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Name of
Course: Photography |
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Name of
Teacher: Veronique Marks |
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E-mail
address: vmarks@aptoshs.net |
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Voice
Mail # x611 |
Room # G101 |
Preparation
Period: 5th period |
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Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills) This class concentrates on many areas
of photography: technical skills, creativity, composition, computer/digital
imaging, and some alternative processes. Completion of both semesters meets
the fine arts requirement for Aptos High School, State University and UC.
Control of photo equipment and techniques, experimentation, problem solving,
and portfolio development are critical to the course. This course requires
approximately seven or more hours of work per week - four meetings in class
per week and two to three hours of work to shoot, develop or print - hours,
which can be arranged according to the individual student's schedule. The
biweekly assignments are designed to build technical skills and creative
expression. It is crucial to keep up with every project, as the critiques for
each assignment provide substantial information and feedback on each
individual's work. Since these critiques are vital to making progress in this
course, more than two unexcused late assignments will bring down the final
grade. The first semester of this course
is designed for students with little or no photography background. First semester instruction will cover all
aspects of black and white photography, including an introduction to the use
and proper handling of the 35mm camera, light reading as a creative tool,
developing and printing film, and mounting and preparation of photographs for
exhibition. Creative and technical instruction will be presented through
lectures, study of the great masters of photography along with the history of
photography, in class critiques, as well as through individual discussions
with the teacher. Second semester instruction will advance in
difficulty and include some alternative processes in photography, digital
imaging, and more exploration of photography used as both a creative tool and
for documentary photography. In the second semester, students with a
"C" or better from the first semester or have the instructor’s
approval, continue learning more advanced techniques (manipulative darkroom
techniques and advanced zone system). |
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Materials Provided (name of textbook, other resources, video used,etc.) Text: Photography by London and
Upton Journal Video and slide presentations at timely intervals |
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Materials
Required
1.
3 ring binders (1-for holding negatives) 7.
Combination Lock-to store everyday equipment 8. Portfolio–ready
made or home made Things that are NICE TO HAVE: 1. Print protectors (8X10) |
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Goals (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., specific reference
to ESLRs and state standards) The main purpose of this course is to continue the
advancement students understanding of the visual arts, specifically
photography. Goals for a proficient
level of development after two years of instruction are (Content Standards
for the Visual Arts: 2001): · ARTISTIC PERCEPTION: Standard
1 Students perceive and respond to
works of art, objects in nature, events, and the environment. Students use the vocabulary of photography
to express their observations. · CREATIVE EXPRESSION: Standard 2 Students apply artistic and
photographic processes and skills, using a film and digital media to
communicate meaning and intent in original photographs. ·
HISTORICAL
AND CULTURAL CONTEXT: Standard 3 Students analyze the role and development of photography in past and
present cultures throughout the world, noting human diversity as it relates
to visual arts and photography. ·
AESTHETIC VALUING:
Standard 4 Students analyze, assess, and derive meaning from photographs,
including their own, according to the elements of art, principles of design,
and aesthetic qualities. ·
CONNECTIONS,
RELATIONSHIPS, AND APPLICATIONS: Standard
5 Students apply what they learn in photography across all subject
areas, developing competencies and creative skills in problem solving,
communication, and management of time and resources, which contribute to
lifelong learning and career skills. Students learn about careers in and
related to photography. In addition, students will be expected to explain
or demonstrate: |
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Units of Study (activities) 1. Lab
Safety 2.
Semester 1 Projects c.
Exploration of detail and composition 3.
Semester 2 Projects c.
digital photography and manipulation g.
Diptychs, triptychs and joiners h. Family
photographs 4. Research paper (sem. 2) On 3 photographers from
3 periods of photography, vocational area of photography, or evaluation of
photo gallery exhibit. 6. Various history of photography research
projects/term papers and books related to the history of photography found in
our Aptos High School library will be assigned to students to read throughout
the year fulfilling the district adopted million word challenge |
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Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.) 1.
Individual projects
are assigned a letter grade. (notes, proof sheet, negatives, technical
skills, organization, craftsmanship, problem solving effort, creativity, and
matting are taken into consideration.) 2.
Journal 3.
Quizzes 4.
Written Final 5.
Portfolio contents
and presentation 6.
Research Paper IMPORTANT: NO CREDIT
WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY WORK THAT REFLECTS ANY OR PART OF THE FOLLOWING:
PROFANITY, OBSCENITY, DRUG, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO , AND OR GANG RELATED IMAGERY
per the guidelines of the Mariner Manual and the Pajaro
Valley Unified School District. |
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Methods
to accommodate language learners and other target populations
Considerations for students with special needs: including
LEP students: 1.
Pair/Group
work utilizing peer assistance will be integrated into all classes for
additional support for students to accommodate different learning styles and
language needs. 2.
Students
with special needs will receive staff assistance when indicated. 3.
Student
evaluations will be based on individual needs and abilities with adjustments
made where indicated. LEP: Demonstrations, simplified vocabulary, and instructional support will
be provided through peer tutors, after-school teacher availability, and
instructional assistant support, adapted instructional materials, and adjusted
time allowances. Special Ed: Resource teachers and instructional assistants will
provide additional assistance. For
students with special needs, individual adjustments to quantity of assigned
work will be made, as necessary. |
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Units or activities that address language and math
standards needed for High School Exit Exam (for classes other than language
arts and math) Photography
consists of understanding basic reading skills and basic listening skills
especially in the areas of: Measuring with the use of a beaker, working with
diagrams, using charts, converting standard units of measure to metric units
of measure, use of decimals, and fractions. Emphasis is on proportions in relation to the
understanding of aperture (depth of field) and shutter speed, as well as
increments of time. |
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Class Procedures (missed assignments, make up work assignment format) You are expected to attend this class every day. If
you are absent, you must make up the time and/or the class work missed. The
darkroom will be open for your use during tutorial, and after school on
Tuesdays and Thursdays. More than two
unexcused late assignments will bring down the final grade. The school policy
will be followed for tardies and absences. PROJECTS completed in a timely manner will receive full credit. All late projects will receive 50% credit if not received by due date. Absolutely no late work accepted one week past deadline. TARDY POLICY- Three classroom tardies result in a lunch-detention with the teacher. Policy in the Mariner Manual will be followed up for excessive tardies. Class participation points will be taken away from students who are excessively tardy/absent. EXCUSED ABSENCES- It is the responsibility of the student to: copy any/all missed class notes/assignments from a classmate to complete all assigned reading (additional texts can be found at the AHS library). to turn in all missed assignments upon return to class from an absence. SET UP/CLEAN UP IS MANDATORY! At the beginning and close
of each day, students will return all materials to their proper place,
including scissors, tape, chemicals, photography trays, timers and enlargers
are to be turned off after use, darkroom is to be left cleaner than it was
found. Failure to clean up will result loss of
participation points and detention. |
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Behavioral Expectations (and consequences) RESPECT
PEOPLE- Respect
all people regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or
appearance. RESPECT
PROPERTY Do not
touch or take thing that does not belong to you. Do not mark on
community surfaces including desks, cupboards, books, walls,
doors, counters, posts, walkways, or bathrooms! COME
TO CLASS PREPARED TO WORK Bring required materials to class each day. BE
AWARE OF THE LEARNING PROCESS FOR OTHERS Come to class, get your materials out, settle
down, and GO to work. Do not interrupt when the teacher is giving
instructions or when anyone else is speaking. Behavior issues will be dealt with by teacher
through: warning, detention, call home, referral, parent conference, behavior
contract, removal from class. |
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Grading policy: 25% Participation: citizenship, effort, attendance,
equipment and lab care |
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I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE "COURSE
SYLLABUS" FOR PHOTOGRAPHY. Parent/Guardian
Signature................................................................................................................. Student
Signature...............................................................................................................................
Date: ...............................................................................................................................
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