Welcome To Photography

Bishj@westgeauga.k12.oh.us

440.729.5922 x 4128

Course Description

This course is designed to teach students the various components of the 35mm camera, their uses and results. Much time is spent in the darkroom developing film and producing pictues using such techniques as dodging, burning, using polycontrast filters and vignetting. Creativity is stressed with students experimenting throughout the year. Composition is discussed and various techniques such as sepia toning and texture screens are also ways in which students use their creative ideas to produce finish projects. All projects assigned are designed to allow for individual expression and student interest. (A fully adjustable 35mm camera is required.) A fee is required for the class for supplies that are considered consumable by each student.

Classroom Rules

Food and Beverages will not be permitted in the classroom (see Student Handbook)

No profanity, abusive or obscene language will be permitted.

Book bags are not to be brought to class.

Students should be in the room by the time that the bell rings.

At the end of the period, students will remain in their seats until the teacher dismisses class.

How your student’s grade will be determined:
Projects
Quizzes
Tests
Displaying a good attitude and appropriate behavior
Cooperating with other students and the teacher
Following directions

Project Points - Projects will be assigned points according to their worth. All projects will be checked for the following items as announced:
Technique
Composition
Print Quality
Exposure
Finishing on time
Negative Quality

The use of the above items may vary with the assignment.

Tests and Quizzes will be given at appropriate times and their point value will be announced.

YOUR FINAL GRADE for each quarter will be calculated by combing all of you earned points and using a scale of 90% for an A, 80% for a B, 70% for a C, 60% for a D, and less than 60% will be and F.

Required Reading - An online class journal can be found at http://wgphotography.blogspot.com

You will be required to follow any postings to this blog. It is recommended that you subscribe to the blog via options located on the right side of the blog. You will also be required to participate in online class discussions using the photography blog. In order to participate you will need to create a google login. Please follow the directions on the right side of the blog to create a google login.