Graduate School

In this course students will ready themselves for graduate school by studying the fundamental essays in photographic theory, researching graduate programs, and completing application packets.

Prerequisites approval from instructor and department director

 

Objectives
Read fundamental essays in photographic theory
Research Graduate Programs
Targeting the right Graduate Program
Prepare Applications
Write compelling application essays

 

Materials & Supplies:

Portable Hard Drive

Recordable CD’s and jewel cases for storage and submission of work

High Quality Photographic Prints

Postage and Fees for Applications Submissions

 

Lab/Classroom Policies: Follow all the rules and regulations outlined by the Chef.

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 3-5 hours/week

 

Grading and Attendance

Reading Responses (4) 5% each 20%
School Research Reports (3) 10% each 30%
Application Portfolio 10%
Application Essay 10%
Interviews 10%
Class Participation  20%

 

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 lab time, participation in and preparedness for discussions, group work and other class assignments, as well as use of class time, general involvement and interest. Any grade below a C- will be considered a failing grade.

 

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Students who accumulate a total of 2 absences in a course will be dropped from the course and a grade of F (failed) will be recorded for the course. 5+ 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. There will be no leniency.

 

Assignments

Reading Responses

Four responses are due during the quarter; each response covers a different reading in photographic theory. You will summarize and respond to the assigned essay. The response outline ideas and make the information applicable to a photographer such as yourself.

Format-

Two to Four pages typed including the following elements:

Title: create a clear title to describe the response's focus

Abstract: create a paragraph that concisely describes the response's focus

Major Points: in paragraph form outline the major ideas in the reading.

Examples/Evidence: detail the main examples and/or evidence from the reading. Make sure to include citation for your quotes. There should be at least 3-4 pieces of evidence or examples.

Conclusions: write a paragraph or two that summarizes the major points, evidence/examples, and makes a conclusion about the validity or usefulness of the reading.

Bibliography: any sources listed in MLA style

Topics
Response 1
Response 2
Response 3
Response 4


School Research Reports (3)

Three Research Reports are due during the quarter.


Application Portfolio

Image and Docucment Colletction for Applications


Application Essay

Targeted application essay


Interviews

 

 

 

 

Calendar

Wednesday 2-4:45pm

 

Wednesday

July

15
First Meeting – Set Goals

22
Reading Response 1 Due

29
Reading Response 2 Due

August

5
Reading Response 3 Due

12
Reading Response 4 Due

19
Program Research 1 Due

26
Program Research 2 & 3 Due

September

2
Portfolio Due

9
Application Essay Due

16 Last Day of Class
Interviews Due

23