 100, Kodak T-Max 100, Arista Premium B&W 100 ISO (medium speed); Fuji Neopan 400, Ilford HP4, Ilford Delta 400, Kodak T-Max 400, Kodak Tri-X, Arista Premium B&W 400 ISO (fast speed). Any black and white film is acceptable except the following: Kodak BW400 CN, Ilford XP 2, and Fuji Neopan 400 CN (These films must be developed in chemicals for color C-41 processing only).
- Multigrade black and white resin coated (RC) enlarging paper 8 x 10 inches or larger (approx. 100 sheets)
- Notebook with plastic photo safe sleeves
- Thermometer
- Scissors
- Can Opener
- Dodging wand and burning board (make your own)
- Negative notebook
- Negative sleeves
- 4 pieces of 11 x 14 inch mounting board for assignment #6
- 4 sheets of mounting tissue for assignment #6
Optional:
- Gray card
- Compressed air and/or blower brush (for removing dust from negatives)
- Darkroom apron
- Gloves
- Towel

Darkroom chemistry, film development hardware, and ink in the digital lab will be supplied by the school.

Professional camera stores (a selection):
- Samy’s Camera, 4411 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, (310) 450-4551
- Samy's Camera, 431 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 938-2420
- Bel Air Camera, 10925 Kinross Ave. at Gayley in Westwood Village, (310) 208-5150
- Calumet, 1135 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA (213) 466-1238
- Calumet, 1430 S. Village Way, Suite A, Santa Ana, (714) 285-0143
- Freestyle, 5124 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 660-3460
- Freestyle Catalog Quick Order Counter 12231 Florence Ave. Santa Fe Springs, (800) 292-6137

Camera Repair:
Steve's Camera Service Center, 4355 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, (310) 397-0072

Class Calendar
This calendar is subject to alteration, additions, and omissions at the teacher’s discretion, including due dates for assignments. If absent the previous session make sure to check for updates and revisions to the calendar. In the event that we should find ourselves ahead of schedule, a field trip to a gallery or museum housing a photo exhibition may be arranged. Please always bring film to be developed or negatives and digital files to be printed on non-lab days in case the lecture or critique ends early. Otherwise, bring in your camera so that you can use the time to take photographs.

1. 1/10/12
Review of syllabus / materials needed for class
Discussion: What is photography?
Slide lecture: Cameras
Homework: read your camera manual and bring in your camera to the next class session. Also, read chapter 1 and 2 of the textbook.

2. 1/12/12
Slide lecture: Exposure and Depth of Field
Assignments #1 and 2 explained
Extra credit assignments #1 and 2 explained
Homework: Read chapter 4 and 6 in the textbook. Additionally, read the handout "Well, What is Photography?" by Urs Staehli. Bring in a picture from any source that fascinates you. Be prepared to discuss why.

3. 1/17/12
Getting to know your camera
Slide lecture: Lenses
Discussion: Henri Cartier-Bresson photograph and pictures that fascinate; Staehli reading
Filters for black and white
Homework: First worksheet distributed.

4. 1/19/12
Films
Developing black and white film (discussion, demonstration, practice rolling film on reels)
Importing digital files
Worksheet #1 due.
Homework: Read chapter 9 of the textbook

5. 1/24/12
Tour of darkroom facilities
Lab
Bring in a roll to develop.

6. 1/26/12
Demo: How to make a proof (contact) sheet from a roll of negatives.
Demo: How to make a proof (contact) sheet from a folder of digital files
Lab
Homework: read chapter 10 of the textbook. Second worksheet distributed.

7. 1/31/12
Demo: How to print from a black and white negative using contrast filters and variable contrast paper.
Demo: How to prepare and print a digital file, using Photoshop contrast adjustments (Levels and Curves); adjustment layers; desaturation options
Worksheet #2 due.
Lab

8. 2/2/12
Darkroom: Dodging and Burning
Photoshop: Dodging and Burning
Make dodging wand and burning board in class
Lab

9. 2/7/12
Demo: spotting (print retouching)
Demo: Photoshop retouching
Lab

10. 2/9/12
Lab

11. 2/14/12
Critique of assignments #1 and #2
Homework: read the handout Endings by John Stilgoe.

12. 2/16/12
Slide lecture : Picturing the Unnoticed
Assignment #3 explained
Discussion of Stilgoe reading

13. 2/21/12
Lecture: Composition
Extra Credit Assignments #4 and #5 explained
Lab

14. 2/23/12
Lab

15. 2/28/12
Slide lecture: Light and Shadow
Assignment #4 explained
DVD: Visions of Light
Extra Credit Assignments #6 and #7 explained
Third worksheet distributed.
Lab

16. 3/1/12
Lab

17. 3/6/12
Critique of assignment #3
Worksheet #3 due.

18. 3/8/12
Lab

19. 3/13/12
Optional individual meetings for the review of student grades with teacher
Lab

20. 3/15/12
Slide lecture: Time, Space, and Motion
Assignment # 5 explained
Extra Credit Assignment #9 explained
Lab

21. 3/20/12
Lab

22. 3/22/12
Critique of assignment #4

23. 3/27/12
Lab

24. 3/29/12
Lecture: Signification and Photography
Video: Ways of Seeing (Part 1) by John Berger / BBC
Slide lecture: Diptychs
Extra Credit Assignment #10
Slide lecture: Final Project
Assignment #6 explained

Spring Recess

25. 4/10/12
Lab

26. 4/12/12
Lab

27. 4/17/12
Critique of assignment #5
Final Project Proposal Due

28. 4/19/12
Demo: dry mounting
Lab

29. 4/24/12
Deadline to hand in redo, and extra credit assignments
Lab

30. 4/26/12
Lab, print finishing, and mounting

31. 5/1/12
Lab

32. 5/3/12
Lab

33. 5/8/12
Lab

3. 5/10/12
Critique of assignment #6 (potluck)
Final Exam

34. Finals Week - 12/15/11 (no class Tuesday)
Pick-up Remaining Artwork and discuss grades Thursday at 12:00

Assignments
Enough lab time will be provided to complete all assignments during class time. However, a considerable amount of extra time outside of class hours will be required to successfully take photographs and complete the reading necessary to actively participate in class discussions.

Do not use old work. New negatives or digital files must be generated for each assignment.

All assignments must be done with film and the traditional darkroom except for #1 and #5 and extra credit assignments #5, #6, #7, and #10 which can be done digitally if the student prefers. There are no assignments where digital capture and output are required, however, how to shoot, process, manage, and output digital files will be covered.

See individual assignment sheets for descriptions, related reading, objectives, suggestions, and evaluation criteria.

Please hand in your assignments in a transparent protective sleeve with your print(s), proof sheets, and assignment description sheet with your name on it. Digital work additionally requires a CD with unflattened adjustment layers, as well as contact sheets displaying RAW image files. Please use a paper envelope for your CD, not a jewel case. Flash (thumb) drives will not be accepted.

Unless your exposure was dramatically off, the contact sheets (also known as proof sheets) should be made using the shortest exposure possible in order to get the clear part of the film (known as "film base plus fog") to print black.

Please note: Poorly done redos will not improve your grade. However, you may redo the assignments more than once. Critique should be thought of as the mid-way point for any student who receives less than an "A" grade. It is at the time of critique that we will endeavor to analyze the assignment's merits and weakness, and therein make suggestions for improvement. These suggestions, together with further private commentary from the instructor, should become the basis for a redo, and a higher grade.

Extra Credit Possibilities (optional)

1. Dark on Dark
Photograph something dark or black with a dark background. Compensate using underexposure. This will vary depending on how much your subject matter deviates from middle gray. Be sure your print retains all the significant detail, neither lacking nor excessive in contrast.

2. Light on Light
Photograph something light or white with a light background. Compensate using overexposure. This will vary depending on how much your subject matter deviates from middle gray. Be sure your print retains all the significant detail, neither lacking nor excessive in contrast.

3. Exhibition Review
View an exhibition space currently housing a show with photographs. Write a one to two page review. This piece of writing should demonstrate that not only have you observed the exhibition, but also considered the works personal, cultural, and social import. Engage in the following four activities: describing, interpreting, evaluating, and theorizing, with the goal of increasing appreciation and understanding of the works in question.

4. Cropping
Print three photographs from one negative. First, print the negative full-frame. The other two compositions should emphasize something different within the frame. Please note that as the enlarger is raised, the light is further from the paper, and hence fainter. This requires a longer exposure to achieve a value equal to the uncropped image.

5. Point Of View
Shoot the same subject from several viepoints. Make as many prints as appropriate.

6. Explore The Unknown
Spend a day taking pictures someplace you've always wanted to go to, but have never taken the time. Hand in the best prints.

7. Picture the Vanishing
Photograph something that is disappearing, things that probably won't be around much longer. Make a visual record, charged with history. Hand in the best prints.

8. Camera Obscura
Visit the camera obscura in Palisades Park, where Broadway meets Ocean Ave. in Santa Monica. Write a short description of what you saw and how you felt about it.

9. Panning / Sequencing / Multiple Exposure Gestalts
These alternative techniques and approaches to thematizing time, space, and motion will be introduced to the student in addition to the required images that exhibit intentional blur and stop action. Hand in the best prints.

10. Diptych
Bring two photographs together that operate as one piece. Examine how the meaning of a single photograph is modified when combined with a second picture. Possibilities include combining opposites; truth vs fiction; serial formalism, etc. Dare to risk being boring, comical, or controversial. This assignment needs to be dry mounted (two prints on one board).

Learning Outcome

Students will submit a final project that displays understanding of basic photographic skills. This project will be used to measure students understanding and concepts and techniques taught in this course. The final project will be comprised of a series of photographs that will address basic skills and concepts such as control of motion, depth-of-field, and composition. Grades for the final project will be based on several different criteria including print quality, presentation, use and understanding of photography-related concepts and creativity (composition, changes in point of view and effort). The expected success rate for students participating in the final project is ninety-five percent (95%).

Appendix A

Participation (10% of grade)
Attendance:
The participation grade will be reduced a grade for every unexcused absence.

A = 0 unexcused absences
A- = 1
B+ = 2
B = 3
B- = 4
C+ = 5
C = 6
Unexcused absences in excess of 6 will cause the student to be dropped from the course.

Class Discussions and Activities:
Bring in a picture from any source that fascinates you. Be prepared to discuss why. The participation grade will be reduced a grade if the student neglects to do this.

Dodging Wand and Burning Board
Failure to promptly complete either making or purchasing a dodging wand and burning board will result in being dropped from the class.

Critique
Participation is required.

Courtesy and darkroom and digital lab etiquette shall also be considered as part of the participation grade.

	Cerritos College Photo 100 - Introductory Photography Syllabus Spring 2012 Teacher: Ed Heckerman Room: FA 40 Office: FA 64A Class hours: Section 20552 TTH 12:30 - 3:30 and Section 21678 TTH 4:00 - 7:00 Office hours: MW 3:00 - 4:00, T 10:00 - 11:00 Office phone: (562) 860-2451 x2603 http://www.cerritos.edu/eheckerman/ Catalog Course Description: This is a beginning course in the theory and practice of photography. The lecture portion of the class will emphasize historical trends, contemporary applications, and an appreciation of photography as an art and as a craft. The lab portion will introduce the students to camera technique, film exposure, digital capture, processing, darkroom and computer techniques, and composition. Textbook (required) Black and White Photography, A Basic Manual, Third Edition, Revised by Henry Horenstein ISBN 978-0-316-37305-0 Lab Fee: $ 20.00 Attendance Three tardy arrivals are equivalent to one absence. Any student with more than six unexcused absences, including lab days, will be dropped. Absences due to illness, family emergencies, jury duty, and religious holidays will be excused unless excessive only if it is feasible for the student to make up the lost time. It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor promptly of the expected dates of predictable excused absences. Also, if a student arrives fifteen or more minutes late, or leaves class early without requesting to do so for whatever reason, they will receive a half-absence. If a student does not work on lab days they will be marked absent even if physically present. Grading and Withdrawal Criteria: The following factors will influence the final grade: a. Worksheets - three take home tests with 10 questions each, plus a closed book final exam to be taken in class (10%) a. Participation (10%) See Appendix A at the end of this document. b. Excellence and punctuality of assignments. (80%) - Each assignment should be handed in together with proof sheets and assignment description sheet. - Late assignments will receive one full reduced letter grade. - All assignments except the final project may be redone numerous times after the due date for a higher grade. The specific assignments that contribute to the final grade are valued as follows: 1. Deep and Healing (10%) 2. Shallow and Fascinating (10%) 3. Celebrating Light and Praising Shadows (10%) 4. Picturing the Unnoticed (10%) 5. Time, Space, and Motion (20%) 6. Final Project (20%) For additional information on attendance and grading see the Cerritos College Class Schedule. Plagiarism Statement Representing the ideas of another as one's own is not acceptable. Classroom Conduct Please turn off your cell phone during class critiques, discussions, lectures, and while in the darkroom. Do not cause disturbances in class. Please do not chat while the teacher is lecturing and during class discussions and critiques. Make an effort to be courteous to the teacher and remain vertical during all classroom activities. Do not take extra long breaks. Please do not come to class under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. Lab Conduct Please do not handle other student's work unless unavoidable. If you must touch another student's prints or negatives please handle them as if they were your own. Be careful to recycle the appropriate chemicals (stop bath, fixer, hypo clearing agent) when developing film. Always thoroughly wash all beakers and return all checked-out equipment clean and dry when finished. Be sure not to mix up the tongs in the darkroom trays, otherwise the next student's print will be contaminated. If the student is unsure what to do regarding any darkroom activity or cleanup procedure, they should ask the teacher without hesitation. Special Needs / Disabilities If you think you will require any special assistance please contact the Disabled Persons Programs and Services (562) 860-24511 x2333 (DSPS) office on campus immediately and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Materials Needed Required: - Camera with manual exposure possibilities, or a digital SLR - Black and white film (approx. 10-15 rolls) (recommended favorites in bold): Ilford Pan-F (slow speed); Fuji Acros 100, Ilford FP4, Ilford Delta 100, Kodak T-Max 100, Arista Premium B&W 100 ISO (medium speed); Fuji Neopan 400, Ilford HP4, Ilford Delta 400, Kodak T-Max 400, Kodak Tri-X, Arista Premium B&W 400 ISO (fast speed). Any black and white film is acceptable except the following: Kodak BW400 CN, Ilford XP 2, and Fuji Neopan 400 CN (These films must be developed in chemicals for color C-41 processing only). - Multigrade black and white resin coated (RC) enlarging paper 8 x 10 inches or larger (approx. 100 sheets) - Notebook with plastic photo safe sleeves - Thermometer - Scissors - Can Opener - Dodging wand and burning board (make your own) - Negative notebook - Negative sleeves - 4 pieces of 11 x 14 inch mounting board for assignment #6 - 4 sheets of mounting tissue for assignment #6 Optional: - Gray card - Compressed air and/or blower brush (for removing dust from negatives) - Darkroom apron - Gloves - Towel Darkroom chemistry, film development hardware, and ink in the digital lab will be supplied by the school. Professional camera stores (a selection): - Samy’s Camera, 4411 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, (310) 450-4551 - Samy's Camera, 431 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 938-2420 - Bel Air Camera, 10925 Kinross Ave. at Gayley in Westwood Village, (310) 208-5150 - Calumet, 1135 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA (213) 466-1238 - Calumet, 1430 S. Village Way, Suite A, Santa Ana, (714) 285-0143 - Freestyle, 5124 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, (213) 660-3460 - Freestyle Catalog Quick Order Counter 12231 Florence Ave. Santa Fe Springs, (800) 292-6137 Camera Repair: Steve's Camera Service Center, 4355 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, (310) 397-0072 Class Calendar This calendar is subject to alteration, additions, and omissions at the teacher’s discretion, including due dates for assignments. If absent the previous session make sure to check for updates and revisions to the calendar. In the event that we should find ourselves ahead of schedule, a field trip to a gallery or museum housing a photo exhibition may be arranged. Please always bring film to be developed or negatives and digital files to be printed on non-lab days in case the lecture or critique ends early. Otherwise, bring in your camera so that you can use the time to take photographs. 1. 1/10/12 Review of syllabus / materials needed for class Discussion: What is photography? Slide lecture: Cameras Homework: read your camera manual and bring in your camera to the next class session. Also, read chapter 1 and 2 of the textbook. 2. 1/12/12 Slide lecture: Exposure and Depth of Field Assignments #1 and 2 explained Extra credit assignments #1 and 2 explained Homework: Read chapter 4 and 6 in the textbook. Additionally, read the handout "Well, What is Photography?" by Urs Staehli. Bring in a picture from any source that fascinates you. Be prepared to discuss why. 3. 1/17/12 Getting to know your camera Slide lecture: Lenses Discussion: Henri Cartier-Bresson photograph and pictures that fascinate; Staehli reading Filters for black and white Homework: First worksheet distributed. 4. 1/19/12 Films Developing black and white film (discussion, demonstration, practice rolling film on reels) Importing digital files Worksheet #1 due. Homework: Read chapter 9 of the textbook 5. 1/24/12 Tour of darkroom facilities Lab Bring in a roll to develop. 6. 1/26/12 Demo: How to make a proof (contact) sheet from a roll of negatives. Demo: How to make a proof (contact) sheet from a folder of digital files Lab Homework: read chapter 10 of the textbook. Second worksheet distributed. 7. 1/31/12 Demo: How to print from a black and white negative using contrast filters and variable contrast paper. Demo: How to prepare and print a digital file, using Photoshop contrast adjustments (Levels and Curves); adjustment layers; desaturation options Worksheet #2 due. Lab 8. 2/2/12 Darkroom: Dodging and Burning Photoshop: Dodging and Burning Make dodging wand and burning board in class Lab 9. 2/7/12 Demo: spotting (print retouching) Demo: Photoshop retouching Lab 10. 2/9/12 Lab 11. 2/14/12 Critique of assignments #1 and #2 Homework: read the handout Endings by John Stilgoe. 12. 2/16/12 Slide lecture : Picturing the Unnoticed Assignment #3 explained Discussion of Stilgoe reading 13. 2/21/12 Lecture: Composition Extra Credit Assignments #4 and #5 explained Lab 14. 2/23/12 Lab 15. 2/28/12 Slide lecture: Light and Shadow Assignment #4 explained DVD: Visions of Light Extra Credit Assignments #6 and #7 explained Third worksheet distributed. Lab 16. 3/1/12 Lab 17. 3/6/12 Critique of assignment #3 Worksheet #3 due. 18. 3/8/12 Lab 19. 3/13/12 Optional individual meetings for the review of student grades with teacher Lab 20. 3/15/12 Slide lecture: Time, Space, and Motion Assignment # 5 explained Extra Credit Assignment #9 explained Lab 21. 3/20/12 Lab 22. 3/22/12 Critique of assignment #4 23. 3/27/12 Lab 24. 3/29/12 Lecture: Signification and Photography Video: Ways of Seeing (Part 1) by John Berger / BBC Slide lecture: Diptychs Extra Credit Assignment #10 Slide lecture: Final Project Assignment #6 explained Spring Recess 25. 4/10/12 Lab 26. 4/12/12 Lab 27. 4/17/12 Critique of assignment #5 Final Project Proposal Due 28. 4/19/12 Demo: dry mounting Lab 29. 4/24/12 Deadline to hand in redo, and extra credit assignments Lab 30. 4/26/12 Lab, print finishing, and mounting 31. 5/1/12 Lab 32. 5/3/12 Lab 33. 5/8/12 Lab 3. 5/10/12 Critique of assignment #6 (potluck) Final Exam 34. Finals Week - 12/15/11 (no class Tuesday) Pick-up Remaining Artwork and discuss grades Thursday at 12:00 Assignments Enough lab time will be provided to complete all assignments during class time. However, a considerable amount of extra time outside of class hours will be required to successfully take photographs and complete the reading necessary to actively participate in class discussions. Do not use old work. New negatives or digital files must be generated for each assignment. All assignments must be done with film and the traditional darkroom except for #1 and #5 and extra credit assignments #5, #6, #7, and #10 which can be done digitally if the student prefers. There are no assignments where digital capture and output are required, however, how to shoot, process, manage, and output digital files will be covered. See individual assignment sheets for descriptions, related reading, objectives, suggestions, and evaluation criteria. Please hand in your assignments in a transparent protective sleeve with your print(s), proof sheets, and assignment description sheet with your name on it. Digital work additionally requires a CD with unflattened adjustment layers, as well as contact sheets displaying RAW image files. Please use a paper envelope for your CD, not a jewel case. Flash (thumb) drives will not be accepted. Unless your exposure was dramatically off, the contact sheets (also known as proof sheets) should be made using the shortest exposure possible in order to get the clear part of the film (known as "film base plus fog") to print black. Please note: Poorly done redos will not improve your grade. However, you may redo the assignments more than once. Critique should be thought of as the mid-way point for any student who receives less than an "A" grade. It is at the time of critique that we will endeavor to analyze the assignment's merits and weakness, and therein make suggestions for improvement. These suggestions, together with further private commentary from the instructor, should become the basis for a redo, and a higher grade. Extra Credit Possibilities (optional) 1. Dark on Dark Photograph something dark or black with a dark background. Compensate using underexposure. This will vary depending on how much your subject matter deviates from middle gray. Be sure your print retains all the significant detail, neither lacking nor excessive in contrast. 2. Light on Light Photograph something light or white with a light background. Compensate using overexposure. This will vary depending on how much your subject matter deviates from middle gray. Be sure your print retains all the significant detail, neither lacking nor excessive in contrast. 3. Exhibition Review View an exhibition space currently housing a show with photographs. Write a one to two page review. This piece of writing should demonstrate that not only have you observed the exhibition, but also considered the works personal, cultural, and social import. Engage in the following four activities: describing, interpreting, evaluating, and theorizing, with the goal of increasing appreciation and understanding of the works in question. 4. Cropping Print three photographs from one negative. First, print the negative full-frame. The other two compositions should emphasize something different within the frame. Please note that as the enlarger is raised, the light is further from the paper, and hence fainter. This requires a longer exposure to achieve a value equal to the uncropped image. 5. Point Of View Shoot the same subject from several viepoints. Make as many prints as appropriate. 6. Explore The Unknown Spend a day taking pictures someplace you've always wanted to go to, but have never taken the time. Hand in the best prints. 7. Picture the Vanishing Photograph something that is disappearing, things that probably won't be around much longer. Make a visual record, charged with history. Hand in the best prints. 8. Camera Obscura Visit the camera obscura in Palisades Park, where Broadway meets Ocean Ave. in Santa Monica. Write a short description of what you saw and how you felt about it. 9. Panning / Sequencing / Multiple Exposure Gestalts These alternative techniques and approaches to thematizing time, space, and motion will be introduced to the student in addition to the required images that exhibit intentional blur and stop action. Hand in the best prints. 10. Diptych Bring two photographs together that operate as one piece. Examine how the meaning of a single photograph is modified when combined with a second picture. Possibilities include combining opposites; truth vs fiction; serial formalism, etc. Dare to risk being boring, comical, or controversial. This assignment needs to be dry mounted (two prints on one board). Learning Outcome Students will submit a final project that displays understanding of basic photographic skills. This project will be used to measure students understanding and concepts and techniques taught in this course. The final project will be comprised of a series of photographs that will address basic skills and concepts such as control of motion, depth-of-field, and composition. Grades for the final project will be based on several different criteria including print quality, presentation, use and understanding of photography-related concepts and creativity (composition, changes in point of view and effort). The expected success rate for students participating in the final project is ninety-five percent (95%). Appendix A Participation (10% of grade) Attendance: The participation grade will be reduced a grade for every unexcused absence. A = 0 unexcused absences A- = 1 B+ = 2 B = 3 B- = 4 C+ = 5 C = 6 Unexcused absences in excess of 6 will cause the student to be dropped from the course. Class Discussions and Activities: Bring in a picture from any source that fascinates you. Be prepared to discuss why. The participation grade will be reduced a grade if the student neglects to do this. Dodging Wand and Burning Board Failure to promptly complete either making or purchasing a dodging wand and burning board will result in being dropped from the class. Critique Participation is required. Courtesy and darkroom and digital lab etiquette shall also be considered as part of the participation grade.
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