Semester Overview:
DATE | CLASS TOPIC | ASSIGNMENT DUE | READINGS DUE |
September 12 | -Course Introduction -Review Syllabus -The Basics of Photography -Composition in Photography -Critiquing and analyzing photography | For Reading HW each week, hand in a list of 20 amazing things you learned from reading the chapter or online article. | |
September 19 | -Digital Camera Operations and Modes -Camera Metering -Equivalent Exposures -Bracketing -White Balance -File Formats | Slide Show of 10-15 Inspirational Photographs | |
September 26 | -Class critique -Metering and Exposure -Lenses and Focal Lengths -Auto Focus vs Manual | 3 Photographs with Good Composition | Chapter 3 and 9 and Camera Modes: Critique Handbook Ch 1 |
October 3 | -Class shooting field trip -Depth of Field Defined -Factors Effecting Depth of Field -Digital Workflow | Chapter 4 and Critique Handbook Ch 2 | |
October 11 | -Class Critique -Action and Motion -Pushing the ISO -Motion Blur Techniques | 2 Photographs, 1 each showing: - Shallow Depth of Field - Good Depth of Field | Chapter 2, Part 2: The Aperture Critique Handbook Ch 3 |
October 17 | -Class Critique -Lighting Seminar -Compare and Contrast Types of Lighting | 2 Photographs, 1 each showing: - Action sharp and - Motion Blur | Chapter 2, Part 1: The Shutter Critique Handbook Ch 4 |
October 24 | -Lighting Seminar contin. -Flash or no Flash -Hot Light Demo | Chapter 13 Critique Handbook Ch 5 | |
October 31 | -Class Critique -History of Photography -Introduce Photographer Research Project -Work on Project | 3 Photographs using 3 Different Light Sources | Chapter 18 Critique Handbook Ch 6 |
November 7 | -Midterm Exam -Photographer Research Presentations | Photographer Research Presentations | |
November 14 | -Class Critique -Photo Montages -Combining Imagery -Work in Lab -Individual Meetings | Free Photo Day | |
November 21 | -Class Critique -The Photo Series -Diptychs and Triptychs -Work in Lab -Individual Meetings | Create a Theme Based Photo Montage | Photography and Collage |
November 28 | -Class Critique -The Portrait -Fields of Photography | Photo Series or Sequence | Diptychs: |
December 5 | -Final Critique | 10-15 Final Prints for Critique | Annie Liebovitz |
December 12 | -Boards for Upperclassmen | ||
December 19 | -Final Exam and 2 Board Reviews emailed to me |