DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I ART ROOM ETIQUETTE

Name: ________________________________________________________________

Grade: _____________________ Date: ____________________________________

Mrs. Giltner, Art Teacher Hour: _________________ Class: _____________

Class Supplies

Materials you will need
Students are required to have a pencil, a sketchbook or notebook and a camera. Students are
required to bring these items with them to class everyday. (See parent letter for specific
requirements.)
Sketchbooks will be brought to and from class everyday. Sketchbooks will NOT be left in the
art room. Papers should be securely held within the sketchbook or notebook, as needed. Student
are required to keep all handouts, notes, and assignments in the sketchbook until the end of the
semester. Students will receive a copy of materials and these materials can be found online at
skylinehsdigitalphotography.blogspot.com.

Learning Goals

1) To become proficient in the technical and creative aspects of photography.
2) Develop the habit of looking closely at the visual world around you in order to capture an
aesthetic moment.
3) Use digital cameras and associated computer equipment for creating, modifying, and
producing images for print and digital media.
4) Create a digital archive and a slide show of your work.
5) Master specific composition techniques associated with digital photography including the
manipulation of images for enhanced design.
6) Learn about the history and aesthetics of fine art photography.

Classroom Procedures

In order to meet the aforementioned learning goals students are expected to:
~ be in class on time every day
~ be prepared for class everyday (must have a pencil everyday)
~ work productively in class everyday and take responsibility for their own work
~ clean up after themselves and help to maintain the classroom environment
~ work independently when the teacher is working with other students

Late work will be accepted when the student discusses the situation with the teacher,
otherwise late work will be accepted with credit loss. Final deadline for all late work is 5 school
days prior to exam day (end of term).

After 5 absences it becomes difficult to know what is going on in a lab class where most of the
information is delivered via demonstrations and lectures. In these cases, the student will be given
alternative assignments that can be done at home.



Grading

Skyline High School Grading Scale
Letter Grade Percentage 4.0 GPA SCALE
A+ 97 - 100 4.0
A 93 - 97 4.0
A- 90 - 92 3.67
B+ 88 - 89 3.33
B 83 - 87 3.00
B- 80 - 82 2.67
C+ 78 79 2.33
C 73 - 77 2.00
C- 70 - 72 1.67
D+ 68 - 69 1.33
D 63 - 67 1.00
D- 60 - 62 0.67
E Below 60 is Failing 0.0

Digital Photography Grade Weights:

1) Projects/Class work .............................70%
2) At home photography assignment .......10%
3) Final Project/Exam...... 10%
4) Participation .10%
(Participation includes: being on time, prepared for class, participating in class discussions and
critiques, cleaning-up, responsible use of equipment & supplies, work ethic, and generally doing
what you are suppose to do everyday).

Please feel free to contact me at giltnerm@aaps.k12.mi.us or 994-6515 x55216.

(Please sign, date and tear at the dotted line and have your child return to Mrs. Giltner.)
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As the Parent/Guardian of _______________________________________, I agree to the
following: (Please check all that apply to you.)

_ I have fully read the letter sent home explaining materials needed for art class.
_ My child has a camera they can bring to school and use.
_ My child needs to borrow a camera from the school. My child has permission to sign it out and
we will be responsible for its safe keeping.
_ I will contact Mrs. Giltner directly and immediately with any concerns I may have.
_ I will encourage my child to finish their assignments on time and ask about their work.
_ I will monitor my childs weekly homework assignments to ensure they are complete.
_ I would like to provide my email for communications from Mrs. Giltner as needed.

my email (please print clearly):_____________________________________________________

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian Phone Number(s)