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What is Photography? The Syllabus
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to use the camera as an art tool to capture great photographs, not just snapshots
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think about what you see and design strong photographic compositions
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learn about famous photographers and careers in photography
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reflect on your own photography and the work of your classmates
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learn and use Adobe Photoshop to create and manipulate digital images
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spend a substantial amount of time shooting images for various assignments
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Sketchbook – you will make one in class and must bring it to every class Pencil – bring one to every class Digital Camera with memory card USB Flash Drive, 2GB minimum and/or Blank CDs
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it is expected that you will bring your own batteries and memory card reader or USB cable to connect your camera to the computers
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Must sign it out and return it by next class Borrowing for extended amount of time must have prior approval Limited number available on first come, first served basis – plan accordingly You are responsible for returning cameras on time – failure to do so will result in a 5-point deduction from your weekly grade
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Weekly contact sheet of 40 images Top 2 images from each weekly contact sheet
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Sketchbook assignments related to each individual project
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One 3-5 minute PowerPoint presentation on a famous photographer One research worksheet on a career in photography
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5-7 large scale photo unit projects
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Weekly Contact Sheet and Images: Given weekly grades for contact sheets and top 2 images Worth 40% of overall grade 100 possible points See weekly rubric for expectations and requirements
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Sketchbooks: Required to complete sketchbook assignments related to each unit project Worth 10% of overall grade 10 and 50 possible points
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Projects: Rubrics provided at the beginning of all projects (including the presentation and research worksheet) Worth 50% of overall grade 100 possible points
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Due date given at the start of each assignment Expected that you will work both in class and outside of class Five points deducted on weekly contact sheets and projects that are one day late One point deducted for every subsequent day late No late work accepted on presentations and research worksheets One point deducted on sketchbook assignments for every day they are late
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Behind on a project? Sign-up to finish it Lunch or After School. Plan ahead - this room is not always open to students Won’t complete assignment on time? Your responsibility to communicate with me in advance of the due date with a valid explanation of why you need more time If you have not worked to your fullest potential or made full use of class time you will not be allowed extra time to complete the assignment
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WLSS Code of Conduct applies in all of my classes See Agendas for full rules and expectations My class rule: RESPECT
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When the bell rings to START class: In seats, quiet and ready to begin class When the bell rings to END class: In seats, cleaned up, ready to tuck chairs in and leave Lateness Unexcused and repeated will result in contact home Absences Must be excused and legitimate Attendance lists are checked daily You are responsible for making up class work and reviewing materials discussed in class Students found skipping are given a ‘0’ for their weekly grade
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No cell phones in class at any time Using cell phone = taken away and given to the office until the end of the day iPods OK only during work times and provided you can still hear me while using them
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Check daily agenda… Today is OK, after initial instruction No iPods today
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Clean-up own workspace 2-3 minutes prior to the end of the block Pick up papers, pencils, and scraps Log off computers Return stylus, tablet, mouse to correct location Lower and tuck in chairs Return cameras, cords and card readers Clean-up early = stay extra time to assist in additional clean-up tasks
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No food or drink is to be consumed in the art room at any time during the day If you have food or drink with you when you enter the room you must leave them on the cabinets until the end of class
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No food or drink at any computer, any time, under any circumstances! Keep your area clean Lower and push in chairs at the end of EVERY CLASS Return the styluses to their holders Do not save to the desktop, always save to your server space Save often to avoid losing your work
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These computers are for art applications, research, and resources…not games, social networking, etc. = Points off Time & Effort Grade
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For students in good standing No missing work Good behavior Complete all projects on time Extra credit projects given for extra points on 10 week average Variety of projects to choose from If you are in class and have no work to complete, see me for one of these fun projects
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All projects & assignments are posted on Shared Files and my Website Pathway to Course Files: Sd27 Schools WLSS WLSS WEB PAGE Mrs Wright WEBSITE: www.mrswrightsartclasses.weebly.ca
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Make a sketchbook… 1. One piece of construction paper, folded in half 2. 10-15 pieces of printer paper, put inside fold 3. Staple 3 times along folded edge 4. Decorate cover in a way that will help me learn more about you. Include: your full name and class block 5. Glue “Student and Parent Reference Sheet” to inside cover…put one in your agenda too!
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Bring home syllabus to review with parent/guardian – see this PowerPoint on Blog Cut out Student and Parent Reference Sheet and give to your parents to put in appropriate place for reference Get parent/guardian’s name, phone number and email address on Contact Information sheet and return to me Complete questionnaire and return to me Due: Start of next class…easy 10 points!
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