Phoenix Community College
ART 234: Color Photography
Mondays 6-10pm in Room 202 Spring 2012
Instructor: Matthew Garcia Email: garcia@garciafoto.com
Fundamentals of color theory as related to digital photography. This course is designed to build upon the foundation of techniques and practices developed in the introductory sections. We will explore advanced color photography. Advance personal expression/style, through concept of color development is required. Critical thinking/exploration will also be a focus of this course. Historical and contemporary trends in color theory as an art form will be addressed.
Grades
Projects (5 total) 10 each
Final Project 25
Participation 25
Total = 100
Along with thorough and accurate completion of assignments, grades will be assessed through examination of:
Craft: an ability to use tools and execute techniques
Concept: the ideas that frame the technique
Creativity: the level of innovation exhibited in the execution of craft and concept
Assignments submitted more than a week late will result in -10 points to the project/task grade. No late work will be accepted after the final day of class.
Attendance
This course meets once a week. The college requires that 16 hours of extra class time be scheduled outside of our regular session. These additional hours will be scheduled well in advance and be considered equally significant to our evening sessions. It is imperative that you attend each class to keep up with techniques/demos and assignments. Two unexcused absences are allowed. After the second unexcused absence every following absence will drop your final grade by 5%. (Ex: your final grade should be a 95%, but you missed 4 classes, you will receive a 85%, you missed 5 classes, you will receive a 80%, etc.). Be sure to arrive on time, as I will start class promptly.
Always come to class prepared with your camera, camera manual, jump drive/cds, or other necessary materials as requested by the instructor.
Important Dates
Monday, January 23th—1st day of class
Monday, May 7th —FINAL PROJECTS DUE
Materials and Texts
Students must have a digital camera, preferably one that is high resolution and adjustable/or a digital SLR. In addition to a camera the following materials are recommended:
o External hard drive and/or jump drive (preferable) -OR-
o Blank recordable cd’s
o Memory card appropriate for your camera
o 3-ring binder for notes, readings, assignments sheets, etc.
o tripod, cable release/timer, etc.
o digital camera card reader
o Presentation materials and supplies appropriate to the scope of the student’s final project
There is not a required text for this course. The instructor will provide several readings throughout the semester that are relevant and culled from a variety of appropriate sources.
College listed text: Pantone: The 20th Century in Color
Academic Integrity
Students will shoot specifically for assignments and projects given by the instructor. Previously shot film or digital imagery may not be used at any point in this course.
Students enrolled in this course are responsible for ensuring full understanding of the information presented in this syllabus and should direct questions regarding its content to the instructor. Students are responsible for abiding by the college policies as stated in the college catalog and the student handbook. It is a college policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. If you would like to request accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the Disability Resource Center office, Learning Center (LC) Building, 602.285.7477
Classroom Conduct
You are expected to behave in a responsible manner that allows everyone in the classroom access to resources and learning. Behavior that disrupts classroom learning will not be tolerated. If your actions are disrespectful to the instructor or to other students, you will be asked to leave and counted absent.
The use of cell phones is completely prohibited (this includes texting). The computers in this lab can only be used for tasks strictly related to the classroom activities; therefore, checking your Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, personal email, etc is not allowed. If the instructor notices any of these sites on your computer screen during a lecture or on workday, you will be asked to leave the class and you will be considered absent for that day. Students are held to behavioral conduct standard deemed by Maricopa County Community College student handbook and college policies.
Information provided in this syllabus may be subject to change. Students will be notified by the instructor of any changes to the course requirements or policies.
Supply Resources:
o Tempe Camera, 606 W. University Drive, Tempe
o Photomark, 2202 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, 602.244.1133
o Photo Forum, 4834 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, 602.263.0084
o B & H Photo, New York, 800.221.5662, www.bhphotovideo.com
o Freestyle, Los Angeles, 800.292.6137, www.freestylephoto.biz
o Fry’s Electronics, 3035 W. Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, 602-445-8800
o Fry’s Electronics, 2300 W. Baseline Road (I-10), Tempe, 602-445-5100
