BFP Syllabus:

BFP Syllabus

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The First Photograph, 1826 France

UNIT 1:

The Photography Timeline

In this unit we will explore the history of photography, careers in photography and learn about copyright laws and fair use.

Ponder these questions:

  • How do old photos compare to now?
  • How does copyright work?
  • When was the first photographic image recorded? By whom?
  • What was the process used?
  • Who is George Eastman and what did he invent?

Standards & Objectives

Standard 1: Careers and Professional Standards

To demonstrate an understanding of the role that commercial photography plays in the workplace, I can:

  • OBJ 3: Survey employment opportunities.
  • OBJ 4: Review career possibilities.
  • OBJ 5: Analyze the history and origins of photography.
Standard 9: Copyright

I can practice copyright laws, ethics and legal issues by:

  • OBJ 1: Defining copyright.
  • OBJ 2: Defining other terms.
  • OBJ 3: Practicing ethics and rules governing photojournalism.
  • OBJ 4: Practicing correct usage of copyright laws, licensing and limitations.
  • OBJ 5: Demonstrating a working knowledge of ethics related to social and legal issues in subject choice.
LESSONS
  • PRESENTATION: The Evolution of the Camera
  • VIDEO: Joseph Niépce and the First Photograph
  • VIDEO: Copyright/A Fairly Use Tale
LABS
  • Photos throughout Time; Examine old photographs
WORKSHOPS
  • Various Photography Careers
  • Photography Timeline; Begin research and sketching
ASSESSMENT
  • Unit 1 Review

Vocabulary

  • Camera Obscura
  • Pinhole Camera
  • Daguerreotype
  • Plates
  • Flexible Roll Film
  • Digital Sensor
  • Joseph Niépce
  • Louis Daguerre
  • George Eastman /Kodak
  • Copyright
  • Fair Use
  • US Copyright Office
  • Public Domain
  • License and Limitations
  • Model Release

Caitlin Rust, Spring 2014

UNIT 2:

The Photographic Process

In this unit we will seek to understand the nature of the chemical process that makes photography possible. We will practice safety concerns and learn the proper order of chemicals that develops the image from a photosensitive material that has been exposed to light.

Ponder these questions:

  • What is the chemical process that makes photography possible?
  • How safe/unsafe is it?
  • How is an image created from light?
  • What is a negative and why do we use it?
  • What makes an image beautiful?

Standards & Objectives

Standard 2: Careers and Professional Standards

To demonstrate an understanding and apply safe practices and housekeeping duties, I can:

  • OBJ 1: Comply with lab and equipment safety rules.
  • OBJ 2: Inspect work area and equipment for safe working environment.
  • OBJ 3: Report lab, environmental and equipment safety violations.
  • OBJ 4: Comply with safety rules for working with photographic chemical (MSDS).
  • OBJ 5: Clean and maintain work area and leave in safe condition.
  • OBJ 6: Report problems to instructor.
Standard 5: Film Characteristics

To identify black and white film characteristics and development of black and white film, I can:

  • OBJ 2: Demonstrate an understanding of film processing for black and white film.
Standard 7: Film Characteristics

To identify black and white film characteristics and development of black and white paper, I can:

  • OBJ 1: Identify the function and safe handling of each black and white paper developing chemical.
  • OBJ 2: Identify the order or sequence for developing black and white photographic paper.
LESSONS
  • PRESENTATION: The Evolution of the Camera
  • VIDEO: Joseph Niépce and the First Photograph
  • VIDEO: Copyright/A Fairly Use Tale
LABS
  • Photos throughout Time; Examine old photographs
WORKSHOPS
  • Various Photography Careers
  • Photography Timeline; Begin research and sketching
ASSESSMENT
  • Unit 1 Review

Vocabulary

  • Emulsion
  • Chemical Safety
  • Photosensitivity
  • Negative
  • Positive
  • Composition
  • Rule of Thirds
  • Contrast

Canon AE-1

UNIT 3:

The Camera

In this unit we will deconstruct the camera and find out how it works. We will also look at the lens and the picture plane. After understanding how a camera can capture an image, we will learn to load film into the camera itself.

Ponder these questions:

  • What is a camera exactly? Are they all the same?
  • How does a camera capture an image?
  • How does the film get exposed to light?
  • How do I get the right exposure?
  • Do I need to use the viewfinder?
  • What if my light meter doesn’t work?
  • What kind of lens should I use?
  • How do you load the film into the camera?

Standards & Objectives

Standard 3: Camera Equipment and Accessories

I can demonstrate knowledge of different camera types, their basic components, and the benefits/drawbacks of each by:

  • OBJ 1: Identifying/utilizing Camera Phones and PDA Cameras.
  • OBJ 2: Identifying/utilizing Digital Point and Shoot cameras.
  • OBJ 3: Identifying/utilizing Digital Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras.
  • OBJ 4: Identifying/utilizing Digital Professional/Studio cameras.

Standard 3: Camera Work

To demonstrate understanding in and perform camera work, I can:

  • OBJ 1: Identify basic camera parts.
  • OBJ 2: Identify appropriate lens for specific needs.
  • OBJ 6: Demonstrate understanding of how to correctly load and expose film using a 35 mm camera
  • OBJ 8: Be familiar with the following types of cameras and their application: medium format/twin lens reflex, View, SLR, and Rangefinder.
Standard 5: Film Characteristics

To demonstrate understanding of black and white film characteristics and development of black and white film, I can :

  • OBJ 1: Identify film characteristics which include: DX Coding, ISO, type of film, grain, and the format of film.
LESSONS
  • PRESENTATION: The Two Main Parts of a Camera.
  • VIDEO: The DSLR and Other Cameras
  • PRESENTATION: The Lens
LABS
  • Camera Types
  • Parts of a Camera
  • Camera Types
WORKSHOPS
  • CAMERA DAY: Get to Know Your Camera
  • Draw a Camera Day
ASSESSMENT
  • Unit 2 Review

Vocabulary

  • Single Lens Reflex (SLR)
  • Medium Format
  • Rangefinder
  • Twin Lens Reflex
  • Shutter/Shutter Release
  • Shutter Speed Dial
  • Viewfinder
  • Advance Lever
  • Wide Angle lens
  • Prime/Standard lens
  • Telephoto lens
  • Zoom lens

Exposing Film

UNIT 4:

Exposing Film

In this unit we will seek to understand the nature of the chemical process that makes photography possible. We will practice safety concerns and learn the proper order of chemicals that develops the image from a photosensitive material that has been exposed to light.

Ponder these questions:

  • Are there different types of film?
  • How long should I leave the shutter open?
  • How do I control the focus and sharpness?
  • How do I get shallow focus?
  • How do I capture motion?
  • How do you keep the camera steady?

Standards & Objectives

Standard 3: Camera Equipment and Accessories

To demonstrate understanding in and perform camera work, I can :

  • OBJ 3: Identify when to use a tripod.
  • OBJ 5: Identify the effect of aperture and shutter speeds and how they control exposure.
  • OBJ 7: Identify the difference between Shutter Priority and Aperture Priority.
Standard 4: Photographic Techniques

To demonstrate understanding in and perform photographing techniques in subjects, I can :

  • OBJ 5: Take photos of action subjects.
  • OBJ 6: Demonstrate how to control depth of field.
LESSONS
  • PRESENTATION: The Two Main Parts of a Camera.
  • VIDEO: The DSLR and Other Cameras
  • PRESENTATION: The Lens
LABS
  • Camera Types
  • Parts of a Camera
  • Camera Types
WORKSHOPS
  • CAMERA DAY: Get to Know Your Camera
  • Draw a Camera Day
ASSESSMENT
  • Unit 2 Review

Vocabulary

  • ISO
  • Film
  • Emulsion
  • Shutter Speed
  • Aperture
  • Depth of Field
  • Motion Blur
  • Exposure
  • DX Coding
  • Panchromatic
  • Orthochromatic
  • Tripod/Monopod

Film Photography

Film Photography

UNIT 5:

Developing Film

In this unit we will seek to understand the nature of the chemical process that makes photography possible. We will practice safety concerns and learn the proper order of chemicals that develops the image from a photosensitive material that has been exposed to light.

Ponder these questions:

  • What do I do after exposing the film?
  • How do I develop the film?
  • Is it necessary to load a film tank in the dark?
  • How do I care for the exposed film roll?
  • Do I need to keep my negatives organized?

Standards & Objectives

Standard 5: Film Characteristics

To demonstrate understanding of black and white film characteristics and development of black and white film, I can :

  • OBJ 3: Load black and white film into daylight development tanks.
  • OBJ 4: Develop black and white film using daylight development tanks.
  • OBJ 5: Identify problems in black and white film developing.
LESSONS
  • PRESENTATION: The Two Main Parts of a Camera.
  • VIDEO: The DSLR and Other Cameras
  • PRESENTATION: The Lens
LABS
  • Camera Types
  • Parts of a Camera
  • Camera Types
WORKSHOPS
  • CAMERA DAY: Get to Know Your Camera
  • Draw a Camera Day
ASSESSMENT
  • Unit 2 Review

Vocabulary

  • Negative
  • Developer
  • Stop Bath
  • Fixer
  • Chemicals
  • Film Dryer
  • Negative Sleeve

Shooting Techniques

UNIT 6:

Shooting Techniques

In this unit we will look at shooting techniques that will help improve our photos.

PONDER THESE QUESTIONS:

  • How important is the background/foreground?
  • How does light create dimension?
  • Is it necessary to shoot away from light?
  • How do I photograph people?
  • Do I need to use a studio?

Standards & Objectives

Standard 3: Camera Equipment and Accessories

To demonstrate understanding in and perform camera work, I can :

  • OBJ 4: Identify appropriate use of a flash and its synchronization.
Standard 4: Photographic Techniques

To demonstrate understanding in and perform photographing techniques in subjects, I can :

  • OBJ 1: Identify importance of appropriate background, foreground and main subject.
  • OBJ 2: Demonstrate the effects of light and the direction of light.
  • OBJ 3: Photograph an individual on location.
  • OBJ 4: Photograph a group on location.
LESSONS
  • PRESENTATION: The Two Main Parts of a Camera.
  • VIDEO: The DSLR and Other Cameras
  • PRESENTATION: The Lens
LABS
  • Camera Types
  • Parts of a Camera
  • Camera Types
WORKSHOPS
  • CAMERA DAY: Get to Know Your Camera
  • Draw a Camera Day
ASSESSMENT
  • Unit 2 Review

Vocabulary

  • Background
  • Foreground
  • Lighting
  • Angle
  • Portrait
  • Studio
  • Flash

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UNIT 7:

The Darkroom & Lightroom

In this unit we will look at shooting techniques that will help improve our photos.

Topics

  • Digitizing your film
  • The Contact Sheet – Why do they call it that?
  • Adjusting, Cropping, Dodging and Burning
  • The Black and White Process

Standards & Objectives

Standard 6: The Darkroom and Enlarger

To set up equipment and determine exposure settings for black and white photographic printing, I can :

  • OBJ 1: Identify the parts of an enlarger.
  • OBJ 2: Identify other equipment used in enlarging.
  • OBJ 3: Expose and develop contact sheets (proof sheets).
  • OBJ 4: Demonstrate appropriate methods to clean negatives.
  • OBJ 9: Demonstrate the black and white printing process.
  • OBJ 10: Identify the benefits of resin coated and variable contrast paper.
  • OBJ 11: Identify the colors of safelights used for black and white printing.
LESSONS
  • PRESENTATION: The Two Main Parts of a Camera.
  • VIDEO: The DSLR and Other Cameras
  • PRESENTATION: The Lens
LABS
  • Camera Types
  • Parts of a Camera
  • Camera Types
WORKSHOPS
  • CAMERA DAY: Get to Know Your Camera
  • Draw a Camera Day
ASSESSMENT
  • Unit 2 Review

Vocabulary

  • Enlarger
  • Timer
  • Easel
  • Contact Sheet
  • Negatives
  • Print
  • RC Paper
  • Variable Contrast Paper
  • Safelights

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UNIT 8:

Editing & Printing

In this unit we will look at shooting techniques that will help improve our photos.

Topics

  • Digitizing your film
  • The Contact Sheet – Why do they call it that?
  • Adjusting, Cropping, Dodging and Burning
  • The Black and White Process

Standards & Objectives

Standard 6: The Darkroom and Enlarger

To set up equipment and determine exposure settings for black and white photographic printing, I can :

  • OBJ 5: Demonstrate how to use variable contrast filters.
  • OBJ 6: Demonstrate how to crop an image.
  • OBJ 7: Establish exposure settings for black and white prints using a test strip.
  • OBJ 8: Demonstrate the dodging and burning in of an image during printing.
Standard 7: Developing

To identify and demonstrate the chemical processing procedures for developing black and white photographic paper, I can :

  • OBJ 3: Identify problems occurring during the print developing sequence (Trouble shooting: time, light, chemicals, washing and drying).
  • OBJ 6: Demonstrate how to crop an image.
  • OBJ 7: Establish exposure settings for black and white prints using a test strip.
  • OBJ 8: Demonstrate the dodging and burning in of an image during printing.
LESSONS
  • PRESENTATION: The Two Main Parts of a Camera.
  • VIDEO: The DSLR and Other Cameras
  • PRESENTATION: The Lens
LABS
  • Camera Types
  • Parts of a Camera
  • Camera Types
WORKSHOPS
  • CAMERA DAY: Get to Know Your Camera
  • Draw a Camera Day
ASSESSMENT
  • Unit 2 Review

Vocabulary

  • Variable Contrast Filters
  • Cropping
  • Easel
  • Exposure
  • Negatives
  • Test Strip
  • Dodging & Burning
  • Troubleshooting
  • Chemical Process

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UNIT 9:

Critiquing & Finishing

In this unit we will look at shooting techniques that will help improve our photos.

Topics

  • Retouching
  • Tinting
  • Painting/Colorizing
  • Mounting and Matting

Standards & Objectives

Standard 1: Careers and Professional Standards

To demonstrate an understanding of the role that commercial photography plays in the workplace, I can:

  • OBJ 1: Evaluate photographic work.
  • OBJ 2: Display photographic work.
Standard 8: Finishing

To demonstrate an understanding of how to finish prints, I can:

  • OBJ 1: Demonstrate spotting and retouching of a print.
  • OBJ 2: Demonstrate the mounting of a print.
  • OBJ 3: Demonstrate the matting/framing of a print.
LESSONS
  • TBA
LABS
  • Fix a Photo
  • Tint a Photo
  • Colorize a Photo
  • Mount your Photos (Three of your best)
WORKSHOPS
  • TBA
ASSESSMENT
  • Unit 9 Review

Vocabulary

  • Evaluate
  • Critique
  • Display
  • Spotting/Retouching
  • Mounting
  • Matting
  • Framing

Assignments and Activities

  • Print and Complete your Event or Storyboard (Roll 4)

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