Levon Parian
Art 151 (Photography As Art) Fall 2012
Office: Sagebrush Hall /RM 224 Phone: 818-677-6449
Or in the Photo Lab.
Hours: 12:15-12:45 Monday/ Wednesday
e-mail: levon.parian.384@csun.edu
Course Objectives
To provide a basic understanding of the principles of photography from an artistic perspective. Initial emphasis will be on technical understanding of the functions of the camera with its relationship to exposure and light. As the class progresses, the emphasis will shift to composition, design, intent, and subject matter. In this class, you will not be required to process your own film.
Course Requirements
Texts: Creative Camera Control by Peter Laytin for film shooters.
for digital and film shooters:
A Short Course in Digital Photography by Barbara London & Jim Stone-
They update every semester, so see which book is in the 151 class shelf.
An single lens reflex (SLR) camera with manual controls is required for the class, either in digital or film (35mm) format.
A minimum of six assignments will be handed in. Film camera users will be shooting and processing slide film processed at a professional lab.
There will be a written mid-term exam on information from readings and lectures.
The final exam will be in the form of a slide or Power Point presentation.
Attendance and participation are mandatory.
Three tardies or two unexcused absences will drop your grade by 10 points.
No "incomplete" grade for no-shows.
Grading Breakdown Final Grade Breakdown
(100 points possible) A 93-100 A- 90-92
Assignments 70 B+ 88-89 B 83-87 B- 80-82
Written test 15 C+ 78-79 C 73-77 C- 70-72
Final Presentation 15 D+ 68-69 D 63-67 D- 60-62
Equipment and Supplies
Digital or film SLR camera with manual controls and working light meter.
Gray card
Tripod and cable release (optional).
Flash drive for digital shooters
For film camera users:
35 mm color transparency/slide film 100/200 ISO (E-6 processing).
35 mm slide viewing pages.
Magnifying loupe for viewing slides.
Photography Supply Stores
-Bel Air Camera /10295 Kinross Ave, Westwood 310-208-5150
-Calumet Photographic /1135 North highland Ave, Hollywood 323-466-1238
-Canoga Cameras / 22065 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 818-346-5506
-Freestyle / 5124 West Sunset Blvd, Hollywood 323-660=3460
-PIX Photo (open 24 hours) / 211 South La Brea Ave, Hollywood 323-9382420
-Samy’s Camera / 431 South Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles 323-938-2420
12636 Beatrice Street, Los Angeles 310-450-7062
41 East Walnut St, Pasadena 626-796-3300
Photo Labs For E-6 Film Processing (Slides)
-A & I /933 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles 323-856-5280
-Icon / 5450 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 933-1666
-Laurel Photo Custom Lab, 5122 Lankershim Blvd, N. Hollywood 818-505-8999
Assignments:
1) Grey card test: testing camera metering and exposure accuracy.
2) Looking at Light – shots from the same location at different times of day.
With the concentration on shape, form, texture, composition and color temperature.
3) Depth of Field – photographing single plain of focus by using aperture settings.
Concentrating on color and composition to add depth.
4) Motion - capturing movement by adjusting shutter speed.
5) Portraiture- use of light and expression to bring out the unique qualities of a face.
6) Bulb – Creative use of long exposures.
7) Final Series – A series of images presented as a narrative or a non-narrative idea.
Art 151 (Photography As Art) Fall 2012
Office: Sagebrush Hall /RM 224 Phone: 818-677-6449
Or in the Photo Lab.
Hours: 12:15-12:45 Monday/ Wednesday
e-mail: levon.parian.384@csun.edu
Course Objectives
To provide a basic understanding of the principles of photography from an artistic perspective. Initial emphasis will be on technical understanding of the functions of the camera with its relationship to exposure and light. As the class progresses, the emphasis will shift to composition, design, intent, and subject matter. In this class, you will not be required to process your own film.
Course Requirements
Texts: Creative Camera Control by Peter Laytin for film shooters.
for digital and film shooters:
A Short Course in Digital Photography by Barbara London & Jim Stone-
They update every semester, so see which book is in the 151 class shelf.
An single lens reflex (SLR) camera with manual controls is required for the class, either in digital or film (35mm) format.
A minimum of six assignments will be handed in. Film camera users will be shooting and processing slide film processed at a professional lab.
There will be a written mid-term exam on information from readings and lectures.
The final exam will be in the form of a slide or Power Point presentation.
Attendance and participation are mandatory.
Three tardies or two unexcused absences will drop your grade by 10 points.
No "incomplete" grade for no-shows.
Grading Breakdown Final Grade Breakdown
(100 points possible) A 93-100 A- 90-92
Assignments 70 B+ 88-89 B 83-87 B- 80-82
Written test 15 C+ 78-79 C 73-77 C- 70-72
Final Presentation 15 D+ 68-69 D 63-67 D- 60-62
Equipment and Supplies
Digital or film SLR camera with manual controls and working light meter.
Gray card
Tripod and cable release (optional).
Flash drive for digital shooters
For film camera users:
35 mm color transparency/slide film 100/200 ISO (E-6 processing).
35 mm slide viewing pages.
Magnifying loupe for viewing slides.
Photography Supply Stores
-Bel Air Camera /10295 Kinross Ave, Westwood 310-208-5150
-Calumet Photographic /1135 North highland Ave, Hollywood 323-466-1238
-Canoga Cameras / 22065 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 818-346-5506
-Freestyle / 5124 West Sunset Blvd, Hollywood 323-660=3460
-PIX Photo (open 24 hours) / 211 South La Brea Ave, Hollywood 323-9382420
-Samy’s Camera / 431 South Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles 323-938-2420
12636 Beatrice Street, Los Angeles 310-450-7062
41 East Walnut St, Pasadena 626-796-3300
Photo Labs For E-6 Film Processing (Slides)
-A & I /933 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles 323-856-5280
-Icon / 5450 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 933-1666
-Laurel Photo Custom Lab, 5122 Lankershim Blvd, N. Hollywood 818-505-8999
Assignments:
1) Grey card test: testing camera metering and exposure accuracy.
2) Looking at Light – shots from the same location at different times of day.
With the concentration on shape, form, texture, composition and color temperature.
3) Depth of Field – photographing single plain of focus by using aperture settings.
Concentrating on color and composition to add depth.
4) Motion - capturing movement by adjusting shutter speed.
5) Portraiture- use of light and expression to bring out the unique qualities of a face.
6) Bulb – Creative use of long exposures.
7) Final Series – A series of images presented as a narrative or a non-narrative idea.
