Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Susan Bryant
Fall, 2009; TR 11:10 - 2:10 and 2:20 - 5:20
bryants@apsu.edu
Office: Trahern 204,
221-7348
Office Hours: Mon.11:15-12:15, Wed.2:30-3:30, Thur.10-11am &/or by
appointment
Course Description
“Introduction to creative black and white photography with small-
format camera. Introduction to development of film, camera use, and
darkroom procedure.”
Required Text
No text is required for this course
Course Objectives
In this introductory class you will address the fundamentals of black
and white photography to include study in the following areas:
• Technical skills: Use of the 35mm camera, film processing,
black and white enlarging and print presentation.
• Design Principles: the visual elements and compositional
elements as used in black and white photography
• Photography and Art: Effective artistic problem solving,
expression and image creation.
• Art Criticism: description, analysis, interpretation, evaluation
• Photographers and their work: Presentations of a variety of
photographers their work and ideas.
Reading Assignments
Though no text is required, I will give hand-outs and on-line
reading assignments which you are expected to read and be ready to
discuss/or write about before the next class meeting.
Class Critiques
• Students are required to attend and participate in all class
critiques.
• Critiques are scheduled both as "in progress, informal crits" as
well as "formal critiques" when photo assignments are due.
• You must participate in the critique; part of your class
responsibility and grade is to give feedback to your
fellow students; your classmates; your peers.
Quiz There is a quiz at the end of the semester which counts as 10%
of your final grade. It will cover all lectures and demonstration;
technical elements of photography and processes learned during the
semester.
Extra lab hours
Students can expect to put in extra lab hours (in addition to the scheduled class
time) in order to complete projects. Your darkroom work, as well as your
shooting of film, is your homework for this class (in addition to a few short
reading assignments (open lab policy and times will be discussed in class).
Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class
period. You must be here when I call your name. If you come to class after roll is
called, it is your responsibility to make sure that I change you from absent to late
in the rollbook. You are allowed as many unexcused absences as the class meets
per week (2). After that, your final grade may be lowered by one letter grade.
Excused absences such as illness, family emergency, etc. should be reported to
the instructor by a verbal explanation, phone call, or email (also, written
documentation if this becomes habitual). If you are unsure about whether an
absence will be excused, talk to me about it beforehand.
The classroom experience is a vital part of college education.
* Interaction with instructors and other students is an important element
in the learning process.
* Students are responsible for the material covered or assigned during any
absence. Find a classmate to exchange contact information and who will pick up
handouts if you aren't in class. It is your responsibility to keep up with any
changes in dates
Grading:
Your final grade will be based upon the following:
Average of graded assignments/projects 80%
Quiz 10%
Attendance/punctuality, class participation, 10%
effort, attitude, commitment and deadlines) ____
100%
Methods of Evaluation: Each project will be given a letter grade. In assigning
grades to photo projects, the following are taken into consideration:
* creative problem solving
* creativity and originality
* depth of thinking relative to content and/or visual organization
* technical quality (craftmanship) of your negatives, contact sheets, work
prints, final prints and presentation
Another way of thinking of it is like this:
90100(A) Work of distinctive excellence
8089(B) Superior work, but not distinctive
7079(C) Average work; expected; acceptable
6069(D) Substandard work; accepted, but with disapproval
060(F) Not acceptable; work that fails to meet the objectives or
requirements of the assignment
Assignment Redo Option: A completed project may be revised after grading,
although only considerable improvement will suggest a grade change. If a
project is revised, I will record only the higher grade, rather than an average. A
project that was not completed on time cannot be revised.
Disability policy
Any student who has a disability that may affect his/her academic performance
in this class is encouraged to make an appointment with me to discuss this
matter and should also contact the office of Disability Services; telephone 221
6230; voice 2216278.
Academic and classroom misconduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times.
Academic and classroom misconduct will not be tolerated. Students must read
the “Code of Student Conduct” in the new Student Handbook for an
understanding of what will be expected of them within the academic setting.
Minors in the classroom
Minors (any nonstudent under the age of 18) accompanying staff, faculty,
students, or visitors on campus are not permitted in the classroom.
Electronic devices
Please turn all cell phones and pagers to silent ring so as not to disturb the class.
No cell phones used in the darkroom (light exposes film & paper)
No texting during class. Please be considerate to your students & teacher.
Significant Dates:
September 1 – Labor Day, No Class
October 18 Midterm
October 19 & 20 Fall Break, No Class
November 11, Veteran’s Day, No Class
November 26 & 29, Thanksgiving Holiday, No Class
Wednesday, December 9, Last day for this class
Tuesday, December 15, FINAL EXAM for this class, 1:30 – 3:30
Final Exam times (all students are required to attend)
Monday, May 4, 1:30 3:30, 2:20 class
Tuesday, May 5, 10:30 12:30, 11:10 class
Safety Regulations :
1. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK IN EITHER DARKROOM.
You may eat in the classroom before or after class. (please clean up after
yourself.) You may drink during class if your container has a lid.
2. Certain chemicals used in photographic processes may irritate the skin and
cause allergic reactions to individuals who are susceptible. Wear plastic gloves or
use printing tongs if your ski n is highly sensitive.
* There will be certain chemicals used (in Photo II, Selenium Toner, where gloves
are required to be used.)
3. Wash hands carefully with soap and water after working with photographic
chemicals, before eating and during work breaks.
4. In case of spills or accidental skin contact with irritating chemicals, wash the
affected skin immediately with water. In case of eye contact, rinse the eyes for at
least 15 minutes (continue rinsing and call a physician).
5. If spills occur in the darkroom, act immediately by either cleaning it or
contacting the instructor or custodian to avoid galls in the dark.
6. Items such as mat cutters, dry mount press, tacking iron will be demonstrated
by the instructor, and should not be used until that time.
7. Disconnect all electrical equipment when not in immediate use (especially dry
mount press and tacking iron).
8. A copy of OverExposure: Health Hazards in Photography, by Susan Shaw, is
available in my office.
9. For information on pregnancy and photographic processes, see pages 4144 of
OverExposure and consult your physician.