This document outlines the expectations and curriculum for a photography course. Students will learn to use cameras as an art tool to capture compelling photographs rather than just snapshots, and how to compose strong images. They will study famous photographers and careers in photography. Students will also learn Adobe Photoshop and spend substantial time shooting photographs for assignments. The course will cover using digital cameras, basic rules for computer and equipment use, and the first assignment of uploading a summer photograph to Instagram.

1. Welcome
Back!
Take a seat
wherever you’d
like and have a
pen or pencil
handy.

2. What is
Photograph
y?
The Syllabus

3. Quick stuff
Who am I?
What are we doing today?

4. IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
To use the camera as an art tool to capture
great photographs, not just snapshots

5. IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
Think about what you see and
design strong photographic
compositions

6. IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
Learn about famous photographers
and careers in photography
Dorothea Lange

7. IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
To reflect on your own photography
and the work of your classmates.

8. IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
Learn and use
Adobe
Photoshop to
create and
manipulate
digital images

9. IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…
Spend a substantial amount of time
shooting for various assignments

10. MATERIALS
Sketchbook – must bring everyday to
class
Pencil – bring one to every class
Digital Camera with Memory card (we
have a few that can be checked out)
USB Flash Drive

11. CAMERAS – USING YOUR OWN
It is expected that you will bring your
own batteries and memory card,
reader or USB cable to connect your
camera to the computer. SD Cards
can be inserted, too.

12. CAMERAS – BORROWING ONE
Must sign it out and return it by next class
Borrowing for extended amount of time must
have prior approval
Limited number available on first come, first
served basis – plan accordingly
You are responsible for returning cameras on
time – failure to do so will result in $5 late fee.
If a camera is lost or damaged, the person who
has checked it out will have to pay for a
replacement!!!

16. each semester
10-14

19. Questions so far?

22. OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
The Mather High School code of
conduct applies in all of my classes.
See agenda for full rules and
expectations
My class rule: RESPECT!
RESPECT
Materials
&Resources
Teacher
Classmates
Yourself

23. DAILY EXPECTATIONS
When the bell rings to START class.
In seats, quiet and ready to begin class.
Bell ringers – stamped.
When the bell rings to END class:
In seats, cleaned up, ready to tuck chairs in and leave
Tardies
Unexcused and repeated will result in contact home.
NO PASSES WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CLASS –
take care of your business beforehand!
Absences
Must be excused and legitimate
Attendance lists are checked often
You are responsible for making up class work and
reviewing materials discussed in class
Students found skipping are given a ‘0’ for their weekly
grade.

24. DAILY EXPECTATIONS
No cell phones in class at any time
Using cell phone = taken away and given back
after class (push-ups/jumping jacks to receive)
iPods/ear phones will be allowed when given
permission. Do not abuse this, and make sure
you can still hear me while using them.

25. CLEAN-UP & MAINTENANCE
Clean-up own workspace 2-3
minutes prior to the end of the block
Pick up papers, pencils, and scraps
Log off computers and return to lock box
(charged)
Return cameras, cords and readers
Tuck in chairs
Maintenance
No food or drink is to be consumed in the art
room at any time during the day
If you have food or drink with you when you enter
the room you must finish or place on sink.

26. COMPUTER RULES
No food or drink at any computer, any time,
under any circumstances!
Do not save to the desktop, always save to your
server space, your flash and we will have a large
external hard drive
Save often to avoid losing your work.
These computers are for art applications,
research and resources…not games, social
networking, etc.
Treat these machines as if they are your own
If something breaks, is missing or damaged, let
me know as soon as possible!

27. HOMEWORK: ASSIGNMENT 1
Upload at least 1 photograph that you have taken
this summer to Instagram #mhsfotosummatime