COURSE SYLLABUS


COURSE TITLE:
Photography

INSTRUCTOR:
Miss Orlando, Room 7
Stafford High School

COURSE DESCRIPTION:    
This course offers students the opportunity to learn about photography using a digital camera.  Students will learn about the history of the development of photography from its prehistory through today.  Additionally, the course will cover the interrelationships between photography and the other visual arts, as well as the effects of changing technologies on the photographic image and the contributions of major photographers and art movements.

Topics to be covered include:

• History of photography
  
• Social History
  
• Popularization
  
• Economic History
  
• Digital photography
  
• Commercial photography
  
• Terminology
  
• Photography as an art form
  
• Aesthetic realism and photography
  
• Reference
  

Class assignments will consist of individual assignments or group projects.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR:    
1. Students are expected to sit at their assigned seat for the start of the class.  Attendance will also be taken at this time.  
2. If you wish to speak, raise your hand and wait to be recognized.  If the public address system is on, you are required to remain quiet.
3. Passes will be given from class with discretion.  Abuse or misuse of a pass will result in a detention.
4. Students will work independently unless directed otherwise by the instructor.  
5. Anything that is NOT your original work will result in loss of credit.
6. Notebooks, workbooks and textbooks will be inspected with or without announcement.  
7. Assignments meant for homework are to be done as such; work not completed for the next day’s class will result in a zero.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:    
Students must have the following at each and every class session:  course textbook, a sharpened pencil, a black or blue pen, eraser, notebook/binder, your digital camera or one signed out from the Business Department.


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PROCEDURE

• All students using equipment from the SHS Business Department must return a Camera Sign-Out Sheet.
  
• Any student using cameras or accessories without consent will be subject to disciplinary action.
  
• A student may only use their own cameras or those loaned from SHS Business Department.
  
• A student will forfeit the privilege of using equipment if he/she signs out equipment and lets another student use it who is not part of the Photography course.
  
• The student signing out the equipment is responsible for the care and return of it.
  
• The use of the equipment is for required classroom activities only; any images taken must be suitable for presentations in school.
  
• Equipment is not for use in capturing dangerous or questionable activities.
  

GRADING:
Student’s grades are based on the following:

1. Classroom Assignments and Quizzes                  90%
2. Notebook                                                            5%
3. Attendance/Participation                                       5%

TOTAL                                                               100%    

In the event of absence or extenuating circumstances, the student must make the work within (5) days.  Any work not completed in a timely manner will result in a lower grade.

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE:    
You will be asked to stop disruptive behavior once.  Two detentions will be issued if the behavior continues.  In addition, a phone call will be made to your parent/guardian so that they are aware of your behavior and the action taken.

I have read and understand the expectations for Photography.




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STUDENT NAME (PLEASE PRINT)                        GRADE




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STUDENT SIGNATURE                             DATE