Noack/Fall 2007 Photo 1
Photo 1 is a Fine
Arts course that focuses
on the basic techniques and aesthetics of Black and White Photography. As with ALL
visual art courses, the study of photography is a discipline that
includes creating, understanding its history, as well as critiquing oneÕs own
work, and the works of others.
Essential Question:
How does learning about Photography change the way in
which you view the world?
Content Standards
The following is a list
that describes what students should know or be able to do in
Photography 1 by the end of the semester:
Art History
á Describe
the history and impact of photography.
Technical Skills
á Explain and
demonstrate quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
á Describe
and identify the parts of a 35 mm camera and how it functions.
á Demonstrate
knowledge of exposing and processing black and white film successfully.
á Describe
and demonstrate knowledge of mixing photographic chemicals in processing and print lab.
á Demonstrate
proficiency in scanning photographs and images into Adobe Photoshop 7.0.
á Demonstrate
how to make contact sheets and print Ògood qualityÓ photographs.
Creative
Problem-Solving
á Describe
and demonstrate knowledge of visual composition.
á Identify
and use the elements and principles of design.
á Demonstrate
and describe how to solve problems creatively.
Reasoning/Thinking
Skills
á Discuss and
explain your work, using correct vocabulary in oral and written critiques.
á Record and
document evidence of learning and progress throughout the sememster.
Process Standards (Work
Habits)
The following are
skills students will develop to enhance the process of learning.
Students will:
1. Use time
wisely and productively.
2. Attend
class on a regular basis.
3. Come to
class on time, prepared, with necessary materials.
4. Keep their
materials in an organized notebook.
5. Follow
safety guidelines, especially when working with chemicals.
6. Work
effectively with others in small group settings.
7. Provide
constructive criticism when discussing artwork.
8. Maintain a
positive attitude and put forth their best possible effort.
Materials/Lab Fees
35 mm camera, with
manual focus, f-stop, shutter speeds.
3-ring binder
***Optional*** - Digital Camera
A $25.00 lab fee will be collected with in the first week
of school to help cover the cost of
film, paper, and chemicals.
Visual Arts Grading System
Everything we do in
class contributes in some way to your overall grade. There are three ways in
which I collect EVIDENCE OF STUDENT LEARNING (valid, reliable, evaluation of
student learning is gathered over time through a variety of ways):
á Observation
- What I observe during class about each student's process of learning;
á Conversations
with Students - What students observe, articulate, and show about their
learning and understanding;
á Student
Work - What students demonstrate about they know and are able to do.
All
assignments/projects are based on meeting the standards or essential learning
for the course and are graded on a
4 point scale. 4 is at the top , 1 is at the bottom. Specific criteria
and rubrics are given to students for all major assignments, so they are clear
how to be successful. When entered into the on-line grade book, the 4 point
system is ÒtranslatedÓ into the following 100 point scale:
Exceptional,
Extraordinary Work (when merited)
4++=100
Exceeds the Standard
4=97
3.5=94
Meets the Standard 3=90
2.5=87
Approaching the
Standard 2=83
1.5=79
Does Not Meet the
Standard 1=76
**This translation
scale is borrowed and adapted from Robert Marzano, author of several
educational text books.**
Make-up Policy
If you are sick and not in school the day an
assignment is due, it is due the first day you return to school. Remember it is your
responsibility to
make arrangements with me, concerning what you missed when you were not in
school. Under extraordinary circumstances, please contact me asap, so that
together, we can make a plan to get caught up and turn in or modify missing
work.