Photography 1- ART 116

Instructor: Jennifer Rogenski Phone: 618.235.2700

ext..4003
Email:Jennifer.rogenski@swic.edu Office:
Blog: Jensartforum.blogspot.com Rm: 1080

Prerequisite: NONE

Textbook: A Short Course in Photography, 5th Edition, London and

Stone Prentice-Hall

Course Description: A basic introductory course in photography

based on the fine art principles of design. Black and White print
developing, slide essay and photo essays will be covered. Camera and
kit of supplies required.
The presentation of the course material will be done by lecture,
demonstration, video, slides and class discussion.

Objectives: In this course we will focus on the development of the

basic skills of
Photography. With the completion of this course students will have the
knowledge of & developed skills in:
• The history of photography - the people, ideas, and trends
relevant to photography.
• To explore the camera and its functions as a tool for producing
effective photographs.
• Develop a working knowledge of basic black & white materials
and processes.
• To learn to use technical and compositional means to make
photographs that are more effective, dealing with a variety of
subject matters.
• To develop the skills and attitudes that could help the student
become a successful photographer.

Grading: You will be evaluated in this course each day according to

the following criteria:
• Completion of assignments (as given in class) with substantial
investment of thought, time, and effort in regular class hours
• Handling of materials
• Participation and attentiveness both in class and in critiques
• Attitude and willingness to learn
• Punctuality and attendance.
Students will be required to submit their portfolio for midterm &
present their portfolio for final. Individual class critiques will be
scheduled as needed.

The grading scale is as follows:

 A- Excellent quality and above average achievement
B- High quality and above average achievement
C- Acceptable quality
D- Deficient quality, passing
F- Failure to meet minimum

Attendance: Attendance is a necessary requirement to complete this

course. Being absent for twice the number of weekly meetings will be
tolerated before your course grade is affected. For each subsequent
absence, the course grade will be lowered by one full letter grade. It is
recommended that you use these tolerated absences for situations
beyond your control: illness, accidents, etc. In the calculation of
attendance, every 3 “tardies” will be counted as one absence.
If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the beginning of class
you are considered tardy. 3 tardies= 1 Absence 5
Absences= 1 lower grade.

Suggested Reading:
The Art Spirit by Robert Henri
Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual by Henry Horenstein,
Carol Keller

Suggested Web Sites:

Masters of Photography: http://www.masters-of-photography.com/
The Mirror Project: http://mirrorproject.com/
Holga toy camera: http://www.digitalsucks.com/
Pinhole Camera Resource: http://www.pinholeresource.com/
Pinhole Camera: http://www.papercams.com/
Fine Art Search Engine: http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
Robert Parkeharrison: http://www.parkeharrison.com/

Supplies:
• 35mm manual camera or camera that has the ability to be used
at a completely manual setting
• Tri X Pan 35mm black & white film, ASA 400, 36 exposure OR
Ilford HP5Plus black & white film. Be prepared to use at least 2
rolls of film per assignment.
• Iford RC paper (Pearl), multi-grade
• Negative Sleeves
• Anti-Static negative cloth
• UV filter
• Notebook

Some supplies may need to be replenished during the semester. Also,

additional supplies may need to be purchased depending upon class
interest & assignments
 • No headphones
• No Cell phones- if you must have one- please set it to silent &
out of respect for your fellow students please answer it in the
hallway.

*Each student should be prepared to spend a considerable amount of

time photographing and or working in the darkroom. Basic print and
negative processing chemicals will be supplied.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Disability & Access Center - Students with disabilities who believe that they may
need accommodations are encouraged to contact the Disability & Access Center at
618-222-5368 or 618-234-3347 (TDD) to ensure that such accommodations are
implemented in a timely fashion.

Student Learning Outcomes - The assessment of student learning is an integral part

of the educational experience at Southwestern Illinois College. To this end, the
faculty continually assess student learning to improve student success. Occasionally
you will be requested to participate in college-wide and discipline specific assessment
activities. Please take these assessments seriously. The data that is collected will
provide valuable information to faculty and will be used to improve student learning
at SWIC.

Academic Dishonesty-College Policy - Academic misconduct includes, but is not

limited to cheating, plagiarism and forgery, failure or refusal to follow clinical
practice standards, and soliciting, aiding, abetting, concealing, or attempting such
acts. Plagiarism is defined as the act of representing the work of another as one’s
own. Plagiarism may consist of copying, paraphrasing, or otherwise using written or
oral work of another without proper acknowledgment of the source or presenting oral
or written material prepared by another as one’s own.

Phones in Classroom – All cell phones and electronic devices should be turned off
or silenced prior to entering the classroom.

Academic Rigor Statement - You are enrolled in an academically rigorous college

course. Your success in this course will require a significant investment of time
outside of the class. According to the Administrative Rules of the Illinois Community
College Board (section 1501.309), it is assumed that the student will invest two hours
of outside study time for each hour of classroom lecture time and one hour of outside
study time for each two hour laboratory session.

This course is approved under the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). The IAI is
based upon the assumption that community colleges and universities are equal
partners in delivering lower-division baccalaureate courses. This course is considered
equal in scope, quality, and rigor to comparable courses offered at other colleges and
universities in Illinois.

Policy for Inclement Weather Conditions – During times of inclement weather,

Southwestern Illinois College has three options for dealing with the situation: cancel
classes and cease all business, exercise the delayed-start option, or keep the college
open. If the college chooses to use the delayed-start option rather than close, the
college will open at 10 a.m. The decision to cancel classes or exercise the delayed-
start option will be posted on the home page of Southwestern’s Web site at
www.swic.edu as well as broadcast on FOX 2 (KTVI), KMOV-TV Channel 4,
KSDK-TV Channel 5, and radio stations KMOX-AM 1120 and WIL-FM 92.3. You
can also sign up for SWIC Emergency Alert System through e-Storm. SWIC Alert is
an emergency alert system intended to notify students and employees by e-mail or
text message of campus closures for weather and other emergencies.

SWIC Know Online Orientation - All new students are encouraged to participate in
the SWIC Know online orientation, where students learn about the many programs
and services available to help them succeed in college. SWIC know orientation can
be found at eSTORM.SWIC.edu.

TOPICAL OUTLINE
Jan 18 - Intro to class, syllabus, assignments discussed
Jan 20 - Movie : PBS Photography
Jan 25 – Movie cont’d
Jan 27- Movie cont’d
Feb 1- Notes – Camera basics
Feb 3- Notes- Camera basics
Feb 8- Notes – Camera basics- Zone System- Film Development- making prints
Feb 10- Work in Darkroom
Feb 15- Work in Darkroom
Feb 17- Photograms, bracketed film due – First Crit, discussion of next assignment
Feb 22- Work in Darkroom
Feb 24- Work in Darkroom
 Mar 1- Work in Darkroom
Mar 3- Work in Darkroom
Mar 8 - Work in Darkroom
Mar 10- Depth of Field, Movement Pics due- Crit- 4 pics
Mar 15- SPRING BREAK
Mar 17- SPRING BREAK
Mar 22- Work in Darkroom
Mar 24- Pinhole camera pics due – Crit- 2 pics , 1 pos., 1 neg.
Mar 29- Work in Darkroom
Mar 31- Work in Darkroom
Apr 5- Work in Darkroom
Apr 7- Open assignment- 5 pics due- Crit
Apr 12- Notes, Review for test
Apr 14- Light/ Portraits- 3 pics- Crit
Apr 19- Discussion on final , Work in Darkroom
Apr 21-Work in Darkroom
Apr 26- Work in Darkroom
Apr 28- Open assignment, 5 pics, Crit
May 3- Work in Darkroom
May 5- Work in Darkroom
May 10- Final Due, 7 deadly sins or Holy Virtues, Crit
May 12- Final
May 17- ? Final?

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the

instructor to accommodate instructional and/or student needs.
It is the students responsibility to keep abreast of such
changes.