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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AS 105-2"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to Photography"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2018
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
William Pettit
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
W 12:30-3:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course creates a foundation of knowledge of photographic history, theory, and practice, and is recommended as preparation for further study in photography. Students will encounter technical issues concerning both film and digital photography, including basic issues of camera functions and controls, darkroom procedures, and digital techniques and software. The course examines a broad range of subjects such as: the early history of photography, photographic genres, use of artificial and of natural light, and various modes of presentation and archival management. Shooting pictures is balanced with classroom work. The course will help students develop a formal and critical vocabulary, an understanding of the uses of photography, and inspiration for more advanced photo courses.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Subjects covered include: the invention of photography, the many uses of photography, photographic genres (such as landscape, portraiture, street photography, studio photography, etc.), works of master photographers in both commercial, journalistic, and fine arts traditions, picture making with the pinhole apparatus, pictorial dynamics, the photo essay and various modes of presentation, basics of color and archival management, and so on.
Students will create a portfolio of their own photographs and be able to discuss how their photographs function.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• Ability to engage in a sophisticated way with the artistic and technical potential of the medium, and with the creative opportunities of the medium
• Ability to structure and present ideas orally and visually, including ability to describe and analyze technical, artistic, and esthetic issues of photography
• Ability to employ a technical vocabulary appropriate to the field, and to organize large numbers of photographs
• Familiarity with the history of photography and the work of some of the world’s great photographers
• Ability to identify contemporary practices, including ethical and legal practices of related to photography
Develop a basic technical knowledge of photography in general as well as of digital post-production
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Midterm assessment and critique | | 25% |
| Attendance and participation. (10%) | Any missed classes will be penalized. Three absences will result in failure regardless of test performance or other. Excessive lateness will also be penalized, so be punctual. Discussion and critiques are the most important part of this class and will be evaluated by the professor to determine a part of the final grade.
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| Portfolio: (40%) This is the whole of your work during the semester. | | 40 |
| Final Project: | | 25 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality shows excellent mastery of the course content along with exceptional levels of technical skill, artistic awareness, originality, resourcefulness, commitment, quantity of work and improvement. There has been excellent collaboration and leadership in group projects, and there have been no attendance problems.
BA highly competent level of performance with work that directly addresses the content of the course, with a good quantity of work produced.
CAn acceptable level of performance: the work shows awareness of the course content, but is very limited in quantity, quality, commitment and skill.
DThe student lacks a coherent grasp of the course material and has failed to produce much work.
FNegligent in attendance, academic honesty, engagement with the course content, or production of work.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance is Mandatory
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Week 1: Introduction to course and equipment. Basics of SLR functions and shooting with film. Discuss ethical photography and legal issues.
Week 2: On site shooting assignment. Familiarity with equipment, etc.
Week 3: Intro to Darkroom: Developing film and printing proof sheets.
Week 4: Camera scura and Pinhole photography
Week 5: Darkroom printing, Part 1
Week 6: Midterm exam and critique.
Week 7: Darkroom printing, Part 2
Week 8: Black and white vs. Color photography, discussion on evaluating images
Week 9: Film to digital, scanning. Basics of digital portfolio, Lightroom, etc.
Week 10: Gallery/museum visit, TBA
Week 11: Studio shooting, artificial vs. natural lighting
Week 12: Group critique
Week 13: Review imaging software, editing and printing
Week 14: Considerations on hanging and showing work, prep for student art show.
Week 15: Final critique
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