Course Syllabus. Illustrative Photography I PHTC MATH 0306 (Basic Math Pre-Algebra) GUST 0341 (7th -9th Grade Reading) ENGL 0300 or 0347

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1 Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN) Instructor contact information (phone number and address) Illustrative Photography I CRN Terry Halsey th@terryhalsey.com Course Syllabus Illustrative Photography I PHTC 1345 Office Location and Hours Course Location/Times Southwest College West Loop Center RM C141 TuTh 6:00PM 9:PM Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab) If applicable Total Course Contact Hours Course Length (number of weeks) Type of Instruction Course Description: Course Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 External Hours: Weeks Lecture/Lab Instruction in the technical aspects involved in commercial photography. Topics include lighting equipment, techniques of production photography, reproduction principles, illustrative techniques, and advertising. PREREQUISITE(S): PHTC 1311 FREQUENT REQUISITES MATH 0306 (Basic Math Pre-Algebra) GUST 0341 (7th -9th Grade Reading) ENGL 0300 or 0347 Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate ability to select and apply industry standard software 2. Design and demonstrate use of software and techniques in practical applications 3. Develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates proficiency in skills for employment 4. Present a portfolio of work that demonstrates proficiency in skills for employment.

2 Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7 Outcomes Upon Successful completion of this course, the student should be: knowledgeable in commercial lighting techniques able to use the knowledge of camera operation, composition and design to produce photographs skilled in exposure and color management knowledgeable of the commercial photography vocabulary skilled in techniques of Product, Commercial and PR photography conceptualize photographic illustration Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.) SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable Instructional Methods Student Assignments To be able apply the classroom lessons in the Commercial Photography Industry. SCANS Demonstrate proper use of cameras, tungsten and electronic flash lighting, and associated equipment Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Excercises Leadership Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Works with Cultural Diversity Conceptualize photographic illustration Face to Face Week Date Subject Assignment Due 1 15 Jan. Overview Quiz 17 4x5 Camera Basics parts & movements Exercise # Basic Studio Lighting Chapter Studio 24 Demo Glass equipment & modifiers Exercise # Demo Shiny Metal Vocab test 31 Lab Exercise #1 due 4 Feb 5 Demo Computer Screen 7 Lab Exercise #2 due 5 12 Demo Headshots Glass White BKD 14 Lab Glass Black BKD 6 19 Demo Gradated Shiny Metal 21

3 7 26 Demo Clothing SUNRISE SUNSET 28 Lab 8 March 5 Demo Copy Stand People Computer Chapter Copy 7 Lab 9 12 Spring Break Demo PR & Flash Headshots Dream List Due Clothing 28 Lab 12 April 2 Copy/ People At Work 4 Lab 13 9 Still Life Breakfast 11 Lab Still Life Product 18 Lab Product Gradated 25 Lab Lab PR & Flash May 2 Notebook Due May 9 FINAL Portfolio Due Student Assessment(s) Demonstrate proper use of cameras, tungsten and electronic flash lighting, and associated equipment Various assigned readings from textbooks In-class discussions Group and/or individual projects

4 Conceptualize photographic illustration Various assigned readings from textbooks Portfolios Presentations In-class discussions Group and/or individual projects Instructor's Requirements All work will be graded an a percentile scale. Anything not turned in on time will receive a grade of zero. Work cannot be turned in late. Therefore, it is imperative that you retain proof that you turned in the required work at the required time. Without proof, grades will not be changed. Just doing the minimal requirements for each assignment will not result in a grade higher then average. LAB POLICY The lab contains electrical equipment, which can be hazardous. Therefore, no unsupervised children are allowed in studio areas at any time. Only students and adult models are allowed in the studio. Please do not bring unsupervised children to lab. For the same reasons, no food or drink is allowed in studio at any time. It is assumed and expected that students treat studio areas and equipment with respect in regards to safety. If at any time a student demonstrates they are incapable of acting in an adult and responsible manner, they will be asked to leave, and will fail the class. By registering for this class the student understands that any of the studio equipment they use or checkout is their responsibility. Program/Discipline Requirements: If applicable SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and disciplinary proceedings will be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating (II a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Punishment for scholastic dishonesty will include an automatic grade of F in the course and recommendation for probation or dismissal from the college WITHDRAWAL POLICY Class Attendance Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during their absences, and it is the student s responsibility to consult with instructors for makeup assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors. Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences. A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction (including lecture and laboratory time). For example: For a three credit-hour lecture class meeting three hours per week (48 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped after six hours of absences. For a four credit-hour lecture/lab course meeting six hours per week (96 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped after 12 hours of absences. Certain departments or programs may be governed by accrediting or certification standards that require more stringent attendance policies. NOTE: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO WITHDRAW OFFICIALLY FROM A COURSE. Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. Failure of a student to withdraw officially could result in the student receiving a grade of F in the course. For the deadline for course withdrawal, check the current course Schedule of courses.

5 HCC Grading Scale: A = points per semester hour B = 89-80: C = 79-70: D = 69-60: 3 points per semester hour 2 points per semester hour 1 point per semester hour 59 and below = F FX (Failure due to non-attendance) IP (In Progress) W (Withdrawn) I (Incomplete) AUD (Audit) IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. FINAL GRADE OF FX: Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of "FX" at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of "FX", compared to an earned grade of "F" which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen as nonattending. Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class. Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of "FX" is treated exactly the same as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA. Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales may differ from the approved HCC Grading Scale. For Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales, see the "Program Discipline Requirements" section of the Program's syllabi. Instructor Grading Criteria EVALUATION Final grades will be determined by the results in the following areas: 10% Tests (quizes), papers, and exercises. These will be given to insure you are keeping up with the class and the material presented. 10% Class Participation This is not only attendance, but also your contributions to the class. You are expected to participate in the critiques in a positive manor. 50% Assignments There will be 12 Assignments 20% Notebook You are required to keep a detailed notebook of all assignments. 10% Portfolio Instructional Materials Digital camera and lens Gels Full CTO & Plus Green for hotshoe flash 1/2" black notebook CDs or DVDs CF cards and reader Misc background materials Sync cord or wireless transmitter Misc clamps Tripod 1 hotshoe umbrella adapter Barbara London, John Upton and Jim Stone. Photography, 10th ed. Prentice Hall, 2010 [ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ] Scott Kelby. The Adobe Photoshop C65 Book for Digital Photographers. New Riders Press, 2010 [ISBN-10: ISBN-13: ] Props Extension cord

6 Foam core reflectors at least 3 black/white 20x30 boards 2 45-inch umbrellas white 1 shoot Thru umbrella 2 light stands Collapsible reflector such as a 42' Photoflex 5in1 Hotshoe flash and modifer Tape 3" black notebook HCC Policy Statement: Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of the term, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies Access DE Policies on their Web site: Access CE Policies on their Web site: