Photo II Syllabus/Expectations
Course Scope
Photography II is for vocationally bound students and presents the
advanced principles of B&W as well as digital photography. B&W quality
control, perfection of film processing and B&W printing techniques will be
emphasized. Students will be exposed to alternative photo processing, hand
coloring and digital photo manipulation. Students are required to exhibit their
work in at least three shows, maintain a portfolio inclusive of hard copies, Negatives
and CD. Also work must be saved into scholl student folder.
Students will photograph at least 6 - 8 B&W projects out of
class and 15 -30 Digital Images. Due to
the importance of “deadlines” all work is to be handed in on the due date.
After completing this course, students will have entry level
skills for employment.
Course Goals
Use of 35mm & Digital cameras.
Acquisition a photographic vocabulary.
Negative processing and darkroom skills.
Apply and demonstrate elements and principles of design.
Discern quality negatives & prints.
Create a photographic portfolio.
Explore digital photography.
Investigate the history of photography
Acquire skills in the safety, care and use of photographic
equipment and materials.
Photographic presentation.
Use of the Internet to stay informed of class projects.
Lab fee: Due by the 2nd
week of school Sept 16th no exceptions!
A $ 40 lab fee is required. The fees will provide materials for 8
B & W photo projects and 4 Digital
Images. It is important that parents and students
understand photo students may expend more of the allotted supplies provided
especially film and paper; these are circumstances beyond my control. Student will not be allowed to use darkroom or
supplies until photo fee has been paid.
The lab fee includes:
1 pack of
photographic paper, 8 rolls of TMax 100 B&W film, 8 negative sleeves, 12
dry mount tissues, and 12, 11x14" mount boards.
Below are lists of supplemental supplies students must acquire:
Supplies may be stored in a
cabinet in the classroom; the school and this instructor are “not” responsible
for any lost or stolen supplies.
Supplemental required
supplies
At least 3.5 mega pixal Digital camera by Jan 10th, Scissors,
Bottle Opener, 3-ring 1” notebook. A pocket notebook to be used for a journal,
latex gloves, 1 pack 10 sheets inkjet photo paper, 12 in one card reader mac
compatable.
Cameras
It is required that you
have a 35mm manual camera immediatly and a Digital Camera by Jan 10th. Ones
that you can manipulate shutter speed and aperture.
Absolutely no Food or
Drinks in the classroom:
P.V.H.S. &
instructor are not responsible for lost or stolen supplies.
Alternative Photo
Supplies May be purchased at
Pawnshops, Thrift Stores, Caseys Cameras, Wolf Camera
Lamb Camera 4229 w. Sahara Near valley View 876- 0966
B&C Camera 4521 W.
Ritz Camera or Wolf Camera
The Meadows 259
-6779,Boulevard 735-5705& Sunset Mall 435-8840, Summerland 240-9916
Belz Factory outlet
Photo Paper: Glossy, mat or Pearl
RC # 3, Film is Kodak T-Max 400 ASA, 24 exposures. DO NOT BY KODAK SELECT FILM
Internet Use
Students are
"required" too periodically check our web site paloverde.org/mroz All
students have Internet access in our library.
Classroom Procedures
You must have your planner to leave the classroom. Be prepared, you will not be allowed to go to your
lockers for materials.
Tardy Policy
Students must sign the tardy sheet.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is an essential part of the educational setting and
lack thereof can seriously affect your grade. Policy is consistent with the
Make-up Work/Homework:
Within three days after an absence, the "student must"
contact the teacher to determine the missed assignment. (CCSD Regulation
5113) Make-up work represents only a portion of the daily grade subject
to the teacher's discretion.
Exception: Major
assignments given more than a week notification of the due date are due on the
students return from an absence. Any major assignment submitted after a
due date will receive reduced credit.
Care of School
Property: School equipment is for everyone. Any misuse or abuse of school
property will be treated as destruction of CCSD property. Students will be prosecuted.
Grading Scale (May Vary) Subject to Change
A = 90 -
100 B = 80
- 89 C=70 - 79 D=60
- 69 F= 0 - 59
Photo
Projects
40%
2 Quarterly Tests
20%
Participation
20 %
One Research project per semester
10%
Homework inclusive of shoots 10 %
Journal (Complete)
10 % Extra credit
Citizenship - Teacher discretion
Journal- Mandatory. Your
journal must have the following: ISO, F#, shutter speed, time, date, weather
conditions.
Safety:
Misuse of any equipment will not be tolerated. Gloves and
protective eyewear must be worn during processing and printing. PVHS, CCSD
& Mr. Mroz are not responsible
for any physical, personal or property damages. All chemicals are EPA
certified. Student and parent are responsible for any and all damages incurred
whether physical or proprietary.
Questionable
Photographic Material will not be tolerated or accepted
Suggested Photographers:Bruce Davidson, Richard Avalon,
Dianne Arbus, Cindy Sherman, Helmut Newton, Duane Michael's , Les Krims,
Barbara Kruger, Milton Greene, Hanna Wilke, Larry Rivers, Dorthea Lange, Edward
Weston, Manuel Bravo, Henri Cartier Bresson, Walker Evans, Lewis Hine, Annie
Leibowitz, Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz, Minor White, Andy Warhol
Our web site Paloverde.org/mroz
Suggested Books
Photography Until Now by John Szarkowski, The Arts, Photography By
David Cumming. 20th Century Photography, Museum Ludwig Cologne ISBN
3-8228-8648-3. The Photographic Eye Learning to see with a camera by
Michael F. O'Brien & Norman Sibley
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Slip being handed in. Highlight, print, sign
Dear Student, Parent
or Guardian,
Your child is
enrolled in a photography class that will be working with various hazardous
chemicals, tools and equipment. Appropriate instruction in the proper use of
all materials and equipment is given. Every precaution is taken to prevent
accidents. I am asking your cooperation in expressing to your child the
importance of being aware of materials and equipment used. If any infraction or
health issue arises it is imperative that the instructor is notified
immediately of the occurrence. It is mandatory students observe safety rules to
protect themselves and others.
YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW
INDICATES YOU AND YOUR CHILD HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE RULES, PROCEDURES,
EXPECTATIONS, HEALTH ISSUES AND FEES PERTAINING TO THIS COURSE. PLEASE SIGN AND
RETURN IMMEDIATELY.
Thank you, Mr.mroz
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