Objectives:
To enable students to better control and use light and lighting in their work. Students will be introduced to a range of artificial light sources and lighting techniques to be used as a means of creative control. Assignments will be given to cover various technical, aesthetic and conceptual issues associated with this method of photography. Work will center in the studio where controlled conditions and a directorial approach can yield the artist’s intent. Students are expected to develop both a visual and verbal vocabulary around the theories and concerns surrounding photography.

Assignments:
The course assignments are designed to allow you the opportunity to gain a working knowledge of this area of photography. You are encouraged to fulfill the assignments in the most creative and exciting way you possible can. The prints you hand in are expected to be of the highest quality- work prints are not acceptable. In addition to prints, you are expected to bring contact sheets to each critique. Both prints and contact sheets will be handed in with every assignment. You are responsible for all assignments missed due to absences. Late assignments will not be accepted for full credit.

Attendance:
Attendance is very important to you success in this class; therefore, you are allowed 2 absence and 2 latenesses. Your final grade will be dropped a ½ grade per absence above the allotted 1. A lateness is treated like half an absence. Four absences will result in the grade of E/F. It is the responsibility of anyone who misses a class to find out what was covered, whether or not he or she has a legitimate reason/excuse to be absent.

Absences due to religious observances are justified; please notify me of this occurrence. Anyone with special requirements for successful course completion should notify me as soon as possible so accommodations may be made.

Criteria For Evaluation:
You will be evaluated on the following:

– Prompt completion of project assignments.
– Depth, clarity, creativity and thoroughness of exploration for project possibilities.
– Technical competency.
– Participation in class discussions, lectures, demonstrations, lab sessions and critiques.
– Evidence of rigorous studio practice

Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students of Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Service Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.

Other:
Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students of Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Service Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.

There is a chance that H1N1 could hit us hard; given the seriousness of this infection, classes may have to be canceled and alternatives found.

In the event of an extended campus closure I will continue to provide instruction and interaction via email. My email address is joshuawinegar [at] weber.edu; you can expect an email message from me on Monday and Wednesday of each week during the closure. The message may contain a file attachment that will provide a lecture substitute, directions for any assignments and readings, and any other relevant information. You are to complete the assignment by the given due date and submit it as an attachment to an email message back to me. Class critiques will most likely be postponed until students are able to return to campus.

It is imperative that you provide an email address linked to an email account that you plan to access on a regular basis and which has adequate storage capacity for transmitting documents. I will collect your email address and verify its availability during the first week of class. Please let me know by the end of the first week of the semester if you do not have access to a computer and/or the Internet from your home.