PHOTOGRAPHY ½ YEAR, ½ CREDIT COURSE

What is Photography? The Syllabus

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…

to use the camera as an art tool to capture great photographs, not just snapshots

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…

think about what you see and design strong photographic compositions

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…

learn about famous photographers and careers in photography

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…

reflect on your own photography and the work of your classmates

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…

learn and use Adobe Photoshop to create and manipulate digital images

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…

spend a substantial amount of time shooting images for various assignments

MATERIALS Sketchbook – you will make one in class

and must bring it to every class Pencil – bring one to every class Digital Camera with memory card USB Flash Drive, 2GB minimum and/or

Blank CDs

CAMERAS – USING YOUR OWN it is expected that you will bring your

own batteries and memory card reader or USB cable to connect your camera to the computers

CAMERAS – BORROWING ONE

Must sign it out and return it by next class

Borrowing for extended amount of time must have prior approval

Limited number available on first come, first served basis – plan accordingly

You are responsible for returning cameras on time – failure to do so will result in a 5-point deduction from your weekly grade

ASSIGNMENTS Weekly contact sheet of 40 images Top 2 images from each weekly contact

sheet

ASSIGNMENTS Sketchbook assignments related to

each individual project

ASSIGNMENTS One 3-5 minute PowerPoint

presentation on a famous photographer One research worksheet on a career in

photography

ASSIGNMENTS 5-7 large scale photo unit projects

ASSESSMENTWeekly Contact Sheet and Images: Given weekly grades for contact

sheets and top 2 images Worth 40% of overall grade 100 possible points See weekly rubric for expectations

and requirements

ASSESSMENTSketchbooks: Required to complete sketchbook

assignments related to each unit project

Worth 10% of overall grade 10 and 50 possible points

ASSESSMENTProjects: Rubrics provided at the beginning of

all projects (including the presentation and research worksheet)

Worth 50% of overall grade 100 possible points

LATE WORK Due date given at the start of each

assignment Expected that you will work both in class and

outside of class Five points deducted on weekly contact

sheets and projects that are one day late One point deducted for every subsequent

day late No late work accepted on presentations and

research worksheets One point deducted on sketchbook

assignments for every day they are late

LATE WORKBehind on a project? Sign-up to finish it Lunch or After School. Plan

ahead - this room is not always open to students

Won’t complete assignment on time? Your responsibility to communicate with me

in advance of the due date with a valid explanation of why you need more time

If you have not worked to your fullest potential or made full use of class time you will not be allowed extra time to complete the assignment

OVERALL EXPECTATIONS WLSS Code of Conduct applies in all of my

classes See Agendas for full rules and expectations

My class rule: RESPECT

DAILY EXPECTATIONS When the bell rings to START class:

In seats, quiet and ready to begin class When the bell rings to END class:

In seats, cleaned up, ready to tuck chairs in and leave

Lateness Unexcused and repeated will result in contact home

Absences Must be excused and legitimate Attendance lists are checked daily You are responsible for making up class work and

reviewing materials discussed in class Students found skipping are given a ‘0’ for their

weekly grade

DAILY EXPECTATIONS No cell phones in class at any time Using cell phone = taken away and given to

the office until the end of the day iPods OK only during work times and

provided you can still hear me while using them

IPODS OK OR NOT OK??? Check daily agenda…

Today is OK, after initial instruction

No iPods today

CLEAN-UP & MAINTENANCE Clean-up own workspace 2-3 minutes prior to the end of the block Pick up papers, pencils, and scraps Log off computers Return stylus, tablet, mouse to correct

location Lower and tuck in chairs Return cameras, cords and card readers

Clean-up early = stay extra time to assist in additional clean-up tasks

MAINTENANCE No food or drink is

to be consumed in the art room at any time during the day

If you have food or drink with you when you enter the room you must leave them on the cabinets until the end of class

COMPUTER RULES No food or drink at any computer, any

time, under any circumstances! Keep your area clean Lower and push in chairs at the end of

EVERY CLASS Return the styluses to their holders Do not save to the desktop, always

save to your server space Save often to avoid losing your work

COMPUTER RULES These computers are for art

applications, research, and resources…not games, social networking, etc.

= Points off Time & Effort Grade

EXTRA CREDIT For students in good standing

No missing work Good behavior Complete all projects on time

Extra credit projects given for extra points on 10 week average

Variety of projects to choose from If you are in class and have no work to

complete, see me for one of these fun projects

COMPUTER PATHSAll projects & assignments are posted on Shared Files and my WebsitePathway to Course Files: Sd27 Schools WLSS WLSS WEB PAGE Mrs Wright

WEBSITE:www.mrswrightsartclasses.weebly.ca

NOW WHAT? Make a sketchbook…

1. One piece of construction paper, folded in

half

2. 10-15 pieces of printer paper, put inside fold

3. Staple 3 times along folded edge

4. Decorate cover in a way that will help me

learn more about you. Include: your full name

and class block

5. Glue “Student and Parent Reference Sheet” to

inside cover…put one in your agenda too!

HOMEWORK: ASSIGNMENT 1 Bring home syllabus to review with

parent/guardian – see this PowerPoint on Blog

Cut out Student and Parent Reference Sheet and give to your parents to put in appropriate place for reference

Get parent/guardian’s name, phone number and email address on Contact Information sheet and return to me

Complete questionnaire and return to me Due: Start of next class…easy 10 points!