NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE: Photography I
COURSE #: ART 141
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.
OUTCOMES:
1. Students will employ the principles of operations of a variety of photographic equipment
and darkroom procedures.
2. Students will demonstrate the basic principles relative to photographic exposure, film
development, and paper processing.
3. Students will practice various creative applications of photography.
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 860-7386307 (V/TTY) and her email is rdennerlein@nwcc.commnet.edu.
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.
Students may also log onto the College’s website at www.nwcc.commnet.edu or 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.
NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OVERVIEW
SPRING 2011
COURSE TITLE: Photography I Lecture & Studio
LECTURE: Monday 6:35-8:36 pm
STUDIOS: Wednesday 6:35-8:36pm & Thursday 4:20-6:20pm
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Yurgeles
WEBSITE: www.yurgeles.net/students
Phone (cell) 860 459-4955
COURSE #: ART 141
CRN: 1481
CRN: 1482 & 1483
E-Mail: myurgeles@nwcc.commnet.edu
COURSE MATERIALS
Holga 120mm camera
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
Black & White Photography: A Basic Manual, by Henry Horenstein, 3ed Edition, Revised,
ISBN 0-316-37305-2
Tripod
Flash
Anti-Static Brush
Grading Policy/Assessment:
Individual grades are based on a variety of criteria including:
-Concept/Creativity
-Process/Participation (in class & homework assignments)
-Presentation/Craftsmanship
-Quizes & Exams
•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 4.00
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.00
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.00
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.00
D- 0.7
F 0.00
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)
Spring 2011
Week
1
Dates
Topics
1/17 MLK Day no lecture
1/19&1/20
studios
-Outline of course expectations&resources
-Photographic Process Work Flow
Studio: Orientation to the Photo Lab/Film &Print Processing
Photogram Demonstration
PROJECT 1: Photograms/Hand-made negatives
2
1/24 lecture
Lecture: Introduction & Overview
1/26&/27 studios - Why Study Old School Photography?
- The Camera Obscura
- Better Living Through Chemistry-Capturing Light
- Elements & Principles of Design in Photography
Homework 1: Elements & Principles of Design
Project 1: Photograms (link 1) (link 2)
Studio: Project 1 work
3
1/31 lecture
2/2&2/3 studios
4
2/7 lecture
Lecture: The 35 mm SLR camera
2/9&2/10 studios Camera Controls
Metering for Exposure
Studio: Contact Sheets-Project 2
5
2/14 lecture
Lecture: Camera Controls/Exposure continued
2/16&17 studios Project 2 Film Exposure Critique
Project 3: Depth of Field (focus) & Motion with the SLR
35mm
Studio: Project 2 Film Developing
Lecture: The Holga
35mm camera check-in
Photogram Critique
Homework 1 Due
Project 2: Holga film exposure
Studio: Film Development (link 1) (link 2 Old School)
6
2/21 lecture
Lecture: Evaluating negatives & Printing
Studio: Introduction to enlarging/Project 2 contact sheets
7
2/28 lecture
Lecture: Printing continued-Contrast filters, burning and dodging.
Studio: Printing Holga & 35mm film
8
3/7 lecture
Midterm Exam
Project 3: Spring Break Documentary Project assigned.
9
Spring Break
10
3/21 lecture
Lecture: Lighting
Studio: Project 3 film developing
Project 4: Self-Choice Project assigned.
11
3/28 lecture
Lecture: Analog to Digital/Digital to Analog Conversion
Studio: Project 3 contact sheets/printing
12
4/4 lecture
Lecture: Photo History Revisited
Studio: Project 3 printing/Project 4 developing
13
4/11 lecture
Lecture:Online Portfolios/Matting & Mounting Demonstration
Studio: Project 4 contact sheets/printing
14
4/18 lecture
Lecture: Critiques
Studio: Final Project Work
15
4/25 lecture
Lecture: Critiques
Studio: Final Project Work
16
5/2 lecture
Lecture: Critiques/Exam Review
Studio: Final Project Work
17
05/09/11
Final Exam