Wallingford Public Schools - HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OUTLINE. Department: Art Grade(s): 11-12

Wallingford Public Schools - HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OUTLINE Course Title: Advanced Art Photography Course Number: 5123 Department: Art Grade(s): 11-12...
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Wallingford Public Schools - HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OUTLINE

Course Title: Advanced Art Photography

Course Number: 5123

Department: Art

Grade(s): 11-12

Level(s): Academic

Credit: 1

Course Description Advanced Art Photography is a continuation of Art Photography with an emphasis on furthering knowledge of techniques and artistic expression through the photographic image. In this course, students are challenged by applying the art elements and design principles to sophisticated assignments and utilize advanced darkroom techniques, sophisticated assignments and advanced darkroom techniques. Major aspects of study include the continuation of the development of photography as an art medium and high quality work. The history of photography is further explored. Having your own 35mm SLR camera would be helpful, but is not required. Completion/Revision Date Required Instructional Materials 35mm SLR cameras, enlargers, film, photographic chemicals and paper, safe lights, easels, timers, developing tanks and reels, contact print frame, trays, thermometers, print files, dry mount press, tacking iron, photograph trimmer, mat cutter

Approved by Board of Education on May 19, 2008

Mission Statement of the Curriculum Management Team The mission of the Art and Music Curriculum Management Team is to ensure that the K-12 curriculum provide educational experiences that foster creative expression, develop the full range of students’ abilities in music and the visual arts, and develop in students the ability to make informed aesthetic choices. The Wallingford graduate will possess an appreciation of the importance of the arts in relation to history, cultures, and our society.

Enduring Understandings for the Course • Photographers use elements of art and principles of design within their compositions. • Art elements and design principles can be used intentionally to elicit a specific response from a viewer. • Art photography media, techniques and processes work together to create works of art. • Art photography media, techniques, and processes should be used in a safe and responsible manner. • Photographers are inspired from many sources. • Art reflects the time period, culture, geography, and status of a region’s inhabitants. • Artists of different cultures express meanings and ideas in different ways. • Photography elicits personal responses. • Using visual art and photography terminology allows us to communicate our personal response to artwork. • The process of sharing and reflecting enables one to better understand and appreciate art and photography. • There are a multitude of career opportunities that utilize photography skills. Page 1 of 10

LEARNING STRAND 1.0 Art Elements and Design Principles ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS • Photography is a form of visual communication. • Photography is an art medium. • Photographers use elements of art and principles of design within their compositions. • Art elements and design principles can be used intentionally to elicit a specific response from a viewer. • Students gain increased knowledge of camera operation, darkroom techniques, and artistic expression

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS • How are art elements and design principles used to organize and express ideas? • How are art elements and design principles used to manipulate the viewer’s response? • How can your increased knowledge of camera usage and darkroom techniques help express your creative intentions?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS 1.1 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of • Photography Books the art elements and design principles in the • Past student work creation of original works of art. • Teacher/professional work • Art Elements • Computers and LCD Projectors o Line • Art Posters o Shape o Value SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES o Form • Lecture o Texture o Introduction and explanation of o Color assignments including history, o Space techniques, etc. • Design Principles • Reading assignments o Balance o Handouts o Pattern • Writing assignments o Repetition o Examination of photographs o Rhythm o History of photography o Movement • Class discussion o Emphasis o Analysis of photographs o Unity • Small group discussion/cooperative 1.2 Create original photographs using art learning elements and design principles. o Analysis of photographs 1.3 Analyze their work, the work of their peers, • Modeling/Demonstration of Techniques and masters of photography. o Teacher/student examples 1.4 Modify original works of art. o Videos 1.5 Apply advanced camera and darkroom o Cropping, dodging, burning techniques to create original works of art. o Safety 1.6 Evaluate their work, the work of their peers, • Problem Solving and masters of photography. o Depth of field o Composite images o Hand-coloring o Lighting • Video with follow up discussions o Photographic history o Photographic techniques Page 2 of 10

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Research o Photographers o Art careers Critiques o Written, spoken o Formal, informal o Self, peer, group

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Quizzes/tests • Journals • Projects • Oral presentations • Writing assignments • Peer evaluations • Teacher observation of group activity • Homework • Participation • Self-evaluations • Rubrics • Critiques

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LEARNING STRAND 2.0 Photographic Processes and Techniques ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) • Art photography media, techniques and processes work together to create works of art. • Art photography media, techniques, and processes should be used in a safe and responsible manner. • Photographers derive inspiration from many sources. • Greater control of camera and darkroom techniques leads to satisfaction in personal expression.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) • How do photographers use tools and advanced techniques to express their ideas? • Why do photographers choose tools, advanced techniques, and materials to express their ideas? • How do photographers use tools and advanced techniques to create successful images? • What are the safe and responsible uses of materials? • Why should you use materials responsibly?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES – The student will: 2.1 Review the parts of the camera. 2.2 Review correct usage of photographic equipment such as: • camera • enlarger • darkroom tools • mounting/matting tools 2.3 Review correct usage of photographic processes such as: • loading camera • rolling film • developing film • printing • mounting/matting 2.4 Apply advanced media, techniques and processes with proficient skill. 2.5 Apply advanced camera and darkroom techniques to create original works of art. 2.6 Demonstrate the appropriate, safe and responsible use of photographic media.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • Photography Books • Slides/B&W transparencies • Computers with LCD Projectors • Art posters • Various photography papers • Tripods • Hand-coloring materials • Studio lighting

SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES • Lecture o Explanation of projects including history, processes, techniques, etc. • Reading assignments o Handouts • Modeling & Demonstration of Techniques o Teacher/student examples o Dodging o Burning o Composites o Pinhole camera o Hand-coloring o Videos o Safe use of chemicals and materials • Problem Solving o Use of camera/darkroom filters • Field trips o Instructor-guided area • Group projects o Research and oral presentation • Video with follow up discussions o Photographers Page 4 of 10



o Photographic techniques Critiques o Written, oral o Formal, informal o Self, peer, group

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Quizzes/tests • Journals • Projects • Oral presentations • Writing assignments • Peer evaluations • Teacher observation of group activity • Homework • Participation • Self-evaluations • Rubrics • Critiques

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LEARNING STRAND 3.0 History of Photography ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) • Many artists express themselves through photography. • Photography reflects the time period, culture, geography, and status of a region’s inhabitants. • Photographers of different cultures express meanings and ideas in different ways. • Throughout history there have been numerous reasons for the creation of photographs. LEARNING OBJECTIVES – The student will: 3.1 Recognize that specific photographers illustrate different elements and principles of design. 3.2 Analyze and interpret photographs using elements and principles of design. 3.3 Compare and contrast photographs and photographers in terms of artistic, cultural and historical context, and purpose. (Such as: Ansel Adams, Diane Arbus, Margaret Bourke-White, Paul Strand, Minor White, Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, Julia Margaret Cameron, Berenice Abbott, Walker Evans, Jerry Uelsmann, Michael Kenna, Andreas Gursky) 3.4 Identify the historical, cultural, and aesthetic influences of photographs.

Essential Questions • Why have photographs been created? • What can photographs tell us about a culture or society? • What impact has photography had on society? • What impact has society had on photography? • How has photography evolved? • How will photography be different in the future? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • Slides/transparencies • Slide projector • Computer with LCD projector • Videos • Photography books • Art photography posters SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES • Lecture o Exploration of history, cultures, etc. • Reading assignments o Magazines (Shutterbug, Aperture, Communication Arts, Double Take, Lenswork, Camera Arts). o Books o Handouts • Writing assignments o Examination of photographs o Study of individual photographers o Compare and contrast work of photographers o Evolution of photography • Class discussion o Analysis of a photograph o Compare & contrast photographs o Impact of an era on photographers • Cooperative learning o Compare & contrast photographs • Oral presentations o Student presents a photographer’s work • Group projects o Group of students present a timeline of photographers • Museum field trip o MOMA, Yale or Met. visits o See an artist’s body of work in Page 6 of 10

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person Guest speaker o Museum curators, photographers Team teach o Social Studies o English o Music Video with follow up discussion o Photography History o Photographers

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Quizzes/tests • Journals • Projects • Oral presentations • Writing assignments • Peer evaluations • Teacher observation of group activity • Homework • Participation • Self-evaluations • Rubrics • Critiques

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LEARNING STRAND 4.0 Criticism ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS • Photography elicits personal responses. • Using visual art and photography terminology allows us to communicate our personal response to artwork. • The process of sharing and reflecting enables one to better understand and appreciate art and photography.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES – The student will: 4.1 Identify devices the photographer used to express his or her ideas. • Art elements • Media (camera format, lenses) • Techniques (lighting) 4.2 Relate a work of art to his or her personal experience. 4.3 Appreciate the artist’s intent in a work of art. 4.4 Compare their work to the work of their peers and the masters of photography. 4.5 Formulate hypotheses regarding the work of their peers and master photographers. 4.6 Assess their work, the work of their peers, and master photographers.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS • How can we interpret and understand photographs? • What can we learn from studying the art of photography? • How can reflecting on your own work help you improve as an artist? • If art is personal, how is it critiqued? • Why do we need visual art and photography terminology when responding to art? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • Art Department Book List • Slide/transparency projector • Slides/B&W transparencies • Computers with LCD projectors • Art photography posters SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES • Lecture o Exploration of history, cultures, etc. • Reading assignments o Handouts • Class discussions o Analysis of a photograph o What is the photograph trying to communicate? o Compare & contrast photographs • Written response o Explain whether or not this photograph is successful based on the stated aesthetic criteria o How does this photograph compare to others? o Free writing regarding a photograph o Journal responses to photographs • Debate o Is this work of art successful based on the stated aesthetic criteria? o Why or why not? • Cooperative learning o Groups are formed; a consensus is reached and presented. • Oral presentations o Personal responses to works of art o Interpretations of works of art • Museum field trip Page 8 of 10

Observe, examine, and write about masterworks seen in person Team teach o English Video with follow up discussions o Photography history, photographers Research o Photographers o Photography careers – critic, museum curator, educator Critique o Strengths and weaknesses of a photograph are discussed o Groups are formed; a consensus is reached and presented o

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SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Quizzes/tests • Sketchbooks/journals • Projects • Oral presentations • Writing assignments • Peer evaluations • Teacher observation of group activity • Homework • Participation • Self-evaluations • Rubrics • Critiques

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LEARNING STRAND 5.0 Careers in Photography ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS • There are a multitude of career opportunities that utilize photography skills. • Photography careers may be in art, portrait studio, medicine, teaching, freelancing, advertising, commercial work, forensics, etc.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES – The student will: 5.1 Recognize opportunities for careers in photography. 5.2 Understand how art photography skills can be applied to other disciplines, careers or daily life.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS • How can art photography knowledge and experience prepare you for a career? • What types of careers exist that utilize photography skills? • What skills acquired in photography are applicable to other careers?

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS • Guest speakers • Videos • Magazines, printed matter • Computers SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES • Lecture o Introduction and explanation of career opportunities. • Writing assignments o Photography careers • Class discussion o How skills can work in photography careers and other related disciplines • Oral presentations o About a photography career • Field Trip o Museum – curator, docent o Studio • Guest speakers • Video with follow up discussions • Research o careers SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS • Projects • Oral presentations • Writing assignments • Homework • Participation • Rubrics

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