SYLLABUS PHOTO 50 Introduction to Photography Summer 2009 Instructor: Ryan Even 80045 12:00pm - 3:55pm M/W   Email: students@withmeat.com subject line: “saddleback photo ” Course Objective This course is designed to provide basic technical, artistic, and theoretical instruction used in the creation of photographic imagery.  The course will provide technical instruction concerning camera operation, black and white darkroom techniques, image mounting and presentation. Assignments Assignments will consist of individual projects performed outside of class meeting times.  There will also be tests to evaluate student understanding of all technical aspects of photography taught during the course.  The due date is always part of the assignment.  Late work will NOT be accepted. All class information is posted via the web at http://www.withmeat.com Attendance Information, techniques, demonstrations, slide lectures, discussions and critiques will be taught throughout the semester.  Students are required to attend all lecture and lab times unless instructed differently.  It is the responsibility of the student to get any missed information from other students in the class; I will not email you an entire lecture.  Lectures will not be repeated. If you know in advance that you are not going to be in class, please talk to me so we can make arrangements. Tardiness will not be tolerated; please be on time. Grading Policies Grading is based on many different aspects, including, but not limited to: Progress, technical ability, intent, improvement, innovation, and the over-all quality of the work. Letter grades will be given for each project. In addition to projects your grade is earned through: tests, participation, punctuality, and attendance. Final Grades are based on a simple percentage scale: 90-100% = A (Excellent), 80-89% = B (Good), 70-79% = C (Average), 60-69% = D (Below Average), 59% and below = F (Fail) Critiques Critiques are mandatory.  Missing a critique will drop your project grade an additional letter. Failure to attend the mid-term or final critiques is an automatic failure in the class.  Cheating and Plagiarism are against both the Instructor’s and the College’s student conduct policy. At the discretion of the Instructor, either will be punishable by a failing grade for the assignment or the course. Required Textbook Black & White Photography: Third Revised Edition Henry Horenstein Additional Requirements It is the responsibility of the student to know and adhere to all college deadlines and procedures. If you can no longer attend the class, make sure you drop it properly; failure to do so will result in an “F” grade in the class. Please discuss any special needs you may require with the instructor at the beginning of the semester so that arrangements can be made to facilitate your success in the class. STUDENT CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHIN THE CLASSROOM OR LAB! YOU MUST BRING YOUR CAMERA TO CLASS EVERY DAY!