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Syllabus

Garcia202 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:27:59 CDT

THIS SEMESTER’S: THEME:
We will develop our photo shooting and editing skills. We will also learn to critique both our own images and those created by others. We will study the work of famous and emerging photographers. For editing we use Photoshop Elements, Photoshop7, CS3 and web tools. Technology changes and advances, however the basics of good design remain. For this reason, this class emphasizes the elements and principles of design.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Digital Photography fulfills one semester of the Visual and Performing Arts graduation requirement and the F-G requirement for CSU and UC. Course goals and objectives reflect the California state standards in visual arts. The State standards are:
♦ Artistic Perception – Using art vocabulary to describe and respond to carefully viewed artworks.
♦ Creative Expression – Making art
♦ Historical/Cultural Context - Understanding art’s historical and cultural contributions.
♦ Aesthetic Valuing - Analyzing and making critical assessments about artworks.
♦ Connections, Relations & Application - Extending what students learn about an art form to other art forms, subject areas and careers.

We look at, make, read about, write about and discover art in real life around us.

GRADING
Artwork in this class is made with both computers and traditional media such as pencil, pen and watercolors. Students will be expected to develop both drawing and computer skill. Assignments and grades are available online. Graded work may include: a variety of long-term assignments, reports, daily work/learning activities and oral/written quizzes.
Extra Credit possibilities
– Complete winter break activity, if all assignments have been turned in already.
– unused hall passes buy extra credit points.
– Perfect attendance bonus equal to 5% of the points you have already earned at the end of the semester.

Grading Scale:

98	A+	Exceptional effort and originality
92	A	Shows individuality and originality
90	A-	Excellent effort
88	B+	Logical and effective work
82	B	Logical complete work
80	B-	Logical effective work, but without finishing touches
78	C+	Adequately completed without preplanning
72	C	Adequately completed unoriginal assignment
70	C-	Adequately completed in a rushed manner
68	D+	Lack of pride in completed assignment
62	D	Completed with minimum effort
60	D-	Incomplete, rushed, unoriginal, poorly executed

Being tardy or absent affects grades. Students are responsible for making up missed work when they are absent. Students have 20 days to clear absences with the attendance office. Students may not make up work missed because of truancy.

Citizenship grades are based on district suggestions outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook. Higher citizenship grades are awarded for attending class regularly, arriving on time, bringing needed tools to class, and once in class being a positive influence, exercising self-control, participating, being friendly and courteous.

Tardies will negatively affect citizenship grades (see Student/Parent Handbook).

Appointments for parent/teacher conferences or extra help are available during first or seventh period.

SUPPLIES NEEDED BY STUDENTS

A digital camera, students will be shooting pictures every week.
If no digital camera is available, students use a film camera and have it developed and saved on a CD at most one hour photo locations.
Image storage – either a 2-gig flash drive, or online file storage (accessible from school such as gmail account or photoshop.com/express)
Section in 3-ring binder for class handouts with lined and unlined paper.
Pencils and blue or black pens.

Photography Terms

Garcia202 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:43:16 CDT

Add or edit definitions and examples of photography terms. Keep list alphabetical and use spellcheck please:

aperture
background
balance
camera angle
close-up
composition
contrast
color
depth of Field (DOF)
focus
foreground
form
emphasis
exposure
film Speed
focal Length
focus
F-Stop
ISO
lens
line
long shot or wide shot
movement
pattern
pixel
pixelization
proportion
rule of thirds
rhythm
space
texture
shape
unity
value
variety
zoom

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Classroom

Garcia202 — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:12:55 CDT

Welcome to Ms. Garcia's

BVHS Digital Photography wiki!

This wiki is the central meeting place for students to discuss assignments throughout the school year. This is the place where you add the information. Check back regularly to review any new announcements, explain and look up photography terms, get tips from the study guides, and ask a question for other students or the instructor. Don't forget to see who's in the Student Photography Spotlight this week!

Announcements	Photography Terms	Assignments
Student Spotlight	Study Guides	Famous Photographers

Famous Photographers

Garcia202 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:46:56 CDT

Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams was a photographer who specialized in images of nature and National Parks.

Add accurate information with more detail.

How did Ansel Adams feel about manipulating photos?

Photo from National Archives and Records Administration Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park," Colorado. (vertical orientation), 1933 - 1942 ARC Identifier 519942 / Local Identifier 79-AA-J03

Study Guides

Garcia202 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:45:21 CDT

To Come - Film and digital camera parts
To Come - Tips to improve photo compositions
To Come - Tool Box for CS3 and Photoshop Elements
To Come - Editing flow

See also: Assignments | Photography Terms | Announcements

Group FAQ

Garcia202 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:42:14 CDT

Post Questions and Answers about the tools and assignments used in class.

Student Spotlight

Garcia202 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:40:58 CDT

Title of Photo

Name of Photographer:
Class Period:
Why classes choose this photo to be honored:

Nominate a student's photo!

Enter their name here, and describe why their work should be recognized. Be sure to include the name of the assignment.

Announcements

Garcia202 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:26:45 CDT

News:

Updates:

See also: Photography Terms| Assignments | Study Guides

Assignments

Garcia202 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:24:10 CDT

Class Assignments

Photo assignments are due on Wednesday.

Individual Student Assignments

Have a question about the assignments? Ask it here.

Student	Task/Homework	Schedule/Deadline