DIGITAL PHOTO I & II PLAN FOR SUCCESS
PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 210
TREVOR BROWNE ART DEPARTMENT
Catalog Code: 4005000
Credits per semester:1/2
Instructor: Ms. Lowans, Room 7033
Voicemail box: (602) 764-8917
Email:lowans@phxhs.k12.az.us
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In Digital Photography 1& 2, students will create original
works of art through exploration of the basics of both the art and science involved with
digital photography as well as photo editing software as used by professionals in the
field. Students will also gain knowledge through the study of historical and master
level photographers and apply it to their own artwork. Students will participate in
discussions and make informed judgments regarding their own work and the work of
others. Students will create a portfolio to illustrate their accomplishments in this
class. Students will investigate and explore possible careers in the field and/or apply
skills to photos taken in their daily lives.
STANDARDS BASED INSTRUCTION: Instruction will be designed according to the
standards set forth by the state. Students will complete competencies for this course
and be evaluated according to the standards:
1. Create- produce original works of art
2. Relate- study historical & contemporary master artists
3. Evaluate- make informed judgments about art & aesthetics
MATERIALS & LAB FEE:
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$15.00 lab fee per semester, paid at the bookstore before the end of the first
month. Students cannot print their work until the fee is paid. A printed
portfolio is required to pass the class. Students are required to bring their
receipt from the bookstore to be recorded by the instructor.
Pencil or pen
Notebook paper
Three ring binder
Clear sleeves for protection of portfolio contents (50 per semester)
TGB Planner
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GRADING:
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Create: Projects/ Performance- 50% This grade is an average of all class
work assessed by project rubrics, including: meeting project objectives,
concepts, completion, effort, techniques in photo shop and creativity.
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Relate: Historical Context- 10% Students are given a variety of assignments
including survivor board voting, note taking, guided reading and writing
activities to assess their knowledge of art history.
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Evaluate: Portfolio, Quizzes & Tests- 10% Throughout the course, students
will be involved in both formal and informal critiques. In addition to this, there
will be a variety of assessment tools, such as quizzes, tests, self- reflections,
portfolio, etc. They also have a final assessment to demonstrate the depth of
student growth. The assessment has 3 components: creating and evaluating,
knowledge of cultural heritage, and the application of art criticism. The CRT,
(Criterion Referenced Test) is a district requirement and will count as 10% of
their overall grade per semester.
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Participation- 30% In photography the majority of the work is completed
during class in the studio. Students are expected to be on time, be actively
engaged bell to bell, and participate in all activities. Students earn daily
participation points making attendance vital.
Grading Scale:
A = 90%-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = 59% and Below
Make up Policy & Attendance:
Students need to be in class 100% of the time. Attendance is extremely important. You
cannot make up class participation points or discussions. Parents must call 602-4401600 to excuse a student’s absence. Teachers will notify parents if a student has been
absent for more than 8 days. Students are encouraged to take advantage of KKIS
opportunities to make up for any missing work. You can make up classroom projects,
5 pts. for each day the project is late, unless it was an excused absence. KKIS times
for Digital Photo classes are offered both before and after school from 7:30-8:00 and
after school by appointment from 2:40-3:30. The Phoenix Union High School District
policy for attendance is as follows:
Daily participation in classroom instruction activities is essential to earning
credit in every course. Students may fail the class for the semester in any
course, when reaching a total of 12 excused/unexcused absences and after
school-documented interventions have been exhausted. Appeals must be
submitted in writing to the Principal’s office. A process will be in force to ensure
parents are notified and interventions are implemented to support student
learning and success.
Tardy Policy:
Being in class in your seat on time is the way to avoid being marked tardy. Students
are marked tardy if they are not seated after the final bell. If students are tardy for
more than 25 minutes they are marked absent. Students who are marked tardy will
lose participation points for the day. More than three tardies will result in disciplinary
action.
Grade Reports:
Students will be notified in class of their grades, weekly. Progress reports will be sent
directly to the student’s residence. However, grades will be updated and available via
internet through Genesis & grade reports will be posted every three weeks.
Academic & Attendance Interventions:
After the fifth absence a letter will be sent home to parent notifying them of their
child’s attendance issue. Students who are in danger of failing the course will be
notified by phone in an attempt to make up missing assignments. It is the student’s
responsibility to make up any missed work.
Rules of the classroom:
1. Respect materials, others and you (dress code enforced).
2. We will be in our seats, prepared to start class, before the last tone of the
bell.
3. No food, gum, drinks or cellular devises are allowed.
4. Stay in your seat unless directed otherwise.
5. Share thoughts and comments when the time and subject are appropriate.
DIGITAL PHOTO RESPONSIBILITIES: (it is the nature of this class that the
individual and group responsibilities merge)
INDIVIDUAL:
CARE OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENTIn accordance with Board Policy under section J-2400 JICB, Care of School Property
by students:
 No student shall damage or deface any property belonging to the District. The
type of discipline that may be imposed for damage to school property depends
on the circumstances. Students may be subject to discipline for willful damage
or destruction of school property.
 If any minors engage in conduct that results in damage to District property, the
District may institute formal charges for the purpose of having the court order
the minors, or their parents, to make full or partial restitution to the District in
accordance with law.
Additionally:
 Only students who have signed out for the camera designated for their
group may handle or use the camera.
SAFETY & ACTIONS There is never a situation where a Digital Photography student may leave
campus.
 Students will act appropriately as outlined in the PUHSD handbook
 Students will exercise reasonable caution to ensure the safety of themselves
and others in and outside of the classroom setting.
 When taking photographs outside of the classroom, students will stay in the
designated areas.
 All school and classroom rules and procedures apply during the class,
whether in the classroom or outside of the classroom setting.
 Each student must stay with his or her group members until the camera is
signed back in.
GROUP
CARE OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENTEach group member who has signed out the camera is responsible for and must stay
with the camera until it is signed back in.
SAFETY & ACTIONSEach individual in their group is responsible being aware of the photographer’s
surroundings including but not limited possible hazards.
PHOTO RELEASE
Each student’s likeness may be reproduced in the form of a photograph for the
learning objectives in this class as outlined by PUHSD’s Use of Technology Resources
in Instruction Electronic Information Services User Agreement (see attached page).
OFFICE HOURS
I am available in room 7033 after school during KKIS 2:40-3:30, or by appointment
before school or during lunch. If you need to make up work or put more time into
your assignments, please make an appointment with me. Please feel free to contact me
anytime by stopping in, or emailing me.