Advanced Photography 1 Nancy Popp1252-0A1, 1252-0B1 Course DescriptionAdvanced Photo I is a general “how-to” course for both the upper school students coming from Photo I and students coming from the Intro to Photo course at the Middle School. Students will re-familiarize themselves with camera operation, film processing and darkroom procedures, and refine their printing techniques. As their technical skills develop, basic elements of photographic history and aesthetics will be introduced, and students will begin examining their own work from a critical perspective as well as participating in group critiques. Later in the year, the concept of independent study will be incorporated as students begin to find their own “voice” and use their photographic skills for self- exploration and social investigation. Students will be expected to participate fully in all class activities, including slide lectures, field trips, visiting artist lectures, photo shoots, critiques and individual meetings. Students will be required to adhere professional standards in their use of the photo facilities, their personal work and their conduct. Students are also expected to exercise independence and initiative in the conceptual content of their work and actively engage and explore the ideas presented in a given assignment. Grading Policy The breakdown of a student’s grade is as follows: 50% Assignments completion of all elements of the assignment by the given due date attention to detail and presentation craftsmanship 25% Class Participation attendance and punctuality participation in group discussion, critiques, field trips and lectures work habits and conduct in the lab
25% Conceptual Content personal interest and involvement self-expression communication of ideas and interests Grades are measured on a point scale of 1-10, combined, averaged and converted to a letter grade for a student’s class grade. Conversion from point to letter grades are: 10-9: A, 9-8: B, 7-8: C, 7-6: D, 6 and below: F. Plus or minus grades are given at the instructor’s discretion. All assignments are due on the given due date unless specific arrangements are made with the instructor. Late assignments will be marked one point down for each class meeting they are late. Syllabus September Introduction to Studio, Photo Lab, Safety Procedures Assignment: Quik Shot Darkroom Review: film developing, printing Lecture: Why Photography? Why 1839? October Lecture: The Camera as a Political Tool Field Trip: Getty Museum Assignment: The Getty Lecture: Camera Obscura Assignment: Pinhole Cameras November Lecture: Darkroom Manipulation Assignment: Experimental Darkroom Techniques (Solarization, Photograms, Multiple Exposure) December Assignment: Fiber Based Printing Mounting and Presentation Exhibiting Prints January Individual Critiques Lecture: The Digital Shadow Assignment: Schizophrenia Film: TBA
February Lecture: Media Literacy Assignment: Image/Text Field Trip: TBA March Lecture: Narrative and Storytelling Assignment: Telling the Story Film: TBA Individual Critiques April Lecture: Creating a Focus Independent Study Proposals and Meetings May Independent Study Meetings Group Critiques Exhibition |