P 102 :: Syllabus

Students experience the primary design elements of visual communication as they apply to the photograph. Topics include image structure or composition, color theory, lighting theory, and the art of the critique.

Prerequisites Principles of Photography P111 or Photograph for non-majors P200 (CAA 106 recommended)

 

Objectives

Define/apply basic design elements
Define/apply fundamental design schemes
Apply a color scheme
Critique your own and other's work
Examine photographs and identify formal properties
Examine photographs and identify content/concept
Write critically concerning form and content/concept

Policies

Materials & Supplies:

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

Flash Drive or Memory Card, 1G or more

Mat board and archival tape for mounting work

High quality Photographic Prints

Large Manila Envelope for turning in your prints

$20+ for entrance fees and metro fares on days we visit galleries/museums

Digital SLR camera with manual functions

 

Lab/Classroom Policies:

Clean up after yourself. No food or beverages in the labs, ever. E-mail, video games, instant messaging, inappropriate use of the web, cell phones, music without headphones, will NOT be tolerated. Be professional and constructive. During critiques computers will be off and full attention will be given to the discussion.

 

AI's Student Policies: Refer to the Student Handbook on 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 per week

Grading and Attendance

Assignments 1 - 5 (10% each) 40% (the lowest assignment grade will be dropped)

Presentation on a Photograph 5%

Essay on a Photographer (including Presentation) 10%

Shot Card 20%

Final Project 15%

Final Portfolio 5% (students are responsible for archiving work)

Class Participation 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 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. 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 tardies will count as an absence.