Photography II



Photography II

A. Iannone

Dear students, parents and guardians,

My name is Mrs. Iannone and I will be your student’s teacher for Photography II. First off, I wanted to say welcome back to Photography class!

My personal accomplishment was starting my own photography business in July of 2014. It was a huge step for me to get out of my comfort zone and to take photographs for people other than myself. So now, I can share my love for photography with clients and the community.

I have a great year planned out for all of you and I am really excited to share my passion for Photography and to try some new things!

Below are some of my course outlines, description, classroom rules and other information. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks and I look forward to a great semester!

Sincerely,

Allison Iannone

Photography Teacher

Appoquinimink High School

Allison.Iannone@appo.k12.de.us

302-449-3840 ext 4111

Course Description:

Students taking Photo II will be re-introduced to basic black and white techniques using a 35mm SLR Camera.  Students will build upon skills learned in Photography I to create traditional and manipulated Photographs. Students will process their own film and prints using basic darkroom techniques.  Students will learn how to manipulate their photographs as well as re-learn how to hand color, tone and mount their own work.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to build upon the various skills from Photography I and learn new skills for Photography II:

• Demonstrate an understanding of light and light sensitive materials and the technical aspects of photography.

• Know how to use and care for a 35mm single lens reflex camera

• Use efficient and responsible darkroom techniques.

• Demonstrate appropriate care and use of tools, materials and equipment.

• Plan and organize the visual elements of the environment into aesthetically pleasing images through the study of composition.

• Understand the Elements and Principles of Design.

• Take and develop black and white negatives.

• Produce black and white contact prints

• Enlarge and mount high quality prints for display.

• Recognize various images and people from the study of the history of photography.

• Modify black and white images by hand coloring and tinting techniques.

• Plan, follow through, and meet deadlines in order to effectively solve assignments.

• Use and build upon vocabulary specific to the visual arts and photography.

• Effectively write and organize project proposals.

• Critique own work in oral and written form.

• Participate in critiquing the works of others.

• Participate and interact as a responsible and responsive member of a group.

• Recognize and value the contribution of photography to a living culture.

• Become more selective and knowledgeable consumers.

• Learn how to manipulate their photographs through photogram techniques, chemical processes and sandwiched negatives.

Course Outline and Timelines: Based on the pace of the class, projects may be added or taken away based on time.

• September

1) A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words: Students will select a photograph from history to write a creative interpretation and then students will research the historical background, critique the photograph and compare and contrast their creative paper to the factual information. For the creative piece, students will write a 1,000 word essay explaining their interpretation of the photograph. Then, students are required to write a three page paper and design and present a PowerPoint presentation to the class based on their photograph.

2) Reintroduction to the darkroom, camera, enlarger, and chemical process: Students will be given a pretest to determine how much information has been retained and what information needs to be re-taught. ( three – five days)

3) Reintroduction to Safety Information: MSDS forms, safety in the darkroom and classroom.

4) Darkroom, Camera, Enlarger and Safety Test: Students must pass the test with an ‘A’ in order to be able to use the darkroom. If students fail, then I quiz the students verbally and discuss the answers with them. (One day)

1) Portrait Assignment (first film project): Students will be taking pictures of portraits and then learning how to manipulate their picture. Manipulation will include photogram techniques such as black paper, screens and other translucent objects, spraying/squirting/painting developer, halo effect, written words, etc. (Homework: one week)

2) Portrait Assignment: Developing: Students will be developing their negatives according to the “How to Develop Black and White Negative” paper given in class. Students will be using the black bag, scissors, can openers, tanks, reels and print developer and fixer to produce negatives. (One day)

3) Portrait Assignment: Darkroom: Students will be working on their Portrait prints. Students will re-learn about loading the negative carrier, using the grain focuser, and height adjustment. Students will be doing a contact print and test strips to figure out the best exposure time for their negative. Students will then pick a time and develop one normal print and two manipulated prints. (two weeks)

• October

1) Portrait Assignment: Mounting: Students will be mounting their Portrait prints according to the dry mounting sheet handed out in class. (One – two days)

1) Self-Portrait Assignment: (second film project): Students will be taking pictures of themselves using a tripod. Students will be asked to also pick out a song or poem that best describes them. Students will be putting together the lyrics/poem over the picture and developing them both together. Students are required to write out their lyrics/poems. Example: Jess A. from Photo I, Semester I, 2008. (Homework or class work: one week)

2) Self-Portrait Assignment: Developing: Students will be developing their negatives according to the “How to Develop Black and White Negative” paper given in class. Students will be using the black bag, scissors, can openers, tanks, reels and print developer and fixer to produce negatives. (One day)

3) Self-Portrait Assignment: Darkroom: Students will be working on their Self-portrait prints. Students will learn about loading the negative carrier, using the grain focuser, and height adjustment. Students will be doing a contact print and test strips to figure out the best exposure time for their negative. Students will then pick a time and develop their first print. (two weeks)

4) Self Portrait Assignment: Mounting: Students will be mounting their Self-portrait print according to the dry mounting sheet handed out in class. (One – two days)

5) Object Assignment: (third film project): Students will be taking pictures of objects that represent themselves. Students will be creating a cohesive still life that represents their personality and students will focus on the Elements and Principles of Design and composition. Students will be re-learning about lighting and different lighting situations to produce a quality still life. (Homework or class work one week)

6) Object Assignment: Developing: Students will be developing their negatives according to the “How to Develop Black and White Negative” paper given in class. Students will be using the black bag, scissors, can openers, tanks, reels and print developer and fixer to produce negatives. (One day)

7) Object Assignment: Darkroom: Students will be working on their Object prints. Students will learn about loading the negative carrier, using the grain focuser, and height adjustment. Students will be doing a contact print and test strips to figure out the best exposure time for their negative. Students will then pick a time and develop their first print. (two weeks)

8) Object Assignment: Mounting: Students will be mounting their Object print according to the dry mounting sheet handed out in class. (One – two days)

• November

9) Landscapes/Cityscape Assignment: (fourth film project): Students will be taking pictures of places that are significant to them. Students will be discussing lighting situations and possible places to take pictures. Students will talk about possible places to take pictures in a proposal. Students can manipulate, tone, or hand color their prints to enhance their project. (Homework: one week)

10) Landscapes/Cityscapes Assignment: Developing: Students will be developing their negatives according to the “How to Develop Black and White Negative” paper given in class. Students will be using the black bag, scissors, can openers, tanks, reels and print developer and fixer to produce negatives. (One day)

11) Landscapes/Cityscape Assignment: Darkroom: Students will be working on their landscape/cityscape prints. Students will learn about loading the negative carrier, using the grain focuser, and height adjustment. Students will be doing a contact print and test strips to figure out the best exposure time for their negative. Students will then pick a time and develop their first print. (two weeks)

12) Landscapes/Cityscapes Assignment: Mounting: Students will be mounting their abstraction print according to the dry mounting sheet handed out in class. (One – two days)

13) Sandwiched Negatives: (fifth project): Students will be taking their object assignment and their portrait assignment and sandwich the negatives to create one print. Darkroom: Students will be working on their Sandwiched Negative prints. Students will learn about loading the negative carrier, using the grain focuser, and height adjustment. Students will be doing a Filter tests and test strips to figure out the best exposure time for their negative. Students will then pick a time and develop their print. (two weeks)

14) Sandwiched Negatives: Mounting: Students will be mounting their Sandwiched Negative print according to the dry mounting sheet handed out in class. (One – two days)

• December

15) Word Assignment (sixth film project): Students will be required to hand in a one page, typed proposal before shooting. Students will be picking words from a hat and then they have to shoot the assignment based on their chosen word. Some words include, peace, service, trust and freedom. (Homework or class work one weeks)

16) Word Assignment: Developing: Students will be developing their negatives according to the “How to Develop Black and White Negative” paper given in class. Students will be using th

black bag, scissors, can openers, tanks, reels and print developer and fixer to produce negatives. (One day)

17) Word Assignment: Darkroom: Students will be working on their prints. Students will learn about loading the negative carrier, using the grain focuser, and height adjustment. Students will be doing a contact print and test strips to figure out the best exposure time for their negative. Students will then pick a time and develop their print. (two weeks)

18) Word Assignment: Classroom: Students will be required to hand color or tone their print.

19) Word Assignment: Mounting: Students will be mounting their print according to the dry mounting sheet handed out in class. (One – two days)

• January

20) Slices: (Seventh film project): Students will be taking one negative and printing it from the above assignments. Students will then slice it into horizontal or vertical pieces and then mount it neatly on the matte board.

21) Final Project: Alphabet Photography: (eighth film project): Students will be required to pick a word with a minimum of four letters and then photograph objects that represent the letters of the word. Example words from past classes have been hope, love, imagine, smile and Hogwarts. (

22) Final Project: Alphabet Photography: Darkroom: Students will be working on their final prints. Students will learn about loading the negative carrier, using the grain focuser, and height adjustment. Students will be doing a contact print and test strips to figure out the best exposure time for their negative. Students will then pick a time and develop their prints. (two weeks)

23) Final Project: Alphabet Photography: Mounting: Students will be mounting their word prints according to the dry mounting sheet handed out in class. (One – two days)

• Dates and projects may change. Projects could be added or taken away based on time

and the pace of the class.

Course Outcomes:

Photography II is a continuation of Photography I. Students will re-learn how to process their own film and prints using the darkroom. Students will be learning how to manipulate their photographs through photogram techniques, chemical processes and sandwiched negatives while still taking traditional photos.

Materials for Photography I:

 

• All students should have a 35mm SLR Manual Camera to take Photography!  35mm SLR MANUAL Camera: you must be able to manually change the aperture setting, the shutter speed and the focusing ring. *** AHS has approximately six cameras to borrow between 60 students, so purchasing your own equipment is highly recommended. All students borrowing AHS school equipment will be held financially liable if the equipment becomes: lost, stolen or broken while in the care of the student.***

• All students are required to have a camera bag in order to protect their camera and equipment.

• All students must have a one inch (1”), three (3) ring binder.

• A class fee of ten dollars ($10.00) will be needed from each student to cover photography supplies.

• Pencil or black pen

Student Expectations:

• Respect yourself: There are many projects in class and you are going to find that some are going to be harder then others. Not everyone is going to be able to do every project perfectly but do not get frustrated because I am here to help you. Respect yourself enough not to give up and just try your best!

• Respect others: In class, I expect you to support one another. Please give positive feedback and act positive towards one another. Respecting others includes people in and outside of your photography class as well as all teachers and staff. Respecting others also means showing up to class and showing up on time. It is a courtesy to not only me but also your peers. Also please allow all teachers and students to speak without interruption. It’s just nice and courteous. (

• Respect materials: We are extremely lucky to have photography materials. I expect everyone to take care of the materials as if they were your own. That means that the materials are not to be deliberately broken or destroyed and materials/chemicals are not to be thrown around the room. This is a MAJOR safety issue. If you do not think you can follow this rule then you will need to think twice about taking Photography. I also expect materials to be cleaned and put back in their correct place at the end of each class… I am sure you have been hearing that since kindergarten!

• Work during class: The time given in class is for photography assignments. Students should know that during class time, photography assignments should be worked on and completed. I do not allow students to work after school if they have not been utilizing the time given in class.

• Do your best: Photography is an outlet for me when I am having a bad day and I would hope that it would be an outlet for you too! Photography is not designed to make or break your grades. I expect each of you to come to my class prepared and willing to try new things. I know not everyone is going to be the best at everything but I expect you to be positive!

Expectations for Teacher:

• I will be prepared every period

• I will provide engaging lessons

• I will give my best effort every period

Information on Photography Chemicals:

• Students will be using chemicals when processing their negatives and prints. The chemicals can be harmful if they are not handled properly. All students will be given information on the safety of handling chemicals and will become familiar with MSDS sheets.

• Students should be aware that if the chemicals are mishandled, the consequence will be no longer using the darkroom for the current project. Thus, they will be graded on what they have produced up until that point. No exceptions are given because this is a major safety concern!

• Photography chemicals can be harmful to your skin and eyes. Students must wear safety goggles anytime they are handling chemicals and must also use tongs when necessary. If the student does get chemicals in their eyes, there are two emergency eye wash stations; one is located in the developing room and the other in the darkroom.

• Photography chemicals also stain clothing. Students can wear old clothes or bring an apron with them to class.

Grading Policy:

The following areas will be taken into consideration when I am recording grades:

• Successful completion of class projects: graded on craftsmanship, design, concepts, creativity and effort.

• Personal critiques of own work.

• Class participation, including class and group critiques and activities.

• Effort, behavior and attitude.

• Attendance and arriving to class on time!

• Quizzes and tests… everyone’s favorite!

• Homework assignments.

• Care of the photography equipment and the photography lab.

How am I graded? Well, here it is:

• 70% Product. Product includes but is not limited to tests, essays, and projects

• 30% Process. Process includes but is not limited to homework, class work, class participation, quizzes, effort and attitude and care of the photography equipment.

• Also included in your grade is a final exam which consists of three parts: a final exam, a final synopsis paper and a set of final photographs. All three are graded and then combined to give one final exam grade.

Extra Help Availability:

• I am available after school till 4 pm with notice. Students must have transportation from school by 4 pm.

Grade Penalties:

• Any equipment borrowed from the Photo room and returned late will result in the following: minus five (5) points PER DAY off of your project grade.

• Film assignments that are given as homework must be turned in on the film processing day. All film that is late will result a zero for that homework assignment. This grade will not be adjusted.

• When students are given a homework assignment, these photographs must be taken outside of school. Any photograph that is taken in school will be penalized unless special permission is given to the student by the teacher. This will result in minus ten (10) points off of the project grade.

• Projects that are not handed in when they are due will result in a grade penalty of minus five points off the project grade everyday it is late. The maximum penalty will be 50 points off the final assessed grade.

• Because of the nature of the class and the long-term projects, students will not be granted extra days for an assignment due to an absence. If there are extenuating circumstances, and it is documented with the office, more time may be given based on individual circumstances.

Other important information:

• The Appoquinimink School District and Appoquinimink High School will not be held accountable for lost or broken equipment. Students need to protect their equipment by placing it in the locked photography cabinet and protecting their cameras/tripods with camera bags. No payments will be made to individual families to replace damaged or broken equipment if the incident happens on AHS school grounds or at a school related function.

• We will be studying world history through photography as well as other photographers. There is a possibility that some photographs may show /or give the illusion of nudity and there may also be some intense images from studying world history, such as war.

• In order to borrow equipment, you must return a signed permission sheet.

While the equipments is in your care, you are responsible for the camera. Please treat all of the photo equipment as if it was your own!

• Every student is allowed one mess up roll of film throughout the semester. If a student needs more than this mess up roll, there is a five ($5) lab fee. If a student would like to buy their own film, I would like them to purchase Kodak TMAX 400, Black and White Film.

• Cheating is not tolerated in my class. Cheating includes but is not limited to: tests, quizzes, homework and class work. Other forms of cheating includes but is not limited to using negatives that are not your own to create a print, having peers develop negatives, test strips and prints, using a print that is not your own and/or using a print from a previous assignment (this semester or a previous semester).

• Cheating in any form will result in a write up to administration and/or a grade of zero (0) for that assignment. Penalties are at the discretion of the teacher

Photography Stores:

• Some stores allow you to buy the lens and the body separately, be sure when you are purchasing a camera, you avoid the ones that say ‘body only.’ This means you are getting the camera but NO lens. You need a lens to work a camera.

• Please be sure that you are purchasing a 35mm SLR MANUAL Camera. You must be able to manually change the aperture setting, the shutter speed and the focus.

• : online camera company

• Cameras etc.

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Photography II

A. Iannone

Terms of Agreement

As a teacher of this course, I am committed to abiding by this syllabus. The dates and timelines are subject to change based on students’ assimilation of the material. Any changes will be communicated to the class by the teacher. By signing this “Terms of Agreement,” you are affirming that you have read and agree to abide by the guidelines, policies, and agreements stated in this syllabus.

As a student of Photography, I have read and agree to abide by the guidelines, policies and agreements stated in this syllabus.

_____________________________________ _____________________

Student Signature Date

As the parent/guardian, I have read and agree to support this student in an effort to follow the guidelines, policies and agreements stated in this syllabus.

_____________________________________ _____________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

This document should be signed by the student and parent and returned to Mrs. Iannone by the end of class on _______________________________.

Vision Statement

Appoquinimink High School is a school committed to fostering personal growth through positive character development and the use of state of the art tools and practices to enable students to make a positive impact on today’s global society.

Mission Statement

Achievement:

• Promote an engaging learning environment everyday in every classroom.

• Honor students’ unique strengths and needs.

Honor:

• Model positive character attributes.

• Recognize acts of integrity and leadership.

Service:

• Increase students’ awareness of the global society.

• Emphasize the individual’s role in the community.

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