Photo 10, Beginning Photography

Background

This beginning course in photography is designed for anyone interested in learning the theory and practice of basic
photography. Emphasis will be placed on helping students learn to use the 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera and the
processing of black and white negatives and prints.

Skills for success

Attendance

Regular attendance is absolutely essential. When absence is unavoidable, it is the students responsibility to make up
missed work and to retrieve lecture notes. Important!!!! After the second week of the semester you are responsible for
dropping this class.

Grading

Each student will earn a grade based on the total number or points received for all assignments, a mid-term and final
examination, and a final project. Attendance and class participation will also be considered when determining a final
grade.
30% Assignments
20% Mid-term exam
20% final exam
20% Final Project
10% Attendance and class participation

Each assignment will be worth a maximum of 100 points. The mid-term, final examination and final project will be worth a
maximum of 200 points each.

The following criteria will be used to determine the point value for each assignment.
1). Does the work fulfill the requirements of the assignment. 2). Technical quality.
3). Creativity.

Method of Instruction

Lectures/Discussion, demonstration, slide and video presentation, field trips

A student after completing Photo 10 should:

• Be familiar with all basic camera formats i.e. Large, medium, 35mm.
• Be familiar with various lens categories (normal, wide angle, telephoto, zoom and their characteristics.
• Be familiar with camera accessories such as filters, tripods, cable releases and camera bags.
• Know the various parts of a 35mm camera and their functions.
• Be familiar with different exposure systems ( manual, automatic: shutter priorty, aperture priority, program).
• Understand various exposure techniques i.e. using gray card.
• Understand exposure concepts such as depth of field and hyperfocal distance.
• Be able to produce negatives that are correctly exposed.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of film processing techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of black and white printing techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of print finishing techniques i.e. (mounting, spotting).
• Demonstrate complete knowledge and understanding of termology associated with cameras, equipment, supplies, and darkroom.
  
  
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