COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
Course Name:: Portrait and Wedding Photography
Course Number: Photo 370
Instructor’s Name: Bob Calkins
Office Telephone: 530 409 7733
Office Location & Hours: None
Prerequisites:
Course objectives: Instruction of newest portrait and wedding techniques, business practices. Ready the student for entry level job in studio or self employment.
How to make an appointment with instructor: email: motherlodephoto@innercite.com, or call 530 409 7733
Required Text:: Best Business Practices For Photographers: John Herrington
ISBN-13:978-1-4354-5429-3 $34.99
Name of Dean of Technology Division: Donetta Webb
Evaluation procedures: Portfolio, participation in class weekly critique of assignments
Grade standards for A_900-1000 pts
B 800-900 pts
C 700-800 pts
D 600-700 pts
F Below 600 pts
Unacceptable behavior: Attached.
List of Assignments:
Photo 370 -Calkins
1: Male or Female Headshot (business portrait), low key with one light and reflector
2: 2 Light portrait male or female.
3: Studio portrait of couple.
4: Outdoor portrait: male or female using light modifiers, black, white or translucent.
5: Childs portrait: indoor serious study
6: Outdoor portrait of family (group of 4 or more).
7: Location portrait in a home of couple or family.
8: Location business portrait, low key using window light and reflector.
9: Portrait in subject’s environment showing something that depicts them. Character Study. Hands required to be in image.
10: Night portrait of couple using existing and artificial light
11: Produce a Video Slide Show using special effects.
12: 3 basic lights…
POLICIES & PROCEDURES Photo370
1: If you did not take the required prerequisites
for this course you must see instructor.
2: Late assignments will be penalized one grade
per class day (week).
3: Do not bring friends or children to the lecture
portion of class. You may bring them to photograph.
4: Studio Usage: you must sign up in advance to use the studio do not use calendar in the office. You must be signed up with instructor on his calendar. The studio is here for use for a learning environment. Do not
use studio for commercial purposes.
5: Treat equipment with respect. Misuse or
carelessness may result in being dismissed from
class.
6: Photos taken on campus cannot be nude, semi-
nude or in any way revealing.
7: Please try to be on time as it is a disruption for whole class.
8: LAB TIME: The lab is open from 7-10PM
(when we start clean-up). If you used any equip.
in lab or studio, you are expected to clean that
space and, put away that equip. You are expected stop working at 10PM, or
times will be altered.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
9. Computer & print rooms are off limits to students in this class.....don’t ask.
Field Trips
There will be two field trip this semester. Attendance is required. Professional Photographers of Sacramento monthly meeting in Sacramento.. Dante Club,
Grades
Final grades will be based on assignments and the
quality of your finished presentation, lab procedures
& class participation are also important.
HOW TO REACH ME
No office hour.
You can e-mail me at: motherlode@innercite.com
PHOTO 370: Assignment due dates Spring 2011
2/3/11 3 basic lights due
2/10/11 Male studio Portrait due
2/17/11 2 light setup portrait due
2/24/11 Couple indoor due
3/3/11 Child Portrait due
3/10/11 Location Business portrait due
3/17/11 Outdoor Portrait Lecture @ park
3/24/11 Guest speaker
3/31/11 Outdoor Family due
4/7/11 Guest Speaker
4/14/11 Location portrait due
4/21/11 Environmental Portrait due
4/28/11 Night portrait due
