Syllabus

Creative Photography II

Mr. Renninger

Freedom High School / District of Hillsborough County

Major Concepts/ Content: Use of equipment and materials

Black and white photography

Elements of art and principles of design

Formal and expressive elements

Film development and printing processes

Critical thinking and analysis

Historical and cultural perspectives

Connections between photography and other subject areas

Personal benefits

Collaborative skills

Career opportunities

Assessments:

1/3 of Grade will be based on:

Homework

Class Participation

Bookwork/ Classwork

Sketchbook

Quizzes/ Unit Tests

Essays/ Written Critiques

1/3 of Grade will be based on:

Shooting Assignments

Final Portfolio/ Presentation

Lab/ Studio/ Class Responsibility

1/3 of Grade will be based on:

Final Exam

Scope and Sequence of Course Content:Semester One:

1. Review Basic Concepts as follows:a. Basic understanding: aperture and shutter speedb. Exposure…Under and Overc. Using chemicals in the darkroomd. Basic 35mm camera operatione. Aperture and depth of fieldf. Shutter speed and motion controlg. Loading film/ using a light meterh. Film developmenti. Making an enlargementj. Burning and Dodgingk. 10 secrets of successful photographyl. Critique guidelines

2. Equivalent exposures3. Bracketing4. Studio lighting/ Portraiture

Semester Two:1. Lens types2. Zone focusing3. Hand-coloring4. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop5. Print Finishing

Materials:E= Essential materials. These are low cost items that will be required each day.O= Optional materials. These are useful, but NOT required items.

E: 3 Prong folder with pockets (approx. $0.25)E: Sharp pencil with eraser (approx. $0.50)E: 8x10 inch or11x14 inch sketchbook (approx. $2.50-$10.00)E: Extra fine point black pen (approx. $0.50)

O: Double stick tapeO: Glue stickO: ScissorsO: Markers (water soluble)O: Small pencil sharpener

Projected Shooting Assignments (subject to change at teacher’s discretion)

Studio Portrait Up The Frame Text and Images Deconstructing an Advertisement (Digital) Breaking the Rules Shutter As An Idea/ Motion