Photography
Course Information
Course Title: Photography
Instructor: Christina Cosenza (404) 472-7524 chrysdav@comcast.net
Course Description: This class is not designed to teach the
technicalities of a camera. Rather to develop the student's "eye"; to view
the world as a photographer.
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a
camera" ~ Dorthea Lange
Students will learn the handling and care of cameras, composition, framing,
lighting, point of view, flash, leading lines, the history, techniques,
creativity, as well as vocabulary.
Instructional Methods
This course is taught using a variety of instructional methods including
lecture, class
discussions, small group work, project creation, and hands on assignments.
Materials
Digital Camera with a view finder not just a LCD panel (35mm DSLR preferred
but not required)
Memory card
Three ring binder
Acid free glue stick
Laptop preferred but not required
Careful, thoughtful attention and the ability to take constructive criticism
Supply Fee of $17.00
Units covered in the course:
Photographers in history
Digital camera basics
Exposure controls
Shutter speed
Aperture
Depth of field
Composition
Golden Ratio
Lighting, portrait photography
Nature photography
Point of view
Leading lines
Macro
Self portraits
Digital Imaging with Paint.net
Advanced Correction and Creative Editing
Printing and Sharing
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Evaluation and Grading
Course Requirements
Evaluation and Grading
Creativity: Each assignment will have certain parameters (some incredibly
clear, and others more abstract). It will be the students' job to creatively
interpret them in a way that is visually compelling.
Clarity of ideas: Art is about communication. The students' ability to
communicate an idea or objective clearly and creatively is an essential
aspect of each assignment. Students will be asked to speak clearly about
their artistic intent during critiques of their artwork.
Participation: It is imperative in an art class to be engaged in the
discussions, critiques, and in all class activities.
Timeliness: Each assignment will be given a specific due date. Anything not
ready to display on the due date will be considered late. All late work will
receive a five point per day reduction (this reduction will never drop a
project lower than 64% if the project is completed as assigned with a score
equal or greater than 64%).
A (Exceptional Work) Work is done and completed on time. Students have
creatively interpreted and fulfilled all of the requirements both
conceptually and technically, resulting in work that is exceptional and
pushed to a degree that needs little or no refinement.
B (Above Average Work) Work is done and completed on time. Students have
creatively interpreted the assignment, and fulfilled all of the requirements
technically. The ideas expressed in the work are well done but could be
pushed further or expressed more creatively.
C (Average) Work is done and completed on time. Students have interpreted
the assignment correctly, but the ideas expressed and or some of the
technical aspects of the work need (or needed) further development.
D (Below Average) Work is not done and/or has been handed in late; or the
work is incomplete and underdeveloped; or the assignment parameters were not
followed.
F (Unacceptable Work) Work is not done or has been handed in very late, or
unfinished. Technical and conceptual aspects of the work are poor and
unacceptable.
Grading Percentages: Projects 50%, Artist Presentations 15%, Critiques and
class participation 15%, Final Test 20%
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