SYLLABUS FOR ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY

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Term: Fall 2010 (September 7- December 18)        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;           =

Course Number: MFA 464x

Instructor:   Mr. Martin Martinez

Office: 73

Office Phone: 219-473-4384

E-mail: mmartinez@ccsj.edu<= span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narr= ow","sans-serif"'>

Office Hours: Wednesday 11:00-2:00, Friday 10:00-2:00

Instructor Background: Communication Art/Photography and = Art History

Course Time: Thursdays 7:00 – 10:00pm

Course Description: This course will take the students beyond the basic principles of MFA 463 Black and White Photography and introduce them to new ideas and photographic information to further enhance= and refine their photographic skills. Each assignment will have a specific purpose, and within the framewo= rk of the assignment, students will be free to explore and choose their own ty= pes of photographic papers and films that are available, as well as the way in which their final project will be presented.

Prerequisite: M= FA 463        &= nbsp;            Laboratory fee: See current fee schedule.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:=

·      =    Gain further experience in the photography field<= /p>
·      =    Experimentation with different photographic films and papers

·      =    Critical analysis of composition and subject matter

·      =    Enhance and refine photographic skills

·      =    Learn new photographic techniques

Assessment:=

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes)         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;                 = 25% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments

Class presentation and assessment instruments&nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;                  75% of grade

Grading Policy<= /b>: 75% will be actual work and improv= ement in the course (evaluated in critiques, final project) 25% quiz and test.

Class Assignments:

Composition (<= /span>6 prints)

Manipulation of the image: (8 prints)=

Photograms: (4 prints)

Final Project: (Minimum of 8 prints)

NOTE: Your presence at the critiques are essential.

Materials Needed: PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER

        =             &nb= sp;           Kodak Polycontrast 3 RC   OR Ilford Multigrade 3 RC Deluxe OR = Arista

            =             &nb= sp;       Photographic Paper is available in quantities of 25, 100 or 250 sheets.

        =             &nb= sp;           Needed for this class is 8x10 paper. 5x 7= paper will also be accepted.

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        =             &nb= sp;          FILM<= /span>

        =             &nb= sp;           Kodak Black and White Film Tri-X OR T-Max 400 OR Arista=

        =             &nb= sp;           DO NOT USE BLACK AND WHI= TE + 400 FILM

        =             &nb= sp;           Film is available in 24 or 36 exposure.

        =             &nb= sp;           Negative Sleeves, Dust control equipment, compressed air, soft<= /o:p>

        =             &nb= sp;           brush, anti static cloth.

        =             &nb= sp;           Text : Photography by Barbara London and John Upton

Area Camera Stores     Gary Camera&nbs= p; 6701 Broadway, M= errillville, In. 769-2451

        =             &nb= sp;            =     Dave’s Camera Mart 227 Ridge Road ,= Munster 836-0100

        =             &nb= sp;            =     Calumet College of St. Joseph Bookstore

                 =             &nb= sp;       Freestylephoto.biz=

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Students must own a 35mm camera wi= th manual capabilities. Disposable= or point and shoot cameras are not allowed in class. The college does not loan= out cameras.

Class Policy for Assignments: Assignments that are handed in late will receive a lower grade.

Students will be required to shoot a minimum of 5 rolls of film. Students are to kee= p a Photo log and all test sheets which will be submitted at the critiques. All prints and negatives are to be kept in a binder. There will be individual a= nd class critiques throughout the semester. Students will be given two weeks to complete each assignment.

Class Policy on Attendance: Attending class is very important in order to gain the full benefi= t of photography instruction and direction. Therefore, a student missing three classes or more will be subject to a failing grade.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: All electronic devices (Cell phones, beepers, pagers ..etc<= /span>.) are to be turned off during class.

Student Support Services:

Among its other services, the Student Support Services Office guides, counsels and assists students with disabilities. If a student believes that he or she needs a “reasonable accommodation” of some kind because of a physical, psychological, or mental condition (e.g., additional time needed for tests, note taking assistance, special testing arrangements, etc.), he or she should contact t= he Student Support Services Office at 473-4388. Staff there will secure documentation pertinent to the disability and work with faculty and staff, = if necessary, to address the matter.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. = The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students = may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reaso= n(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes pri= or to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests= may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from cour= ses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).=

Tutoring Center

The Tu= toring Center is dedicated= to supporting Calumet College of St. Joseph students. Students work with tutors to devel= op course competencies and study skills such as time management, test preparat= ion, and note taking. In addition, students are provided with tutoring support to help pass courses, to improve grade point average, and to promote continuing education and career advancement. Tutors have a sp= ecific charge: to help students learn how to master specific subject matter and to develop effective learning skills. Tutoring is open to all students at Calumet College of St. Joseph at= no charge and is available to support most introductory courses. Tutoring in support of some other courses is available as well. The Tutoring Center is located in Room 413. The telephone number is 219.473.42= 87 or 800.700.9100 ext. 287.

School Closing Information: <= /o:p>

If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, a notice to this effect will be posted to our CCSJ website: www.ccsj.edu. Announcements of closings will be carried by the following radio stations as well: 105.5 FM, Z-107.1 FM, and = 1500 AM