Lesson Sequence
Photo Notebook
Lesson#1

"A" day class, Time: 1:13 - 2:45 (per. 4)

Course Description

AR411                        Photography 2            AP 

(1 year, 1 credit)

Photography 2 CP1 continues the development of the skills learned in Photo 1 while providing greater freedom of expression and experimentation to create photography as an art form.  The student learns color negative and print processing and is given the opportunity to create self-motivated personal creative expressions.  Students will progress from an introductory study to an intensive investigation of computer graphics, scanning, and digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop.  Class size is limited to 20.  Additional expenses depend on the student’s response to each assignment.  All students will complete a separate portfolio that fulfills the requirements of the AP Studio Art "2-D Design" portfolio.

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Photography 1 with a minimum grade of A/90% or above and payment of $100 photo lab fee.

    MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS: All Photo II Students will need to have at their disposal: a tripod, B&W film and print processing equipment as used in Photo I, towel, apron, burning and dodging tools and a personal B&W multicontrast filter set. 


CLASS WORK/HOMEWORK: Students will begin the quarter, as shown in the syllabus, taking notes from classroom lectures. Precise and complete note taking is necessary to complete the technical procedures required to complete assignments. At the completion of these lectures students will be given assignments designed to teach a specific technical skill in the craft of photography while providing a great deal of latitude for self expression. Depending upon the specific assignment the student will spend more or less time in the darkroom, classroom or in the field shooting. Students will move from the most basic skills to some extremely sophisticated manipulations in this single year. Success depends upon desire and time spent producing.

THE PHOTO PORTFOLIO AND PHOTOGRAPHERS NOTEBOOK: Will consist of two parts which will be handed in together for grading at the end of each quarter on the assigned quarter or semester exam date.  

  1. The red rope folder for storing and presenting mounted prints.
  2. A binder for storing the photographers notebook, negatives, contact sheets, unmounted prints and test strips, notes and technical information, reproductions and information of the work and lives of other artists/photographers, and other written photography homework.

THE AP STUDIO ART 2-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO: All students will complete a separate portfolio that fulfills the requirements of the AP Studio Art "2-D Design" portfolio.  You will also be given on the first day of class a copy of the College Board AP Studio Art Course Description by the instructor and later in the year the poster briefly outlining the contents of the Course Description.  Students will:

1.      Read and address all three sections of the portfolio: Breadth, Concentration, and Quality.  These will be addressed in class discussion at the introduction of each assignment.

2.      Develop mastery of concept, composition, and execution of their personal ideas and themes.  This should be exhibited in the sketchbook as a visual diary that will be the foundation for all finished work.

3.      Develop a body of work investigating a strong underlying visual idea in drawing that grows out of a coherent plan of action or investigation.  Once again the sketchbook should be extensively utilized for the development of ideas and to discuss with the instructor the development of those ideas from inception through development to completion.

4.      Satisfy the Breadth requirement of the AP portfolio: though, in class, and out of class assignments, figure drawing, fulfilling a minimum of required independent work, and investigating the work of artists studied in Art History assignments.

5.      Fulfill all curricular requirements as presented in the course syllabus.

6.      Demonstrate an ongoing and informed process in conjunction with the instructor (in informal and formal personal interview) and class (during class critique at the completion of each assignment) to exhibit mastery of not only technical skill but an understanding of the principles of design, and critical decision making by analysis and interpretation of the work of their own, their peers and the work others.

7.      Practice integrity by the exhibition of their mutual respect. Theft, vandalism, handling another's work without permission, or the destruction of another's work or property will exclude a student from this class. I expect you to take pride in all that you do and assume that others feel the same.  Plagiarism is a violation of Trademark and Copyright law.  You may never use any portion of any work of art created by another artist from any source (internet or otherwise) without permission of the artist.  To present another’s work as your own in any form is an academic violation and will receive and automatic failure.   

Remember, that regardless of weather you submit your portfolio to the College Board or not you are still required to submit it to me in the same format with appropriate slides, actual work, and essay responses to the Concentration questions.

 

THE CONCENTRATION FOR THE AP PORTFOLIO: Although I will meet with you individually on an ongoing basis throughout the year to discuss your concentration, remember to review the AP Studio Art document given to you at the beginning of the year.  Also, consider our discussions on the principles of design, the fine and applied arts, style, the purpose of art in society, and the work of artists from our readings on the lives and work of artists.  Your concentration proposal and work will be evaluated every other critique based upon the criteria in your proposal.  Your concentration should evolve; so only in rare instances will a student need to radically change the proposal.  Finally: you must remember to document the evolution of your concentration in your sketchbook for later reference and not only make verbal but also visual references to your influences from other artists and art history.  Although assignments with specific intentions for learning and skill development are given by the instructor they are open ended enough for students to attempt to adapt the assignment to the concentration whenever possible.

CRITIQUES: There will be no tests in the traditional sense. Test will be by critique. ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR CRITIQUES - Every student is required to participate in the critique sessions - they are the class tests and therefore no excuse other than a school sanctioned absence will be accepted.  The class critique is an open forum where the instructor will not only make comments concerning technical and aesthetic problems and successes but will encourage the entire class to respond. Positive comments are most desirable because it is more valuable to learn from each other the good things that we have done as opposed to the negative. Likes and dislikes, although important, are only a small part of the class critique. All students will be encouraged to express their opinions which will be directed toward technique and aesthetics.
GRADING: Photographs are graded based upon the student's effort, presentation, and time spent on the assignment. Grades are also determined by neatness, ability to follow directions, interpretation of the assignment, technique and quality of execution. Of all of these qualities TIME SPENT is the most desirable and will produce the best results. LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Each day late will halve the grade.  More than three days late the grade is 0%.

GRADING PERCENTAGES: 

  • 50% - CRITIQUES, Individual assignments will be given two grades, one for Aesthetics, another for Technique.  
  • 25% - DARKROOM, CLASS, OUTSIDE OF CLASS WORK and PHOTOGRAPHERS NOTEBOOK. 
  • 25% - PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION - The portfolio grade has two components; content and presentation. Each is worth 50% of the final grade.
  • NO EXTRA CREDIT 

PLAGIARISM OR TO PRESENT ANOTHER PERSONS WORK AS YOUR OWN IN
PORTFOLIO OR EXAM IS AN ACADEMIC VIOLATION - AUTOMATIC FAILURE.

THE LAPTOP COMPUTER: Students have read, signed and are aware of the contents of the School Laptop agreement.  For use in the Fine Arts:Visual classes, the Studio Arts, and Photography classes the following rules will also be strictly enforced:

1.  Students must bring two charged batteries to class each test and internet assignment day with their laptops.

2.  The laptop may be used only at the teacher's specific instruction and the screen must be clearly visible to the teacher at all times (the student must turn the desk around with their back to the teacher and the screen clearly visible to the teacher - NO EXCEPTIONS - VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN LAPTOP CONFISCATION).  Sound must be turned off and no headphones are permitted to be used in this class.

3.  Equipment failure of any kind is NEVER an excuse for a late or incomplete assignment.  Sufficient time is always given for assignments and students always have use of the Information and Technology Center facilities. 

THE FREEDOM OF THE PHOTOLAB: All Moeller Art/Photo students enjoy a privilege that I like to call "The Freedom of the Photolab". This freedom requires a great deal of maturity and responsibility on the part of all students. Those that do not practice this maturity and responsibility will have that freedom curtailed or revoked. Mutual respect among students is required. Theft, vandalism or the destruction of another's work or property will exclude a student from this class.  The only thing that belongs in your mouth during this class is what God or the Orthodontist put in there. As stated in the School Student Handbook, no food is to be consumed anywhere outside of the school cafeteria. KEEP YOUR GUM AND CANDY AT HOME. GUM CHEWING IS INAPPROPRIATE AT SCHOOL. ALSO, REMEMBER TO "KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF".  Chewing your fingernails, any other part of your body, clothes, pens, pen tops, paper, books, dirt, grit, desk, school property of any kind, other students, the property of other students, dried flavored or unflavored, salted or unsalted, corn, or other crunchy product; to include, dried meats, fruits, vegetables, cow, pig, lamb, or other animal product either living, dead or in suspended animation - IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THIS CLASS.  Persons not able to control their bodies and the actions of their bodies during class will receive a self-control training assignment for homework to assist them in overcoming their difficulty. (You will hand-write this page twice.)  THIS ALSO APPLIES TO DRINKS.  DO NOT BRING LIQUIDS TO CLASS.  If you fear dehydration during class, consume sufficient liquids before class at one of the many cool and refreshing water fountains that abound in the hallways at Archbishop Moeller High School.  Please try to relieve your body of all waste products between classes.  If you need to blow your nose during class remember that this is not grade school and, no, I do not have a tissue for you, nor will I excuse you from class to go search for one.  Keep a handkerchief in your pocket or a sufficient packet of tissues in your backpack.