Variable Topics in Photography

Course Description

This advanced photographic studio course will focus on variable topics in photography. Prerequisite: ART 385; Notes: May be repeated once for credit when topic changes, for a total of 6 s.h.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Collaborate on Photographic Projects

  • Create Site-Responsive Installations

  • Engage with Ecological Photography

  • Analyze and Articulate Photographic Practice

  • Develop and Present an Independent Project

  • Participate in Critical Dialogue

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

4 Assignments

40%

Presentations/response papers

10%

Participation in class critiques, discussions, and labs

25%

Final project

25%

Assignments and final grades depend on how well the students have displayed in their work the principles of photography covered in class. Students need to be willing to accept criticism and try suggestions. Other factors for determining a final grade include the students' ability to talk insightfully about their work and others. Attendance (see attendance policy) is a factor for final grades.

Grading Scale

Percentage

Letter Grade

90-100%

A

80-89%

B

70-79%

C

60-69%

D

0-59%

F

Attendance/Participation:

Three or more unexcused absences will result in the lowering of your grade by one letter.

Assignments are expected to be on time, and each day you are late, your grade will be lowered by one letter.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Photographic Paper, Film, and plant materials

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.