Last modified: October 18, 2021

2019 20 Advanced Commercial Photography

1.      Course description/overview/welcome statement

*Subject to change*

Code: 40.13.00.00.015

Title: Advanced Commercial Photography

Credit Type: CTE, FA

Credit Amount: 0.5

Standards:

This statement is to inform students and parents of the general policies advanced commercial photography. Please read this disclosure document carefully so you are aware of the specific policies for this class.  If you have questions, please contact Ms. Wood by e-mail at toniw@provo.edu.

Welcome to photography class. This is an advanced course that provides students an opportunity to learn more advanced digital photographic skills, techniques and processing. Due to the nature of the subject matter, and the limitations of in-class time, it is essential that students be self-motivated. Students will need to schedule their time for quality picture taking, computer work, printing and presentation. The program of study for this class is based on the State Core Standards. Students will also have the opportunity to participate In the SkillsUSA program.

2.      Learning expectations

Overarching Goals: At the conclusion of the course, each student will be able to:

Be able to make informed choices in selecting equipment and accessories for commercial photography assignments. Recall and apply the multi-step process of “workflow”. Demonstrate the appropriate use of the camera controls and settings on a digital camera. Use and identify memory devices and file types associated with digital cameras. Understand and demonstrate the principles of art, design, and composition. Demonstrate increased proficiency in the use of Adobe Photoshop. Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Lightroom. Present digital images in both a printed and electronic format. Understand and practice copyright laws, ethics and legal issues dealing with photography Explore career opportunities in Commercial Photography. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of studio lighting. Understand the importance of career readiness skills as it relates to the workplace and outlined in the SkillsUSA Framework – Level 3. 3.      Assessment of progress and achievement

This is a Career and Technical Education class. Students will have the opportunity to take the state CTE Proficiency Exam. This test is offered one time during the semester. There is no makeup for this test if the student misses the test date.

Classwork will be in the form of reading, research and photo projects, studying for the state CTE Proficiency Exam, vocabulary and chapter quizzes, and journal assignments.

This is a lab class, which means most of our work will be completed in class. Some students may feel they need additional time to complete assignments. For this reason, many assignments will be accepted up to one week late without penalty. After an assignment is more than one week late it will receive late credit.

The work you turn in must be your own, specifically created for this class. Cheating will not be tolerated. See school policy for academic integrity in the student handbook.

No work will be accepted or scored into the next term.

4.      Course materials

There is a lab fee per semester. This fee helps to cover lab expenses. Pay your fee at the cashier’s office to Ms. Wood’s photography account.

We will be shooting all photos with DSLR cameras, for use in the class, and will learn more about these cameras, lenses and accessories used in commercial photography that are associated with digital single lens reflex (DSLR cameras). It would be most beneficial if students have their own DSLR camera, but it is NOT required to have a camera of your own for this class.  Students using a camera belonging to the school at are responsible for taking care of it, and any chargers, SD memory cards, tripods or any other accessories associated with the camera. If a student damages any school camera or equipment they will have to buy a new camera for the school, of the same value and/or any damaged equipment associated with it. If you bring your own camera to class, you have the responsibility for taking care of it, and any other camera equipment from home. It is not the school’s responsibility if anything happens to the equipment (Loss, theft and/or damage)

NO PHONES.

Students will need 2 2-pocket folders and a journal.

5.      classroom procedures

TIMPVIEW PRIDE:

Attendance: Come to class and be on time! Make sure you read the school policy in the student handbook.

Come to class: This is a “lab” class and attendance is crucial. Excessive absences will result in a lowered grade.

Tardies: Students that are not in the class and ready for instruction are considered tardy (see school policy for penalties and make-ups). Students are expected to sign the tardy log upon entering the class after the bell. If a late student fails to sign the tardy log after the role has been taken, they will be counted as absent.

Truancies: See school policy in the student handbook. A student who leaves the room without permission will receive a truant.

Class Work: This is a lab class, which means most of our work will be completed in class. Some students may feel they need additional time to complete assignments. For this reason, many assignments will be accepted up to one week late without penalty. After an assignment is more than one week late it will receive late credit.

The work you turn in must be your own, specifically created for this class. Cheating will not be tolerated. See school policy for academic integrity in the student handbook.

No work will be accepted or scored into the next term.

Class rules:

No eating or drinking in the classroom.

No personal music equipment or cell phones. These items will be removed. See school policy for electronic devices in the student handbook.

Dress modestly: See school policy for dress and grooming standards in the student handbook.

“G” rated art room: No swearing, no violence, no sexual language or behavior. See school and district policy for standards of statement on orderly and safe schools in the student handbook.

RESPECT: Good manners should govern all student and adult behavior at all times in and outside of class. Respect of teacher, classroom equipment, our school, classmates, and self are expected at all times.

Students are expected to take care of all classroom equipment and will be responsible for any damages. Fines may be applied for damaged equipment.

Clean up: Everyone is expected to clean up work areas at the end of class. Students will not be dismissed from class until clean-up is complete.

6.      Calendar of due dates for major assignments

Subject to change

Photography orientation/ SkillsUSA

Review the multiple-step process of workflow, laid out in the digital photography course (image captures, image edit, image output).

Make informed choices in selecting equipment and accessories for commercial photography assignments.

Demonstrate the appropriate use of the camera controls and settings on a digital camera

Use and identify memory devices and file types associated with digital cameras.

Understand and demonstrate the principles of art, design, and composition.

Demonstrate increased proficiency in the use of Adobe Photoshop.

Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Lightroom.

Be able to understand and practice copyright laws, ethics and legal issues dealing with photography as identified in United States CodeTitle 17 Chapter 1 Section 101.

Explore career opportunities in Commercial Photography.

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of studio lighting.

Students will understand the importance of career readiness skills as it relates to the workplace and outlined in the SkillsUSA Framework – Level 3.

7.      Progress reports and report cards

Grades: Parents will have access to their student’s grades via PowerSchool.