Spring 2012
18 Feb ... Hickory Airport
3 Mar ... Valdese
15 Mar ... Spring Break (Th)
17 Mar ... Spring Break (Sat)
20 and 22 Mar ... Studio Week *
24 Mar ... Studio Saturday *
* Army National Guard Building
Support Our Troops
29 Mar ... Papers Due T/Th
31 Mar ... Papers Due Saturday
7 - 14 April ... That Time Again!
The 2012 OBX Trip
**Easter Break**
$125
Due 1 March
Kids must be 7 years old
Kids 7 - 15
FREE
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21 Apr ... CCC&TI then ... Camping!
Join Joe Young and CVCC students at South Mountain State Park
after class. Leaving the college at noon.
28 Apr ... Old Salem
1/3 May ... Projects Due T/Th
5 May ... All 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 publish
your own book. Yes ... your very own book.
In addition to your book, you will present an 8" x 10" (or larger) photograph,
matted and framed, at the last class -- and, for any second year students, you will talk about your piece of art
to the class for a minimum of three minutes.
The image MUST be 8" x 10" or larger ... not the frame!
Yes, matted and framed. Think of it as a gift to yourself that you
can hang on your wall. Or, better yet, give to your mother for Mother's Day.
Also ... a four page paper (double spaced)
dealing with your favorite photographer.
You must follow MLA or APA guidelines ... You know, like a REAL college paper.
And I will even give you a choice on fonts ... you can use either 14 pt. Arial or New Times Roman. See? That simple.
Your book must be made with any on-line
website (not Walmart) such as:
We will go over this in class ... I want you to design your own book - not the
clerk at Wal-Mart.
Plus ... A video of your images shot this semester with music using any program
such as Windows Movie Maker. One song, your name at the beginning, and the musicial artist cited at the end. 1, 2, 3.
Nice and easy.
OK ... nothing is THAT easy, but they are nice! No problem ...
That is it ... four "projects" during the semester. Paper. Print. Video. Book.
Each 25% of your grade. Nice round number.
And now for the MOST important aspect of the
class ... your attendence. As per college guidelines, I go by the 20% rule. The T/Th classes can miss six
classes, the Saturday class can only miss three. That is the college "Drop" rule. If
you miss six, or three, classes, you will be dropped.
I shouldn't have to say this, but ... you must also be in class on time. Yes,
I know, once or twice can't be avoided, any more, it becomes a habit - a bad habit, and one I will not except.
Come to class - and be on time - you never know what little tid-bit of
knowledge I will come up with on any given night ... or day!
The 20% Rule ... Very clear, very simple. Miss six, or three, and I must drop you.
Very concrete, very fair. We can all count ...
Now ... what do you need for the class?
Again, as simple as possible. 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 (and mine) easier:
1.) Tripod
2.) Card Reader
3.) USB drive
And to answer your next question, or two, or three ... Buy the best camera,
card, card reader, USB drive, batteries, and tripod that 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 $200): The Pentax WG-1
And if you want me to spend more of your money ...
Basic DSLR (About $600): Nikon D3100 kit or the Canon Rebel XS kit
** FYI ... Just came across this on Adorama ...
A small, basic tripod for $40 ... I've never heard of it before, but hey, for $40 ... Come on (read the reviews)!
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!
