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Photography
Spring 2008
Mr. Spurr and Ms. Dykstra
Course Goal:
By the end of this course you will have
a working knowledge of digital cameras and digital darkroom
techniques using Photoshop Elements. You will know how to create better
photographs in numerous situations and how to critique a photo.
Student Assessment:
Photography is a self-paced class. You will complete projects
during the semester to practice your skills with new photographic techniques.
There are no due dates for many projects, so you can do those in any
order you wish. Some projects have definite due dates.
You must be making
adequate progress towards completion during the semester to remain
academically eligible. Do not wait until the end of the semester to turn
in a lot of your work. In order to be considered eligible, you must have
the number of projects completed as scheduled on the photography class
calendar.
The majority of your grade (70%) will be based on how
well you have done on the projects you have completed. The remainder
of your grade will be based on how well you use your time during class
and how well you are working toward completion of your projects during
the semester. All of the projects are listed and described on the Photography
class Web site.
Letter grades are assigned according to the standard NU High grading
scale. Extra credit
work is not available.
Class Policies:
- If you know you will miss class for a prearranged excused absence
(medical appointment, family obligation, school event, etc.), it is
your responsibility to notify Mr. Spurr or Ms. Dykstra before the
day you will be gone.
- No food or drink is allowed in the computer lab, with the exception
of written medical excuses.
- The fee for the course is $40.00, payable during the first week
of class.
Standards and Benchmarks:
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Sample tasks providing some evidence of meeting standards: |
| Perceive the world in an artistic way by refining his/her sensory
perceptions of objects in nature, events, and the environment. |
Students differentiate snapshots from photographs. Students complete
projects in capturing the moment in a photo as well as still life
and portrait shots. Students create photographs that show the understanding
of basic photo elements and rules of composition. |
| Describe and identify the principles and the techniques of photography. |
Students will critique their classmates' as well as their own photographs,
analyzing each for value, clarity, composition, and presentation |
| Recognize and discriminate among the visual characteristics of line,
shape, shadow, texture, and space. |
Students identify the elements of art within a photograph and produce
various photographic examples of each. |
| Increase aesthetic awareness of visual qualities in nature, events,
and objects within the environment. |
Students create photographs emphasizing line, shape, shadow,
texture, and space to express emotion or a central theme.
Students derive meaning from master photographic works through
interpreting the artist's use of photographic principles and themes. |
| Develop knowledge of and artistic skills in photographic arts media
and technical processes. |
Students will photograph a variety of subjects to illustrate several
techniques and produce acceptable prints.
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| Students apply artistic processes and skills, using photographic
equipment to communicate meaning and intent in original photographic
works. |
Students create black and white and color photographic prints by
mastering the following processes: subject selection, camera controls,
exposure, image editing, and printing. |
| Create original photographs based on personal experiences and by
demonstrating the process. |
Students complete a series of photographs which communicate their
self image or how they view themselves in their environment. |
| Develop skills through composition, proper exposure, and digital
darkroom techniques. |
Students complete a series of projects illustrating their skill
development in the use of exposure, materials used, and composition. |
| Demonstrate ability to use camera and digital darkroom techniques
to organize and depict ideas, feelings, and mood. |
Students create a series of photographs that reflect an emerging
personal style and are convincing in their communication of an idea
or emotion. |
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