PGY
2101 - Visual Literacy
Fall
2014
3
credits
Section B
(studio)
Course
Goals and Objectives
This
an introductory course to photography that focuses on the processes of
signification by which visual imagery acquires meaning. The objective is to
provide students with a comprehensive overview of the history of the medium
that will facilitate their understand of the critical issues involved in the
production, distribution and reception of photographic images. In addition to
think about why we make photographs, the goal is for students to learn how
to make photographs by acquiring the knowledge of basic camera techniques,
composition and the fundamental issues pertinent to the digital processing of
images.
Methods
of the Course
This
Section B is conducted by one of the Teaching Assistants and is where students
discuss, conceptualize and produce their assignments in close collaboration
with their instructor. In this section, students will have the opportunity to
flesh out their ideas, learn techniques, show their work, and receive feedback
from classmates and instructors on regular basis.
Topical
Outline
This
section of the course focuses on the study of the basic principles of
photography:
1) Handling Equipment Functions of the
camera. Aperture and time of exposure, equivalence charts. ISO sensibility.
Depth of field and focusing. Optics, functions of different lenses. Using
tripods.
2) Exposure Composition. Portraiture.
Landscape. Figure and ground. Bracketing your exposure.
3) Processing of
digital images Overview of Adobe Photoshop software. Tools. Levels and exposure
correction. Lightness and contrast. Working with layers. Filters.
4) Printing
Functions of the printer demonstration. Kinds of paper.
Assignments
There
will be one main assignment titled: Floridian Stories. For this
assignment you will have to produce a portfolio of 40 final images. There will
be work in progress critiques of this project throughout the semester in order
to arrive at the final selection, conceptualization, and complete processing of
these images.
Critical
Dates
The
final assignment: Floridian Stories is due on Friday December 5th
Required
Equipment and Supplies
1)
Camera Every student should have access to a DSLR camera. Bellow is a list of
the most affordable ones in the market. Acquire one with full manual operation
above 10 mega pixels with interchangeable lenses capacity (not point and
shoot). See bellow some of the least expensive cameras in the market that can
be recommended for this class (these are also available refurbished by the
manufacturer). If you are a photo major please consult with the instructor
because you may be better off getting a different camera from the start. You
can also check cameras from "the cage". Be mindful that if you wait
until the last minute most probably there will be no cameras available for you
to check out!
Here
is the camera recommended:
Nikon
D3200 Digital SLR Camera With AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm and 55-200 lenseshttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1027229-REG/nikon_13313_d3200_dslr_camera_with.html
2)
Software: It is recommended that you have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop elements
installed in your laptop.
3)
Printing paper
Every
student will be required to purchase:
Kodak
Professional Inkjet Lustre Paper (16”x100’) B&H # KOIJPL16100 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/888223-REG/Kodak_kpro16l_Professional_Inkjet_Lustre_Photo.html
Online
Sources for Equipment: order ONLY far in advance. B&H Photo and video
http://www.bhphotovideo.com Adorama Camera http://www.adorama.com
KEH Camera (great
for used equipment) http://www.keh.com Freestyle Photo (great for B+W)
http://www.freestylephoto.biz Grading Criteria
Percentage
Points/ Letter Grades (*):
100-93
A: Present at all class/ lab meetings-Significant engagement with course
material and excellent results-both technical and conceptual. Significant
contribution to group discussions and presentations.
92-90
A- : Present at all class/ lab meetings-Significant engagement with course
material. Good technical development. Significant contribution to group
discussions and presentations. 89-88 B+ : Present at all class/ lab
meetings-Very good engagement with the course material and group discussions.
87-80
B: Present at all class lab meetings-Good engagement with the course materials
and group discussions. 79-78 C+: Present at most or all of class/lab
meetings-Good engagement with the course materials and group discussions.
77-70
C: Present at most or all of class/lab meetings-Satisfactory engagement with
the course materials and group discussions. 69-60 D: Student has missed class/
lab meetings and has not engaged the course material in a satisfactory manner.
Studentʼs engagement with discussions is minimal. Additionally, this mark may
reflect excessive absence from class and lab meetings.
59-0
E: Student has not satisfactorily engaged nor met the class criteria.
Additionally, this mark may reflect excessive absence from class and lab
meetings.
(*)This course follows University of
Florida grading regulations and guidelines: UF grading policy website: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html
Counseling
University
Counseling Services/ Counseling Center 301 Peabody Hall P.O. Box 114100,
University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-4100
Phone:
352-392-1575 Web: www.counsel.ufl.edu If you are experiencing problems or
difficulties with the academic requirements of this course you may also contact
the Departmental Advisor in Fine Arts: +1 (352) 392-0207. Further, the Dean of
Students Office can assist you with a range of support services.
http://www.dso.ufl.edu/supportservices/
Students
with Disabilities:
If
you require accommodations because of a disability, please make an appointment
during my office hours so that we may discuss your needs in accordance with the
UF official policy: “Students requesting classroom accommodation must first
register with the Dean of Students office. The Dean of Students office will
provide documentation to the student who must then present this documentation
to the instructor when requesting accommodation.”
Academic
Honesty
The
universityʼs policies regarding academic honesty, the honor code, and student
conduct related to the honor code will be strictly enforced. Full information
regarding these policies is available at the following links: - Academic Honesty:
http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/students.html#honesty
- Honor Code:
http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/honorcodes/honorcode.php - Student Conduct:
http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/honorcodes/conductcode.php
Health
and Safety
1)
The link below includes information and policies regarding health and safety in
the School of Art and Art History at UF.
http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/healthandsafety
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