PHOENIX COLLEGE ART138 COMMERCIAL PHOTO
SPRING 2011 Instructor: Matthew Garcia Email: matthew.garcia@pcmail.maricopa.edu Location/Time: F204 Tuesday 6:00-10:00PM
COURSE DESCRIPTION / OBJECTIVES Advanced techniques with portfolio organization and presentations involving current new media. The objective is to teach students the aspects of making/editing and delivering salable images for the marketplace. The students will strengthen and build their portfolios and new media skills for the professional market.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: a good digital SLR that shoots in RAW format (this is a must in the business) GRADING There are a possible 100 points for the semester. 70~79 points = C; 80~89 points = B; 90~100 points = A. Students are responsible for the information in this syllabus. Information included in the syllabus is subject to change. Instructor is responsible to notify students of any changes via email or class instruction. Students must attend 90% of the classes to receive a passing grade.Students are responsible for the college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook. Students with special needs will be accommodated based on the availability of college services.
CLASSROOM CODE OF CONDUCT
* You are expected to behave in a responsible manner that allows everyone in the classroom access to resources and learning. Behavior that disrupts classroom learning will not be tolerated. If your actions are disrespectful to the instructor or to other students, you will be asked to leave and counted absent.
* Cell phone and PDA use is prohibited during class unless the instructor is informed of a pending emergency at the beginning class. These units should be muted or set to vibrate.
* Access to the Internet is permitted ONLY when it is related to the class material.
* Respect should be given at all times to the instructor, classmates and your working environment. This includes appropriate behavior, language, and use of classroom resources.
* Safety is primary concern for all students to work effectively. You must follow all the safety procedures and guidelines posted in the studio you are working.
* At all time you must use the equipment in the studio in the manner is was intended for use and per the instructions of your Instructor.
Grading:
8 general assignments are equally weighted – 40percent
Documentary series w/multi media - 20percents
Ad Campaign series - 20percent
AZ Travel series -20 percent
