Greenwich Visual Arts Objectives Photography High School

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1 Media, Techniques and Processes Greenwich Visual Arts Objectives 1. Identifies different camera types and applies the knowledge of a working 35mm SLR camera (e.g., lens, focus ring, aperture, speed dial) 2. Identifies the four essential parts of the camera (i.e., camera body, film holder, lens and shutter) and describes their function 3. Recognizes that the camera body is a light-tight box that serves as the supporting structure for the lens and holds the film 4. Identifies that film loading is an essential element of the operation of the camera 5. Loads film in a manual camera with knowledge of ASA and cartridge placement to ensure proper advancement (e.g., rewind dial moves as shutter is released) 6. Recognizes that the lens is a device that helps to form and sharpen the image that is projected onto the film and consists, in part, of both the f-stop ring and the focus ring 7. Operates the F-stop ring to control the range of sharp focus (i.e., depth of field) 8. Adjusts the focus ring to affect the sharpness and clarity of the subject (*1a, 1d) 9. Recognizes that the shutter acts as a gate that controls the passage of light from the lens to the film 10. Uses the shutter speed dial to control the freezing or blurring of action (*1d) 11. Observes the position of the light meter to effect a balance between the F-stop and shutter to create a correct exposure (*1d) 12. Identifies the suitability of film and photographic paper types (e.g., ASA, sensitivity, B&W, color) (*1a, 1d) 13. Recognizes that film speed is measured as varied sensitivity to light (ASA) (*1a, 1d)

2 14. Recognizes that the plastic film foundation is coated with light sensitive emulsion that allows the image to be recorded in a latent image until subjected to developing chemicals (*1a, 1d) 15. Recognizes that various film speeds can be used in varied light situations but that the higher the film speed the greater the graininess of the film (*1a, 1d) 16. Applies the fundamentals of reel loading film 17. Uses a black bag and tank system including opening, splicing, reel loading, and safe placement into a locking tank 18. Executes film development using correct procedural chemical processes as dictated by temperature, chemical type and time in order to create negatives (e.g., developer, hypo, fixer, Photo-Flo) 19. Develops film using appropriate balance between time and temperature 20. Recognizes and executes the proper agitation technique required to develop the film most efficiently 21. Acknowledges that all handling of undeveloped film must be done in complete darkness in order to prevent unwanted exposure 22. Recognizes that the tonal values of the negative are the opposite of what will exist in the final print (dark areas will translate as light ones in the final print) 23. Applies the fundamentals of how to dry, clean, and cut film into negatives files for the purpose of making proof sheets 24. Applies a working knowledge of a photographic enlarger regarding image size, enlarger focus, and exposure adjustments utilizing both f-stop and timer clock (*1a, 1d) 25. Identifies the different chemicals and their relationship to both the development of film and the printing of photographic paper. (e.g., developer, fixer, hypo, stop bath) 26. Executes proper safety behavior in relationship to all photographic materials and supplies

3 27. Uses the enlarger and negatives to create a proof sheet (contact print) of positive images and can evaluate the proof sheet for images that will yield high-quality enlargements (*1a, 1b) 28. Knows how to properly clean a negative to ensure a dust free print, load it into a negative holder and accurately place it into the enlarger 29. Identifies the characteristic of RC (resin-coated) photographic paper (e.g., light sensitivity, glossy, pearl and matt surfaces) 30. Effectively uses filters that fit over the enlarger lens to selectively alter the tonal relationships in the negative (*1a, 1c) 31. Effectively uses dodging and burning techniques to lighten, darken and enhance the visual impact of a photograph (*1a, 1c) Elements and Principles 1. Understands the photographic relationship to the standard elements and principles of art including space, shape, form, pattern, texture, contrast, movement, and composition (*1a, 1c, 2a) 2. Discusses the unique photographic concepts of Angle of View (*2a) 3. Incorporates the unique photographic relationship between light & shadow (*2a) 4. Implements the unique concept of reflection (*2a) 5. Discusses the unique photographic concepts motion & blur (*2a) 6. Recognizes that a B&W photograph is a 2-dimensional representation of a 3- dimensional scene as recorded by the camera and is reduced to two basic elements: form and tone that is controlled by the photographer (*2c) 7. Applies and discusses the print quality based on lightness & darkness, contrast and sharpness (*1d, 2b, 2e) 8. Discusses how to create depth by choosing the appropriate relationship between the lens opening (F-stop) and shutter speed to expose film accurately (e.g., over exposure, under exposure) (*1c, 2c) 9. Identifies the different chemicals and their relationship to both the development of film and the printing of photographic paper in order to understand the varied tonal range possible with different developing times

4 10. Discusses the concept of the unique properties of the camera s viewfinder to make choices about what to photograph and how it relates to composition (e.g., focus, depth of field and subject). (*1b, 2d) 11. Estimates the range of sharp focus in space as the aperture is varied to take the photograph (depth of field) (*1b, 1d) 12. Evokes an understanding of composition while simultaneously understanding that the rules are only guidelines and should not be used to inhibit creativity (*1c) 13. Uses visual cropping to remove unwanted elements from the composition of the photograph (*1d) 14. Recognizes visual texture and pattern as an element that can add visual interest to a photograph (*1b) Content 1. Discusses and executes the unique photographic concepts of angle of view, light & shadow, reflection, motion & blur and moment, as idea generators (*3c, 3d) 2. Understands the importance of different perspective viewpoints and incorporates changing the angle of view when shooting an assignment (*3a) 3. Uses reflection to demonstrate how distortion and mirror imagery in photography can create surrealistic effects (*3c, 3d) 4. Uses the concept of light and shadow to create the illusion of dimension and mood (*3d) 5. Varies the exposure time when motion is involved to create a variety of effects 6. Understands the photographic concept referred to as moment and it s importance in deciding when to take the picture (*3a)

5 History and Cultures 1. Analyzes given photographs from a variety of Master photographers for their use of the elements and principles of photography (e.g., Cartier-Bresson, Andre Kertesz) (*5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) 2. Analyzes the work of Andre Krertesz in the analysis of angle of view (where to take the picture from). (*5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) 3. Examines the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson in the analysis of when to take the photo (*5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) 4. Make use of the work of Gary Winnorgrand in the analysis of use of light and shadow and street photography (*5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) 5. Analyzes the work of Ansel Adams for drama of Nature composition, dramatic tonal values (*5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) 6. Analyze the work of Wynn Bullock who was a master at visualizing how the passage of time would influence a scene (*5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) Evaluation 1. Judges the quality of a photograph by describing and evaluating it on specific art elements and design principles. (*5a, 5b) 2. Participates in the group critiquing process in order to learn from others (*5a) 3. Recognizes that every photograph brings a unique viewpoint and that there are many right ways to do things (*5a, 5d) 4. Uses the evaluative process to establish individual validity of vision (*5c, 5d) 5. Uses the understanding of the techniques of others not to imitate, but to understand how they achieved their results (*5b, 5d) 6. Evaluates his or her own artwork based upon techniques and principles learned in class (*5c) 7. Discusses ways to improve his or her photographs based upon visual arts standards and completes a written evaluation that requires the use of appropriate vocabulary, technical knowledge, and process sequencing (*5a)

6 Connections 1. Uses a notebook in order to store negatives, handouts and to make notes to record thoughts for future work (*6a) 2. Discusses how current events might influence the making of a photograph (*6b) 3. Discusses the creative processes that were likely used by Ansel Adams (*6a) 4. Participates in group-discussion about the value of as a visual language and in relationship to post-secondary career opportunities. (e.g., Photojournalism, Advertising, Illustration) (*6b) 5. Study and evaluate famous photographic images to extract the elements that make it memorable (*6b) Aesthetic Appreciation 1. Believes that it is important to give his or her best effort in order to create artwork (*5d) 2. Wants to improve his or her technical skill in the arts (*5d) 3. Enjoys experimenting with new art techniques (*5d) 4. Enjoys reading art criticism and art history (*5a) 5. Appreciates the influence that one artist can have on another (*6b) 6. Appreciates the great range of works that are considered to be art and the incorporation of aesthetics into everyday life. (*6a, 6c) 7. Values the creative process used by artists in many fields (*6b) 8. Understands that art is an integral part of the human experience for all peoples. (*2a) 9. Appreciates the enrichment that art brings to his or her own life experience. (*3b)

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