Syllabus Winter Quarter 2019
South Seattle College_______________Academic Division
ART 170 - Photography as an Art Language, In class: Monday, Wednesday 1:15 - 2:05.
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Nelson OFFICE: Library Darkroom LIB 144, 206-934-6405, rnelson@southseattle.edu
Course Websites:
http://ssccphoto.blogspot.com/ Home Page
http://southseattlephotos.blogspot.com/
OFFICE HOUR: Monday - Thursday 8 - 11 am, and by appointment
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, Drama and Global Studies.
South Seattle College Student Learning Outcomes applicable to this course:
OFFICE HOUR: Monday - Thursday 8 - 11 am, and by appointment
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, Drama and Global Studies.
South Seattle College Student Learning Outcomes applicable to this course:
· Communication
·
Read and listen
actively to learn and communicate.
·
Speak and write
effectively for 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.
·
Have knowledge of the
diverse cultures represented in our multicultural society.
· Critical Thinking
& Problem-Solving
·
Think critically in
evaluating information, solving problems and making decisions.
· Technology
·
Select and use
appropriate technological tools for academic and career tasks.
· Personal
Responsibility
·
Uphold the highest
standard of academic honesty and integrity.
·
Respect the rights of
others in the classroom, online and in all other school activities.
·
Attend class
regularly, complete assignments on time and effectively participate in
classroom and online discussions, group work and other class-related projects
and activities.
·
Abide by appropriate
safety rules in laboratories, shops and classrooms.
· Information
Literacy
·
Independently access,
evaluate and select information from a variety of appropriate sources.
·
Have knowledge about
legal and ethical issues related to the use of information.
·
Use information
effectively and ethically for a specific purpose
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.
Understand that photographs have authors. Photographs are generally the intellectual property of the photographer.
COURSE MATERIALS
Some materials are On Reserve in the Library at the Circulation or Media Desks
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is REQUIRED during class times, Monday and Wednesday. I take attendance every day. 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. It is the responsibility of students to make up missed class sessions and work. This is a Five Credit course. I expect that you spend time outside of class.
Religious Holiday Absences
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.
Understand that photographs have authors. Photographs are generally the intellectual property of the photographer.
COURSE MATERIALS
Some materials are On Reserve in the Library at the Circulation or Media Desks
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is REQUIRED during class times, Monday and Wednesday. I take attendance every day. 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. It is the responsibility of students to make up missed class sessions and work. This is a Five Credit course. I expect that you spend time outside of class.
Religious Holiday Absences
Students are entitled to two days
of excused absences per academic year for reasons of faith or conscience or for
organized activities conducted by a religious organization. These
absences will not affect your grade, but it is your responsibility to inform
your instructor about the planned absence and to make arrangements to complete
the course work for those days. You must request the excused absence
two weeks’ prior to the date of the absence. If you wish to request
an absence for reasons of faith or conscience, you may obtain a form and
guidelines for completing the form from the Academic Program office.
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. If insufficient work is turned in to warrant a 0.7 grade, a failing grade (0.0) or an NC might be given. Let me know your preference.
Failing the course may have implications for your financial aid.
I only give Incompletes (I) when 1.) some work due at the end of the quarter is missing and 2. we come to an agreement about completion.
All assignments have a due date. I accept late work, if it is possible. I will not accept any assignments in my hand after 12 noon on the last day of the quarter.
Turning in written assignments should be done in person.
Emailing assignments is acceptable, but not preferable.
I do accept late assignments.
ACADEMIC ISSUES
All written assignments must be submitted by individuals in their own words. All photographs by other photographers posted on the website must be cited i.e. photographer’s name, title of photograph, and source of photograph.
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. If insufficient work is turned in to warrant a 0.7 grade, a failing grade (0.0) or an NC might be given. Let me know your preference.
Failing the course may have implications for your financial aid.
I only give Incompletes (I) when 1.) some work due at the end of the quarter is missing and 2. we come to an agreement about completion.
All assignments have a due date. I accept late work, if it is possible. I will not accept any assignments in my hand after 12 noon on the last day of the quarter.
Turning in written assignments should be done in person.
Emailing assignments is acceptable, but not preferable.
I do accept late assignments.
ACADEMIC ISSUES
All written assignments must be submitted by individuals in their own words. All photographs by other photographers posted on the website must be cited i.e. photographer’s name, title of photograph, and source of photograph.
CELL PHONE POLICY
I accept that students may want to have their cell phones on
during class for safety and other reasons.
Also, smart phones may be used for note taking and in-class research.
Also, smart phones may be used for note taking and in-class research.
Please minimize the disruption of any necessary cell phone use.
REFERENCES AND PRIVACY
In concordance with FERPA regulations and privacy concerns, I will provide no information to third parties (outside South Seattle College) concerning you, without your permission, other than to say you are/were enrolled in my course.
ADA Request for Information
REFERENCES AND PRIVACY
In concordance with FERPA regulations and privacy concerns, I will provide no information to third parties (outside South Seattle College) concerning you, without your permission, other than to say you are/were enrolled in my course.
ADA Request for Information
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
I would like information about services to students with disabilities.
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Date of Birth
Sex
Program (if known)SID (if known)
I am completing this form at:Registration
COMPASS/
Placement Office
Counseling
Financial Aid
My Program (from my teacher)
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.
Signature: __________________________ Date:
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.
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