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Nature Photographer
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PDN Photo District News
Photograph Guide.com
Photo Insider
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Syllabus
DAT-H102, Digital Photography, 3 cr
CRN: 3671
Wednesday 5:30 - 8:25 Online

Division of Arts And Humanities
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT

Instructor: Jerry Nevins
email: jnevins@nv.edu, jnevins@jnevins.com 

Virtual home office hours M, Tu, Wed, Thurs 9-11pm via email and phone 
Required Textbook: None. All reading provided on class website
Required Materials: Digital Camera,USB cable or SD card reader

Class Blog Spring 2020

Class Blog, Spring 2019

Class Blog Fall 2019

 

 

Course:         DAT-H102                                           CRN:              3792                           

 

Instructor:    Jerry Nevins                                       Phone:          203-596-8615

 

Email:            jnevins@nv.edu                                                          203-596-2101

 

Class Meeting: Monday 5:30 - 8:25

 

            Office Hours:     Available by appointment, via email.

 

Course Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of photography as a form of expression and communication. Manual camera functions and basic image editing procedures will be covered. Photographic composition, genres and ethics will also be considered through lectures and assignments. Note: students enrolled in DAT*H102 will be responsible for purchasing a DSLR Camera or other approved camera with manual functions.

 

This class satisfies the Appreciation of Aesthetic Dimensions component of the General Education requirement.  You will learn to apply key concepts, methods and terms in the art of Photography.  You will gain an appreciation for the aesthetic importance of the medium through both the study of masters of photography and through your creation of a portfolio of 50 edited works that reflect that understanding.   Your active engagement with this medium of creative expression is key to the successful completion of the class.  (See rubric at the bottom of the syllabus)

 

Number of Credits:            3

 

 

Prerequisites:                      None

 

Required Textbook:           None

 

Required Materials:           DSLR Digital Camera with lens

USB cable for connecting the camera to a computer (should be included with camera) USB card reader preferred.

Appropriate media storage card for camera (should be included with camera)

8 gigabytes (minimum) Flash Drive

Notebook for class notes

Recommended:               Tripod and camera bag

Optional:                          Laptop; Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud. Educational versions of this program are available

 

Suppliers:                        B&H Photo

18009477785

www.bhphotovideo.com

Calumet Photographic

890 Supreme Drive

Bensenville IL 60106

888.888.9083

www.calumetphoto.com

Freestyle Photographic Supplies

5124 Sunset Blvd.

Hollywood, CA 90027

18002926137

http://www.freestylephoto.biz

PhotoBerts CheatSheets

http://www.photocheatsheets.com/?n=900

 

 

 

 

Learning Outcomes:  At the end of the course the student will be able to…

  1. Demonstrate control of manual camera functions
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of digital file formats and management
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of proper exposure
  4. Apply digital editing skills
  5. Distinguish the formal aspects of photographic composition
  6. Reference the multiple genres within the photographic medium
  7. Analyze and interpret photographs in their cultural, historical, and technical context.
  8. Identify and communicate in writing the ethical issues related to the creation of photographic images
  9. Apply appropriate documentation style in written work
  10. Critique photographs in terms of exposure accuracy, composition, print quality, and meaning.
  11. Construct a portfolio by selecting and organizing original photographs that demonstrate artistic and technical skills.

 

Instructional Methodology: The course will balance lectures with hands-on demonstrations, learner-centered application assignments, and a comprehensive final project.

 

Evaluation & Grading: For the purpose of computing numerical credit point averages, grades are evaluated as follows for each semester hour of credit. Evidence of sustained work in building your portfolio from week to week as well as your attendance forms the primary basis for your grade. A mid-term evaluation and grade will be posted in MyCommnet as well as a final portfolio evaluation for your final grade.

 

 

Numeric Grade

Acceptable Letter Grade Range to be used by the Instructor

 

Description

90-100

A- to A

Excellent

80-89

B-, B, B+

Above Average

70-79

C-, C, C+

Average

60-69

D-, D, D+

Below Average

Below 60

F

Failing

 

Late Assignment Policy: All assignments are due at the start of class on the date listed unless otherwise stated. Anything handed in late will be accepted, but will lose points based on how late it is.

 

Make-up Policy: It is the responsibility of the learner to submit all missed work during scheduled office hours or by arranging a mutual suitable meeting with the instructor. Select pertinent information from the missed class will be accessible through the class site on Blackboard.

 

Important! In the Digital Arts Program a majority of learning is done in the classroom. Since all classes in this program meet once a week, one absence is equivalent to missing two classes worth of information. One absence, while not encouraged, may not affect your learning experience or grade significantly; two or more will make it difficult to successfully complete the class. After a second absence, please set up a time with me to discuss options for the class. After three absences or more, in order to avoid receiving a failing grade, it is best to withdraw from the class.

 

Expectations: You will be learning many new techniques this semester so it is critical to the success of your work, and subsequently your grade, to be in class and on time. It is expected that you will work during class time and outside of class to complete assignments. Demonstrations will take place only once. All students are encouraged to participate by voicing opinions, ideas, questions, etc.

 

Digital Arts Lab Policies:

 

Any person not in full compliance with the policies stated above will lose the privilege of using the facilities of the DAT Labs.

 

Course Outline/Readings:                                  

 

DATE

Discussion/Activity

8/26/2020

Introductions, who I am and my qualifications; my expectations for students – The Art of the Crit; Guidance on camera purchases, importance of Student ID’s in commerce.  Syllabus explained.

Post an image of yourself on the class blog and tell us something about yourself. Composition techniques.  How we read images and the cultural basis for doing so.  Using perspective to our advantage. 

The Golden Mean and Fibonacci Number methods. First Assignment:  Introduction to Composition: The Built Environment.  

Assignment 1: Photograph in downtown Danbury using architectural and constructed elements to structure a compelling composition. Shoot 50 images for editing in class.

Photograph shapes, reflections, light and pattern in an urban or town environment paying particular attention to the shapes you select in the frame and the quality of light on the subject.

Avoid being far away or showing a whole building. Always shoot with natural light. Never use flash in this class... get in close, fill the frame.

We will learn to use line, mass, value (tone), contrast, color, and selection consciously in the creation of your images.

9/2/2020

  • Edit Assignment 1 in class.  Introduction to Adobe Camera RAW. Bring 50 or more photographs of the built environment. You can photograph decay, textures, shapes and geometries. Pay attention to the light especially and the design of the elements in the frame... be inventive. Use reflections, shadows, distortions, odd angles, etc. We will edit these down to your best 6-10 using Photoshop CC and will post the 50 along with their edited versions to your Google Drive portfolio and 2 or three of your favorites to the class blog.
  • In class demonstration: Exposure modes as opposed to Automatic use.  Why to use them and what happens when you do. Assignment: Students to Demonstrate control over depth of field using Aperture settings on manually adjustable camera.
  • Exposure Triangle: Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO

9/9/2020

  • Crit of student images with an eye to the use of Aperture Modes.  Crit of Assignment 1, Introduction to Composition.  Differences between Prime Lenses and Telephoto Lenses are discussed.  Apparent Compression is discussed and viewed.
  • Ethical practices in photography.  Some of the aspects we will cover will be copyrights, honesty, illicit images, the use of minors in imaging and taking unfair advantage of situations where danger is present.

Assignment 2: By the Sea (streams rivers, lakes, etc.)

Look at Weston's work at Point Lobos, California. What kind of light did he photograph under? How did he move in and compose with what he was looking at?  For each photograph, consider the point of view Weston and the camera position.

Weston got down, got close to these rock forms on the beach. I want you to do the same

Read this short biography of Ansel Adams. Browse through his images of the American west.

You are to visit the beach, and look carefully at form, light, composition and line. Examine tidal pools, rock formations and sand patterns with the curiosity and freshness of a young child, say a toddler. Move in close, fill the frame. Submit your best two images on the class blog and post 6-10 or more to Google Drive. (Links in academic expectations below). If you live well inland and would prefer to visit a waterfall or brook with moving water, that would work too. 

9/16/2020

Edit Assignment 2 in class.  This week we further discuss The Trinity of ISO-SHUTTER SPEED-APERTURE  how the advanced photographer uses each element consciously to achieve his or her intended objectives.  In Class Assignment: Depth of field demonstration.

9/23/2020

  • Discussion of color theory– its cultural meanings, the differences between the types of color and the uses of it. 
  • Crit of the prior week’s homework water images. In class demonstration: Shutter speed to control motion in the frame. Students will demonstrate frozen motion and intentional blur.  Panning as a technique.

9/30/2020

  • Introducing White Balance.  What it means, Color Temperature explained and how to use it to your advantage in photography.

Assignment:3  Shadows and Light

Consider this gallery of photographs by amateur Greek photographer, George Christakos. Notice how the photographs are about the quality of light... and shadow. Shadows take on a materiality that is just as strong as the architectural elements depicted, perhaps stronger. Use the widest focal length setting on your lens. Look for shadows as geometric form this week. Start around your home, downtown, or anywhere your travels take you. Look down, look up, fill the frame.

Light reflecting directly off water can be interesting... throw in dramatic clouds...perhaps at sunset... convert to black and white...

Chairs, railings, your back deck, light streaming in through windows casting shadows.... shadows made by people walking downtown...

10/7/2020

  • Edit in class Assignment 3
  • We being investigating In-Camera Effects.  These are aspects of photography that do not require the use of Photoshop Some of these effects have been around for over a century and are “new” because not many use them and photoshop can’t replicate them without hours and hours of effort. 
  • We also discuss to a level of understanding the concepts of Circles of Confusion and Hyperfocal Distance.

10/14/2020

  • Spring Break, no classes. Mid term grades due March 23

10/21/2020

Crit of Water image assignment.

Assignment 4:Altered scale: Large images from tiny object(s) (The macro project)

Read The Photographer's Eye, John Szarkowski, Introduction to the Catalog of the Exhibition

Most of your digital cameras have the wonderful ability to get really close to things and keep it in sharp focus. This is called "Macro" photography. Find out how close your camera can get and shoot everything this week from this distance. My Nikon coolpix can get to within 3/4" of the subject and keep it really sharp. Each camera is different so look it up in your manual. If you have a scanner at home, consider using it as you digital camera for the week. Scanners capture remarkable detail... better than digital cameras....

Browse through this gallery of amazing macro shots. How did the "photographer" pay attention to design and light? Discover form inside the flowers rather than just taking a picture "of" a flower... the flowers were a springboard to exploring formal elements of art and design.

Expose 50 frames and bring to next class for in class editing

10/28/2020
  • ZOOMing on image capture.  The technical aspects of this technique are discussed with examples shown in class.
We also Crit last week’s homework

11/4/2020

  • Using a 10 stop Neutral Density filter to be able to use 30 second exposures
Watch short film demonstrating above When to use very high ISO's, 8,000 and up.

11/11/2020

  • Assignment 5:  The Digital Portrait

I call this assignment "How to Fry an Egg".... Everyone thinks they know how to do it but when you come right down to it, there is a lot of technique involved and there is plenty of opportunity to mess it up.

Watch Video Introduction to the assignment.

Pet Portraits Great introduction at DPreview

Here's what I'd like you to do... Find someone you know, love and trust. This can be a child, spouse, best friend, parent... you get the idea. Take them by window light. Watch the light on the face, wait for an open, truthful expression and create a simple but beautiful portrait. (No flash!). Use a piece of white cardboard, a sheet or other white object to reflect light back into the shadow side of the face. Take your time... there's no rush. If your model puts up a fuss, find someone else. Can you do it?

11/18/2020

Continue editing portraits. In class crit of portraits posted to the class blog and to Google Drive portfolios.

11/25/2020

THANKSGIVING BREAK-No Class
12/2/2020 Continue to refine edited portfolios, redo, replace, upgrade, add to work in Google Drive

12/9/2020

Last Day of class... Final Exam day

 

Incomplete grade: An Incomplete may be assigned at the instructor’s discretion when a student requests it. It is a temporary grade that is assigned when extenuating circumstances lead to missing coursework or an inability to complete all assignments; it may not be used for excessive absences and the majority of the coursework should have been completed before the request is made. The student must agree to complete the requirements in the timeframe specified by the instructor. The faculty member who assigns an Incomplete must file a system report form. If the “I” is not changed to a legitimate letter grade by the end of the following semester, the “I” automatically converts to an “F.”

 

 

Withdrawal Policy:

Spring 2020 withdrawal deadline for Full-term, Late-start, and Second-half semester classes is Monday, April 20, 2020.

Other deadlines are listed below:

First-half semester (classes ending on or before 3/15/20): 3/6/20

First 10 weeks (classes ending on or before 4/7/20): 3/24/20

 

Withdrawing from a course can affect students’ academic progress as well as their financial aid. If a student is considering withdrawing, they should first talk to their instructors about their current progress and explore alternatives. If students are on financial aid, talk to that office to understand any consequences. If students decide to withdraw, they must submit a written withdrawal request to the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline. NOTE: Students are responsible for completing appropriate withdrawal paperwork; instructors do not withdraw students from their classes. For more information, see this link on the website:https://www.nv.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Paying-for-College/Financial-Aid/Withdrawing-from-a-class

 

Blackboard Learn: This course makes limited use of Blackboard Learn, the digital teaching and learning platform for Connecticut Community Colleges. A copy of this syllabus, class handouts, and assignments will be posted at http://jnevins.com/DAT_H-102.html Students will need access to the Internet; please feel free to use our open computer labs, our library, and the ACE.  

 

While mobile devices provide convenient access to check in and read information about your courses, they should not be used to perform work such as taking tests, quizzes, completing assignments or submitting substantive discussion posts.  If you have any problem using Blackboard Learn Mobile, you should contact Distance Learning at 203-575-8182dl@nv.edu

 

During off-hours please visit our Connecticut Community Colleges Online Help Desk https://cscu.edusupportcenter.com and search “Blackboard Mobile Learn” or call 860-723-0221 available 24/7/365.  If these resources are not available, please resort to using your desktop/laptop computer for all course viewing and activity. Students and Faculty can access Blackboard Learn through our myCommNet portal http://my.commnet.edu or through our Blackboard Learn App by referring to the help article entitled “Can I use Blackboard on my Smartphone or Tablet?”  https://cscu.edusupportcenter.com/sims/helpcenter/common/layout/SelfhelpArticleView.seam?inst_name=cscu&article_id=1912-1463992, or directly at https://ctccs.blackboard.com.

 

Tutoring Resources:

tutoringThe Academic Center for Excellence (ACE), provides tutoring in math, sciences, English and writing, and numerous other subjects. You can learn about the full range of tutoring and other student success services by going to the ACE in E500 Ekstrom Hall, visiting its webpage at https://www.nv.edu/Student-Resources/Academic-Support-Resources/Tutoring-Center-ACE,or by calling (203) 575-8073The ACE is located on both campuses, Danbury and Waterbury.

 

Waterbury Campus Hours:      

Spring 2020

ACE HOURS

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Subject to tutor availability

 

Danbury Campus Hours:

The Danbury campus ACE/multipurpose Room is located in D201, and it is open during normal operating hours. Tutoring schedules are arranged by the beginning of each semester. Call us at: (203) 437-9699.

 

 

 

Library Resources:

On the Waterbury Campus, The Max R. Traurig Library is located on the 4th and 5th floors of the L building. The library has books, journals, databases, research guides, DVDs, and CDs to support the college curriculum, as well as copies of all the textbooks used at NVCC. The online journal databases, ebooks, and streaming videos can be accessed via the library website at http://www.nv.edu/library or through the Library tab in MyCommNet.

 

Waterbury Campus Hours:

Monday - Thursday 

8 am – 8 pm

Friday 

8 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday

10 am – 2 pm

 

Check Out & Returns: (203) 575-8024
Information / Research Help: (203) 575-8244

Text Us! (203) 951-8189

Email:    library@nv.edu


Danbury Campus Hours:

Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 

8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Tuesdays

10 am – 6 pm


Phone: (203) 437-9648
Text Us! (203) 951-8189

Email:    library@nv.edu

 

Appointments with librarians for research assistance at either campus can be made on the library’s website, nv.edu/library.

 

 

Dean of Academic Affairs:           Dr. Lisa Dresdner

Kinney Hall – 719

ldresdner@nv.edu

203-575-8004

 

 

NVCC Absences and Attendance Guidelines:

 

Class Cancellations: With the potential for faculty emergencies or inclement weather, class cancellations or delays are a possibility.  If a class is cancelled or delayed, instructors may plan for a qualified substitute instructor or plan make-up assignments for any class time missed. Faculty can plan for make-up assignments through a variety of ways including, but not limited to, the use of reading days, extended class time, or online/additional class assignments. Cancellation or delay of classes due to inclement weather is made only by the President of the College. To promptly learn of these cancellations or delays, please sign-up for MyCommNetAlert for immediate notifications.

 

 

Students with Special Needs-ADA: Students who may require academic adjustments on the basis of a disability are encouraged to contact the Counselor for Students with Disabilities. Contact Terry Latella in K519B or call 203-575-8608 in Waterbury and 203-437-9699 in Danbury) at the beginning of each semester.

 

After providing documentation and completing the disability disclosure process, students are then encouraged to meet with their instructor(s) within the first two weeks of the semester to discuss any adjustments approved by the appropriate disabilities contact and to complete the Adjustments Agreement Form. Adjustments are not retroactive. Instructors, in conjunction with appropriate college personnel, will provide assistance and/or adjustments only to those students who have completed the disability disclosure and academic adjustments process.

 

Academic Misconduct Statement: At NVCC we expect the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic misconduct is prohibited in accordance with the Board of Regents Student Code of Conduct (Part D. Prohibited Conduct, 1. academic misconduct). This policy prohibits cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, unauthorized access to examinations or course materials, plagiarism, and other proscribed activities. Academic misconduct extends to any student who aids in another’s student’s cheating. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s idea(s) or phrase(s) and representing that/those idea(s) as your own, either intentionally or unintentionally.

 

The first offense of academic misconduct may result in a grade of “F” or “0” for the assignment and/or failure in the course at the discretion of the instructor. (Please see the Student Handbook on the College website link for more information: https://nv.edu/portals/0/documents/studentservices/studenthandbook.pdf.) Any subsequent instances of academic misconduct will require the student to meet with the Dean of Academic Affairs.  The Dean, in collaboration with the instructor, will determine the consequence for the subsequent instances of academic misconduct.   In addition, as academic misconduct is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, referral will be made to the Dean of Student Services and addressed as appropriate.

 

A student may not obtain a transcript notation of “W” in a course if there exists substantial reason to believe the student has engaged in academic misconduct in the course. A transcript notation of “W” will only be permitted for such students when the final resolution results in finding the student did not commit academic misconduct in the course.

 

Official Student Email: NVCC students are given an official student email address, which is the primary way to receive any communications from the college. It is students’ responsibility to check this e-mail for all communications from their instructors and the college. Emails will no longer be sent to personal email accounts; however, students can easily forward their college e-mail to their personal e-mail. Visit nv.edu/emailfor details on setting up an account or for help, call or visit IT: 203-575-8092 ornv.edu/IT. NVCC gives free access to web applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.

 

Student & Faculty Communication and Processes: Good communication between students and their instructors can make a big difference in academic experiences. If a student has a question or problem with the course or an assignment, they should always try to talk to their instructor first.

 

It is the College’s policy to provide a mechanism and process whereby a student may formally appeal faculty decisions. When a student uses the appeals procedure, all parties should endeavor to resolve the dispute amicably at the earliest possible stage.

 

A student has the right to appeal any decision of a full-time or adjunct faculty member, staff member, program director, clinical coordinator or employee of the college. An academic appeal is defined as an allegation by a student that an employee of the college has violated federal or state laws and regulations, college or department policies, accreditation standards or the faculty member’s own stated policy relating to the student’s assignment of grades or other academic evaluation.  Academic Appeal Forms are available beginning on page 36 in the Student Handbook at: https://nv.edu/portals/0/documents/studentservices/studenthandbook.pdf

 

Student Handbook: Please see the Student Handbook on the College website (found under Student Resources) for more information on these and other policies and procedures such as Code of Conduct Violations, cell phone use in class, Children on Campus, Smoking Policy, and more. https://nv.edu/portals/0/documents/studentservices/studenthandbook.pdf

 

NVCC Smoke-Free Campus Policy: Section 19a-342 of the General Statues of Connecticut prohibits smoking in any building or portion of a building owned or leased by the state. Smoking is also prohibited in any vehicles owned or leased by the state or any political subdivision thereof (this policy does not apply to personal vehicles). Smoking shall also be prohibited in all outdoor areas of Naugatuck Valley Community College campus property, including but not limited to parking lots, paths, fields, and sports/recreational areas. See page 43 of the Student Handbook.

 

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination: Naugatuck Valley Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, disability, including but not limited to present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or genetic information in treatment or employment at the College, in admission or access to the College, or in any other aspect of its programs and activities.  In addition, the College does not discriminate in employment on the additional basis of veteran status or criminal record.  The College is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 35 and 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI); disability (Section 504/Title II); sex (Title IX); or age (Age Act). Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to the College may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at (617) 289-0111 or 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, or to the applicable College Coordinators who are located at Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, Connecticut 06708:  Kimberly Carolina, Director of Human Resources/Section 504/Title II/ADA/Age Act Coordinator, Room K704b, 203-575-8056; Sarah Gager, Dean of Student Services/Deputy Section 504/Title II/ADA/Age Act Coordinator (Students), Room K509a, 203-575-8086;   Jacquie Swanson, Associate Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator, Room K704, 203-575-8043 (Rev 10/21/19).

 

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Academic Expectations:

Post at least once a week to the class blog. Care about the quality as well as quantity of your creative work, help and collaborate with others in the class, communicate openly with me…. Do your best. Your portfolio posted to Google Drive portfolio will be the tangible evidence of your progress in the medium but your overall contributions will play a role in determining your grade as well. Don't wait until near the end, then run around and try to get your work done in a rush... that's like skipping class all semester. Go shooting each week, post each week, let me track your progress on yourGoogle Drive portfolio. You may keep working on earlier assignments until the end. You may replace earlier work with newer work you like better. Your final grade is based on "The Big Picture", that is, how well you have tried to understand the assignment and worked to create pieces reflecting the spirit of the task at hand, your progress in the medium, your contributions through posting comments on other's work on the class blog as well as in Google Drive, Effort counts!

 

Technical Requirements:

-A digital camera with usb cable to connect to computer usb port or a card reader, connected to your usb port (preferred).

-Know how to install software, create online accounts, upload text and images, and how to save your work into folders on your computer and how to locate and browse to those folders to retrieve it.

 

Tradition of Respect: In our class:

 

Suggested reading:

Photography And The Art Of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop For Film And Digital Photography (Paperback) by Freeman Patterson "On those frosty mornings when I grab my camera and tripod, and head out into the meadow behind my house, I quickly forgot about me..."

 

Photographing The World Around You: A Visual Design Workshop For Film And Digital Photography (Paperback) by Freeman Patterson "This book about observing and photographing the world around you is a gift to you from my students - hundreds and hundreds of photographers who..."

Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color & Composition in Photography (Updated Edition) (Paperback) by Bryan Peterson "The human eye sees in much the same way as a 50mm lens, and therefore, the 50mm focal length lens is appropriately called a normal..." 

Photographic Composition (Paperback) by Tom Grill, Mark Scanlon "Behind every photograph is an idea..."

Organizing and Editing Your Photos with Picasa : Visual QuickProject Guide (Visual Quickproject Series) (Paperback) by Steve Schwartz

Numerous Web resources in the form of technical instruction, Youtube videos, artists websites, galleries and museums as well as journals linked from the syllabus and as discussed in class.

 

Rubric for grading Aestheic Dimension Aspect of the class

 

Outcomes Highly Competent Competent Minimally Competent Not Competent
Apply key concepts, methods and terms in the art of Photography.  Demonstrates clear understanding of a wide range of key concepts, terms, and methodologies through insightful analysis of Photography as an art form Demonstrates clear understanding of multiple key concepts, terms, and methodologies through effective analysis of analysis of Photography as an art form Demonstrates understanding of some key concepts, terms, and methodologies and basic ability to apply them to the analysis of Photography as an art form Has not demonstrated basic understanding of concepts, terms, or methodologies, nor connected them to effective analysis.
Gain an appreciation for the aesthetic importance of the medium through both the study of masters of photography and through your creation of a portfolio of 50 edited works that reflect that understanding.   Identifies the complex interrelationships between works of photographic art and historical, socil, political, cultural and aesthetic contexts. Demonstrates ability to identify art works within in multiple relevant contexts based on firm understanding of connection between works’ characteristics and their contexts. Demonstrates basic ability to identify works in at least one relevant context, based on understanding of connection between works’ characteristics and their contexts Demonstrates only superficial ability to identify works of photographic art within relevant contexts.
Your active engagement with this medium of creative expression is key to the successful completion of the class. Active engagement with the arts through participation, creative expression, and critical inquiry Can document significant engagement with the arts through participation and creative expression Limited engagement or understanding of the arts through experience or creative expression. Little or no engagement with the literary, performing or visual arts or other cultural forms through either experience or creative expression.

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New Dimensions Student, Skye Cornell on the North Atlantic Coast, near Roundstone, Ireland. Irish Journal course, May,2000.

Digital infrared quadtone print.
Jerome Nevins

Photography Magazines
Pepper, 1930 Edward Weston
Cole Weston print
Church Door, Hornitos, 1940
Edward Weston negative, Cole Weston print
Paul Strand, New York, 1917
6.75 x 8.5 inch photogravure
Point Lobos, 1930 Edward Weston negative, Cole Weston print
Minor White Pacific, Devil's Slide, California 1947
Princeton University
Snowshadow, Jerry Nevins
Ultra Chrome Print 11"X14"
Winter, 2005
Minor White, "Windowsill Daydreaming” Appeared in Aperture 80, 1978.
RB Thomas, Botanicals 3
16 x 20 Chromogenic Print, 2005

Grey Lilly #1
Diane Vetere, Toronto, Canada

Raul, school assignment...(not from me, jn)
"For my photo class I had to shoot a series of portraits by a window using the natural light from outside. Also, I had to use a reflector (in my case, poster board) to bounce some light onto the face. Here are the results."