Fall 2008 Syllabus

South Seattle Community College_______________Academic Division
ART 170 - Photography as an Art LanguageSyllabusFall 2008
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Nelson OFFICE: Library Darkroom LIB 144, 768-6405, rnelson@sccd.ctc.edu, rnelson900@aol.com
Course Websites: http://ssccphoto.blogspot.com/,
http://southseattlephotos.blogspot.com/
OFFICE HOUR: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Friday
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Traces the history and distinctive properties of photography. Includes camera, exposure, lighting, composition, black and white darkroom work, and digital imaging.This course can satisfy the Associate of Arts Degree distribution requirements in both Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts - Music, Art, and Drama andIndividuals, Cultures, and Societies - Global Studies. The course is thereby considered to be an Integrated Studies (IS) course.

The course will address the following Student Learning Outcomes which have been adopted by South Seattle Community College as General Education Requirements, which are knowledge and abilities that every student graduating with a degree should have.
Communication*Read and listen actively to learn and communicate.
*Speak and write effectively for personal, academic, and career purposes.Computation
*Use arithmetic and other basic mathematical operations as required by program of study.Human Relations
* Use social interactive skills to work in groups effectively.
*Recognize the diversity of cultural influences and values.Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
*Think critically in evaluating information, solving problems, and making decisions.Technology
*Select and use appropriate technological tools for personal, academic, and career tasks.Personal Responsibility
*Be motivated and able to continue learning and adapt to change.
*Value one’s own skills, abilities, ideas, and art.
*Take pride in one’s work
*Be aware of civic and environmental issuesInformation Literacy
*Access and evaluate information from a variety of sources and contexts, including technology.
*Use information to achieve personal, academic, and career goals, as well as to participate in a democratic society.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course the student will:Be able to use the basic technologies of photography.
Understand the relationship between photography and visual perception.
Be familiar with the histories of photography as an art and as technology.
Be aware of photography’s effect on art and society.
Be aware of the global importance of photography as an art and a tool of communication.
Be familiar with customary display venues, such as galleries and the World Wide Web.
Be aware of some of the legal and ethical issues concerning photography in an academic environment.

COURSE MATERIALS
Materials are On Reserve in the Library at the Circulation or Media Desks

ATTENDANCE
Attendance is required. It is important for students to attend each class session. However, I don't grade on attendance. If you miss class, I won’t have time to provide you with all the material that you have missed. Bonus points will be given to students who miss no more than one class.

GRADING
The assignments are described on a separate handout. They consist of weekly assignments, as well as a few assignments which are due at the end of the quarter. Late assignments may be discounted. If insufficient work is turned in to warrant a 0.7 grade, a failing grade (0.0) or NC will be given.
If I don’t hear from you, I will give a grade of NC.
I only give Incompletes (I) when 1.) work due at the end of the quarter is missing and 2. we come to an agreement about completion.

ACADEMIC ISSUES
After assignment 2, all photographs submitted for credit this quarter should be taken during 2008. (You should make certain the date on your camera is accurate, if you plan on having the date entered on your photographs.) All written assignments must be submitted by individuals in their own words. All photographs posted on the website must be properly cited i.e. photographer’s name, title of photograph, and source of photograph.

REFERENCES AND PRIVACY
In concordance with FERPA regulations and privacy concerns, I will provide no information to third parties (outside the SCCD) concerning you, without your permission, other than to say you are/were enrolled in my course.

ADA Request for Information
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I would like information about services to students with disabilities.
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I understand that I will be contacted by phone or by email by:Roxanne Tillman, Director Educational Support Services Phone: 206-763-5137South Seattle Community College TTY: 206-764-53486000 – 16th Avenue Southwest Fax: 206-768-6649Seattle, WA 98106 Email: rtillman@sccd.ctc.edu
The Director will:
1. answer my questions about services to students with challenges and/or disabilities which may impact learning at SSCC and
2. explain the next steps to access those services.
I understand that I am under no obligation to disclose whether or not I have a disability to receive information regarding services to students with disabilities.
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his request will be maintained by the Disability Services office, separate from academic records.
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This policy shall apply to all students and applicants for admission, as well as all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; marital status; age; the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability; or whether a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran.