Introduction to Photography is designed give students a basic foundation in 35mm film photography and the darkroom. Emphasis is on darkroom safety, use of light meters, pinhole photography, 35mm manual cameras, and basic darkroom printing. A significant portion of this class is dedicated to students' understanding of the shutter speed / aperture relationship as well as photographic composition. The materials fee for this class is $30.
Grading Policy and Rubric
Grading Policy and Rubric
Potential Graded Assignments include:
Register for Remind.com *5 points*
Photo for Discussion *10 points*
Photograms (3+) with test strips *30 points*
Sunny 16 Quiz *10 points*
Pinhole camera construction- use your own materials for more points *20 points*
Pinhole negatives- at least 2 good negatives in school and at least 2 shot outside of school grounds *30 points*
Pinhole contact prints (positives)- at least 2 good prints *10 points*
35mm SLR photography- Photo Buddy System (graded as a pair) - 1st roll of film - Shoot, Log, and Process *30 points*
Contact print of 35mm negatives and 1 5x7 enlargement each with test strips. - Photo Buddy System (graded as a pair) *20 points*
Using Contrast Filters *30 points*
35mm SLR photography Elements of Art and Principles of Design- flying solo - Shoot, Log, and Process - minimum 15 shots done outside of school. *30 points*
Contact print of 35mm negatives and 2 5x7 enlargements with test strips. *20 points*
35mm SLR photography Depth of Field- Shoot, Log, and Process - minimum 15 shots done outside of school. *30 points*
Contact print of 35mm negatives and 2 5x7 enlargements with test strips. *20 points*
Vocabulary quiz. *10 points
35mm SLR photography Composition- Shoot, Log, and Process - all shots done outside of school. *30 points*
Contact print of 35mm negatives and 2 8x10 enlargements with test strips. *20 points*
Writing Assignment TBD
Final Exam *30 points*
Register for Remind.com *5 points*
Photo for Discussion *10 points*
Photograms (3+) with test strips *30 points*
Sunny 16 Quiz *10 points*
Pinhole camera construction- use your own materials for more points *20 points*
Pinhole negatives- at least 2 good negatives in school and at least 2 shot outside of school grounds *30 points*
Pinhole contact prints (positives)- at least 2 good prints *10 points*
35mm SLR photography- Photo Buddy System (graded as a pair) - 1st roll of film - Shoot, Log, and Process *30 points*
Contact print of 35mm negatives and 1 5x7 enlargement each with test strips. - Photo Buddy System (graded as a pair) *20 points*
Using Contrast Filters *30 points*
35mm SLR photography Elements of Art and Principles of Design- flying solo - Shoot, Log, and Process - minimum 15 shots done outside of school. *30 points*
Contact print of 35mm negatives and 2 5x7 enlargements with test strips. *20 points*
35mm SLR photography Depth of Field- Shoot, Log, and Process - minimum 15 shots done outside of school. *30 points*
Contact print of 35mm negatives and 2 5x7 enlargements with test strips. *20 points*
Vocabulary quiz. *10 points
35mm SLR photography Composition- Shoot, Log, and Process - all shots done outside of school. *30 points*
Contact print of 35mm negatives and 2 8x10 enlargements with test strips. *20 points*
Writing Assignment TBD
Final Exam *30 points*