ARTS 3374.

001 Technical Photography Syllabus SPRING 2006

Wednesday 12.30-3.15 PM Instructor Martin Menocal 972.883.2292

Office hours T 3-5PM--W 3.30-5PM room 2.112

Schedule appointments in advance via email- martin.menocal@utdallas.edu preferably for times following class-time.

Technical Photography is a course that will introduce students to a variety of professional opportunities in photography and
related fields through hands-on practice, workshops, demonstrations and lectures. The course will include training in color and
black and white darkroom operation, design, and equipment maintenance and will include a series of introductory and
advanced level technical workshops. These workshops will cover lighting techniques, camera formats, photography set
design, studio or on location portraiture, and digital photography. Based on availability, guest speakers from the field will
present topics relating to commercial and fine art photography. Students will also complete photographic-based work in
preparation for a group exhibition scheduled MARCH 17-APRIL 14 2006. To be shown in conjunction with the
DISTANCE/TRACE exhibit.
In general, this course is similar to a photography studio apprenticeship. Self-motivated students who perform well in this
course may use it as a reference for further work in the field of photography and studio based arts.
Costs for the course will vary somewhat depending upon the scope of individual student projects. Estimate $250.00.
**Each student should have an automatic (with manual override) or manual 35mm camera.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
UTD HANDBOOK ON PHOTOGRAPHY AND LAB PROCEDURES.
TECHPHOTO SITE various readings and posting requirements at http://www.menocal.com/techphoto/forum/
WEBCT LISTINGS of assignments and readings (http://webct.utdallas.edu)
To locate one’s user ID and password go to: http://netid.utdallas.edu
To learn about webct go to: http://som.utdallas.edu/training/gettingstarted.htm
UTD Library Reserve writings and photography books by artists, historians, and critics. Assigned readings
specified during class.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS-EVALUATION CRITERIA:
EVALUATION CRITERIA: -Simplicity is essential for integrity & elegance.
Evaluation will be based on attendance, participation in class workshops, critiques, presentations and class assignments.
Students are required to apply practical applications of theories learned in class through darkroom production time, image
production and will also complete production reviews (class critiques and individual meetings with instructor). All students are
required to complete the following assignments:
1. At least one print (color or black and white) for the Tech Photography Exhibit in the March 17-April 14 2006 (the exhibit print
must be exclusively prepared for this exhibit). The print might be an extension of one of the assignments.
2. Prints and critical discussions for four visual assignments.
Topics will include print interpretations on various themes culled from a list of topics discussed during class. As a group we will
determine the favored themes. Starting theme will be shoots representative of the (1) 5 senses. Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste
and Smell. Other projects are: (2) Private vs Public photos, (3) Self-reflection, (4) Power of the small
3. Quizzes on darkroom procedures, film, camera and lighting operations.
4. An audio, visual presentation on one of the following subjects chosen by the student: a single photographer's portfolio, a
photography agency group or a graphic design/advertising company's campaign work.
5. Weekly darkroom lab management and production meetings.
6. Participation and commentary in the Techphoto Forum.

Attendance: UTD students enrolled in art courses must attend the prescribed three hours of class per week. This
arrangement of scheduled time is designed to accommodate the UTD student population. Most studio courses offered by
universities require six hours of contact per week. Hence, attendance during the stipulated three hours is necessary. Also,
students need to participate outside of class time--at least those three remaining hours-if not more-in order to finish
assignments in a timely manner.
Missing more than 3 classes is grounds for failure in the course.
GRADING GUIDELINES: Attendance, lab production, quizzes =20%
Oral presentation =20%
Assignments and Exhibit prints =60%
A= outstanding quality, concept goes beyond expectations and is delivered on time 90-100•
B= good solid ideas, above average quality and delivered on time 80-89•
C= acceptable yet simple ideas, some minor flaws in quality and mostly on time 70-79•
D= barely acceptable, deficient quality and untimely delivery 60-69•
F= unacceptable, missing assignments and suspect work 59 or less

PREREQUISITES: The course is open to photography or other studio art students who have previous experience in photography and a
lab environment. I invite students to practice photography with precision, elegance and imagination.
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Wednesday 12.30-3.15 PM Instructor Martin Menocal 972.883.2292

SUGGESTED SUPPLIES:
JOURNAL-- Students should keep a careful journal of their ideas for their projects. The journal may include notes for shooting,
developing film, and printing. This will be important during the midterm and final reviews that will require instructor evaluation of the
journal.
PADLOCK--for locker found outside the darkroom areas (many are taken). You might consider sharing lockers.
BINDER OR BOX--for storage of contact sheets and negatives.
HAND TOWEL--for darkroom work
LUPE-- inexpensive plastic Agfa lupe = $ 6.50
DUSTING BRUSH and/or CANNED AIR ( SOFT camel hair brush ) i.e. Kostiner, Staticmaster, Kodak camel hair, or inexpensive craft
store substitute)
NEGATIVE PRESERVERS: 35mm style 35-7B Vue-All or Print-File 25/pack, could be shared
TANK AND REELS: two 35mm stainless steel reels HEWES BRAND ONLY $20.00 and 16 oz. tank $15.00. Alternate plastic reels
may be preferable to some students. DO NOT PURCHASE KALT BRAND REELS.
FILM PURCHASES: 35mm 36 exposure--ISO 100 or 400 12 rolls $3.00-$4.00 each.
35mm Kodak TMAX 100 ( for outdoors with plenty of light, for use with flash, for use with tripod)
35mm Kodak TMAX 400 (for indoors, at dusk, at night, low light, cloudy skies, to stop action etc.)
***DO NOT PURCHASE***or use C-41 process or color negative “black and white” films such as ILFORD XP2 or Kodak’s
generic Black and White film that is distributed to the consumer market. Students who choose to use these films for UTD
photography work will receive a failing grade.
COLOR TRANSPARENCY FILM: FUJICHROME PROVIA II 100 ASA

PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERS
Black and white:
ILFORD Variable contrast or Multigrade FIBERBASE DOUBLE WEIGHT GLOSSY PAPER
$ 65.00 /box of 100 sheets.
Ilford Multigrade (pink/green box); Agfa Multigrade Classic; Forte poly contrast; 25 or 100 sheet packages. (RC resin coated
paper is only satisfactory for contact sheets and proofing, not for assignments)
Color:
KODAK PORTRA ENDURA COLOR PAPER available in sizes UP TO 20X24 and 3 surfaces E (fine luster) F (glossy) or N
(smooth luster).
This paper is highly recommended because it works so well with our automated print processor.
FUJI CRYSTAL paper tends to stick to the rollers and jams up our processor.

PHOTOGRAPHY VENDORS: REQUEST STUDENT DISCOUNT

Film Depot Plano 1405 Vontress Dr Suite 1103 Plano TX 75024 (NE corner Av. K and 14st) 972-424-6958.
Film Depot Dallas 11111-A N. Central Expwy Dallas (1/2 mile south of Forest on the west side of HWY 75) 214-265-0650
Dallas Camera 1321 Chemical St Dallas TX 75207 214 630
4040
Competitive Camera 2025 Irving Blvd. Dallas (b/t Wycliff and Manufacturing) 972-487-1209
WP Warehouse Photographic 972-416-7110
2225 E. Beltline Rd. Carrollton (b/t Webbs Chapel and Josey Lane)

Mail/Web order: STUDENT DISCOUNTS APPLY-REMEMBER TO ASK FOR THEM.

Calumet photographic http:// www.calumetphoto.com

B&H Photo http:// www.bhphotovideo.com
Other vendors: uniquephoto.com porters.com
Freestyle Photographic: http:// www.freestylesalesco.com
5124 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90027
323-660-3460 800-292-6137 fax order: 800-616-3686
MATBOARD and misc.: IF NEEDED FOR 8x10 conventional prints order by mail or locally.
3 sheets of 2 ply (for base) and 4-5 sheets of 4 ply museum board ( for front mat)
100% rag board white or off-white 16” x 20” ( for 8” x 10” photos) Vertical orientation 16” wide by 20” tall.

Film Depot various locations listed above.

Stephen Kinsella 1-800-445-8865 (mail order) p.o. box 32420 Olivette MO 63132
Binders: Preston / Royal SW corner 11661 Preston Rd 214-739-2281
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Wednesday 12.30-3.15 PM Instructor Martin Menocal 972.883.2292

Asel’s: Richardson: west side of Central Exp.--immediately south of Beltline on access road
60 Richardson Heights Shopping Center 972-690-6320
Dallas: 2701 Cedar Springs 214-871-2425 at Routh (near Maple)
Paper Routes 4440 Lawnview Ave. at Forney Ave. 214 381 2400Best local supply of fine art papers and Bookmaking supplies.
Light Impressions 1800 828 6216 or www.lightimpressionsdirect.comGreat supplier of portfolios, albums and many other archival
storage materials.

DIGITAL SUPPLIES for using UTD PHOTO DEPT. digital equipment. Operational instruction is required before using UTD
MAC/EPSON digital set up.
Buy.com
Ink cartridges for Epson 1280 printer:
T007201 black: 2 cartridges $25.00 each
T009201 color: 2 cartridges $25.00 each

Epson paper:
Glossy photo paper-package of 50 sheets S041649 $23.00

CD-R or DVDR storage disks to back up all your images off our hard drives at semesters end.

PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORIES FOR TRANSPARENCY FILM PROCESSING (E-6 PROCESSING)

BWC PHOTO IMAGING http://bwc.net
DALLAS-4930 MAPLE AV (AT MOTOR ST ACROSS FROM ELLIOT’S HARDWARE) 214 528 4200
RICHARDSON-1002 NORTH CENTRAL (ARAPAHO AT I-75) 972 231 0002

EXPERT IMAGING
3111 CANTON ST 214 748 3151 (IN DEEP ELLUM AT HALL AND CANTON)

THE COLOR PLACE (no film processing just printing and other services)
1330 CONANT ST 214 631 7174 (SOUTH OF MOTOR ST WEST OF I-35)

SERVICE BUREAUS
UTD COPY CENTER located next to the bookstore offers a range of printing and copy services.
http://vulcan.utdallas.edu/printingdivision/copy_center.html

FLASHBACK offers color negative services film & print processing, Scanning and digital file to film negative production.
http://www.flash-back.com/help3.htm

COUPRALUX professional services for film to digital and large format archival printing. http://www.coupralux.com/

KINKO’S economical digital to canvas services http://www.fedex.com/us/officeprint/storesvcs/photos/art.html?link=4

CLASS SCHEDULE -CHECK WEBCT FOR INDEPTH ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS. Techphoto forum for content and ideas.

DATE LECTURE AND DEMO TOPICS PROJECTS DUE READINGS DUE

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Wednesday 12.30-3.15 PM Instructor Martin Menocal 972.883.2292

JANUARY 1 INTRODUCTION IN CLASS SYLLABUS

JANUARY 18 BW LAB MANAGEMENT WEBCT•FORUM: FORMULAS

LECTURE | 5 SENSES ASSIGNMENT UTD HANDBOOK
SYLLABUS

JANUARY 25 COLOR LAB MANAGEMENT WEBCT•FORUM: LAB DUTIES

LECTURE | PUBLIC VS PRIVATE ASSIGNMENT

FEBRUARY 1 LAB TEAM ASSIGNMENTS DECIDE LAB SCHEDULE WEBCT•FORUM: FORMULAS

FEBRUARY 8 QUIZ ON LAB MANAGEMENT DUE QUIZ READINESS WEBCT•FORUM: FORMULAS

& 5 SENSES PHOTOS UTD HANDBOOK
WEBCT•FORUM- LABRUN HRS

FEBRUARY 15 CRITIQUE 5 SENSES AND PRIVATE VS PRIVATE FORUM and WEBCT

LINKS TO READINGS
AND IMAGE SAMPLES

FEBRUARY 22 LECTURE | SELF-REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT DYNALITE LIGHTING MANUALS

MARCH 1 LECTURE | POWER OF THE SMALL ASSIGNMENT WEBCT AND FORUM

MIDTERM REVIEW AND QUIZ

MARCH 8 SPRING BREAK

MARCH 13-15 PRINTS ARE MADE READY FOR THE UPCOMING SHOW-OPENING MARCH 17.

MARCH 15 IN CLASS LAB DAY PREP FOR SHOW

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 OPENING NIGHT OF TECHNICAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT-RUNS THRU APRIL 14

MARCH 22
IN CLASS SHOOT DATE SHOW WORKING PRINTS or FILES

MARCH 29 IN CLASS SHOOT DATE SHOW WORKING PRINTS or FILES

APRIL 5 CRITIQUE SELF REFLECTION AND POWER OF THE SMALL

APRIL 12 PREP LABS FOR FINALS

LEARN HOW TO POST TO THE WEB FOR AUDIO VISUAL PRESENTATION

APRIL 19 PREP LABS FOR FINALS

APRIL 26 AUDIO VISUAL PRESENTATION DAY

MAY 3 LABS CLOSE FINAL LAB DUTIES GRADES DUE