P 404 :: Syllabus

This course offers the opportunity to develop and produce projects to be included in the exit portfolio. Imagery produced speaks the language of today’s marketplace, displays different styles and media, and demonstrates imaginative application of photographic technique.

 

Prerequisites P403 and passing final Portfolio Assessment


Objectives

Formalize your selection for the primary focus of your work.

Chose among approved categories: Product, Architecture, Fashion, etc.

Submit work within the chosen focus for weekly critiques.

Accept and competently execute assignments and resubmissions.

Select work for your general portfolio with instructor input.

Obtain faculty approval for selected work.

 

Policies

Materials & Supplies:

Portable Hard driveRecordable CD’s and jewel cases for storage and submission of work

Numerous High Quality Photographic Prints

Printed Specialization Portfolio

Postage and Fees for Competition Submissions

Printed Promotional Project Proofs

Professional Web Portfolio

Binder and Transparent Sleeves

 

Lab/Classroom Policies: No food or beverages in the labs. Inappropriate use of e-mail, video games, messaging, the web, cell phones, music, or headphones, will NOT be tolerated. Be professional and constructive.

 

AI's Student Policies: Refer to the Student Handbook, Students with Disabilities, Student Conduct Policy, Academic Dishonesty

 

Course Length 11 Weeks Contact Hours 60 Credit Value 4.0 Estimated Homework Hours 8-15 hours/week


Grading and Attendance

Full Review 5%

Shot List, Portfolio Proposal, Specialization and Exit Portfolio (5%, 5%, 10% and 10%) 30%

Final Promo Proposal and Promotional Materials (5% and 15%) 20%

Webpage Proposal and Webpage (5% and 15%) 20%

Exhibition Proposal and Portfolio Show (5% and 15%) 20%

Final Presentation 5%

 

Grades: Work will be evaluated throughout the quarter (not just the due date) for understanding of the assignment, concept/idea, depth of investigation, amount of challenge, time/effort, technical quality and overall effectiveness. Your grade will also be affected by attendance, participation during class time, participation in and preparedness for discussions, group work and other assignments, general involvement and interest. The grading scale is: A 100-93% A- 92-90% B+ 89-88% B 87-83% B- 82-80% C+ 79-78% C 77-73% C- 72-70% D+ 69% D 68% F 67% and below

 

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Students who accumulate a total of 4 absences in a course will be dropped from the course and a grade of W or F (withdrawn/failed) will be recorded for the course. 15+ minutes late is an absence.

 

Late work will NOT be accepted without a formal written excuse. The excuse and ALL work is due the first class back.

 

Tardiness: Don’t be late, your grade WILL be affected. Two lates will count as an absence.