COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2014
August 25- December 12Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 a.m.- 5:25 p.m.
SELECTED TOPIC, Photography
ART 28802
School of Fine Arts
Professor: James Allen
Phone: 245.7417 or 245.7361Email:
Office: Greer Museum, 2nd floor
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This selected topic course will build upon the knowledge and skill acquired in ART 26604 and ART 36604. This course will introduce a wider variety of photographic materials and techniques both traditional and non-traditional. Students in this selected topic course will write a contract with their instructor that will outline their personal goals for this semester.
PREREQUISITES: Art 36604
CREDIT HOURS: 2
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Text: Photography 7th Edition, Barbara London and John Upton (Longman Publication) ISBN 9780130282712 (reference only)
Materials: A fee collected at registration will cover the cost of chemicals and one 25 sheet package of printing paper-the student will be responsible for purchasing film and additional paper.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES--The following outcomes have been adopted for the degree program for which this course is required:
Student is able to: plan and install a professional exhibition of his or her work.
Student is able to: Demonstrate formal and technical proficiency in their area of study.
Student is able to: Exhibit and document their work and experiences professionally.
Student is able to: Explain the historical, cultural and conceptual aspects of their work.
Student is able to: Conduct independent research in the arts.
COURSE OUTCOMES: The following outcomes have been adopted for this course. All outcomes
listed below have direct relevance to course material. Upon completion of this course students are
expected to:
A. Following discussions with their Professor, students will write a contract with their instructor that will outline their personal goals for this semester.
B. To understand the historical context of the medium as it relates to their work.
C. Become familiar with the work of major 20th and 21st century photographers.
D. Develop an understanding of critical analysis through periodic critiques of student work.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
A. Lecture and image discussion
B. Demonstration
C. Studio assignments
D. Portfolio critique
GRADING POLICIES/TESTING/ASSIGNMENTS/ATTENDANCE/EXPECTATIONS
Grade calculation % of Grade
Final Portfolio and Notebook 60 %
Contract alignment 20%
AQIP disk 20%
TOTAL 100%
Portfolio/Journal: Along with the portfolio of images, each student must submit five journal entries. The journal entries consist of articles on photographers that are of particular interest to the student.
Each entry must include at least two or three images of the artists work and a brief statement about why this artist was chosen.
BFA Program AQIP disk- Assessment Requirements
Each student will be required to submit a digital portfolio documenting their work for the course. This portfolio will be used in course and program review processes, but may also be used for grading. Instructor to provide a detailed list of required documents and formats.
Additional requirements for all art majors include:
A. Visit a museum or commercial gallery, and submit an original 500-1000 word reaction paper, in Microsoft Word format to each instructor.
B. Make an effort to show your work. This could take several forms—you could enter a juried competition, organize a group or solo show, complete a design job for a client, or get a commissio
Attendance policy: Attendance is mandatory for all classes. If you are late for class, your participation and attendance points will go down proportionately to the time you get to class. If you are late three times, this will result in an absence. You will be allowed three absences without penalty however you will be held responsible for what was missed in class. More than three absences will result in the lowering of your final grade by one full letter. Six absences will result in course failure.
ADA POLICY: If a student wishes to be identified as having a physical, mental, or learning disability, that may or may not require reasonable accommodation(s), he/she must register with the Office of Accessibility. These registered students should identify themselves to their instructors and provide a written statement from the Accessibility Office that indicates the appropriate accommodations. The process of a student self-proclaiming the need for accommodation should occur as early in the semester as possible. The Office of Accessibility phone is 245-7339 and is located in Rhodes Hall, Room 116, University of Rio Grande.
FERPA: The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are committed to fully respecting and protecting the rights of students under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). These rights generally include the right to inspect, review and seek amendment to the student's education records and the right to provide written consent before personally identifiable information from education records is disclosed. Under FERPA, students have the right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with FERPA. Please see the Student Records Confidentiality/Rights Under FERPA section of the Student Handbook for details and more information.
Art Department Safety Plan
Student Safety Guideline Acknowledgement - go online and read safety guidelines for this class, then sign the following form and return to instructor. Students will not be able to work in the studio until a signed release form is on file.
Art Department Safety Plan
Student Safety Guideline Acknowledgement
I, ______(print name)
acknowledge that I have read and understood the contents of the Art Department Student Safety Guidelines. I also acknowledge that I agree to abide by the policies and procedures contained therein.
If any of the policies or procedures contained in the Art Department Student Safety Guidelines conflict with any of the policies or procedures contained in the Student Handbook, then I understand that the policies and procedures in the Student Handbook will supersede and take precedence over any conflicting policies and procedures.
I also acknowledge that the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College reserves the right to change any of the policies or procedures contained in the Art Department Student Safety Guidelines with or without notice. However, the University will make every effort to keep students informed and aware of any changes that may occur.
I further acknowledge that I am not covered under any University insurance policy and I am required to have insurance.
I understand that this is not a contract or agreement with any legally binding effect, and in signing this I am simply acknowledging that I have received the Art Department Student Safety Guidelines, read its contents, and understood its contents.
______(student signature)
______(date)