NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS Fall, 2012
COURSE TITLE: Photography I Lecture & Studio COURSE #: ART 141
LECTURE: Tuesday 6:35-8:35 pm ASB 209 CRN: 1481
STUDIOS: Tuesday 4:30 pm-6:30 pm & Thursday 4:30-6:30pm GW 116 CRN: 1482 & 1483
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Yurgeles E-Mail: myurgeles@nwcc.commnet.edu
WEBSITE: www.yurgeles.net/students
Phone (cell) 860 459-4955
COURSE MATERIALS
Text: Black & White Photography. Third Edition, revised. Henry Horenstein
ISBN 0-316-37305-2
A Workbook for Black and White Photography. Kim Mosley
35mm SLR film camera with manual exposure control
Ilford 8”x10” RC Paper, 25 sheets minimum- DO NOT OPEN!
Kodak Tri-X 400 film, 36 exposures
Negative Sleeves
Mat board
(2)Hand towels
OPTIONAL TEXT/COURSE MATERIALS
Digital camera
Tripod
Flash
Anti-Static Brush
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Three (3) credit hours. Development of skills in the practical application of basic photographic principles including the proper exposure of film, the processing of film, print finishing and the creative aspects of photography.
GOALS/OBJECTIVES: To teach the basic principles of operation of a variety of photographic equipment and darkroom procedures as well as the basic principles relative to exposure, film development and paper processing. To show various creative applications of photography, and to cultivate an appreciation of photography as a means for personal expression.
COURSE OUTCOMES: Students will....
-Employ the principles of operations of a variety of photographic equipment and darkroom procedures.
-Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles relative to photographic exposure, film development, and paper processing through the creation of a portfolio of prints.
-Incorporate the elements and principles of design in the images they make to communicate ideas.
Evaluate photographs using a variety of analytical approaches.
-Define and analyze a creative process, defining the concept of creativity and describing the components of a creative process in the field of photography.

-Explain how engaging in a creative process affects one's perception of the world.
GRADING /POLICY ASSESSMENT
Individual grades are based on a variety of criteria including:
-Concept/Creativity
-Process/Participation (in class & homework assignments)
-Presentation/Craftsmanship
-Quizzes & Exams
Homework 20% Tests 20%
Class Participation 20% Portfolio Work 40%
Portfolios are based on a variety of criteria including:
-Concept/Creativity
-Presentation/Craftsmanship (see print rubric)
•Meeting Deadlines-late projects always receive an F. They may be handed in at the end of the semester (before finals) with a note explaining circumstances for grade consideration.
College Grading System
Project and course grades are determined as follows:
A=excellent; B=good; C=fair or average; D=passing; F=failure.
A 4.0 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 D- 0.7 F 0.0
Attendance:
Class attendance is mandatory. Roll will be taken at every class session. If you arrive late, it is your responsibility to make sure that your attendance is noted. You are also responsible for any instructions or assignments missed because of late arrival, early departure or absence. After three absences your final grade will be lowered a third of a grade point. Three late arrivals constitute an absence. Chronic lates or absences can cause serious loss of grade and unfavorable reviews.
Preparedness with art materials needed to work in class is important. In-class projects and exercises always have time requirements. Research and reading are to be completed outside of class time.ART
141/Photography 1 COURSE OUTLINE (subject to revision)
College Policies
Plagiarism: Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty are not tolerated at Northwestern Connecticut
Community College. Violators of this policy will be subject to sanction. Please refer to your “Student
Handbook” under “Policy on Student Rights,” the Section entitled “Student Discipline,” or the College catalog for additional information.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented learning, physical, or psychiatric disabilities. Students should notify
Roseann Dennerlein, the Counselor for Students with Disabilities. She is located at Green Woods Hall, in the Center for Student Development. Her phone number is 860-738-6307 (V/TTY) and her email is rdennerlein@nwcc.commnet.edu
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School Cancellations: If snowy or icy driving conditions cause the postponement or cancellation of classes, announcements will be made on local radio and television stations and posted on the College’s website at www.nwcc.commnet.edu. Students may also call the College directly at (860) 738-6464 to hear a recorded message concerning any inclement weather closings. Students are urged to exercise their own judgment if road conditions in their localities are hazardous.
Art 141 Course Outline, Fall 2012 (subject to change)
Week Dates Topics
1
2
3
9/4 lecture
9/4 & 9/6 studios
Note:
8/30 studio:
Overview of lab and camera check.
9/11 lecture
9/11 & 9/13 studios
9/18 lecture
9/18 & 9/12 studios
Lecture: Introduction & Overview
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Why Study Old School Photography?
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Outline of course content, expectations & resources.
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Photographic Process Work Flow
Studio: Orientation to the Photo Lab/Film &Print Processing
Photogram Demonstration
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 1 “Beginnings”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 1
Lecture: Camera Types, Film & Sensors. Nicéphore Niépce , Henry Fox
Talbot , Louis Daguerre & Felix Nadar.
Studio: 35 mm & digital camera check/orientation &shooting. Please bring your camera and one roll of black and white film. Also read
Chapter 7 “Camera Accessories”
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 2 Camera Types & Chapter 3 Black and
White Film. Charles-François Tiphaigne de la Roche, “Giphantie”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapters 2 & 3
Digital Self Portraits/finish first roll of film.
Lecture: The Camera Lens & The Shutter. Mathew Brady & Julia
Margaret Cameron.
Studio: Film development part 1. See Chapter 9 in Horenstein
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 4 The Camera Lens and Chapter 5 The
Shutter
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapters 4 & 5
4 9/25 lecture
9/25 & 9/27 studios
Lecture: Film Exposure. Eadweard James Muybridge & Eugene Atget
Studio: Film development part 2. See Chapter 9 in Horenstein
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 6 Film Exposure
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 6

5
6
7
8
9
10
11
10/2 lecture
10/2 & 10/4 studios
10/11
Studio
Note: Columbus
Day Observed
Tuesday-no classes
10/16 lecture
10/16 & 10 18 studios
Lecture: Composition-composing the score.The elements & principles of design. Edward Curtis & Alfred Stieglitz.
Studio: Making contact sheets. See Chapter 10 in Hornestein
Reading: Chapter 8 Lighting
Homework: Mosley Workbook, Chapter 8
Photograms
10/23 lecture
10/23 & 10/25 studios
10/30 lecture
10/30 & 11/1 studios
Lecture : Evaluating negatives & Printing. Lewis W. Hine, August
Sander
Studio: Printing, making a contact sheets
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 10 “Making The Print”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 10 part 1
Lecture: Printing-performing the score. Exam review.
Studio: Printing.
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 10 “Making The Print” part 2
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 10 part 2
Lecture: Mid-term exam
Studio: Printing.
Reading: TBA
Homework:
11/1 lecture
11/1 & 11/3 studios
Lecture : Approaches to evaluating visual art. Edward Weston, Paul
Strand, Henri Cartier-Bresson
Studio: Printing/film developing
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 11 “Alternative Approaches”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 11
11/6 lecture
11/6 & 11/8 studios
Lecture: The Landscape/George Eastman. Robert Frank, Diane Arbus
Studio: portfolio work
Reading: Ansel Adams
Homework : expose roll 4

12
13
14
15
16
11/13 lecture
11/13 & 11/15 studios
11/20 lecture
11/20 studio
11/22 No studio
11/27 lecture
11/27 & 11/29 studios
Lecture : American Photography, A Century of Images. Sally Mann,
Cindy Sherman.
Studio: portfolio work
Reading: TBA
Homework:
Lecture: American Photography, A Century of Images part 2
Studio: portfolio preparation/ dry-mounting, framing.
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 12 “Finishing The Print”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 12
Lecture: 21 st
Century Contemporary Photographers
Studio: photograms
Reading: The Disturbing Photography of Sally Mann.
Homework: Sally Mann, your review. (1 page)
12/4 lecture
12/4 & 12/6 studios
Lecture: exam review
Studio: Portfolio work
Homework: Three Photographers Worksheet
Final Critique/exam review 12/11 lecture
12/11 & 12/13 studios
17 12/18 Final