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Fall 2018
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| BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY - ART 2046 0 CRN: 40046 - 40046 - ART 2046 - 0 |
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Associated Term: Fall 2018
Levels: Undergraduate Main Campus Campus Lecture Schedule Type Learning Objectives: I. CONTACT INFORMATION Class Instructor: Richard E. Hayes Office phone: (318) 342-1386 E-Mail address: Rihayes@ulm.edu Office Location - Bry Hall 206 Office Hours: :M & W: 10:45 to 12:45.; T & T: 9:45 to 10:45; Fridays by appointment. Preferred mode of communication with instructor and other students: Due to a severe loss of hearing the instructor prefers to avoid communication using the telephone. The preferred mode of communication is either via E-mail or in person. l II. COURSE DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPHIC THEORY AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY. ONE HOUR LECTURE AND FIVE HOURS OF STUDIO. The class is a 3 credit hour, studio class, which meets for six hours a week. Most of the required shooting time is to be done away from class. Some of the information covered in this course includes: design, for the photographer; camera types; lenses & related accessories; the imagery of some contemporary art & documentary photographers; a familiarization with the imagery of some of the more important historical figures in the field and an introduction to the practice of silver based photography. III. COURSE PREREQUISITES/ NONE. IV. IV COURSE OBJECTIVES • Develop an understanding of the principles of design and incorporate that concept in the images, when appropriate. • Develop an awareness of the differences between what might be called, photographic seeing and human seeing and use that to your advantage when making photographs. . • Have an understanding of the basic chemical reactions related to the practice of traditional silver based photography including the concept of the negative/positive systems. • Become aware of the imagery of some of the more important art and documentary photographers working in black and white photography and be able to discuss the influences of their work. • Finally, individuals will understand the manner in which exposure is controlled and the effects of the selection of specific exposure equivalents, as that relates to control of depth-of field & blurring or freezing of the photographic image. V COURSE TOPICS IMAGERY - GAMES PHOTOGRAPHERS PLAY: An overview of imagery from the work of the documentary photographer to that of the art photographer. DESIGN FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: An in-depth exploration of the concept of visual unity as it applies to photography MARKETING FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER - AN INTRODUCTION: Copyright, stock agencies and professional organizations of interest to the art & documentary photographer. THE CAMERA & MAJOR ACCESSORIES: An introduction to the four major types of cameras used by the art photographer, with an emphasis on the single lens reflex in both film & digital models of cameras. VI INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND ACTIVITIES Traditional lecture is augmented with some basic lighting demonstrations, slide shows, power point presentations, and excursions onto the Internet to visit the sites of museums & galleries showing photographs. Reading assignments are given as well as on-line research assignments to look at the work of established art photographers. Use is made of videos/VCR's to acquaint the student with the work of some of the major contemporary photographers. The bulk of the photographic shooting required for the class is done individually, away from scheduled class times. REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS AND PHOTO SHARING SITE: ASSIGNMENTS: 1 DESIGN: 6 images; Non-objective; must be unified; no content 2 PLACE: 6 images; must work; some objective, some subjective; no people 3 PEOPLE: 6 images; must be unified; some individual and some symbol. 4 EDGE: This assignment is intended to cause us to consider the boundaries of photography & make images that might be considered as working on the edge of the medium. Numbers of images required determined by scope of your approach to the process. Images are expected to use appropriate design. Assignment Specifics: The bulk of the class work is oriented around what the photographer calls “shooting”. Individuals are required to allocate about four hours a week for shooting the visual assignments. Additional time may be required for editing and posting to an on-line storage site. Four assignments will be completed during the semester with work due about every three weeks. The specific assignments have been chosen to enhance your design, lighting & camera handling skills. The class will begin with the easier assignments moving toward the more challenging ones, in the latter part of the semester. Each assignment has two parts. One part will be specifically chosen to give individuals experience solving certain visual or technical problems and will be guided by specific instructions in respect to subject, design use and/or lighting. The second part of each assignment requires that you shoot an equal number of images of subjects of your own choosing. It is expected that you utilize good design skills in these photographs too This second part of each assignment is considered as important - grade wise - as the first part. Collectively, these two parts of each assignment can be viewed as an opportunity to begin the “practice” of photography. PROJECT OPTIONS: Individuals must choose one of the following projects to meet class requirements. Each project can earn up to one hundred points. PHOTOGRAPHER’S GAMES: This project option essentially asks you to assume the identity of four different photographers & adopt their rules in respect to imagery, design, content & their use of light. For each photographer you are to have twhree images to represent their way of working. The specific photographers whose work we are to 'copy' is to be approved by the instructor before beginning your shooting. ARCHIVAL SITE: Set up an on-line storage site to be used as a family photographic archive. The site should be available to other family members as designated by you. Some scanned images are to be added, captioned & tagged. A minimum of two images are to be copied, edited (improved) & uploaded to your site. VAPA PR: Participate with the PR group with assigned projects. The individual’s schedule must be compatible with the shooting schedule. This will often require evenings and or weekend shooting in some situations. HISTORY OR APPRECIATION PAPER: Individuals with an interest in art history would be encouraged to consider a written paper about a photographer or group of photographers of your choice (with instructor’s approval) COLOR SCHEMES: This project is to be completed with color materials. Its purpose is to increase your awareness of the presence of color in our world. The project has three parts. The first requires you to find or set up a photograph that has no color. The second image may have only one color or hue. Neutrals – black, white or grays – don’t count as color & you may have all of these that are appropriate, for these images. The third photo is to use only analogous colors from one side of the color wheel. Four images from each part of the project is to be turned in, for a total of twelve images. PINHOLE AND OR PHOTOGRAPM OPTION: The would serve to introduce the photo student to the world of black & white silver-gelatin photography. Quantity of required work would depend on the nature and direction of the project. ARCHIVAL PHOTO SITE PROJECT: Credit is earned for this Project by completing the following: Using Flickr or Ipernity or other on-line photo storage site of your choice (with instructor's prior approval) set up an account that can be accessed by yourself & at least two others. have: 1 some images you have made and: 2 some family images that you have scanned & posted… 3 some images that you have scanned & edited…. 4 And at least four images you have scanned & restored using an appropriate software-editing program. Finally: 5 Create a security system that would enable family members & other chosen individuals to access the site & add appropriate images. Your decision to make the site available to the general public or to restrict it to designated individuals only is a matter left to your discretion. OTHER PROJECT OPTIONS: The purpose of the Projects is to enable the individual to pursue an idea in depth - photographically speaking. If none of the suggested projects are of interest or relevant you are encouraged to suggest other ideas to the instructor. If your suggestion is feasible, it may be acceptable for Project credit. VII EVALUATION AND GRADE ASSIGNMENT (UNDERGRADUATE MID-TERM GRADES WILL BE POSTED ON-LINE FOR STUDENTS TO VIEW VIA BANNER. MID-TERM GRADES INDICATE A STUDENT’S STATUS AT MID-SEMESTER ONLY AND DO NOT INDICATE THE FINAL PERFORMANCE OUTCOME OF A STUDENT.) Grades: Assignments: four shooting assignments………………………………200 Projects: Select one from the various options…………………………..200 Portfolio: best of individual's semester work……….………………….200 Test: four including the final exam………………… ………………...400 TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: …………………………………………1000 EVALUATION OF VISUAL WORK 1. Does the work fulfill the guidelines set for the assignment? 2. Is the technical quality adequate for the assignment and appropriate for the imagery required? 3. Is design used in a way that is appropriate for the image? 4. Does the use of light contribute to the overall mood and effectiveness of the image? Test: The four test will include multiple choice; fill-in the blank; essay questions and slide identification, given in the form of power point presentations. Undergraduate grading scale: A=100-90%; B=89-80%; C=79-70%; D=69-60%; F=59-0% Assessment Form VIII CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ALL POLICIES STATED IN THE CURRENT ULM STUDENT POLICY MANUAL & ORGANIZATIONAL HANDBOOK SHOULD BE FOLLOWED (SEE HTTP://WWW.ULM.EDU/STUDENTPOLICY/). ADDITIONAL CLASS POLICIES INCLUDE: A. Textbook(s) and Materials: A text is not required but the student is urged to get a copy of any of many excellent basic photo texts available, such as "Photography" by John and Barbara Upton. Students will need to provide their own digital cameras. A single lens reflex style camera is recommended for individuals going into the field of art. However individuals who are able to work carefully, one of the many 'point and shoot' digital cameras would enable them to learn as much form the assignments. Additional materials: Individuals will need a 'smart stick' to move edited photos from the University computers to their own. Students will need to provide their own mat board (illustration board) to be used to prepare photos for presentation in shows. Two sheets (32 X 40") would be sufficient for the semester. B Attendance Policy: University Attendance Policy: Class Attendance is regarded as an obligation and a privilege and all students are expected to attend regularly and punctually all classes in which they are enrolled. Failure to do so may jeopardize a student’s scholastic standing and may lead to suspension from the University. Any student who is not present for at least 75% of the scheduled class sessions in any course may receive a grade of ‘W’ if this condition occurs prior to the last day to drop a course or a grade of ‘F’ after that date. Any University-related activity requiring an absence from class will count as an absence when determining if a student has attended 75% of class meetings. Students are responsible for the effect absences have on all forms of evaluating course performance. Thus, the student is responsible for arranging the allowed make up of any missed work. Excessive Absences will be reported to the student’s dean. Note on Attendance: Attendance means: on time, full time, and quality time. Participation and contribution to class activities, discussions and critiques are expected. A record of unexcused absences exceeding 10% or excused absences exceeding 20% of the semester class days is unacceptable. You should make every effort to attend regularly or drop the course. A semester grade of incomplete cannot be granted unless 75% of the course work has been satisfactorily completed. C Make-up Policy: The test schedule follows in this syllabus. Individuals who miss a test for reasons considered excusable will be given an appropriate make-up test within two weeks of returning to class. Individuals are expected to have a typed statement, explaining the reason for missing an exam & this is to be turned in to the instructor before the make-up test is given. This will provide the instructor time to verify the excuse & prepare a make-up test. This request will be attached to the test at the time it is taken. The information included on the excuse should include your name, the class (Art 246), the section, the date absent, and contact names & phone numbers for verification of your excuse. If verification is not possible, the excuse will not be approved & the make-up test will not be graded or counted for credit. Shooting assignments may be made up only in the case of a documented, extended illness as typically three to four weeks are allowed for each assignment. No early finals are given. There are no make-ups for Extra Credit quizzes. D Academic Integrity: Faculty and students must observe the ULM published policy on Academic Dishonesty (see Page 4 in ULM Student Policy Manual -- http://www.ulm.edu/studentpolicy/). PLAGIARISM: The act of presenting someone else’s work as your own is unethical, often illegal and is not tolerated. Work from prior semesters or classes cannot be used in this class. Shooting assignments must be completed during the current semester. E Course Evaluation Policy: At a minimum, students are expected to complete the on-line course evaluation. (Also, include any additional course-specific policies related to evaluation of the course.) F Student Services: More information about ULM student services can be found at the appropriate website links: Student Health Services: http://www.ulm.edu/studentaffairs/health.html The University of Louisiana at Monroe strives to serve students with special needs through compliance with Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. These laws mandate that postsecondary institutions provide equal access to programs and services for students with disabilities without creating changes to the essential elements of the curriculum. While students with special needs are expected to meet our institution's academic standards, they are given the opportunity to fulfill learner outcomes in alternative ways. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to, testing accommodations (oral testing, extended time for exams), interpreters, relocation of inaccessible classrooms, permission to audiotape lectures, note-taking assistance, and course substitutions. Information about ULM student services, such as • Student Success Center: http://www.ulm/edu.cass/ • Counseling Center http://www.ulm.edu/counselingcenter/ • Special Needs at http://www.ulm.edu/studentaffairs/ • Library http://www.ulm.edu/library/referencedesk.html • Computing Center Help Desk http://www.ulm.edu/computingcenter/helpdesk Current college’s policies on serving students with disabilities can be obtained at for the ULM website: http://ulm.edu/counselingcenter/ • If you need accommodation because of a known or suspected disability, you should contact the director for disabled student services at: • Voice phone: 318-342-5220 • Fax: 318-342-5228 • Walk In: ULM Counseling Center, 1140 University Avenue (this building and room are handicapped accessible). Mental Wellness on the ULM Campus If you are having any emotional, behavioral, or social problems, and would like to talk with a caring, concerned professional please call one of the following numbers: • The ULM Counseling Center 342-5220 • The Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic 342-9797 • The Community Counseling Center 342-1263 • The ULM HELPS Project Office 342-1335 Remember that all services are offered free to students, and all are strictly confidential. If you have special needs that I need to be made aware you should contact me within the first two days of class TENATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE ART 2046; 40045, FALL 2013 (the instructor reserves to adjust the schedule as or when circumstances dictate) AUG 20 About class; The photographer R. Metzker 22 Siskind and introduction to design & word aspects 27 Callahan and Giacomelli; Read photographic seeing and design for photographers; 29 Look at Winogrand and J. P Witkin; Read depth-of field; Dark room introduction; Introduction to editing digital images Sept 3 HOLIDAY 5 Demonstrate dry mounting and photogram/ pin hole camera; Editing time 10 Review photographers for T-1; Class time to mount and edit. All individuals are required to commit to two tentative projects at the time of this test. Within the week you must eliminate one and begin the work on the one of your choice (with instructor's approval) 12 Test 1; National Geographic Photographers video 17 Critique; Projects - options and commitments; Assn. 1 due in class. 19 Look at: Winnogran and Avedon; Read exposure, aperture and shutter adjustments for visual control of our images; the light meter in our cameras; Read metering, gray card, back lighting 24 Look at Kenna and Michels. In class editing and shooting time. 26 Koudelka and documentary photography.. Editing time. Oct 1 Newman and Heisman VCR. Read from text or on-line artificial lighting for the portrait. Editing/mounting time 3 Assn. 2 due in class; Editing/mounting time in class 8 Critique and review for T-2 10 Test 2 & complete critique 15 Review test and continue critique; 17 Look at work of Avedon, Arbus 22 Avoiding burnout & getting respect. John Glick's formula to avoid burn-out. Respect: Adams, Uelsmann, two technical masters; Metzker innovator and catalyst for change and Avedon the master student of the human condition. 24 Tentative class time to shoot and edit or pursue projects. 29 Tentative class time to shoot and edit or pursue projects. 31 Assn 3 due in class; Hockney VCR Nov 5 Critique & Tentative class time to shoot and edit or pursue projects. 7 Test 3 & Tentative class time to shoot and edit or pursue projects. 12 Tentative class time to shoot and edit or pursue projects. 14 Tentative class time to shoot and edit or pursue projects. 19 Tentative class time to shoot and edit or pursue projects. 21 Assn 4 due in class today 26 Critique and review for final. Seniors early final exams today. 28 HOLIDAY Dec 2 through 6 Final Exam: as scheduled - see University schedule; Instructor will announce the final time and date on the day of the final review. a Required Materials: Technical Requirements: View Catalog Entry
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