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Spring 2001 George Mason University
Department of Art and Visual Technology Photography II - ARTS 353 |
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| Instructor: E. Brady Robinson Office & Phone: TBA E-Mail: er39@georgetown.edu Class meets Monday/Wednesday from 4:30-7:10 Prerequisite: Photography I - ARTS 252 This combined lecture and studio course will concentrate primarily on creative black and white photographic expression, technique, and communication. Students will be exposed to and explore a variety of materials and processes in black and white image-making and will develop a portfolio of prints related to one theme or idea. It serves as an extension of Photography I and will provide a strong background for future studies in photography. Topics A variety of film and paper types, developers, special techniques, use of lighting techniques, flash/artificial lighting, archival methods and preservation, presentation, editing, and selection of images will all be covered. Objectives 1. To discuss and examine the criteria for creating a successful photograph. 2. To expand one’s techincal knowledge of the photographic medium. 3. To experiment with different possibilities in equipment, film, paper, techniques & imagery. 4. To establish good lab habits, as well as a professional standard for good prints and print presentation. 5. To learn editing and aesthetic principles necessary for the communication of ideas through visual imagery. 6. To complete a final portfolio of images consisting of 12-15 prints based on one theme or idea. Class Policies 1. Attendance is mandatory. You are expected to be present for the entire class, including lab time. More than four absences may lower your final grade. Lectures and demos can not be made up. Open darkroom time does not serve as a substitute for class time. 2. Assignments are submitted when due. Late assignments will be reduced one full letter grade for each week past due. Late assignments over two weeks past due will be subject to failure. 3. Each student is expected to participate in class discussions and critiques. 4. Each student is required to complete all reading assignments assigned on course outline. 5. Develop good darkroom habits, clean up your enlarger station when leaving the darkroom, make sure tanks and reels are washed off and properly returned completely dry after processing film. Bring a handtowel to reduce paper waste. 6. I will meet with each student at mid-term to discuss your grade and progress in the class. We will review all assignments completed and outline steps that you can take to improve your performance if necessary. 7. New work should be brought to class each week during portfolio reviews. 8. Cell phone usage is not permitted during class. Please turn off your cell phone before entering class. 9. No food or drink is allowed in the darkroom, presentation or studio areas. Evaluation and Grading Grades are a reflection of how well you accomplished objectives set out for the course. You will be evaluated on both technical and aesthetic values. When you have completed all assignments and course work at an excellent level of performance, you will earn a grade of A. When you have completed all assignments at a good level of performance, you will earn a grade of B. When you have completed all assignments at an average level of performance, you will earn a grade of C. When you have failed to accomplish the course objectives by not completing assigned course work, not participating in classes and/or labs, or missed more than 15% of the classes, you will earn a grade of D or F. A=Excellent -thorough understanding in all technical areas as well as inventive and well executed solutions to all assignments. B= Good - above average understanding in all technical areas, most solutions to assignments are thoughtfully executed, some need improvement. C= Average - adequate understanding in all technical areas, most solutions do not yield significant interpretation or insight to the problem. D= Poor - inadequate understanding in most technical areas, portfolio is incomplete and finished work is mostly of poor quailty (out of focus, contrast problems, spots, poor presentation) F=Failure - lack of understanding in all technical areas, portfolio is incomplete and student lacks ability to submit work of any significance or quality. Grade Breakdown 1. All assignments (excluding your portfolio work) count for 50% of your final grade. 2. Class participation counts for 10% of your final grade. 3. Your final portfolio work counts for 40% of your final grade. Instructor/Student Communication Please contact me at immediately if you are experiencing any problems throughout the semester. I expect and rely on good student/instructor communication. Meetings can be arranged by appointment. Local Photo Stores: Penn Camera, Tyson’s Corner, 8357 Leesburg Pike #893-7366 Fuller D’Albert, Fairfax Circle, 3170 Campbell Dr. #591-8000 Falls Camera, Wilson Shopping Center @ Rt. 50 & Patrick Henry, Arlington #524-5864 Protech, 5710-E. Gen. Washington Dr., Alexandria, #941-9100 Photo Craft, Twinbrooke Shopping Ctr., Burke, #250-5555 B&H Photo, NY, NY. bhphotovideo.com #800.606.6969, #212-444-6615 Photography II ARTS 353 Instructor: E. Brady Robinson Course Outline, Spring 20001 January Wednesday 17: Introduction to the class. Review of Basic Concepts. Review Reading: Upton and London, Chapter 1-8. Assignment #1 “Film and Development Tests” Read pages 1-29, and 47-50 in Horenstein text. Monday 22: Begin Shooting Assignment #1. Bring all required materials. Read Chapter 2 & 3 of Horenstein text. Assignment #2: Portraiture. Wednesday 24: Lecture: Exposure Techniques. Demo: Using Hand-Held Light Meters. Develop Assignments #1 & #2. Read: Chapter 5 & 14, London & Upton. Monday 29: Open Lab. Demo: Flashing/Local Flashing. Work on #1 & #2. Read Chapter 5 in Horenstein text. Wednesday 31: Lecture: Flash Photography Read: Chap. 11, Upton and London. Assignment # 3 “Flash Techniques” February Monday 05: Open Lab. Work on #1, #2, and #3 Wednesday 07: Lecture: Comparing Film and Developers. Read Chap. 9, pg. 194-200 in Upton and London Text. Assignmetnt #4 “Infrared and The Visual Metaphor” Monday 12: Assignment #1 Due and Critique on #2/ Portraiture. Open Lab. Work on #3. Read: Chap. 4 in Horenstein text. Wednesday 14: Lecture: Papers and Their Chemistry. Demo: Toning with Polytoner, Selenium, & Non Toxic Toning Read pages 192-193, Upton and London Text. Assignment #5 “High and Low Contrast and Sequential Imagery” Monday 19: Open Lab. Work on #3 and #4 Wednesday 21: Critique on Assignment #3/Flash. Discussion on Criticism. Read: Chap. 15 in London & Upton Text. Monday 26: Lecture: Final Assignment/Portfolio Building. Open Lab. Work on #4 & #5 Read Chap. 16 in London & Upton Wednesday 28: Critique on Assignment #4/Infrared. March Monday 05: NO CLASS. SPRING BREAK Wednesday 07: NO CLASS. SPRING BREAK Monday 12: Individual Meetings Concerning Midterm & Portfolio. Written proposal concerning final portfolio due at this time. Wednesday 14: Critique on Assignment # 5/ Tech Pan. Continued Individual Meetings. Monday 19: Lecture: Alternative Processing Demo: Liquid Emulsions & Manipulated Photography Techniques Wednesday 21: Lecture on Color. Assignment #6 “Think Color” Monday 26: Open Lab/Portfolio. Demo: Hand Coloring Wednesday 28: Critique on Portfolio to date April Monday 02: Open Lab/Portfolio. Demo: Matting Wednesday 04: Open Lab. Monday 09: Critique on Portfolio to date Wednesday 11: Critique on Assignment #6/Color Monday 16: Open Lab Wednesday 18:Open Lab Monday 23: Open Lab Wednesday 25: Final Critiques. Monday 30: Final Critiques May Wednesday 02: Pick up Final Work. ARTS 353 Supply List Instructor: E. Brady Robinson RC Variable Contrast Paper 100 sheets of variable contrast fiber paper, Oriental, Ilford, or Kodak 8x10” (glossy or pearl surface) **25 sheets of different fiber paper types to be ordered as a class 2 rolls of Kodak Technical Pan Film, 36 exposures 2 rolls of Kodak Infrared film, 36 exposures 2 rolls of Fuji Velvia, 50 ASA, 36 exposures 10-20 rolls of Kodak Tri-X, 24 or 36 exposures Portfolio for carrying mounted prints Tripod and Cable release (optional, suggest Bogen # 3021 Handheld Meter (optional) Cleaning Aids: Antistatic cloth/brush and canned air, Ethol film cleaner and Q-tips On Camera Flash (optional, suggest Vivitar 283 or 285) Mount Board (to be discussed) Negative Sleeves Seal Dry Mount Tissue Scissors and Bottle Opener #0000 brush 3-ring binder or negative keeper 18% gray card #25 red filter to fit your lens thread (for Infrared) hand-towel, apron optional red grease pencil or indelible black marker Two 35mm slide sheets |
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