The Fine Print:
Art Practice: Large Format Photography
ART 318J
Monday & Wednesday 1-4:00pm Spring 2014
Professor Stan Strembicki
01/13/14 Class introduction; supply lists; 4x5
camera orientation
01/16/14 camera
movements and controls; Lecture for assignment #1 Exposure & Development
01/20/14 No WU classes
01/22/14 studio lighting demo and orientation
01/27/14 processing 4x5 film, lecture and demo
01/29/14 printing 4x5 film; slides for assignment
#2
02/03/14 crit for assignment #1 Exposure and
Development (P/F)
02/05/14 crit for assignment #2 Still life
02/10/14 Lecture for assignment #3 Architectural
interior/Interior Space
02/12/14 Scanning with the Imacon demo/printing
large format scanned files
02/17/14 crit for assignment #3 Interior Space
02/19/14 Lecture for assignment #4 Portrait
02/24/14 Medium format demo and orientation
02/26/14 mid-semester individual meetings
03/03/14 No Stan-Mardi Gras research trip
03/05/14 No Stan
03/10-12 No WU classes-Spring Break
03/17/14 Lecture for Assignment #5 Studio Portrait
03/19/14 Crit for assignment #4 Portrait
03/24/14 Lecture for assignment #6 Urban
landscape
03/26/14 studio shoot with model
03/31/14 Crit for assignment #5 studio portrait
04/02/14 Lecture for assignment #7 Landscape of
the sublime
04/07/14 crit for assignment #6 Urban landscape
04/09/14 Lecture for assignment #9 TBA
04/14/14 crit for assignment #7 Landscape of the
sublime
04/16/14 TBA
04/21/14 crit for assignment #8 crit for long
term project
04/23/14 last day to submit assignments for grading
04/28/14 work day with Stan
04/30/14 Final portfolios due today
05/01/14 Final Exams begin
05/02/14 Portfolios returned
Stan’s office
number/voice mail: 935 8406
Stan’s cell 314 440
2894
Stan’s E mail address: Strembicki@samfox.wustl.edu
Assignments:
1.
Developing
4x5 film/personal ASA test (P/F)
2.
Still Life
3.
Architectural
interior
4.
Portrait
5.
Studio
portrait
6.
Urban
Landscape
7.
Landscape of
the sublime
8.
Self
directed term project
Final Portfolios:
You are
expected to shoot images, perform all lab work, and final presentation.
Students who use other students’ prints or files without attribution are guilty
of cheating and will be referred to the Associate Dean for further action, and
fail the class. Final portfolios consist of 10 matted or mounted prints,
printed to your highest standards.
Portfolio may include assignments, may be thematic, or may just have 10
of your best images. All prints should
be ready for presentation. All prints
must be in something that resembles a folder or case. No trash bags or loose prints please. Label all mats on rear with your name and
class. A CD with jpegs of all final images must also be included with your
final portfolio as required by the School of Art as documentation for
accreditation.
Stan's Attendance policy:
Students are
expected to attend all classes, in case of medical excuse, students are
responsible for supplying documentation to faculty. Excessive absence (five unexcused) will result in lowering of
grade, one letter and seven unexcused, failure of class entirely. Students should plan on arriving to class on
time; excessive tardiness will result in a lowering of the final grade.
WUSTL Policy on
Academic Integrity
Effective learning, teaching, and research all depend upon the ability
of members of the academic community to trust one another and to trust the
integrity of work that is submitted for academic credit
or conducted in the
wider arena of scholarly research. Such an atmosphere of mutual trust fosters
the free exchange of ideas and enables all members of the community to achieve
their highest potential.
In all academic work, the ideas and contributions of others must be
appropriately acknowledged, and work that is presented as original must be, in
fact, original. Faculty, students, and administrative staff all share the
responsibility of ensuring the honesty and fairness of the intellectual
environment at Washington University.
All Washington University in St. Louis undergraduates are governed by
the Undergraduate Academic Integrity policy: http://www.wustl.edu/policies/undergraduate-academic-integrity.html.
Grading:
Work will be
graded in two parts, 1) craft and technique, which refer to camera/phone
handling skills, and print quality and 2) concept and creative solution to
assignment problem.
Final grade
comprised of the following guidelines:
25%
assignment's
25% attendance and class participation
50%
final portfolio
Grade values
A+, A, A-: Superior work and effort. This grade level is for
those who demonstrate and maintain strong, creative concepts, intellectual
curiosity, focused work ethic, and courage to push beyond safe limits. They
produce work consistently, and create technically and conceptually excellent
work that is innovative and resolved. They actively participate in critiques,
and show a high level of independence and motivation facilitating the studio
community and their education.
B+, B, B-: Very good work and effort. This grade implies
above average work,
participation/citizenship and demonstrates an effort beyond expectations
to discovery in the process of developing a solid studio practice. The B
student works hard but struggles with technique and process; or has good
conceptual goals but does not put forth substantial skill/effort to communicate
them effectively.
The B range student may be doing minimal outside research to
develop ideas but makes use of the faculty/peer suggestions and dialogue.
C+, C, C-: Average work and effort. This grade indicates
good attendance, completion of ideas, and some extra work. Adequate time spent
in studio. The C student struggles with resolving projects in a coherent
manner, or may struggle with the development of a consistent and rigorous
studio practice. Their participation and initiative in critique settings and
seminar is minimal, and they often fail to initiate peer/faculty feedback.
D+, D, D-: Unsatisfactory work. Often, these grades are
earned through poor attendance, late work or not following directions.
F: Failing work.
Accessibility Services
The Disability Resource Center guides, counsels, and assists students
with disabilities. Disability Resource Center: 314-935-4062
School of Art Safety Policy
Identification of toxic materials stored in the studio rooms:
--For any
materials (not just toxic) not stored in their original container, but in a
secondary container, these materials should be properly labeled indicating name
of material, date, and warning info regarding toxicity.
--Toxic materials kept in original containers do not need additional
labeling since original container is required to include warning and toxicity
information.
--In the case of small and readily identifiable materials, proper
labeling may apply to the storage container and not to individual materials
contained therein. For instance, same materials stored in a large container,
such as pastel sticks, do not need to be labeled individually. Only the
container used for storing the pastels needs identification label with toxicity
warning.
Storage of flammable and toxic materials in the studio rooms:
--All spray cans (spray adhesives, paints, fixatives) and other
flammable materials should be stored in the yellow cabinets designated for such
materials.
Disposal of art materials on the second floor of Bixby:
--Designated disposal containers should be provided either on the second
floor in studio rooms where specific materials are in use. These containers
should be identified for specific materials to be disposed.
--Safety supervisors for respective areas should contact Ken Marks
directly if designated disposal containers are needed.
--Disposal container for
aerosol cans is currently located in the hallway of the second floor.
Safety Supervisors for Bixby/Walker studios and rooms:
College of Art Ken Marks
Facilities Supervisor Leland Orvis
Important Contact Information
Emergency Numbers (on campus)
Ambulance/Fire/Police--314-935-5555
Emergency Health Service--314-935-5555
Crime, Fire, natural disaster, injury, or illness: 314-935-5555
Environmental safety: 314-935-4650
Safety and Security
The University reminds the community that walking escorts are available
on the Danforth Campus from 8p.m. to 2 a.m. by calling 935-5555. The University
also offers the Campus2Home shuttle from 7 p.m. to4 a.m., which provides a safe
ride home from the Danforth Campus for those living in designated areas off
campus. For more information on Campus2Home, call (314) 935-5601 or visit: http://parking.wustl.edu/campus2home.htm
Precautions:
- Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or jog alone after dark.
- Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or vacant areas.
- Carry a whistle to summon help.
- Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being followed,
run in a different
direction; go to the other side
of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a lighted
area, a group of people, or
business.
- If you are confronted by a thief, give them what they want and don’t
chase them as they leave.
- Report suspicious persons or activity immediately to the police.
- Be extra cautious if someone approaches your car and asks for
information.
