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Kellogg Community College
Arts and Communication Department
Shuichi Murakami, Instructor

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY

I. COURSE OUTLINE:
Subject
Area		 Course
Number		 Course
Title		 Credit
Hours		 Contact
Hours
ART AR224 Advanced
Photography		 3 96
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This advanced photography course is for students who want to fine-tune their photography skills. Emphasis will be on furthering explorations in the study of personal expression and development of creative style. Large and madium camera formats will be introduced. Lectures on the History of Photography and Zone System will be essential to student development.
III. PREREQUISITE: Art 223
IV. RECOMMENDED FOR:
Art majors
V. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
  1. Understand the concept and the process of art making.
  2. Understand the history of photography.
  3. Understand the aesthetics of the photograph (lighting design, creativity) and it's style.
  4. Express artist's interests and concepts in use of photography and mixed medium.
VI. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
  1. Lectures
  2. Demonstrations of the Equipment
  3. Slide presentations
  4. Critiques
  5. Individual Meetings
VII. REQUIRED TEXT & SUPPLIES:
Camera
A Single Lens Reflex (SLR) 35mm Camera with manual capabilities. (School has one 4 x 5 Large Format View Camera, and one Canon and Nikon Camera with wide, normal, and telehoto lens for photography student's use) If you are interested in purchasing a new or used camera consult your instructor first, you may be able to save some money.
Black and
White Film:
Your choice
Special
Darkroom
Chemical
Your choice.
Film of your choice.
Negative File:
Print File
Binder:
For negatives, contact prints, prints and handouts (To be a good photographer you must be organized). Clear vinyl three-hole sleeves (for print presentation). 99c at Staples
Paper:
Paper of your choice.
Cotton
Swabs:
To clean film dust.
Towel:
Keep your hands clean and dry.
Mat
Boards:
Front windows and backing boards 4-ply, white mount board (buy larger sheets to cut down to save you money. And make sure you have enough board in case of mistakes).
Photo
Corners:
Buy at Wal-Mart about $1.50 for 200 corners
Text:
A World History of Photography by Naomi Rosenblum.
Strongly
Recommended:
Film Tank for your format.
Ilford Anti Static Cloth: cleans film $6.49.
Dust blower - any canned duster or dust remover.
(School has limited supply, you will have to share with 50 other students. In other words, unless you can not afford it, buy it. It is worth the money)
Other
Recommended
Materials:
Apron - Protect your clothing from the chemical stains.
Gloves - If you are sensitive to any chemicals please use during processing to protect yourself.
Scissors - For film cutting.
Loupe Agfa 8X Loupe ($7.49) - to examine your film quality.
Radio or CD player - You may play music in any photography area - use commonsense.
All darkroom chemicals, and lockers are provided. Also you will have some access to photographic equipment.
Students need to schedule a minimum of four (4) outside class lab hours per week.
We may have one or two field trips.

Portfolio required for review at the end of the semester.
VIII. DISCLAIMER:
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of KCC, to make changes in the course content, instructional techniques and course assignments without notice.
POLICY:
  1. Absolutely no excuses for any absence, late attendance, late assignments, and/or any missed requirements in this class. For fairness in grading for all, there are no excuses allowed. The student must complete all assignments on time. The student must take responsibility to make up missed assignments and missed classes.
  2. Regular class attendance and participation is imperative. Important material is covered in each class period and it is crucial that you attend all sessions. After three (3) absences (two (2) tardies (five minutes after class begins), or two (2) early dismissals count for one (1) absence), you will be penalized one full grade point for each absence (e.g. A-B, B-C, C-D), regardless of the reason for your absence.

  3. If you accumulate more than four (4) absences you may be dropped from the course. If you reach four absences in the semester, a warning for excessive absences will be directed to Student Support Services. If you reach six (6) absences, I will request that the administration remove you from the course. To avoid being dropped, you must contact me within two days of accumulating your 6th absence.
  4. All students must behave properly and participate positively in the class: making presentations and making thoughtful comments on other's presentations.
  5. Late assignments (regardless of any excuse or missed due date class) will be penalized by lowering a whole letter grade per class day late.
  6. In the event of school cancellation, the assignment due dates will not change.

  7. If you know in advance that you will have a problem to attend class or complete your assignment, you may notify your instructor in advance to avoid the full penalty (you are still responsible for your missed class or assignment).
  8. Please do not handle equipment or chemicals unless authorized and directed to do so. If you do not know, ask the instructor.
  9. Respect the professor and fellow students, never using improper language and gestures.
Help with your Course work:
Students are strongly encouraged to come to my office during scheduled hours for additional help (anything e.g. scholarship, college life, transfer plans, financial, family, and other academic questions). The college can also arrange individual tutoring for students at the student center. Please help, learn and teach each other. You are the essential part of a creative art community at KCC.
IX. METHODS OF EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS:
20% Assignments

20% Class participation, attendance (A=no missed classes, B=one absence, C= two absences, after third absence student will be penalized as lowering of one whole final grade), and efforts

10% Quizzes

30% 6 critiques (5% each) includes one informal midterm critique

20% Final Critique presentation of professionally finished work
Evaluation Criteria:
A: Exceptional B: Very Good C: Average D: Pass
F: Fail P+: Very Good P: Good P-:Less than Good
Assignments and Critiques will be evaluated in terms of the criteria:

Originality/Creativity: Development of ideas and curiosity; personal expression

Content: Strength of concept; synthesis and compatibility of design.
Did the student articulate their ideas and art elements? (The work must communicate through the use of art as a visual language)

Handling of Craftsmanship: Did the student understand the materials and techniques used? Is the work well presented? (Camera craft, darkroom craft and final presentation)

The Design: Did the student understand the application of art elements: line, shape, space, texture, composition? (Use of light and shadow, foreground and background)

Efforts: Did the student make an effort to accomplish the goal of the assignment?
(Commitment, individual growth, risk taking, courage, confidence and hard work)
CONTENT OUTLINE: (content and approxijmate time)
Week 1: Introduction to the class.

Week 2: Slide Lecture. Student presentation of their past work - bring your portfolio.

Week 3: Crit #1 3 - 6 new prints.

Week 4: Lecture "Photography and Art"


Week 5: Crit #2 3 - 6 new prints

Week 6: Slide lecture Individual meeting

Week 7: Crit #3 3 - 6 new prints

Week 8: Slide Lecture "History of Photography 19th Century #1 "

Week 9: Midterm Crit, finished 6 - 10 new prints

Week 10: "History of Photography Early 20th Century #2"

Week 11: Crit #5 3 - new prints

Week 12: "History of Photography and Modenrnizm #3"

Week 13: Crit #6 3 - 6 new prints

Week 14: "History of Photography as a Contemporary Art"

Week 15: Independent Meeting

Week 16: Final Crit and show
OTHER SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Tuition Refund maybe granted up until a specific time. (see student handbook)

Course withdrawal, administrative withdrawal, and change to\from audit status are allowed through 7/8th of the course duration. (see student handbook).

(More detailed information available from Customer Service.)

Students registered for this class have access to the web/Internet, and an e-mail account is available through Student Services located on this site.

The Lbrary is available for all the students taking this class. The center is a participant in the On-line Library Computer Center and Interlibrary Loan Programs to obtain information that the college does not own. Students also can use the materials in other Michigan libraries by participating in the Michichigan Card Library Access Program available at the LRC.

Student ID cards can be obtained at customer service to be used at many school facilities.

Dean's List: Full time students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in each session will be recognized as 3.50 - 3.89 High Honors, 3.9 - 4.00 Highest Honors.

For information on KCC's Academic Excellence Award, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Federal Programs, State of Michigan Programs, Honors Program and College Employment Program please see the Academic Catalog "2000" (pages 17-24), available at student center.
Please feel fre to make an appointment for any questions of advisse.
Instructor, Shuichi Murakami
Office: (269) 965-3931 ext. 2559
email: murakamis@kellogg.edu
Office location: Davidson Building 1F Art Office
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