CLASS PARTICIPATION
Individual Responsibilities
On Time/Passes:
If you are late for an excused reason, I expect a late pass to be
submitted.
If you need to make a visit to a nurse, guidance counselor, school
counselor, etc, you MUST come to class first to get permission and a
pass.
Keep track of time during our class so that you do not need passes to
your next class. This is particularly important on days when you are in
the darkroom. Allow 10 minutes for clean up.
Food:
If you need to eat lunch during this class, please remember two
guidelines:
-you cannot be late to class because you were buying lunchbring it from home or take advantage of “grab and go.”
-you must finish eating you lunch by the completion of the
class introduction.
-NO FOOD IN THE DARKROOM
Attire:
What you are wearing (or not wearing!) should not be distracting to
the class. Visible undergarments will be asked to be covered.
Remember the three “B’s.”
Equipment:
Students will sign out photographic equipment as needed.
Students are responsible for this equipment and acknowledge that they
must return it in the condition in which it was received.
Students must replace any damaged equipment.
Studio Clean-up:
Please engage in the following procedures everyday:
- put your work on your shelf
- borrowed materials should be (cleaned and) put back
WHERE YOU FOUND THEM.
-all garbage should be thrown away
-before you walk out of the door, LOOK BACK. If anything is
left on your table, come back and take care of it.
Darkroom Clean Up:
Students will be provided with a list of tasks to be completed in order
to clean up the darkroom.
Group Responsibilities
Needless to say, it is expected that you will be in class, everyday, from
bell to bell, working feverishly.
Of equal significance is your role in the group. It is the job of each of
you to support each other, give input in appropriate ways at
appropriate times, receive input without being defensive and to
provide each other with assistance.
Photography
Mrs. Diamond
ndiamond@ccsd.edu
blogs.ccsd.edu/ndiamond-photography
Course Goals
1. Mastery of technical aspects of traditional SLR photography
2. Mastery of technical aspects of processing film and photographs in
the darkroom
3. Demonstration of understanding of photography as a fine art (as
opposed to a snapshot).
4. Exploration of a variety of techniques used in taking photographs
and creating compelling compositions.
Course Outline
Each quarter students will:
-complete two assignments in the darkroom, as well as one
studio assignment in the classroom.
-maintain a photo journal
-view and write a review of a video on a renown photographer.
HOMEWORK
When a role of film is due, it is essential that it is handed in on time.
In order to complete projects, students must have ample time in the
darkroom. This may require you to attend extra help and/or use the
darkroom on free periods.
Students must attain permission to use the darkroom at times other
than class-time
PHOTO JOURNAL
Each student will be maintaining a class sketchbook that will be used
for class notes, homework assignments, project brainstorming, etc.
This sketchbook MUST be with students EVERY day.
Sketchbooks will be check 2x a quarter and will account for
approximately 25% of your quarter grade. Sketchbooks will be graded
on completeness, organization and punctuality.
When students are absent it is your responsibility to attain the missing
information (from the class website or a classmate).
NOTE: Be sure to leave blank pages in your sketchbook for days that
you are absent so that your sketchbook meets organizational
requirements.
SUPPLY LIST:
3 ring hardcover binder with pockets (to be left in
classroom)
5x8 sketchbook
permanent marker or china marker
1 roll of Kodak C-41 Black and white film
3 rolls of TMAX 400 or Tri-X 400 black and white film
(NOTE: This film is difficult to find. Consider buying
total supply at once.)
Digital camera
2 rolls of color film ASA 200 (if no digital camera)
2 CR2 lithium batteries (if borrowing a camera)
Photographic paper (optional)
plastic sleeves (optional)