last updated 26 February 2002 at 1:30 pm
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Reading Assignments from Textbook : Photography by London & Upton, 6th Edition |
Supplementals | Due |
| Mon Jan 7 |
Photography: "writing with light" Introductions and Goals The camera as a tool for "writing with light" |
Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 2: Camera |
Purchase textbook: Photography 6th edition by Barbara London and John Upton | |
| Tue Jan 8 |
Student introductory survey A look at some of Dr. Davis' prints Operating a Camera
Why we use slide film instead of print film First look at a view camera
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Chapter 3: Lens |
Sptbg Co. Library: View Smithsonian Exhibition: Women of Appalachia |
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| Wed Jan 9 |
Quiz on Shutter speeds, apertures, and depth of field Questions for newspaper photographer No lecture after quiz today: Dr. Davis not well. |
Chapter 4: Light & Film Chapter 5: Exposure |
Issued 8 rolls of fill Sptbg Co. Library: View Smithsonian Exhibition: Women of Appalachia Sptbg Co. Library: Begin work on Photographers of Note Report
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Quiz on Shutter speeds, apertures, and depth of field |
| Thurs Jan 10 |
Lenses
Focusing tips
A look at some old cameras The problem of parallax |
Begin work on Basic Portfolio after reading chapters 1-5. Examine camera collection and identify the types of cameras and understand the operation, advantages and disadvantage of each. Link to a hyperfocal distance calculator. This one allows you to compare 5 at once. This one allows you to print out your information. |
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| Fri Jan 11 |
Types of Film Camera formats based on film size Speed, grain, color balance Fluorescent, Tungsten, & Daylight color balance. Determining proper Exposure for a sunset Law of Reciprocity and Bracketing exposures Begin discussion of photographic composition. |
Chapter 14: The Zone System Chapter 15: Seeing Photographs |
Viewing slides that illustrate properties of wide angle and telephoto lenses and color balance of slide film. | Test # 1 on Chapters 1-3 |
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| Mon Jan 14 |
Quick Test 1 Review of commonly missed questions. Push processing transparency and B&W negative films. Using filters:
Light Meters
Conditions that fool light meters
Using Gray Cards and Zone V Sunny 16 Rule Ansel Adams and the Zone System for exposure |
Chapter 11: Lighting |
Practice cropping images with framing squares. Take home Shutterbug magazine to browse. |
Deadline for choosing a photographer of note for a report.
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| Tue Jan 15 |
Architectural and Landscapes with Peter Schmunk
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Quiz on Chapters 4, 5 & 14 Basic Portfolio Checkups |
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| Wed Jan 16 |
The Questions for News Photography with SHJ photographer Mike Bonner and Student Summaries of Bonner's presentation.
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Basic Portfolio Checkups | ||
| Thurs Jan 17 |
Differences between professional and consumer grade films. Film storage, color shifts in the emulsion, expiration dates, & freezing. Flash Photography
Portrait Photography & Studio Lighting
Properties of light & shadows
Reading light setups from the catchlight in the subjects eyes. |
Chapter 16: History of Photography |
Issued 2 rolls Fuji Sensia 100, 1 roll Fuji NPS portrait negative film, 6 slide sheets. Professional film for portrait photography: Fuji NPS is designed for optimal rendition of flesh tones with daylight or electronic flash. |
Email Dr. Davis a list of 10 things you learned from Mike Bonner's presentation. (Use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Your lists appear on the website.) |
| Fri Jan 18 |
Test # 2 Examples of Catch Lights Suggestions for portrait poses
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Chapter 6: Developing the Negative Chapter 7: Printing the Positive |
Darkroom & Studio Work: Sign up for time slots to work with Jason Rivers in the Darkroom during afternoon and evening hours according to a schedule to be posted on the darkroom door. (MSCW202) |
Test # 2: Chapter 11, 14, 15, and presentations by Schmunk and Bonner email 10 questions for Karen Huff on B&W photography |
| Sat Jan 19 |
Check out and watch photography videos: Video: Moments of Impact: Six Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs Video: Using Flash Video: Existing Light Photography |
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| Sun Jan 20 |
Work on Photographers of Note assignment.
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| Mon Jan 21 |
Developing Black & White Film Making a Black & White Print Mid-term performance evaluations Urgent! Release forms must be completed before Riverbanks Zoo trip |
Review chapters 6 & 7 before classtime. |
Working as pairs of students, sign up for a 1 hour slot to develop your B& W film. On a subsequent day, sign up in pairs for 1.5 hour slots to make a contact sheet, select a negative for 5x7 or 8x10 enlargement, make test strips, several "working" prints, and a final "fine" print. All chemicals are provided and each student is alloted 5 sheets of paper. Jason will assist and coach each of you, but may not do the work for you. Each student will submit all of their negatives, the contact sheet, and fine print for a grade. |
email 10 questions for Karen Huff on B&W photography Consult with Dr. Davis about your Thematic Portfolio |
| Tue Jan 22 |
Creativity in composition from Chapter 15 of text and images from CD of 1997 Photography Interim.
Tour of Olencki Graphics and Lists of What We Learned |
Darkroom & Studio Work |
Text due by email at 9:00 pm on your Photographer of Note. | |
| Wed Jan 23 |
Claiming a theme for your Thematic Portfolio Preparing for Animal Photography at Riverbanks Zoo
Review of the Zoo Photo Assignment Orders for Film and balance due payable to Wofford College or in cash. Please pay the amount in the "Rounded" column on or before January 31. |
Chapter 10: Color | Darkroom & Studio Work | 9:00 pm Wednesday deadline: Email 10 things you learned from our tour with Mark Olencki |
| Thurs Jan 24 |
Animal Photography at Riverbanks Zoo |
Animal Photography at Riverbanks Zoo If you need to reshoot some animal photographs, you might try going to Hollywild Animal Park in Inman, SC or perhaps the Greenville Zoo. |
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| Fri Jan 25 |
Basic Porfolio Due at 8:30 amCritique 1st Portfolios: Vibrant colors, oxymoron, selective focus, pose from a stranger, driftwood, texture, portrait, emotion, and abstract categories. Issues of Plaguarism |
Darkroom & Studio Work |
Basic Porfolio Due at 8:30 am
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| Sat Jan 26 | Spartanburg Photographic will process slides provided there are at least 10 rolls, with advance notice. | |||
| Sun Jan 27 |
Revised biographical sketches of Photographers of Note due by email attachment of Word.doc at 3:00 pm for those who choose to do so. |
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| Mon Jan 28 |
Test # 3 Complete Viewing Basic Porfolios What you absolutely must know as a photographer! People's Choice: The Winners according to our class survey.
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Chapter 9: p. 170-173 Close-up photography | Darkroom & Studio Work |
Test # 3: Chapters 6,7, & 15 plus Olencki tour and zoo photography. |
| Tue Jan 29 |
Return Test #3: A preview of the Final Exam
Student Presentations on Photographers of Note (Text of Biographies) Bring photos to show. View the Zoo Assignment Photos: Each student will have a carousel to show their zoo photographs to impress the zoo's art director. Recall the assignment details. Show only your best slides.
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Chapter 16: History of Photography |
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B&W Contact Sheet and Fine Print due by 2 pm in brown envelopes Carousel of your zoo portfolio Turn in your Basic Porfolios in Organized Slide Sheets by noon in brown envelopes |
| Wed Jan 30 |
Photographers of Note: Create Jeopardy style questions and answers. Color Photography: "Scramble to answer"format. History of Photography: Student Assignments
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Orders for Film and balance due payable to Wofford College or in cash. Please pay the amount in the "Rounded" column on or before January 31. |
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Thurs Jan 31 |
Photographers of Note Jeopardy Style Quiz. View and Critique Thematic Portfolios Students Present their sections of the History of Photography |
Tour Fincher Studio |
Quiz on photographers of note. Last chance to substitute slides into Basic Porfolio by NOON! Studio Portraits due. |
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| Fri Feb 1 |
Test # 4 Travel Photography and Slide Presentations Course Evaluations Wrap up |
Test # 4: Cumulative Exam (Students with 85+ average are exempt.) Return borrowed items |