THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EYE

IB-WEEK CURRICULUM
WEEK1
Topic: Introduction
Goal: Orientation
Objective(s): Outline schedule
and procedures
Review basic camera functions
(Survey history and applications
of photography)
Chapter(s): (I). 2
Class: Camera Demonstration
WEEK 4
Topic: Line
Goal: Explore use of line in
photography
Objective(s): Shoot/process
1 roll of "line" subjects
Chapter(s): 6
Class: Crit, shooting session,
lab work
Note: Items in parentheses are options that may be added to (or substituted
for) basic objectives and schedule, or covered incrementally throughout the
course (i.e., chapter 1 might be assigned for reading over a week or two pos-
sibly followed by independent research by each student on a selected topic).
WEEK 2
Topic: Composilion
Goal: Establish fundamentals of
good composition
Objective(s): Introduce standards
and vocabulary of composition
Practice crit procedures
Chapter(s): 3, 4
Class: Mat & Cropping
Exercises, Sample Crit
Topic: Shooting & Processing
WEEKS
Topic: Texture
Goal: Explore use of texture
Objective(s): Shoot/process
1 roll of "texture" subjects
Chapter(s): 7
Class: Crit, shooting session,
lab work
WEEK 3
Goal: Begin taking and
processing photos
Objective(s): Apply "point of
departure" settings
Expose and process a roll of Him
Chapter(s): 5, Appendix 1:
Processing Film & Prints (B&W)
Class: Demonstration of
processing (Field trip to shoot
1st roll)
WEEK 6
Topic: Shape
Goal: Explore use of shape
Objective(s): Shoot/process
1 roll of "shape" subjects
Chapter(s): 8
Class: Crit. shooting session,
lab work
43