BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY LAB

Spring 2002

This lab course is designed to apply the basic principles of photography through practical applications in the darkroom and through specific shooting assignments.

TEXT:� PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE, Second Edition, by Michael Leary.

Office Hours: T 1630-1830 / W 0800-0900 / S 1630-1730

Voicemail Number: 408-741-4607

Major Course Topics

A.����� Photograms

B.������ Roll Film Processing

C.������ Projection Printing

D.����� The basic principles of composition

E.������ Planning and executing a photo essay

Course Objectives

The students will learn:

�������� to apply the principles of equivalent exposure by using correct shutter speeds and apertures.

�������� to process black and white film.

�������� to make enlargements by applying the principles of projection printing.

�������� to use different focal length lenses.

�������� to plan and shoot a photographic essay.

Equipment and Supplies

A.����� Equipment and chemicals for all lab work will be furnished for you.� We will have a few 35mm cameras that can be checked out.

If you are using your own camera, it should be an adjustable camera (one with adjustable F/stops and adjustable shutter speeds).� If your camera is an automatic camera, you should be able to override the automatic feature.� If you can't override the automatic feature, you will need to use one of the school's cameras.

B.������ When you are working in the lab you are responsible for all equipment in your lab space.� You will be given a drawer inventory sheet to help you check the contents of your drawer.� Make sure that all equipment is present when you start.� Have the lab aide or myself check your space before you leave.

C.������ You must present your ID card when checking out equipment.� You are responsible for all equipment. If it is damaged, lost, or stolen, a fee will be computed based upon the price of the equipment.� Payment will be made to the finance office and applied to the Photography Department account no later than one week from the fee determination, or lab use will be denied.

D.����� You are required to purchase all expendable photographic supplies.� You must supply a portfolio (projects WILL NOT be accepted for grading unless they are in a portfolio).� A list of supplies will be given to you.

Methods of Instruction

A.����� � Lectures

��������� � Laboratory assignments

��������� � Demonstrations

��������� � Reading assignments

��������� � Specific shooting assignments

Attendance

Attendance for the first month is very important, as the bulk of your lab time for that period will be spent listening to lectures, and observing demos.� After that you should be here for announced quizzes and demos.

Quizzes

There will be 7 quizzes given in this class, each one is worth 20 points.� If you miss a quiz, there is no way to make it up; you will be given a 0 for that quiz.� If you are working in a lab other than your normal lab, and a quiz is being given, you MUST take the quiz during that lab. The quizzes cover specific lab lectures and practical applications.� Quizzes constitute 20% of your lab grade.

Projects

There are 5 projects in this class.� Each project will have a specific due date.� A handout detailing what has to be done for each project will be given to you.� All projects are due on the assigned due date.� With a valid excuse, I will accept projects no more that ONE (1) week late.� Projects are worth 100 points each, with the exception of project 5.� Project 5 is double weighted, therefore worth 200 points. The lab portion of this photo class is worth 50% of your Photo 1 grade.� Your projects constitute 80% of your lab grade

Extra Lab Time

Lab work should be completed in your scheduled lab period. However if space is available, you may attend another scheduled Photo 1L section. There will be a fifteen minute grace period at the beginning of each lab period.� Lab spaces will be held during that period. However, if the space is still empty fifteen minutes into the period, the space will be given to a waiting student. If you know that you will arrive after the grace period, you may hold your lab by calling 741-2424.� Your lab space will be held for you.� You may also complete extra work in the scheduled 49A Lab.