EC.310 - Syllabus

Create (on transparency) a negative of the image produced in Photoshop

Introduction to Cyanotypes

Look up history of cyanotypes

Use both the 8 x 10 negatives and the digital negatives to create an expressive, aesthetically pleasing, self- portrait from this mix of old and new techniques

Due 4/26: Each student submits an "Image-Idea", a sequence of five b&w prints that collectively express one idea, all made with classical darkroom techniques.

Find interesting subjects within the MFA (inclduing the building itself) and photograph them.

Due 4/26: Shoot a roll of color print film, have it developed, and have a photo cd made from it.

*Reminder Due 4/26: B&W Photo Print presentation of Image-Idea in (5) prints due next class 4/26.*

Major review of each student's images to date. Assignments reviewed include the MFA word art posters and printout, the photogramic comic strip, and the Image-Idea sequence of 5 images expressing one concept.

Look at work of Jerry Uelsmann, Scott Mutter, and, John Paul Caponigro.

Lab

Color Lab

4-402

Due 5/10: Work on color printing.



		Class Schedule, Spring 2012 PDF version All classes meet Thursdays 2 to 5 PM, in the room indicated below. Using this schedule, decide what items you need to bring to each class, e.g. camera, negatives to be developed or printed, flash drive, etc. Date Topic Room Homework 2/9 Introduction 4-402 Bring camera to next class Assignment 1: Journal - ongoing 2/16 Photo session: Bracketing and space 4-402 Due 3/22: Assignment 2: Time and a sense of place Look at work of Olafur Eliasson Practice abstracting spaces and photographing. 2/23 Darkroom Lab: Film Developing & Printing 4-402 Develop film, make contact sheets and at least (3) b&w 8x10 prints from each roll. Experiment. Make three good photograms. Develop a roll of film on your own. Look up the history of photograms. 3/1 Review of Darkroom Technique; Zone System 4-402 Due 3/22: Self portrait Photo Session - focus is on portraits and Shadows (8x10 camera) 4-035 Have at least several digital images ready to use for next week's class Develop film from Photo Session 3/8 First Photoshop Session 4-035 For next class 3/15: Make a self-portrait digital negative image in Photoshop Create (on transparency) a negative of the image produced in Photoshop 3/15 Alt Process Workshop 4-402 Due 3/22: Finish cyanotype images Introduction to Cyanotypes Look up history of cyanotypes Lab Alt Process & Digital Neg. Lab 4-402 Use both the 8 x 10 negatives and the digital negatives to create an expressive, aesthetically pleasing, self- portrait from this mix of old and new techniques 3/22 Presentation and Critique of work 4-402 Due 4/26: Make a sequence of 3-5 photograms that tell a story - a photogramic comic strip Due 4/26: Each student submits an "Image-Idea", a sequence of five b&w prints that collectively express one idea, all made with classical darkroom techniques. 3/29 Spring Break 4/5 Field Trip MFA MFA Write up your impressions from the Museum. Observe how other photographers, and artists working in other imaging media (e.g., painting), have used their techniques and materials to grapple with representing spaces, objects, and people in their images. Due 4/26: Create a graphic art poster using your words and images from one or more of the artworks you viewed at the MFA. This needs to be printed out and also able to be projected. Find interesting subjects within the MFA (inclduing the building itself) and photograph them. 4/12 Photoshop (PS-L2) 4-035 Work on Photoshop. Due 4/26: Shoot a roll of color print film, have it developed, and have a photo cd made from it. 4/19 Photoshop (PS-L3) 4-035 Make a layout for your digital portfolio and final project. Reminder Due 4/26: B&W Photo Print presentation of Image-Idea in (5) prints due next class 4/26. 4/26 Presentation and Critique of Work 4-402 Due 5/3: Work on defining your final proj. idea. Do a short writeup. Major review of each student's images to date. Assignments reviewed include the MFA word art posters and printout, the photogramic comic strip, and the Image-Idea sequence of 5 images expressing one concept. Look at work of Jerry Uelsmann, Scott Mutter, and, John Paul Caponigro. Lab Color Lab 4-402 Due 5/10: Work on color printing. 5/3 Discuss Final Project Ideas 4-402 Due 5/10: Put together a short photo-essay from the field trip. Field Trip MIT Musuem 5/10 Review of photo-essay from MIT Musueum 4-402 Work on final projects: prepare hard copy and electronic copy of final project with write-up, prepare digital copy of term work portfolio. Work on Final Projects 5/17 Final Project Presentations 4-402 Collective critique and celebration of your creations!