Fall Semester 2010
11 Sep ... Lenoir, NC
25 Sep ... County Home
9 Oct ... Bass Lake
12 Oct ... Fall Break
14 Oct ... T/Th Papers Due
16 Oct ... Saturday Papers Due
23 Oct ... Camping at Price Lake
26 and 28 Oct ... Studio
30 Oct ... Studio
6 Nov ... Spencer, NC
11 Nov ... Veteran's Day
24 - 27 Nov ... Vacation
4 Dec ... Hickory at Night 5pm
9 Dec ... Last T/Th Class *
11 Dec ... Last Saturday Class*
* Papers and projects due
CLASS INFO
And now ... What everyone wants to know. The "skinny" on what is expected
of them over the course of the semester:
First, no textbook. That is the good news. The "other" news is that you will present
an 8" x 10" (or larger) matted and framed photograph at the last class.
Yes, matted and framed. Think of it as an inexpensive textbook that you
can hang on your wall. Or give to your mother (Think Wal-Mart).
Also ... TWO, two page papers (double spaced) dealing with photography. One at
mid-term, the other at the end. One of your choice, the other, mine. This semester, the first one will be on JIM
BRANDENBURG, the second, ART.
You will also produce a MOVIE MAKER VIDEO that you will present at the last class.
It must have a title, your name listed at the beginning, images taken during the semester only, transitions, music (ONE song), and then credits at the end. Your musical artist must be cited.
And, just to keep everyone on "the same page" ... please make it with WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER (PC) ... NOT with your Apple program if you happen to
own an Apple computer. The college uses PC, we will use PC.
And then the big one ... your attendence. As per college guidelines, I go by the
20% rule. The T/Th class can miss six classes, the Saturday class can only miss three.
That is the "Drop" rule. After six or three, you will be dropped.
That also plays a role in your grades. I like to think of it as ... "If
you miss 20% of a class, your chances of getting an A for that class run about the same ... 20%".
Come to class; you never know what little tid-bit of knowledge I will
come up with on any given night ... or day!
You won't be dropped from the class, but your grade will drop. That simple.
What do you need for the class?
Again, very simple. A digital camera with card, and lots of batteries.
I also suggest -- strongly, I might add -- a few other items that will make your
life easier:
1.) Tripod (Very important)
2.) Card Reader
3.) USB drive
Oh, and for this class ... ROCKS.
No, we are not going to throw them ... We are going to photograph 'em.
Several times.
And to answer your next question, or two, or three ... Buy the camera, card,
card reader, USB drive, batteries, and tripod you can afford. Yes, that simple.
I suggest www.adorama.com for all your photographic needs. It is a huge super-store in NYC that has it all and has it all for a good price. On-line
or give them a call ... they love talking to people from the South!
Yes, of course, look around for the "best buy" but check Adorama out first to give
you some idea of what the price can be ... then try to beat it.
Around here ... check-out Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Staples, etc... You never know!
Below are a couple of suggestions as to what is out there ... and what I would
suggest if you were to ask me.
Point and Shoot camera (Under $300): The Pentax W90 Kit (camera, card, bag, and
tripod).
And if you want to spend more money ...
Basic DSLR (About $600): Nikon D3000 kit or the Canon Rebel XS kit and the Slik
Pro 330DX tripod.
Just a few ideas ... I have plenty of ideas on how I can spend your money!
Just ask.
And of course, you can always e-mail me with any questions. Just click on
the link below ... or on any of my pages as you look over my work and read all those wonderful articles in your spare time
...
I look forward to another great semester ... Enjoy the class!
