8/25/08 - No School

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8/26/08

In-Class:
Intro, Expectations, Q&A

Homework:
Bring in a photo (printed or from a book/magazine) that means something to you, and be prepared to discuss why.

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8/27/08 - Opening Mass (40 minute classes)

In-Class:
Discuss personal photographs that students brings in.
Raise disucssion topics that connect with topics to be covered during the semester.

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8/28/08

In-Class:
Supply check.
Test student profile logins
Sign up for Yahoo e-mail accounts
Sign up for Flickr accounts.

Discussion:
Roland Barthes idea of punctum.

Journal writing:
Write about a detail – an event, a moment, a memory, a piece of art/music/book – that evokes the concept of punctum. Something that has stayed with you, poignantly, ever since it happened. POIGNANT: Profoundly moving; touching.

Homework:
Study for expectations quiz. Surf Flickr.com by tags and keywords.

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8/29/08

In-Class:
Expectations quiz
Introduction/Discussion of Assignment #1: Contact Sheet (due Friday, 9/5)
Introduction of Assignment #2: Lighting (due Friday, 9/12)

Lecture/Discussion:
"What Makes a Good Photograph?"

Homework:
1) Get to know your camera

• On/Off
• Change batteries/charge
• Zoom
• Macro setting
• Flash
• Red Eye (if applicable)
• Resolution: Fine vs. Low Quality (i.e. 72, 180, 200, 300 DPI)

2) Take photos for Assignment #1: Contact Sheet

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