Commercial Photography Syllabus (1 Credit) Prerequisite: Principals of Digital Editing Instructor Temi Coker Commercial Photography Email address: temicoker@misdmail.org Course Description and Objectives This course is for the creative student wanting to explore Commercial Photography. This course is designed to provide job- specific training for entry- level employment in entry- level careers in commercial, portrait, sports, story- telling & event photography. Students study basic camera operation, studio and natural lighting and photo composition/editing using Photoshop. Students work individually and in groups to create captivating and professional quality images utilizing the studio and professional editing equipment and software culminating in a digital and print portfolio. Students are responsible for covering MISD programs, activities and events at all campuses. This course meets the one credit technology applications graduation requirement Cameras Additional Requirements (Instructor Modifications may apply) Students are required to have a DSLR camera for this course. Students will need an 8GB SD card (Class 10) Website // 3 Ring Binder // Notebook Students must maintain an online portfolio website that showcases their best work. Students will update their online portfolio throughout the whole semester. Students must also maintain a binder, which will be used for their written assignments. (ex: vocabulary cards, definitions students write, and returned quizzes/tests, KWL charts) Contents of website: Front Page (Students will add pictures) About me Page Categories (Portfolio I, Portraits, Flash, Sports photography etc) SUMMARY Photography Article due date to be given by instructor Students will be given a list of subjects pertaining to Photography and will summarize in their own words. Must be typed (using 12pt). May be double spaced, using 1 in. margins. Must be a full page with the original article attached. Must have full name and block number typed on top of the page. Must cite the sources.
Scope and Sequence Commercial Photography TEKS 130.91 An overview of the history and development of Photography as well as the business aspect of it. Instruction how to use a camera to tell stories and produce quality work. Will practice creating an electronic file management system and basics of Photography Weeks 1,2,3 (Assessments) Photography History Photography Evolution Basics of a Camera (Aperture, Shutter, ISO, Exposure, Light meter, White Balance) Photography Rights & Contracts Using Available Light Lenses/Focal Lengths Different Types of Photography Weeks 4,5,6 (Assessments) Portrait Photography Photojournalism Landscape Wildlife Photography Sports Photography Weeks 7,8,9 (Assessments) Photography Business Marketing yourself as a photographer Maintaining relationships Begin Flash Photography Weeks 10, 11, 12 (Assessments) Flash Photography Cont d Magazine Covers / Advertisement HighSpeed Flash Photography Final Exam/Project
Assessments Daily work and assignments 60% (See scope and sequence for daily activities) Assessment/tests 40% Final Exam 20% (per district policy) Absences/Make-up work Tutoring All excused absences must be made up before school or after school Before school 6:30 AM 7:00 AM After school Immediately after 2:40pm. (Special arrangements made for students on other campuses) Special arrangements for tutoring Student will be responsible for asking teacher about any make-up work or assignments that are due after an absence. Student will be responsible for scheduling/coordinating the make-up time with teacher. Missing grades and make up work will only be accepted within the 6 week grading period in which the assignment is due. (Failure to make up work will be a zero) May re-take test upon request with a maximum grade of 70%. Tests must be retaken within the three week grading period. References Teacher tutorials http://cybercollege.com/tvp_ind.htm http://designgrapher.com/types-of-photography/ http://lynda.com
Commercial Photography Classroom Rules/Expectations Please... No food or drinks allowed in the computer lab or lecture area (Gum must not be seen or heard) No perfume, hand lotion, or makeup to be used/applied in the classroom or computer lab. Backpacks and purses may be placed on the floor next to computer or left in wall pockets in the lab area. They are not to be on table next to computers. Chairs must be pushed in before leaving classroom/lab. No rolling in chairs and feet on the floor (not on tables or chairs) Computers are to be left in the same configuration as found. Leave desktop as is. NO CHANGES ALWAYS Log out of the computers before leaving the classroom when class is over Folders are not to be opened on the desktop, other than the one assigned to each student. Opening another student s folder is a violation that can result in revoking your computer privileges in this class. Headsets, ipads, and other devices are not to be used except when instructed. (per district policy) As in the workplace, cell phone use and texting is inappropriate except during break time or lunch. No cell phone use except during that time. If there is an emergency during class for use, please see teacher. Disks will be provided for student use in the classroom. Each student will be responsible for returning disks or jump drives to their original place before the end of class. Use applications and equipment only as instructed. Please raise hand before asking a question so the question may be answered. No talking while the teacher is talking. Please be respectful of other students and teacher. No profane language will be used in classroom. Before the end of class: (ID s to be worn at all times and given to instructor when using digital equipment) Digital drawing tablets and pens put back to original place. (Must have ID to use) All notebooks will be put back in the assigned place. All materials, magazines, and handouts must be put back in their appropriate place. Other Expectations Do not work on other assignments when given a class/lab assignment Do not ask non-subject related questions during class/group discussion Do not put head down or sleep while in class Participation in class discussions encouraged Academic Dishonesty Page 37 Frontier High Student Handbook Academic dishonesty cheating or plagiarism is not acceptable. Cheating includes the copying of another student s work, homework, class work, test answers, etc. as one s own. Plagiarism is the use of another person s original ideas or writing without giving credit to the true author. A student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty will be subject to loss of credit for the work in question, as well as disciplinary penalties, according to the Student Code of Conduct.
Commercial Photography Temi Coker (Teacher) After reading the course syllabus, grading, classroom expectations, and testing, please sign below and return, this sheet only, to the teacher no later than August 29, 2014 Syllabus is for student to keep Student Please PRINT Student s name here: Student signature: Date: Student Grade level : Please circle the high school attending: MHS SHS THS LHS LRH FHS Student cell phone number, and/or email address: Parent name: Parent signature: Parent contact phone number (s): Parent email address (s):