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Digital Photography II v1

.5 Carnegie Unit 

Instructor: Thomas Grosskopf
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Instructor Information:

Thomas Grosskopf graduated from Ole Miss in 2010 with a BFA in Painting. He has been working as a professional artist for 15 years and teaches art at Lafayette High School as well as Ole Miss.

 

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link on the main Lessons page or in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Replies to your emails will go to your go.olemiss.edu email account, so be sure to check it frequently.

For technical problems, lesson or test administration issues, please contact the UMHS office:

The University of Mississippi High School
P. O. Box 7959
University, MS 38677-0729

Phone: 662-915-1296
Fax: (662) 915-5138
E-mail: UMHS@olemiss.edu

Course Description:

In this course, we will examine various aspects of professional photography, including the ethics of the profession, and examine some of the areas that professional photographers may choose to specialize in, such as wedding photography and product photography. We will also learn more about some of the most respected professional photographers in history and we will learn how to critique photographs in order to better understand what creates an eye catching photograph.

Required Textbook:

For this course, you will not need to order a textbook. All reading material is found in each unit.

Course Objectives include (but are not limited to):

  • Examine some of the steps to becoming a professional photographer.
  • Understand copyright and how it can affect professional photographers.
  • Discuss how to critique photographs.
  • Discuss the common features and tools in image editing software.
  • Discuss darkroom safety and potential risks.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 8 instructional modules (or units). NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.
Units LESSON Reading Assignments Due for Grades Pacing Guide 
to complete the course in one semester
  Start Here Syllabus and Orientation folder. NOTE: Once you complete the syllabus and orientation quiz, the rest of the lessons will become available to you. Syllabus quiz Week 1
0 0 Instructions and course information Introduce Yourself discussion board, Course pretest Week 1
1 1.1-1.5 Reading material 1.1-1.5 Photography as a Career, podcast, reflect Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Photography Assignment), Quiz Week 1-2
2 2.1-2.5 Reading material 2.1-2.5 Legal and Ethical Concerns, podcast, reflect Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Photography Assignment), Quiz Week 3-4
3 3.1-3.5 Reading material 3.1-3.6 Photographers and Critiques, podcast, reflect Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Photography Assignment), Quiz Week 5-6
4 4.1-4.6 Reading material 4.1-4.5 Photography Software, podcast, reflect Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Photography Assignment), Quiz Week 7-8
  Midterm Proctored exam covering units 1-4.
Be sure to complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken may receive a grade of zero.		 Proctored test Week 8
5 5.1-5.5 Reading material 5.1-5.5 The Darkroom, podcast, reflect Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Photography Assignment), Quiz Week 9-10
6 6.1-6.5 Reading material 6.1-6.5 Art, Product, and Stock Photography, podcast, reflect Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Photography Assignment), Quiz Week 11-12
7 7.1-7.5 Reading material 7.1-7.5 Photojournalism, podcast, reflect Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Photography Assignment), Quiz Week 13-14
8 8.1-8.5 Reading material 8.1-8.5 Wedding Photography, podcast, reflect Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Photography Assignment), Quiz Week 15-16
  Post-test, Exit Survey The 10-minute Post-test is in the Final Exam folder and must be completed before the final exam will appear. To be completed before scheduling your final exam. Week 17
  Final Exam Proctored comprehensive exam covering Unit 5-8. Complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken will receive a grade of zero. Proctored test Week 17

Grading Scale:

93 - 100% = A
85 - 92% = B
75 - 84% = C
70 - 74% = D
Below 69% = F

The grading format is as follows:

Minor Grades: 50% (Quizzes, Lab questions, Text questions) 
Major Grades: 30% (Photography assignments, Midterm exam)
Final Exam: 20%