NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:
Photography I Lecture & Studio
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, 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.
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.
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 call the
College directly at (860) 738-6464 to hear a recorded message or log onto the College website at
www.nwcc.commnet.edu for information 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
Fall 2011
COURSE TITLE: Photography I Lecture & Studio
COURSE #: ART 141
LECTURE: Tuesday 6:35-8:35 pm
ASB 209 CRN: 1481
STUDIOS: Tuesday 4:20 pm-6:20 pm & Thursday 6:35-8:35 pm
GW 116 CRN: 1482 & 1483
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Yurgeles
WEBSITE: www.yurgeles.net/students
Phone (cell) 860 459-4955
E-Mail: mkyurgeles@gmail.com
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
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 Course Outline, Spring 2012 (subject to revision)
Week
Dates
Topics
1
1/17 lecture
1/17 & 1/19 labs
Lecture: Introduction & Overview
 Why Study Old School Photography?
 Outline of course content, expectations, resources, supplies
 Photographic Process Work Flow
 The end product
Lab: Orientation to the Photo Lab/Film &Print Processing
Photogram Demonstration
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 1 “Beginnings”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 1
2
1/24 lecture
1/24 & 1/26 labs
Lecture: Camera Types
-Film and sensors
-Film formats & camera designs
-35mm camera parts & use
Studio: 35 mm & digital camera check/orientation
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 2 “Camera Types”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 2
Digital Self Portraits
3
1/31 lecture
1/31 & 2/2 labs
Lecture: -Exposure and Creative Controls (shutter and aperture)
-Metering for exposure
Studio: Film exposure-roll 1
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 3 “Black and White Film” and Chapter 4
“The Camera Lens”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapters 3 & 4
4
2/7 lecture
2/7 & 2/9 labs
Lecture: Exposure and Creative controls continued
Studio: Film loading & development demonstration and practice.
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 5 “The Shutter” & Chapter 6 “Film
Exposure”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 5 & 6
5
2/14 no
lecture/lab
2/16 lab
Lecture: Compostion-composing the score.
The elements & principles of design
Studio: Film Developing
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 9 “Film Developing
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 9
Expose roll 2
6
2/21 lecture
2/21 & 2/23 labs
Lecture: Evaluating negatives & Printing
Studio: Printing, making a contact sheets
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 10 “Making The Print”
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 10
7
2/28 lecture
2/28 & 3/1 lab
Lecture: Printing-performing the score.
Approaches to evaluating visual art.
Studio: photograms
Reading: Horenstein, Chapter 10 “Making The Print” part 2
Homework: Mosley Workbook. Chapter 10 part 2
8
3/6 lecture
3/6 & 3/8 labs
Lecture:
Studio: Printing.
Reading: TBA
Homework: expose roll 3
3/12-16 Spring
Break
9
3/20 lecture
3/20 & 3/22 labs
Lecture: Workbook Questions/midterm review.
Artist: Cindy Sherman (MOMA show)
Image Analysis: Formal Level
10
3/27 lecture
3/27 & 3/29
Photograms
Photographer: William Wegman
Final portfolio overview.
Midterm exam (see website for review materials)
Labs: critiques/printing & developing
Homework: Image Analysis 1
11
4/3 lecture
4/3 & 4/5 labs
Lecture: Midterm Questions
Photographer: Graciela Iturbide
Video: American Photography 100 years of images
Homework: Image Analysis 2
Labs: Photograms
12
4/10 lecture
4/10 & 4/12 labs
Lecture: American Photography 100 years of images (part 2)
Reading: PBS American Photography website.
Homework: Image Analysis 3
13
4/17 lecture
4/17& 4/20 labs
Lecture: George Eastman
Video: The Wizard of Photography (part 1)
Studio: photograms
Homework: Wizard of Photography (remainder of video online)
Image Analysis 4
15
5/1 lecture
5/1 & 5/3 labs
Lecture: Exam/portfolio review.
Critique
Labs: Collect Portfolios
16
5/8 Final Exam