Art Two: Intro to Photography
In Art Two: Intro to Photography we will learn both digital and dark room photography techniques. At the end of the course you will be able to:
- Use the rules of composition to create engaging and visually pleasing photographs
- Upload and Edit digital photos using Photoshop
- Take Black and White photographs using a 35mm camera
- Develop film
- Create prints from your film using the darkroom
Course Requirements & Grading:
15% Participation (Formative): You are expected to be in class ON TIME and working when the bell rings. You are required to demonstrate productive and appropriate use of class time each and every day! This is a studio course, IT IS EXPECTED THAT STUDENTS WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO MAKE UP MISSED STUDIO TIME WITHIN 2 WEEKS.
40% Classwork/Other Smaller Assignments(Interim): This includes all in class and homework research, evaluations, reflections, ideas & art work preparations, unit tests, and assessments.
45% Artwork (Summative): Completed according to guidelines/project rubric; it should be well rendered and handed in ON TIME. Late work is subject to penalty.
**Late assignments will have a penalty of 5 points everyday that it is late. Assignments that are 2 weeks late will not be accepted**
40% Classwork/Other Smaller Assignments(Interim): This includes all in class and homework research, evaluations, reflections, ideas & art work preparations, unit tests, and assessments.
45% Artwork (Summative): Completed according to guidelines/project rubric; it should be well rendered and handed in ON TIME. Late work is subject to penalty.
**Late assignments will have a penalty of 5 points everyday that it is late. Assignments that are 2 weeks late will not be accepted**
Final Course Grade:
80% Marking Period Grade
20% Final Exam
20% Final Exam