1. Welcome HPHS Fine Arts
PHOTOGRAPHY

2. About Me 16 Years in District 113 – DHS and HPHS
M.F.A. Interdisciplinary Art/Illustration, M.A. Educational Leadership, B.S Art Education
Doctoral Candidate, PhD. Curriculum & Instruction 2017
Printmaking Shop – High Lonesome Print, Chicago
Vice President, Guild of Natural and Scientific Illustrators, Great Lakes Region
Chicago Printmakers Guild
National Art Education Association

3. Philosophy of Education
All students have the right to equal access to a rigorous, meaningful education
All students have the right to access the resources, materials, technology and participation necessary to be successful in class
Students learn differently and therefore different teaching methods should be applied in class to activate students’ various learning styles
The ANSWER is not always the goal – sometimes the PROCESS to get the answer is more valuable

4. Course Objectives:
Introductory through intermediate/advanced course in photography, focusing primarily on digital photography with some darkroom experience. The course will cover topics such as:
Technical use and understanding of cameras and photo processes
Compositional understanding and the elements and principles of artworks
The role of the artist/photographer in society
Art History - context of photography through history
Contemporary photographers and artists
Aesthetics and artistic voice
Careers in Photography
Course Information Available in Google Drive Shared folder and also at:

5. Course Objectives
Throughout the course students will have the opportunity to:
Create a body of original photographic work
Engage in discussions and critiques
Create a digital portfolio
Experience guest artists and speakers
Visit galleries, museums or location shoots
Use a variety of digital media to create original work
Incorporate photography, digital media, social media and other tools to create original work

6. Required Materials Flash Drive
Camera – SLR digital and film are available for use in class
Students may shoot on phones in a pinch!
Camera Use Agreement
Notebook/sketchbook
Photo KIT:
At Bookstore
Contains film, photo paper, digital print paper, neg. sleeves, portfolio
Feel free to share/split

7. Standards-based Curriculum
Discipline Based Art Education:
Art Production
Art History
Aesthetics
Art Criticism
Critical Thinking in Creating Work
Generate and conceptualize ideas
Organize and develop ideas
Refine and complete artistic work
Critical Thinking in Responding to Art
Perceive and Analyze Artistic work
Interpret intent and meaning in works
Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
Evidence-based Discussions
Relate artistic ideas and works to historical, societal and cultural context
Connect – synthesize and relate knowledge and experience to make work
Language and Terminology
Resource: National Art Education Association:

8. Grading Mastery Includes Photo Assignments, written work, portfolio
Technical mastery of digital and darkroom processes
Participation
Includes TURNING IN ROLLS/SETS
Contributing to discussions & Critiques
Grading Breakdown:
90-100%=A
80-89%=B
70-79%=C
60-69%=D
Below 59%=F

9. Participation+Effort=Success
Being prepared
Shooting a LOT of photos
Participating in discussions
Listening attentively
Following classroom protocols
Treating others respectfully

10. Staying Informed Infinite Campus (IC)
Regular Updates – approximately every other week
Pataky Website
Google Drive Class Shared Folder
School web site

11. Getting Involved Volunteer as Field Trip Chaperones
Attend our Art Exhibits and Shows!
Student Gallery in HPHS
February Youth Art Month District Exhibit at HPAC
Conference Art Exhibit
Portfolio Days

12. QUESTIONS?

13. Contact Me!
Alexandrea Pataky
THANK YOU!!!