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PHOT 2310.001 1 PHOT 2310.001: Principles of Photography Fall – 2014 Media & Communication Building Room 067 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Tuesday—Thursday Instructor: Dr. Justin Keene Office: COMC Bldg. Rm. 502 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @ttuphot2310 and @justinkeene Office hours: Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; and by appointment. T.A.: Ms. Alexandria Salazar Office: COMC Bldg. Rm. 204 Email: [email protected] Office hours: Monday/Wednesday – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; and by appointment. Catalog Description: Photography 2310 is an introductory course for non-photography majors that stresses basic photograph practice, theory and history. Assignments, classroom discussion and critiques will emphasize content, composition, lighting, exposure and other aspects of effective photography and communicating via this medium. We will discuss and apply practical aspects of using camera, lenses, light, film, and exposure to achieve pleasing images to a variety of audiences. We will briefly cover digital imaging as well as history, appreciation and technique of photography through the works of modern photographers. Finally, the ethical issues surrounding photography and its role as a social and pop culture institute.

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PHOT 2310.001: Principles of Photography Fall – 2014

Media & Communication Building Room 067 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Tuesday—Thursday

Instructor: Dr. Justin Keene Office: COMC Bldg. Rm. 502 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @ttuphot2310 and @justinkeene Office hours: Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

to 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; and by appointment.

T.A.: Ms. Alexandria Salazar Office: COMC Bldg. Rm. 204 Email: [email protected] Office hours: Monday/Wednesday – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.;

and by appointment. Catalog Description: Photography 2310 is an introductory course for non-photography majors

that stresses basic photograph practice, theory and history. Assignments, classroom discussion and critiques will emphasize content, composition, lighting, exposure and other aspects of effective photography and communicating via this medium. We will discuss and apply practical aspects of using camera, lenses, light, film, and exposure to achieve pleasing images to a variety of audiences. We will briefly cover digital imaging as well as history, appreciation and technique of photography through the works of modern photographers. Finally, the ethical issues surrounding photography and its role as a social and pop culture institute.

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Required Materials: Foster, J. (2011). Storytellers: A Photographer’s Guide to Developing

Themes and Creating Stories with Pictures. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press/New Riders.

London, B., & Stone, J. (2012). Photography, 8th or 9th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall/Pearson Education.

Learning Objective Assessment(s) Proficiently use a digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera in order to achieve a desired photograph.

Equipment Check, Photo Assignments, Exams

Effectively use composition, lighting, exposure, depth of field, and other tools of basic photography theory and operation to create effective photographs.

Photo Assignments

Use learned photographic theory to objectively edit and critique photographs.

Industry Image Critiques, Photo Assignments

Demonstrate an understanding of the history and ethics of photography.

In-Class Quizzes, Industry Image Critiques, Exams.

Course Format:

Class time will be a mixture of lecture, discussion, and demonstration. Please come to class prepared by reading the day’s assignment ahead of time. Readings are a springboard for our class time. You will regularly participate in in-class activities to develop your competency and complete assignments to demonstrate mastery of these skills.

Attendance:

You are expected to be present and prepared for all class meetings. That being said, I allow three discretionary absences over the course of the term for whatever reason. I urge you to use your absences wisely. After your discretionary absence limit, you will lose 10 points off your final grade for each additional absence (this means you will drop one letter grade for each additional absence). After your third absence, you will receive an e-mail from the TA informing

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you of your status. Additionally, you will receive an e-mail for every absence after the 3rd. You have no excuse to not know where you stand. You should meet with me if a documented, long-term illness (a week or more) prevents you from attending class.

The attendance sheet will passed out 5 minutes into every class. At 20 minutes into the class the sheets will be picked up. It is your responsibility to find the sign-in sheet for your row and sign-in if you are late to class. If you come in after the TA has collected the sign-in sheet, then you will be counted as late. No excuses. No arguments.

Additionally, it is your responsibility to keep track of your absences. They will be updated on eLearning once a week. You have one week to protest the absence after it is posted. After that, it is written in stone.

If you are absent, you may not make up assignments you missed, and it is your responsibility to talk with a classmate to get notes.

Please do not ask me, “Did I miss anything yesterday?” but do feel free to ask me specific questions about the material you missed.

Late Work and Missed Exams:

Late work will be reduced 10% each day it is late. Only under circumstances listed under the Attendance or the Test and Make-up Policy sections of this syllabus will late work be received without penalty. If you anticipate an absence on days of due assignments, please see the instructor ahead of time in order to make arrangements for how the work will be submitted.

If you are more than 15 minutes late to an exam, you will not permitted to sit for the exam. This will result in an automatic grade of zero (0) for the exam.

Test & Make-up Policy:

In accordance with Texas Tech University policy, make up tests and assignments will be granted for the observation of religious holidays and officially approved University trips.

• Absence due to religious observance - The Texas Tech University Catalog states that a student may be excused from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A student whose absence is excused for this purpose may not be penalized for that absence and shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment from which the student is excused (p.46).

• Absence due to officially approved trips – The Texas Tech University Catalog states that the person responsible for a student missing class due to a trip should notify the instructor of the departure and return schedule in advance of the trip. The student may not be penalized and is responsible for the material missed (p.46).

Officially approved trips and religious holidays described above create special circumstances. Beyond these cases, make-up opportunities will only be given for well-documented emergencies, such as your hospitalization. The format for all make-up tests will be at the

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instructor’s discretion, and they may vary in terms of length and question format. Except in extremely unusual circumstances, you have 24 hours from the time of the start of the test to contact the instructor regarding the absence. Failure to do so will result in an automatic 0 for that test. Failure to arrive at the appointed time to take the make-up test will result in an automatic 0 for that test. Except in extremely unusual circumstances, all make-up tests must be taken within 5 days of the original test date (and preferably sooner). Please inform me of holidays or trips you have planned by the next class meeting.

Students may find it helpful to also contact the Center for Campus Life in addition to contacting the professor.

• The Center for Campus Life (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/centerforcampuslife/) is responsible for notifying the campus community of student illnesses, immediate family deaths and/or student death. Generally, in cases of student illness or immediate family deaths, the notification to the appropriate campus community members occur when a student is absent from class for four (4) consecutive days with appropriate verification. It is always the student’s responsibility for missed class assignments and/or course work during their absence. The student is encouraged to contact the faculty member immediately regarding the absences and to provide verification afterwards. The notification from the Center for Campus Life does not excuse a student from class, assignments, and/or any other course requirements. The request for notification must be made within two weeks of the absence. The notification is provided as a courtesy.

You may not make up the final exam at another time except in extremely unusual situations, so all travel arrangements should be made accordingly.

Grade Complaints:

Each grade will posted on eLearning and an e-mail will be sent by myself or the TA informing you to check the grade. If you disagree with the grade, feel free to e-mail me and set up a meeting. If you received a zero but you turned in the assignment, e-mail me and the TA. You have one week after the grade is posted to complain or note that your grade is incorrect. After that, it will be added to the off-line grade book. I will not entertain 1,000,000,000,001 emails at the end of the semester about grades that I gave you at the beginning of the semester. It is your grade. You earn it. You must keep track of it.

Academic Integrity Statement:

“It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work that they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offenders liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension.”

Students wishing to know more about what is considered plagiarism are advised to visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentjudicialprograms/academicinteg.php for a thorough review of the various forms of plagiarism.

This is a photography class. Any use of words, ideas, or images that are not your own and that are not considered common knowledge must be accompanied by a citation. This includes how you frame some of your photographs for your various assignments. If you are in doubt whether

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something has to be cited, cite it. Better safe than sorry.

The presence of any plagiarized material will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic failing grade on the assignment and possibly a failing grade in the course.

Disruption of Campus Life and Classroom Civility:

It is the purpose of this institution to provide a campus environment that encourages academic accomplishment, personal growth, and a spirit of understanding and cooperation. An important part of maintaining such an environment is the commitment to protect the health, safety, and well being of every member of the campus community. Belligerent, abusive, profane, threatening and/or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is unacceptable in the classroom.

Students deemed behaving in a disruptive manner by the instructor may be asked to leave the classroom. Upon second offense, students will be required to meet with the department chair regarding their behavior prior to readmission to the classroom.

Use of mobile devices is prohibited during class meetings. The instructor may ask students to leave class for the day if such use is observed, and the day will count as an absence. If I catch you texting, it will be game over for you for the day, and your seat will be moved to the front row for the remainder of the semester.

Disability Statement:

Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. Please please please please DO NOT present the accommodations paperwork to me before or after class! I will not sign it! Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. For additional information, you may contact the Student Disability Services office in 335 West Hall or 806- 742-2405.

Tests, Assignments, & Projects: In-Class Quizzes (25 Points) This course is information intensive and attendance and participation in class, whether through discussion and/or through critique, is crucial to your success as a student of photography. Preparation is key in moving through the information in this course efficiently. Each student is expected to come to class ready to add to the information being presented by giving attention to any assigned reading or observation of materials. Being a large class, quizzes will be used to evaluate class participation. Each quiz is worth 5 points. There will be 7 or more quizzes over the course of the semester. At the end of the semester, your lowest two quiz grades will be dropped. Equipment Check (5 Points)

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Detailed in the class schedule as to when this will occur. Camera requirements are attached. Professor Keene and your peers will check your camera equipment to make sure that it meets the minimum requirements of this course. These minimum requirements are outlined below. You cannot, under any circumstances “make up” this assignment. If you are planning on renting a camera for this class, please coordinate with a classmate to “share” the camera for this assignment, as there are not enough cameras available for each person to bring a camera to class on this day. Industry Image Critiques (10 Points) Each student will prepare two written critiques, worth 5 points each, of images located in the communications/journalism industry. Each critique will adequately assess the characteristics discussed in class that are celebrated as visually aesthetic components of an image that strongly conveys a message. The specifics of this assignment are described below. Photo Assignment #1 (10 Points) Structure/Landscape Assignment: Students will have the opportunity to appropriately photograph unique structures (buildings, memorials, statues, etc…) and landscapes using proper photographic technique such as lighting, exposure, composition, lens choice, etc. Special attention will be given to the keystoning factor that occurs when shooting walled structures that rise vertically. More information about this assignment, including a specific assignment sheet and grading rubric, are provided below Photo Assignment #2 (10 Points) This particular assignment gives you the option of picking one particular theme to shoot around. You may photograph a strictly action/motion assignment, or you may choose to photograph a strictly portraiture assignment. A combination of the two will be discussed at a later date in the semester, pending instructor decision.

a. Action/Motion Assignment: This assignment requires students to employ learned techniques in photographing objects in action. Such techniques include stop-action shooting and panning, as well as basic photographic elements such as lighting, exposure, composition, and lens choice. Subject matter may vary, and few interesting examples include: mountain biking, running, boat races, climbing, boxing, etc. This assignment should be a fun one to shoot, so be creative! More information about this assignment, including a specific assignment sheet and grading rubric, are provided below.

b. Portraiture Assignment: Students will be able to apply basic portraiture technique in capturing images for this assignment. Special attention will be given to posture, lighting, depth of field and composition. More information about this assignment, including a specific assignment sheet and grading rubric, are provided below.

Exams (30 Points)

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Three 10-point exams will be given during the term: two during the regular semester and one final exam. Each exam is to assess the level of understanding each student has for the in-class material and assigned reading. Exam questions will come from in-class lecture and the textbook readings, and they will be in multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer format. The final exam will be cumulative in nature; however, it will focus on the most relevant information presented in the course. Research Participation (10 Points) Part of your grade in this class is based upon your participation in on-going research. Faculty and graduate students in this college frequently conduct research studies, and they need student participants. You will need to complete 2 hours worth of Research Participation in order to receive all 10 points. Each hour of participation is worth 5 points. You are responsible for checking for opportunities to participate throughout the semester, and you will do this on a college-wide site called Sona Systems. Occasionally I will allow someone to directly recruit you, but your credit will always be given via the Sona System. Go to http://ttucomc.sona-systems.com/ and set up an account

- On the home page click on Request an Account Here under the New Participant heading.

- On the next page fill in all of the information and choose the courses you are currently enrolled in. Click Request Account at the bottom.

You may not count your participation in one study for more than one class. You may not count your participation in any studies conducted or credited on the Psychology Sona server for this class. It is your responsibility to make sure that you complete studies using the Media and Communication Sona server. The last day to assign, move or earn credits on Sona is Dead Day (December 4th). If you have trouble with Sona Systems, please contact Dr. Glenn Cummins at [email protected] or 806.834.3117.

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So, taken together, your grade is based upon the total of the following: In-Class Quizzes 25 Points Equipment Check 5 Points Industry Image Critiques 10 Points Photo Assignment #1 10 Points Photo Assignment #2 10 Points Exams 30 Points Research Participation 10 Points Total Points 100 Points Letter Grades and Point Ranges A – 90 points or more B – 80 points to 89 points C – 70 points to 79 points D – 60 points to 69 points F – 59 points or less

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Tentative Schedule of Readings and Topics You are expected to have read the assigned chapter(s) BEFORE the class indicated.

This schedule of Readings, Assignments, and Topics can change over the course of the semester.

Week Date Topic Reading Work Due 1 August 26 Introduction

Syllabus Review Equipment & Supplies

August 28 Anatomy of a Camera

London – Ch. 1

2 September 2 Intro to Lenses

London – Ch. 2

September 4 Using Lenses

3 September 9 Introduction to Exposure and Metering

London – Ch. 4

Equipment Check

September 11 Exposure Equivalencies Exposure and Metering Cont’d

4 September 16 Composition, Light, and Pathways

London – Ch. 7

September 18 How to Critique Photography without being a Jerk

5 September 23 Composition, Light, and Pathways Cont’d

Foster – Ch. 1 First Industry Image Critique Due

September 25 Shooting Motion

6 September 30 Color and Contrast

Foster – Ch. 2

October 2 Test Review

7 October 7 Test #1

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October 9 Outside Shooting Day

8 October 14 Outside Shooting Day

October 16 Go Over Test 1

9 October 21 History of Photography London – Ch. 10

Photo Assignment #1 Due

October 23 Introduction to Portraiture

10 October 28 Environmental Portraiture

London – Ch. 9

October 30 Portrait and Studio Lighting

Foster – Ch. 4

12 November 4 Portrait Lighting Demonstration

November 6 Test Review

13 November 11 Test # 2

November 13 Outside Shooting Day

14 November 18 Outside Shooting Day

November 20 Telling the Story Creating Meaning

Foster – Ch. 5

15 November 25 The Ethics of Photography

Foster – Ch. 6 Photo Assignment #2 Due

December 2 Test Review

Final December 6 Final Exam - 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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Equipment List Camera and Lens(es) A digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera with manual exposure capabilities and a built-in working light meter is required. A mirrorless digital camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows you to change out lenses (not filters) will be acceptable pending instructor approval. If you do not know if your camera is suitable, feel free to visit with me in my office prior to class or after the first day of class. NO PRO-SUMER POINT-AND-SHOOT OR FULL-TIME AUTOMATIC CAMERAS ALLOWED. ALL CAMERAS MUST HAVE A SINGLE LENS REFLEX OPTICAL VIEWFINDER, unless it is an approved mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses. You will need an operation manual for your camera. These are often available on the manufacturer’s website or by calling the maker directly. Lens requirements: A zoom lens that encompasses 50mm (such as 24-70mm, 18-55mm, etc.) that can be manually focused. Many introductory digital SLRs come with a kit lens. You might find this lens to be most useful for this class. Feel free to add to your lens ensemble at anytime with other lenses including a medium-telephoto (ex. 24-105mm or 18-200mm) to telephoto zoom (70-200mm, 75-300mm, or 55-250mm). Cameras must work well. A broken camera is not an excuse for a missed or botched assignment! A flash unit that can be used off-camera is not a requirement. We’ll discuss the use of off-camera flash and studio lighting, but this subject is worth an entire semester of material that we’ll simply just scratch the surface on during our time in PHOT 2310. Tripod A tripod is a must for any one planning on pursuing a career or an enthusiastic interest in photography. Tripods can sometimes be one of the best investments a photographer can make. A sturdy, versatile tripod can sometimes mean the difference between a quality shot and an image for the trash. Tripods can be relatively expensive, however, many tripods can be found at a reasonable price. Please see me if you need any help in locating a one for your use. Recommended Software: Adobe Lightroom ($79 student pricing): http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.edu.html Apple Aperture ($79): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aperture/id408981426?mt=12&ls=1 Your camera’s proprietary software (in most cases, free) Picasa (free): http://picasa.google.com

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Digital Repercussions Modern digital SLR cameras are a true miracle. Digital images can be “perfected” using Photoshop or a similar management and manipulation program. These attributes are also the digital camera’s greatest weaknesses for the purposes of this course. Your images must be shot in RAW format in order to take full advantage of both what the camera can technically offer in terms of image quality and the course’s assessment of your work. No manipulation by Photoshop or other software is allowed. I will expect high performance from digital images and will grade accordingly. Most of these supplies and equipment can be purchased locally from Armadillo Camera, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy, or from the Internet at retailers such as B&H Photo, Adorama, and Amazon. Armadillo Camera 3824 50th St. (806) 795-6405

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Photo Assignment #1 – Composition Assignment Due: October 21, 2014 Each student is required to turn in five (5) different images of structures, landscapes or compositional pathways that follow basic rules of light, composition, exposure, composition, lens use, as well as employ creativity in conveying the image to the viewer. Special attention needs to be given to avoiding keystoning when photographing structures if the lens is not turned up to more than a 30-degree angle. Special attention will also be paid toward the quality of the light. Utilize the light that is the richest and most dynamic. Photographs that portray strong composition often use some of the most dramatic lighting. ****Digital file format requirements for assignment:

- Largest JPEG setting on your camera. - Those that have the ability to view their RAW or NEF files and that wish to shoot in

those formats need to convert your images to JPEG. - Re-label your five images to represent the order in which they are to be viewed,

from highest to lowest quality of the five you submit: o Ex. Keene, Justin 1.jpg, Keene, Justin 2.jpg

Submission Procedures: Since this is a large class and because submitting to a TTU server is often laborious and prone to accessibility issues, you will be submitting your images in class via flash drive. It is very important that you follow the instructions below to prepare your submissions. Failure to do so properly will result in a deduction on your grade for the assignment:

1. Re-label your five images to represent the order in which they are to be viewed, from highest to lowest quality of the five you submit:

Ex. Keene, Justin 1.jpg, Keene, Justin 2.jpg 2. Place them in a folder labeled with your Last name comma First Name

Ex. Keene, Justin 3. You will be called up to the front, Row-By-Row, and will give your flash drive to Cody.

The submission process will take some time that day, so it is important that you be there on time. Examples of unique compositions to photograph:

- city downtowns - churches - memorials - statues - other unique buildings - unique landscapes outside Lubbock and beyond - lights (streaks of, repetitive lights, etc.)

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- If you have any questions or need help locating things to shoot, come see me or brainstorm among your colleagues

Grading Policy (10 total points; Tenths of a point will be awarded): 10 - 9:

- Excellent use of light and composition. Photographs followed the rule of thirds in composing images of sharp detail.

- Exposure was correct. - Strong choice of subject matter was exhibited with effort in finding different angles of

approach and creativity. - No out of focus shots were submitted. - File formats were followed correctly. - Photographs were labeled correctly.

8 – 8:

- Good use of light and composition. The rule of thirds was followed for the majority of the photographs

- Images were sharp in detail and in focus. - Effort was shown in finding new angles to photograph subject matter, but needs

improvement in depicting the subject matter interestingly - File formats were followed correctly for the majority. - Photographs were labeled correctly.

7 – 7:

- Use of light was very weak (anemic light). Composition did not follow the rule of thirds for the most part and did not create a structured image in which the eye can follow.

- Images were not sharp in detail or focus for the most part. - Images were shot using minimal effort in approaching subject matter from different

perspective. - File formats requirements were not followed for the most part. - Not all photographs were labeled correctly.

Below 7:

- Lighting for photographs was extremely poor and weak. - Photographs did not exhibit adequate composition, nor did they follow the rule of thirds. - None to very little effort was apparent in work. - Noticeable amounts of work needed to improve overall image. - Photographs were not in focus. - File format requirements were not followed. - Photographs were not labeled correctly.

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Photo Assignment #2 – Motion and/or Portraits Assignment Due: November 25, 2014 For the second photography assignment, you have the option to choose one of the two assignments below (motion or portrait), or shoot a combination of the two. If you choose to shoot only one of the options, please pick either, and follow the proprietary instructions for the selected options. If you choose a combination, you must submit three photographs of one option and two of the other. It does not matter to me which one you choose to take up the three photos and which one you choose for the two photographs, as long as it meets this ratio. As far as pans go in the motion component of the combination assignment, YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE PAN in your submission. Please read the instructions carefully. Submission will be the same as the last assignment. Please e-mail me if you have any issues. MOTION OPTION: Each student is required to turn in 5 different images of subjects in motion that follow basic rules of light, composition, exposure, techniques in photographing motion, composition, lens use, as well as employ creativity in conveying the image to the viewer. Additional Assignment Requirements: Of the 5 different images, students are required to turn in AT LEAST ONE (1) panning shot. Remember to follow through on all types of subject movement shots, especially when shooting pans. Also, remember, pans do not have to be sharp the entire way through (refer back to the Photographing Motion PowerPoint). PORTRAIT OPTION: Each student is required to turn in 5 different images of subjects in a portrait setting that follow basic rules of light, composition, exposure, techniques in utilizing different portraiture lighting (soft, diffused light, direct diffused, etc…), composition, lens use, as well as employ creativity in conveying the image to the viewer. Remember to photograph your individuals using high quality of portrait lighting (think about the degrees of diffusion light has in relation to the direction of light). Also, keep in mind what we have discussed in class about the way light is used and its shadow characteristics. Think about what those shadows convey, and how they can help you. Additional Assignment Requirements:

- You must photography at least 3 different human subjects or animals.

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FOR ALL IMAGES Place your photographs in a best to worst order in your assignment that you turn in. Each photograph needs to be relabeled with your name and photograph order in your edits. For example: Keene, Justin #1, Keene, Justin #2, etc… ****Digital file format requirements for assignment:

- Largest JPEG setting on your camera. - Those that wish to shoot and submit in the Raw format, feel free to do so. - Re-label your five images to represent the order in which they are to be viewed, from

highest to lowest quality of the five you submit: o Ex. Keene, Justin 1.jpg, Keene, Justin 2.jpg

Grading Policy (10 total points): 10 - 9:

- Excellent use of light and composition. - Exposure was correct. - Strong choice of subject matter was exhibited with effort in finding different angles of

approach and creativity. - No out of focus shots were submitted. - Portrait lighting and quality was employed appropriately, as well as the use of several types of

lighting. - File formats were followed correctly. - Photographs were labeled correctly.

8.9 – 8.0: - Good use of light and composition. - Images were sharp in detail and in focus. - Portrait lighting and quality was employed. - Effort was shown in finding new angles to photograph subject matter, but needs improvement

in depicting the subject matter interestingly - Exposure was made properly for the majority of the photographs. - File formats were followed correctly for the majority. - Photographs were labeled correctly.

7.9 – 7.0:

- Use of light was very weak (anemic light). Composition and balance did not create a structured image in which the eye can follow or aesthetically view the portrait.

- Images were not sharp in detail or focus for the most part. - Images were shot using minimal effort in approaching subject matter from different

perspective. - Exposure was not made properly. - File formats requirements were not followed for the most part. - Not all photographs were labeled correctly.

Below 7.0:

- Lighting for photographs was extremely poor and weak.

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- Photographs did not exhibit adequate composition or balance. - None to very little effort was apparent in work. - Noticeable amounts of work needed to improve overall image. - Photographs were not in focus. - Exposure was poor for the majority of the images. - File format requirements were not followed. - Photographs were not labeled correctly.

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Industry Image Critique #1 Due: September 23, 2014 The premise of this assignment is pretty simple: critique an image taken by a professional photographer in the newspaper/magazine industry. OK, it’s not that simple. Choose a photograph taken for a feature story in a newspaper, magazine, or website that is geared more for hard news/journalism. Avoid traditional portraits, but environmental portraits would work fine. An example of a current issue right now would be the on-going conflict in Syria or water issues in the state of Texas. Keep basic rules of photography that we have already discussed in mind for this assignment. Apply what we have discussed in the way of composition, exposure, and perspective to your critique. Also, estimate what kind of shutter speed and aperture the photographer used. Was it fast or slow, was the aperture large or small? Why would the photographer employ these settings for the image? How do these settings allow the photographer to effectively tell the story in the image? Your critique should be based around (a) the technical and aesthetic quality of the image, and (b) it’s ability to help tell the story it is coupled with. Additional Assignment Requirements:

- Use AP style and correct grammar (you will be graded on GSP standards). - Each critique should be typed, using 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced,

with 1-inch margins all around. - The critique should not exceed a page and a half. - Print your critique, and attach the image to your printed critique. - No e-mail submissions will be accepted for grading.

Examples of newspapers or magazines to search for your industry image:

o Lubbock Avalanche Journal o New York Times o Time Magazine o Newsweek o National Geographic o This is not exhaustive, and not very limiting, so utilize your skills to complete

the assignment

*****Please refrain from using lifestyle magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Men’s Journal, GQ, etc. These magazines have a different scope than this assignment allows room for. We will utilize these types of publications for the next industry critique (in a limited fashion).

Grading will be based on your thoroughness of critique (don’t just state the horizon is in the lower third, explain your interpretation of why the photographer placed it there), as well as your writing quality (spelling, grammar, and punctuation).

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PHOT 2310 – Industry Image Critique #2 Due: November 4, 2014 Choose a portrait taken for a feature story or a cover for a newspaper or a magazine. Environmental and traditional portraits are good choices for this critique. You do not have to avoid publications like Cosmopolitan or Vogue, but stay away from Us, We, Me, I, You, Them, and all the other pronoun-titled gossip/celebrity magazines. Keep basic rules of photography that you have already learned in mind for this assignment. Apply what we have discussed in the way of composition, exposure, perspective, and technique to your critique. A big component of this assignment is your critique of the type of light used. Make your best estimation about the quality of light in terms of diffusion (three types) and the conditions surrounding the image (environmental, studio, etc.). Also, make an estimation as to what kind of shutter speed and aperture the photographer used. Was it fast or slow, was the aperture large or small? Why would the photographer employ these settings for the image? How does these settings allow the photographer to tell the story in the image better? Your critique should be based around (a) the technical and aesthetic quality of the image, and (b) it’s ability to help tell the story it is coupled with. Additional Assignment Requirements:

- Use AP style and correct grammar (you will be graded on GSP standards). - Each critique should be typed, using 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced,

with 1-inch margins all around. - Place your name, date, assignment name, and class in the HEADER of the page. - No more than one (1) page in length. Critiques that are longer in length will

have points deducted. - Attach the image to your printed critique.

Grading will be based on your thoroughness of critique (don’t just state the horizon is in the lower third, explain your interpretation of why the photographer placed it there), as well as your writing quality (spelling, grammar, and punctuation).