COM 1205, 1215, 2205
Teacher: Mr. Petersen Course Outline: Digital Photography is a combination of three MDC credits at the grade 10 and 11 level. The basic mechanics of a camera and capturing light will be explained and practiced, to create developed understanding of exposure. Shooting and documenting the process of exposure constitutes the practical side of the course. A history of photography and instruction in composition are important theoretical components that will be developed throughout the course to complement the practice. This course can be accessed virtually on Google classroom at: Prerequisites: COM 1005 We focus on two main components: · Practice - shooting, printing, and documenting process · Theory - historical precedent and developments, compositional rules and tools Late Assignments, Missed Assignments and NHI My policy is: All projects are due on the critique date . After critique you will have a week to make any changes or adjustments gleamed from the group discussion. If you fail to hand in your project a week from the critique date, you will receive a NHI= 0. If your project is not present for critique you have a week to arrange another time with the teacher for critique. Failure to do so and you will receive 0 for the critique. You must communicate with the teacher to receive a week extension. ** Communication is essential in the midst of absences or missed assignments. It is your responsibility. ** Supply List: Please provide for yourself: • a binder and paper • Pencils • if you have a DSLR of your own you'd like to use and have permission to bring it to school, bring it in so we can discuss the settings and use of it All other materials for production will be available at school. |
Studio hours: Art Room is open for design students Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at lunch (excluding day 1), FLT on days 1 and 3, and after-school on Mondays until 5pm. **Art room is closed for lunch on Tuesdays ** Evaluation: Photo Logs 10% Photo Projects 50% · 6 large projects Photo Practice 10% - 3 minor projects Critiques 10% · Self, Peer and Class History/ Theory 20% · Written 15% · Presentations 5% Process Work: Logs and notes are an important as a resource for developing your skills and knowledge throughout the course. You must bring your photo binder to every class. You will track your photos and take notes in this binder, and it will often be submitted for evaluation. Critiques: Classroom critiques are vital to artistic growth because it gives the class an opportunity for peer assessment and experience constructive feedback. Photos must be completed and participation is key to a successful critique. We will be exploring self, peer and class forms of critique with our finished photos. Class critiques can only be made up by critiquing with the class and must be scheduled with the teacher. Field Trip : TBA |
Guidelines for a Creative Environment
Rules are in place to make the classroom a SAFE and fun environment to create. Following these
guidelines will make it easier and more enjoyable for all of us to enjoy the course.
#1- Respect the materials and studio space. - No throwing or deliberately destroying the
classroom materials. All materials are available to you during class, flex blocks and every
lunch hour. Do not take classroom materials home, as they often are not returned once they
leave the classroom. Cameras may only be signed out after the parent/guardian waiver has
been completed.
We clean up the room ALWAYS at the end of class.
#2 Ready at Bell- You should be ready with your materials, in your seat by the
time the bell rings.
#3- Being Present in class and when absent- Being present means actively participating in
class critiques and discussions, offering feedback to your peers, and utilizing class time to work
or research projects. It does not mean sitting on your smartphone creating Snapchats, using facebook
on your computer, skyping, texting or creating a playlist. See #4- Responsible Use of Technology.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed and catch up. With
Weebly it is very accessible to go online and see where the class is at every day. Unexcused
absences will be dealt with immediately.
#4 Responsible use of Technology - There are many great ways that technological devices
and advances that have made the classroom a better place. However, no smart phones will be
allowed in class unless specifically mentioned. You may use your laptop for image reference, however it
is best you leave your phone in your locker or in teacher’s phone 'hotel' on the door. We only see each
for a short so let’s make our time together safe, creative and productive.
#5 Responsible use of Privilege - Access to leaving the classroom for shooting is a unique and
required part of being in photography classes. If you cannot behave responsibly on your own
outside of the classroom, the privilege will be taken away and you will need to shoot what you
can in class and outside of school on your own time, or will be removed from the class if
needed. You are given a lot of freedom in this class, make the most of it and produce some
great work and have fun!
Rules are in place to make the classroom a SAFE and fun environment to create. Following these
guidelines will make it easier and more enjoyable for all of us to enjoy the course.
#1- Respect the materials and studio space. - No throwing or deliberately destroying the
classroom materials. All materials are available to you during class, flex blocks and every
lunch hour. Do not take classroom materials home, as they often are not returned once they
leave the classroom. Cameras may only be signed out after the parent/guardian waiver has
been completed.
We clean up the room ALWAYS at the end of class.
#2 Ready at Bell- You should be ready with your materials, in your seat by the
time the bell rings.
#3- Being Present in class and when absent- Being present means actively participating in
class critiques and discussions, offering feedback to your peers, and utilizing class time to work
or research projects. It does not mean sitting on your smartphone creating Snapchats, using facebook
on your computer, skyping, texting or creating a playlist. See #4- Responsible Use of Technology.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed and catch up. With
Weebly it is very accessible to go online and see where the class is at every day. Unexcused
absences will be dealt with immediately.
#4 Responsible use of Technology - There are many great ways that technological devices
and advances that have made the classroom a better place. However, no smart phones will be
allowed in class unless specifically mentioned. You may use your laptop for image reference, however it
is best you leave your phone in your locker or in teacher’s phone 'hotel' on the door. We only see each
for a short so let’s make our time together safe, creative and productive.
#5 Responsible use of Privilege - Access to leaving the classroom for shooting is a unique and
required part of being in photography classes. If you cannot behave responsibly on your own
outside of the classroom, the privilege will be taken away and you will need to shoot what you
can in class and outside of school on your own time, or will be removed from the class if
needed. You are given a lot of freedom in this class, make the most of it and produce some
great work and have fun!