Advanced Photography

Mr. LaFortune

Fall 2009

Syllabus - Page 1

 

 

Course Description

 

          This course continues and expands the base of black and white photography covered in the Beginning Photography course.  The course will explore the areas of (but is not limited to): alternative processes, the Zone System, archival printing techniques, large format photography, light painting, digital photography, image manipulation, night photography, documentary projects, and portfolio development.  Each student will create a portfolio of fine art prints and will also participate in a class exhibit that will be displayed in the PAC Lobby.  Class size: 6 - 8 students  - (8 students maximum).

 

Schedule

 

          This course is a single semester class and is an elective for juniors and seniors.  This class meets during 6^th hour Monday through Friday.  Prerequisite:  Beginning Photography and instructor approval.

 

Textbook

 

          There is no textbook for this course, but handouts on any pertinent subjects will be provided.           

 

Materials

 

          1  manual SLR film camera, 1 digital camera

          1  folder for class handouts

 

Procedure

 

          The primary format of this course will be daily participation and interaction. Students will work independently and sometimes cooperatively in small groups to complete their photography projects.

 

Grading Policy

 

          Grades in this course will be based upon completion of photography projects according to the following criteria:

                                           •    Class participation in discussions and project assignments - 20%

                                           •    Film exposure and development - 20%

                                           •    Image quality: cropping, composition, subject matter fits project - 20%

                                           •    Print quality (contrast, print exposure, etc.) of completed project - 20%

                                           •    Completion of project by deadline - 20%

                 Grading Scale:        

                                                  90 - 100% =  A

                                                  80 - 89% =  B

                                                  70 - 79% =  C

                                                  60 - 69% =  D

                                                   0 - 59% =  F

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Photography Class Schedule

2009 – 2010

 

 

First / Third Quarter:

 

         Week 1          Introduction to class.  Project #1 – Using “Creative” Cameras project begins. 

                               Begin construction of self-assembly large format cameras.

         Week 2          Project #1 film due.  Develop film & print contact sheets.  Printing Project #1. 

         Week 3          Project #2 – Digital Photography begins.  Select Documentary Project.

         Week 4          Project #2 images due on CD or Jump Drive.  Image manipulation and inkjet printing.

         Week 5          Introduction to large format photography (4x5 and 8x10 cameras) and the Zone System.

                              Project #3 – Large Format Photography begins.  Critique Sessions.

         Week 6          Project #3 film due.  Develop film & print contact sheets.  Printing Project #3. 

                              Students’ work ready to display.

         Week 7          Project #4 – Photographer’s Choice begins.  Archival Printing Techniques begins.

                              Mini-project:  Tulsa State Fair field trip – night photos (Digital).

         Week 8          Project #4 film due.  Develop film & print contact sheets. Printing Project # 4. 

         Week 9          Handtinting photographs.  Toning photographs.

 

Second / Fourth Quarter:

        

         Week 10        Project #5 – Alternative Process project begins.

         Week 11        Project #5 film due.  Print contact sheets.  Printing Project #5. 

                              Mini-project:  Downtown Tulsa field trip – light painting / night photos (Digital).

         Week 12        Project #6 – Documentary Project film due.  Develop film and print contact sheets.

                              Printing Project #6.

         Week 13        Printing Project #6 continues.  Students’ work ready for 2^nd exhibit.  Critique Sessions.

         Week 14        Project #7 – Photographer’s Choice begins.

         Week 15        Project #7 film due.  Develop film and print contact sheets.  Printing Project #7.

         Week 16        Complete all printing.  Darkroom clean-up.