PHOTOGRAPHY 1,2 (3691) Grades 10-12
THIS COURSE IS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING , PAINTING, DESIGN, MIXED MEDIA, AND WEB PAGE DESIGN.
Prerequisites: Art 1,2 with a grade of “C” or better, or teacher recommendation.
This one-year course in black and white photography will teach students basic photo techniques such as camera use, exposure control, film processing, contact printing and enlarging, use of studio lights, filters, light meters and reflectors. Students are not required to furnish their own 35 mm Camera. Film, paper, and other supplies (approximately $25 per semester) are required unless you cannot afford it. All film developing and printing chemistry and equipment will be furnished and maintained by the school. Challenging assignments will be given to expose students to the principles of this medium and to improve their photographic eye. Digital imaging and the use of Photoshop software will be integrated into the course. All students will be encouraged to enter the Del Mar Fair and other San Diego shows including the annual show at the Museum of Photographic Arts.
Supplies: A supply list with information on how to purchase it will be provided with a letting the first week of school.
Course Rules: Camera strap must be around your neck when you are in possession of 35mm camera. All food and drink is a hazard and should not be consumed while operating any equipment including computers. This is not a ROP course so the computers are only to be used if you have a flash drive to save work. Work saved on the computer may be placed in trash at the end of the day to ensure that space is available. Use of the computers for anything other than course work is not permitted, and you will be asked to move if you are using it for none class related activities. No cell phone usage during class, and IPod usage is not permitted during class discussion. A reflection is required to receive a full grade. No visitors or leaving class without permission, and you must check in and out on clipboard. Removing any equipment or private property that does not belong to you is against the law and all violations will be reported to the SD police department. SD police will not investigate cell phone or IPod theft, so if you bring it to school you are at risk.
Al prints due will be in Black & White.
9/8- 9/12 – Class Rules, Create Blog, Introduction to Dark Room Safety
9/14- Shoot a roll of film show 5 different angles
9/23- 2-3 prints due
9/28- Depth of Field assignment
10/5- 1 print due from Depth of field assignment
10/12- Motion
10/21- 2 prints due
10/26-Portraiture- students will take three different types of portraits-head shot, three quarter, and full length
10/15- Studio lighting
11/4- 1-2 prints due from portraits assignment
11/9 in studio assignment- still lives
11/18- 1 print due
11/30-Sequencing- minimum of 5 prints due
1/29 – Hand Made Book for Photo sequencing
11/15 – Photo History Assignment Paper on a famous Photographer
1/8 Intro to Digital photography - Photoshop assignment
1/9-1/12 1 image due digitally
1/9 Photo Booth Assignment/ self portraits using a variety of personas
2/1 all assignments due!!!!!!
Al assignments will be discussed in class. Some dates are subject to change depending on holidays and other things which may arise in the semester!
Lesson Plan for Photography 1-2
Title: First Assignment Shooting film/ Learning to load film onto reels.
Length: 3-4 class periods
Objective: Students will shoot a roll of film to familiarize themselves with manual, SLR cameras. They will also learn to load film onto reels in order to develop their negatives.
Students photographing will go out in groups of two to shoot a roll of film. Each shot must have a person in it, students must show at least five different angles.
Contact sheet and 2-3 images due at the end of project.
Students who are not out photographing, will be learning to load film onto reels.
Learner Differentiating Strategies: Students having difficulties working on the assignment will be paired up with a peer.
Students will be able to read about the process in the Photo text book as well as view visual images to help them understand the process for English Learners.
Standards: 2.0 Creative Expression, 1.0 Artistic Perception, 2.1
Assessment: Students will be graded on the success of developing their roll of film and on the prints they will make from their film.
Students must then up load their final print to their weblog and write a reflection.
Lesson Plan for Photography 1-2
Title: Writing reflections
Length: 1 class period
Objective: Students will be able to describe and critique their work using the correct art vocabulary, as well as other works of art they come into contact with.
Students will be shown two or three photographs and ask students to describe what they see. Encourage students to be descriptive explaining what makes the image dynamic, interesting? Students will then be shown a power point explaining the correct procedure they must use when talking about their work or other works of art.
Standards: 1.0 ARTISTIC PERCEPTION
Processing, Analyzing, and Responding to Sensory Information Through the Language and Skills Unique to the Visual Arts
Students perceive and respond to works of art, objects in nature, events, and the environment. They also use the vocabulary of the visual arts to express their observations.
Develop Perceptual Skills and Visual Arts Vocabulary
1.1 Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and write about visual aspects in the environment and in works of art, including their own.
Learner Differentiating Strategies: Students having difficulties working on the assignment will be paired up with a peer. The power point will be a visual aid to help students see the process of sequencing.
Assessment: Students will be assessed on the use of the correct art vocabulary when they write about their own work or others. All reflections must accompany their final prints up on their weblog.
Lesson Plan for Photography 1-2
Title: Elements of Design
Length: 1 class period
Objective: Students will learn the vocabulary used to describe artwork.
Students will look at photographs and describe what they see using the correct art terms.
Students will be shown a power point and given a handout on the vocabulary and definitions.
I will work individually with the special needs student or have a peer help out.
Standards: 1.0 ARTISTIC PERCEPTION
Develop Perceptual Skills and Visual Arts Vocabulary
1.1 Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and write about visual aspects in the environment and in works of art, including their own.
1.2 Describe the principles of design as used in works of art, focusing on dominance and subordination.
Analyze Art Elements and Principles of Design
1.3 Research and analyze the work of an artist and write about the artist's distinctive style and its contribution to the meaning of the work.
1.4 Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of a particular principle of design.
Learner Differentiating Strategies: Students having difficulties working on the assignment will be paired up with a peer. The power point will be a visual aid to help students see the process of sequencing.
Assessment: Assessment will be done informally by class discussions and questions. Also, by reading their verbal responses to their own work and others. They will be assessed formally when they submit their final prints and reflect on their work in the coming weeks. Students must show the use of an element of design in their images.
Lesson Plan for Photography 1-2
Title: Sequencing
Length: 3-4 class periods
Objective: Students will understand the purpose of photo sequencing.
Students will be able to tell a story using five or more images.
Students will understand how to take more interesting pictures.
Students will be shown a brief power point showing students a few different photo sequences from different photographers. I will talk about the photographers and have the students discus some of the work they are seeing. I will also touch upon developing a plot or story line.
Standards: Impact of Media Choice
1.5 Analyze the material used by a given artist and describe how its use influences the meaning of the work.
1.4 Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of a particular principle of design.
2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Skills, Processes, Materials, and Tools
2.1 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.
Learner Differentiating Strategies: Students having difficulties working on the assignment will be paired up with a peer. The power point will be a visual aid to help students see the process of sequencing.
Assessment: Students will be graded on the success of developing their roll of film and on the prints they will make from their film.
Students must complete a minimum of 6 images that successfully shows a sequence of an event.
Students must then up load their final print to their weblog and write a reflection.
Lesson Plan for Photography 1-2
Title: Introduction to Photoshop
Length: 1 class period
Objective: Transform a photo using various editing techniques.
Adjust the color of a picture
Apply filter effects to transform a picture
Retouch a picture to remove imperfections
Projected on a screen, students will be shown how Photoshop works. Students will also receive a handout describing basic functions of Photoshop. I will go over all the basic functions from creating a new file, a few functions of the tools and how to save their file. Students will then have to follow a basic tutorial on line and complete one exercise using their own imagery and reworking them in Photoshop.
Standards: 2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Creating, Performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts
Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.
2.3 Develop and refine skill in the manipulation of digital imagery (either still or video).
Learner Differentiating Strategies: Students having difficulties working on the assignment will be paired up with a peer. The power point will be a visual aid to help students see the process of sequencing.
Assessment: Students must upload their images to their web log and reflect on today’s activity. What did they learn, was it useful, was it difficult or easy, etc.
Lesson Plan for Photography 1-2
Title: Photo Booth Assignment
Length: 3-4 class periods
Objective: Students will be able to create an digital image.
Students will cut and Paste several images to create one final image.
Students will be shown the work of Tomoko Sawada, a Japanese photographer who works in film and creates self-portraits. Students must recreate one of her projects. She photographs herself as many different personas. Students will recreate her work digitally. Students must take a minimum of 4 sellf-portraits and combine them into one image,
Standards: 2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Creating, Performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts
Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.
2.3 Develop and refine skill in the manipulation of digital imagery (either still or video).
Learner Differentiating Strategies: Students having difficulties working on the assignment will be paired up with a peer. The power point will be a visual aid to help students see the process of sequencing.
Assessment: Students must upload their images to their web log and reflect on the process. What did they learn, was it useful, was it difficult or easy, etc. They should refer to their reflection handout.
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