SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATIONCAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CHULA VISTA HIGH SCHOOLJULY 2016 – JUNE 2017

Course Syllabus

Instructor Ms. Copeland Website: http://cvhphotography-copeland.weebly.comPage 1

Photography

Room:Phone: 206, 207 E-mail florence.copeland@sweetwaterschools.or

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Industry Sector: Arts, Media & Entertainment Pathway: Design, Visual and Media Arts

Industry Certifications: None

A-G F Articulated: No

PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to help the students become well rounded in the fundamentals of digital photography.  Four areas of instruction will be emphasized:  How cameras work, how composition works, how lighting works, and how to use Adobe Photoshop for editing. Students will, generally, receive basic instruction, demonstration, and see samples of the desired outcomes at the beginning of each project.  They will be working outside of the classroom or various shooting assignments, based on what they are learning. Once assignments are completed, student work will be reviewed by their peers.  They will see what makes a successful photo and what does not. 

At the end of this course, students will: Know how to use various features of the camera to have creative control of your photographs. Be able to decide what type of lighting to use in a given situation to produce optimum results. See how photographic composition can make or break a photograph Understand how to use photo editing software to improve the overall appearance of images

PATHWAY: Design, Visual and Media ArtsThe Design, Visual, and Media Arts pathway includes those occupations that use visual art, digital media, and Web-based tools and materials as the primary means of communication and expression. In addition to an understanding of current workplace practice, this career pathway requires the development of knowledge and skills in both visual art concepts as well as new and emerging digital processes by which individuals are able to create and communicate complex concepts in a broad range of occupations and professions.

Students who complete the pathway will need to take one introductory and one capstone course:

CTE Design, Visual and Media Arts Pathway (CVH)Introductory Courses Concentration / Capstone Courses Available Certifications

CTE Multimedia Production*(G)** CTE Television film and Digital Media*(F) ACA PhotoshopCTE Photography*(F) Design Studio 1/2 *(F) ACA Illustrator

Design Studio 3/4 *(F) ACA InDesignDesign Studio 5/6 *(F) ACA Premiere ProDesign Studio 7/8 *(F)

Classes with an (*) are on the UC A-G approved list Classes with an (**) are articulated with Southwestern College

(D) Laboratory Science (F) Visual and Performing Arts(G) College Prep Electives

SCPA Visual Art Requirements:

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SCPA Visual Art Requirements/ Design, Visual, and Media Arts PathwayTraditional (Studio) Strand Digital/Technical Strand

First Year *Design Studio 1/2 * SCPA Computer ArtSecond Year * Design Studio 3/4 and/or 3-D Design Photography

ROP MultimediaThird Year * Design Studio 5/6

A.P. Studio ArtA.P. Art History3-D Design

ROP TV, Film and Digital Media¥Costume DesignPhotography^ Stage TechnologyPrintmaking

Fourth Year * Design Studio 7/8. and/orA.P. Studio ArtA.P. Art History3-D Design

ROP TV, Film and Digital Media¥Costume DesignPhotography^ Stage TechnologyPrintmaking

All Art majors must choose 2 art classes per year*= Required for Visual Art Majors¥= Dance, Theater, and Stage Tech majors may take this class^ = Stage Tech major class

Sample occupations associated with this pathway:Desktop publishersPortrait PhotographersCommercial PhotographersWildlife PhotographersFine Arts Photographers

Aerial PhotographersScientific and Medical PhotographersNews PhotographersSports Photographers

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS:Access to a digital camera is essential! (Both Compact Digital Cameras or SLR Digital cameras are acceptable) *The class will have five (5) digital cameras students may use during class time. But with the size of each photography class between 20 and 35 students, that is a very small number!

It is highly recommended that students purchase a flash drive on which to store their work and a smart card for the cameras so they can keep their photos separate from others. Students may use a notebook for notes or keep them on the computer and back them up to their flash drive.

EXPECTATIONS: Punctuality and attendance Willingness to learn Positive attitude Teamwork Observance of all school policies Observance of computer lab rules

ASSIGNMENT POLICY:All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Students who do not turn in their assignments and/or projects on the due date will be given an opportunity to turn in the assignment and receive half credit. Homework will not be accepted if it’s more than one day late.

Students who are absent the day work is assigned will have one day to complete homework assignments. Students missing practical activities will have to make arrangements to make up the work. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor to find out what work the student missed.

GRADING POLICY:

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Scholastic Grading: Academic grade will be based on class work, assignments, quizzes, tests and projects.A+ 97 – 100% A 94 – 96% A- 90 – 92% B+ 87 – 89% B 84 – 86% B- 80 – 82% C+ 77 – 79%

C 74 – 76% C- 70 – 72% D+ 67 – 69% D 64 – 66% D- 60 – 62% F below 60%

Grading Scale:Classwork 25%Tests / Quizzes 30%Final Exam 30%

Participation 10%Homework 5%

Citizenship Grading: Citizenship grade will be based on class participation, conduct and attendance.A Outstanding, Always On-Task B Good, Generally On-task C Average, Often Off-task, Non-disruptive

D Below Average, Generally Off-task, Disruptive F Undesired Actions, Off-task, Disruptive

ADDITIONALLY:CVHS TARDY POLICY (2016-2017)

At CVH we believe that it is an important life skill to be able to arrive to on time to your commitments. Your classes are your academic commitments.

What Procedure Consequence ResponsibilityTARDY – less than 10

min.Report to class Lunch Detention

(M-TH) ROOM 15312:35-12:45

Clear tardy atLUNCH DETENTION

TARDY- more than 10 min.

Report to Attendance Office

After School Detention(M-TH) ROOM 153

2:45- 3:45

Clear tardy atAfter SchoolDetention

TARDY SWEEP Obtain TARDY SWEEP PASS*

Lunch Detention(M-TH) ROOM 153

12:35-12:45

Clear tardy atLUNCH DETENTION

EXCESSIVE TARDIES(5 or more tardies in a

six-week grading period.)

REFERRAL to Attendance Coordinator or Assistant Principal

Saturday School

SS classrooms8:00- 12:00

Clear EXCESSIVE TARDIES at Saturday

School

HOW TARDIES AFFECT YOUR CITIZENSHIP GRADENot only does being tardy affect your academic progress,

it will also affect your citizenship grade.NUMBER OF TARDIES CITIZENSHIP GRADE

1 B2 C3 D4 F

* TARDY SWEEP PASSES available at ATTENDANCE OFFICE, 1800 Quad, CAFETERIA

TENTATIVE* COURSE SCHEDULE AND ASSESSMENTS:Topic Time Frame Approx. Test

DatesAssessment

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* The unit and assessment dates are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion

FINAL PROJECT AND PRESENTATION:

COURSE SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES:Cameras, Lens, Tripods, Card Readers, Batteries

Please sign-out all equipment BEFORE use and sign-in when finished filming. Handle equipment carefully and properly at all times. Do not de-assemble any of the equipment. Check all equipment BEFORE leaving the classroom to film. If there are problems, let the instructor know immediately.

General Computer Safety1. Make backup copies of files or data you are not willing to lose.2. DO NOT download or attempt to install programs/apps.3. Use email and the internet safely.

Ignore unsolicited emails, and be wary of attachments, links and forms in emails that come from people you don't know, or which seem "phishy." Avoid untrustworthy (often free) downloads from freeware or shareware sites. 

4. Log off your computer before leaving the classroom.5. DO NOT disconnect and / or move any computer hardware.

INTERNET USE:

Access to the Internet is a wonderful opportunity to interact with the world at large. The opportunity bringswith it a number of responsibilities. In order for your student to use the internet services available at Chula

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Vista High School, please take a moment to sign the internet use agreement below and return it tome via email or your student. It will be counted as your student’s first homework assignment.

The computer/internet agreement that follows:

1. The use of any Chula Vista High School computer which provides access to the Internet is aprivilege which may be revoked by instructors, staff, or administrators at any time for abusive orinappropriate conduct. Such conduct would include, but is not limited to, the placing of unlawfulinformation on or through the computer system, accessing another person's files or e-mail, andthe use of obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable language or images in either public orprivate files or messages.

2. Because of the potentially large number of individuals who might need to use the computers forInternet as well as personal productivity, student access may be limited to a specified time, asprovided by the instructor(s) and/or administration.

3. Sweetwater Union High School District, including Chula Vista High School, reserves the right toinspect any material stored in files to which users have access and will edit or remove anymaterial which the district staff, in its sole discretion, believes may be objectionable. Users of thecomputers/Internet will not use their account to obtain, view, download, or otherwise gain accessto potentially objectionable materials. This includes text materials, video images, or sound filesthat may be considered objectionable.

4. The district's Internet access is provided primarily for educational purposes under the direction ofdistrict staff. Non-educational use may be limited at any time by district staff.

5. Information services and features contained on the Sweetwater Union High School Districtnetwork are intended for the private use of its patrons. Any commercial or other unauthorized useof those materials, in any form, is expressly forbidden.

6. The district does not warrant that the functions of the system will meet any specific requirementsyou may have, or that it will be error-free or uninterrupted; nor shall it be liable for any direct orindirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including lost data, information, or profits)sustained or incurred in connection with the use, operation of, or inability to use the system.

7. Rules and regulations of system usage will be added and posted from time to time by thefaculty/administrators of the district and/or the network. Users of computers/Internet are subject to these rules and regulations.

8. The Sweetwater Union High School District's computers/network is intended for the exclusive useof its registered users. As a user, your student is responsible for the use of their password andaccount. Any problems which arise from the use of a user's account are the responsibility of theaccount holder. Any misuse will result in suspension of the account privileges.

9. Deletion, examination, copying, or modification of files and/or data belonging to other userswithout their prior consent is prohibited.

10. Commercial software is placed on the computer for the use and convenience of students andstaff. Any unlawful use such as the copying of copyrighted material without the express writtenpermission of the owner or the proper license is prohibited.

11. Any unauthorized, deliberate action which damages or disrupts a computing system (includingthe disconnection or cabling and willful introduction of computer "viruses" or other

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disruptive/destructive programs), alters its normal performance, or causes it to malfunction isprohibited. Intentional attempts to "crash" network systems or programs are punishabledisciplinary offenses.

PLEASE REVIEW, SIGN AND RETURN THE COMPUTER/INTERNET USAGE AGREEMENT (See the last page) next class acknowledging that you and a parent or guardian have reviewed the course syllabus.

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPUTER / INTERNET USE AGREEMENT

I have read the Chula Vista High School Computer/Internet Usage Agreement, understand it, and agreeto adhere to the principles and procedures listed within. I also understand that additional rules andregulations may be added from time to time and that they become a part of this agreement. Should Ibreak this agreement, I understand that I may lose all computer/Internet privileges. I also understand that

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inappropriate or illegal use of computer facilities could result in civil or criminal lawsuits. Parents and/orguardians may be held accountable for inappropriate use by their child.

Please sign and date the section below to indicate that you have reviewed the Course Syllabus and theComputer / Internet Use Agreement, and agree to assist me with helping your student reach ouracademic goals.

Please feel free to contact me by phone or email at any time to discuss your student’s progress.

Parent or Guardian AcknowledgementPlease take a moment to fill in this parent or guardian contact form and return it to me via your student. It will be counted as your student’s first homework assignment.

Please provide as much of the requested information as you can.

Student’s Name: _________________________________ Period: _______________________________

Parent/Guardian: ________________________________ Home Phone: _________________________

E-Mail: ___________________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________

Please sign and date the section below to confirm you have reviewed the course syllabus and agree to assist with the communication necessary to reach our goals.

Student: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________________

Parent/Guardian: _______________________________ Date: ________________________________

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