Levon Parian
Art 250
Zoom virtual class
Office hours after class time or by appointment
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 exposing film. As the class progresses, the emphasis will shift to composition, design, intent, and subject matter. In this class, you will process your own B&W film and make prints from the negatives. Unfortunately you will not be able to use the lab, so instead of processing and printing your own prints, you will need to take your film to a lab to have them processed and scanned for presentation.
Course Requirements
Text: Black & White Photography, A Basic Manual by Henry Horenstein
A 35 mm SLR film camera with manual controls is mandatory for the class.
A minimum of six assignments and one camera test.
A written mid-term exam on information from readings and lectures.
The final exam will be in the form of a series of prints about a single topic.
Attendance and participation are mandatory. Three tardy days or two unexcused absences will drop your grade by 10 points.
Grade Breakdown
Following directions is an important part of your grade on each assignment.
In the first half of the semester, I ask for a specific technical objective(s) to be photographed.
After solving the assignment, use the technical idea and create interesting images.
You will be graded on the assignment, and the quality of your final prints.
Final Grade Breakdown
(100 points possible)
Assignments 70
Written test 15
Final Presentation 15
A 93-100 A- 90-92
B+ 88-89 B 83-87 B- 80-82
C+ 78-79 C 73-77 C- 70-72
D+ 68-69 D 63-67 D- 60-62
Equipment and Supplies
SLR film camera with manual controls and light meter.
Gray card
35 mm B&W film (at least 8 rolls -36 exposures 100-200 ISO).
Optional Equipment
Tripod and cable release
Art 250
Zoom virtual class
Office hours after class time or by appointment
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 exposing film. As the class progresses, the emphasis will shift to composition, design, intent, and subject matter. In this class, you will process your own B&W film and make prints from the negatives. Unfortunately you will not be able to use the lab, so instead of processing and printing your own prints, you will need to take your film to a lab to have them processed and scanned for presentation.
Course Requirements
Text: Black & White Photography, A Basic Manual by Henry Horenstein
A 35 mm SLR film camera with manual controls is mandatory for the class.
A minimum of six assignments and one camera test.
A written mid-term exam on information from readings and lectures.
The final exam will be in the form of a series of prints about a single topic.
Attendance and participation are mandatory. Three tardy days or two unexcused absences will drop your grade by 10 points.
Grade Breakdown
Following directions is an important part of your grade on each assignment.
In the first half of the semester, I ask for a specific technical objective(s) to be photographed.
After solving the assignment, use the technical idea and create interesting images.
You will be graded on the assignment, and the quality of your final prints.
Final Grade Breakdown
(100 points possible)
Assignments 70
Written test 15
Final Presentation 15
A 93-100 A- 90-92
B+ 88-89 B 83-87 B- 80-82
C+ 78-79 C 73-77 C- 70-72
D+ 68-69 D 63-67 D- 60-62
Equipment and Supplies
SLR film camera with manual controls and light meter.
Gray card
35 mm B&W film (at least 8 rolls -36 exposures 100-200 ISO).
Optional Equipment
Tripod and cable release
Lens cleaning tissue
Agfa 8x magnifying lupe
Photography Supply Stores
Dean’s Camera Repair / 1055 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 782-8619
(Repairs and sells used film cameras)
Freestyle / 5124 West Sunset Blvd, Hollywood 323-660=3460
Mel Pierce Camera & Digital / 5645 Hollywood Blvd., LA, CA 90028
(film sales, but no film cameras) (323) 465-2191
Samy’s Camera / 431 South Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles 323-938-2420
585 Venice Blvd., Venice 310-450-4551
41 East Walnut St, Pasadena 626-796-330
Steve's Camera Repair / 4355 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 397-0072
Assignments:
Gray Card Test- making sure the camera is operational and accurate.
Looking at Light – shots from the same location at different times of day.
Depth of Field – photographing a single plain of focus by using aperture settings.
Motion - capturing movement by adjusting shutter speed.
Portraiture- use of light and expression to bring out the unique qualities of a face.
Bulb – Creative use of long exposures.
Series (final) – A series of narrative or non-narrative prints.
Course Calendar
Because of Covid-19, schedule subject to change at Instructor’s Discretion
Week 1 Introduction to camera and class
Week 2 Grey card test. Processing film & proofing demo
Week 3 Review Grey Card test. Operation of camera and lighting demo
Week 4 "Looking at light" review
Week 5 "Looking at light" due
Week 6 "Depth of Field" review
Week 7 "Depth of Field" due
Week 8 "Motion" review/ Mid-term exam
Week 9 "Motion" due
Week 10 Final Project Proposal due
Week 11 "Portraiture" due
Week 12 “Multiple Image" review
Week 13 “Multiple Image" due
Week 14 Lab
Week 15 Lab
Week 16 Final Project presentations
Agfa 8x magnifying lupe
Photography Supply Stores
Dean’s Camera Repair / 1055 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 782-8619
(Repairs and sells used film cameras)
Freestyle / 5124 West Sunset Blvd, Hollywood 323-660=3460
Mel Pierce Camera & Digital / 5645 Hollywood Blvd., LA, CA 90028
(film sales, but no film cameras) (323) 465-2191
Samy’s Camera / 431 South Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles 323-938-2420
585 Venice Blvd., Venice 310-450-4551
41 East Walnut St, Pasadena 626-796-330
Steve's Camera Repair / 4355 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 397-0072
Assignments:
Gray Card Test- making sure the camera is operational and accurate.
Looking at Light – shots from the same location at different times of day.
Depth of Field – photographing a single plain of focus by using aperture settings.
Motion - capturing movement by adjusting shutter speed.
Portraiture- use of light and expression to bring out the unique qualities of a face.
Bulb – Creative use of long exposures.
Series (final) – A series of narrative or non-narrative prints.
Course Calendar
Because of Covid-19, schedule subject to change at Instructor’s Discretion
Week 1 Introduction to camera and class
Week 2 Grey card test. Processing film & proofing demo
Week 3 Review Grey Card test. Operation of camera and lighting demo
Week 4 "Looking at light" review
Week 5 "Looking at light" due
Week 6 "Depth of Field" review
Week 7 "Depth of Field" due
Week 8 "Motion" review/ Mid-term exam
Week 9 "Motion" due
Week 10 Final Project Proposal due
Week 11 "Portraiture" due
Week 12 “Multiple Image" review
Week 13 “Multiple Image" due
Week 14 Lab
Week 15 Lab
Week 16 Final Project presentations
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