Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School Course Information Sheet

Course: Photo I Open Room #: 153 Course Code: AWQ3O Voicemail: 705 645 4496 Teacher: H. Jeske-McQuilter E-mail address (optional): h.jeske-mcquilter@tldsb.on.ca ____________________________________________________________________________________ Course Description

Ministry Document: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 & 12 Visual Arts. The complete document can be found on the website: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca Major Topics: Black and white film based photography and digital photography. The students will learn the technical skills needed to produce black & white film based photographs. Students will learn photographic techniques, how to develop film, and make photographic prints in the darkroom. Students will also learn about the technical aspects involved in digital photography. Students will have opportunities to reflect on the creative process and to apply critical analysis processes to various photographic images.
Units of Study 1. Elements of Design (Visual Literacy) 2. Film Camera & Darkroom Operation 3. Digital Photography 4. Photographic Composition Texts and Resources Please visit www.jeskeclasses.weebly.com for schedules, updates, handouts and resources. Required Materials / Equipment:

Most of the supplies that you will need for this course will be supplied by the art department. Please bring pencils, pens and a notebook for organizing handouts and paper for recording notes. Please bring your own USB Memory Stick for storage of images You may bring your own SLR Film Camera, or Digital Point & Shoot or DSLR camera if you have one. However, the photography department has equipment available for students to sign out.
Evaluation Procedure Summative Evaluations 70% Knowledge/ Understanding: 17.5% tests & projects Thinking / Inquiring / Problem Solving 17.5% composition, creative process & analysis Communication: 17.5% Projects Application: 17.5% Projects Approx. dates for summative assignments: These will be posted on the course website: www.jeskeclasses.weebly.com Culminating Tasks 30% In-class assignment - Photo Study 15% - Final Portfolio 15% Approx. dates: These will be posted on the course website: www.jeskeclasses.weebly.com The in-class assignment(s) will occur during the final third of the semester and the final exam will occur during the exam period.

Reporting: Student achievement will be reported in all courses at the following times during Semester #1: Progress Reports Issued Tuesday March 26 Parent/Teacher Interviews Wednesday, March 27 Midterm Marks Due Friday April 19 Midterm Reports Issued Thursday, April 26 Full Disclosure Thursday, May 2 Final Exams Wednesday June 19 to Tuesday, June 25 Commencement- Wednesday, June 26 Final Reports Mailed- Week of July 1 Note: The schools assessment and evaluation policy and student code of conduct were mailed to each household in August. These documents are also available on the schools website: http://bml.tldsb.on.ca/ Please sign in the space below to acknowledge you have read and understood this document. ______________________________ Student Signature ______________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

Teacher-home contact may be desired and/or necessary at various points during the semester. If you wish, please provide your contact information below. Name of contact: __________________________________________(please print) Email Address: _________________________________________________ Daytime phone: _________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________ Method of contact preferred: _______________________________