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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AS 199-1"
COURSE NAME: "Basic Photography (Traditional Film Photography)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Amato Serafino
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
T 12:30-15:15
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Time, space, light, infinity, and human sensibility.
For the last century and a half, photography has been following changes
in humankindâ?Ts external and internal environments. The core idea of
this course is that photography is related more closely to
philosophical, literary, and narrative ideas than to art history and the
visual arts.
The specific aim of the course is to help students evaluate different
types of photographic images and to find the genres and types of images
closest to their own sensibilities.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The theoretical objective of this course is to
find techniques to re-create any sort of place and space, whether it be
exterior or interior.
Students use manual film cameras. The teacher will follow them step by step as they produce an original portfolio.
Various genres of photography, in both color and black and white, will be analyzed:
Portrait
Landscape
Reportage
Reproduction
Close up
Still life
Theatre and arts (artists at work)
Fine art.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The objective of the course is for students to
achieve a technical knowledge sufficient to realize images in different
contexts. These skills will develop in controlled environments, in order
to be verifiable technically and conceptually.
Early in the course, a working context will be proposed. This context,
or contexts, will be the environments of the theater, of architecture,
and also of the studios of visual artists. Among the problems proposed
is to photograph actors as they prepare a theatrical performance.
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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 |
| | <span id="lbl_att_require">Grading is based on a student&amp;rsquo;s physical, mental, and verbal participation in class, comprehension of assigned reading, and a body of photographs, as follows: Attendance and participation. (30%) Any missed classes will be penalized.&nbsp; 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. Midterm exam.(15%). Consisting in short answers on the technical aspects of photography and the assigned reading. Presentation. (15%) May be either a Gallery/ Museum report or an discussion of the work of a photographer of choice.Partecipation at the class blog 20%. Final Project: (20%) A body of photographic work pertaining to Rome and accompanied by an oral thesis to be presented to the class.</span> | |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.
A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem
raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge
of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the
ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of
novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant
amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
B: This is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.
There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory
and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the
student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard
lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major
errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required
assignments.
C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that
are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the
lectures and reference readings.
D: This level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.
Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In
effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor
that s/he should not fail.
F: This work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues
raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is
irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the university catalog for the attendance and absence policy.
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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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1. Introduction to terms used in photography, both technical and theoretical.
2. Detailed examination and review of the camera and all its mechanisms.
3. Discussion of optical principles, in particular with regard photographic lenses: focal lengths, apertures, etc.
4. Introduction to black and white film, color film, and negatives. Film speed (Iso/Asa).
5. Techniques of film developing
6. Techniques of photographic printing, including the varieties of special papers available.
(Carte polietinate e baritate.)
7. Ways of editing and displaying photographic images; presentation in the context of a
photographic exhibition. The single image, the series, the essay, etc.
8. The photographic genres
9. Natural and artificial lighting in photography.
10. The course will focus on the relationships and advantages offered by
ne tchnologies for traditional film photography.
11. It is highly
recommended that students come prepared to class with a traditonal film
camera and, if possibile, a laptop.
Lesson 1
Introduction to the camera setting
Iso- diaphram-shutter speed
On site - test
Lesson 2
The light – evaluation – The light meter
Sensor
On site - test
Lesson 3
Focal lens – fix lens –zoom lens
On site -test
Lesson 4
Digital files
Raw-Tif-Jpg
Introduction to the film camera
(intrduction to the use of camera raw)
On site-test
Lesson 5
Introduction to Photoshop (elements)
Introduction to “The Ongoing Moments” By Georg Geoff
The portrait
On site test
Lesson 6
A young photogiornalist introduce his work
On site demostration
Lesson 7
On site class (Villa Borghese)
Lesson 8
Elements of Photoshop
Introduction to In Design
Students “write” their own chapter of the book “Summertwo2011)
Lesson 9
Photoshop
Mask-Levels-fine regulations
On site test traditional film camera
Lesson 10
The use of the scanner to convert traditional files in digital files
Summertwo2011 book
Lesson 11
On site class “Orto botanico”
Slides show.
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