UNIVERSITY MISSION
Felician University is an independent co-educational Catholic/Franciscan University founded and sponsored by the Felician Sisters to educate a diverse population of students within the framework of a liberal arts tradition. Its mission is to provide a full complement of learning experiences, reinforced with strong academic and student development programs designed to bring students to their highest potential and prepare them to meet the challenges of the new century with informed minds and understanding hearts. The enduring purpose of Felician University is to promote a love for learning, a desire for God, self knowledge, service to others, and respect for all creation.

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MISSION
The School of Arts and Sciences is committed to promoting the University’s Franciscan-Felician mission by providing an environment that fosters the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development of our students. The Liberal Arts curriculum challenges students to explore creative ways of thinking within a broad scope of study that integrates intellectual traditions with essential values. Our diverse programs encourage students to become lifelong learners and compassionate contributors to the well-being of others throughout their lives.

DEPARTMENT OF ART MISSION
The Art Program at Felician College produces artists with the skills, knowledge, and critical sensibility to effectively communicate ideas through individual forms of expression. Offering a variety of courses in Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Photography and New Media, the Department's objective is to emphasize the teaching of technique in concert with the critical study of different historical forms of art production, providing a life-long reference of cultural understanding.

Through a rigorous and dynamic curriculum, graduates of the Art Program will be able to implement a variety of creative skills and techniques, as well as produce a range of forms and styles; critique works of art based on their survey knowledge of major historical examples and schools of thought; recognize trends in contemporary cultural thinking; understand the importance of the arts in society; assess their personal strengths and interests; and create and present work suitable for exhibition and publication. Ultimately, graduates will be able to integrate and synthesize their skills, knowledge, and experience into a powerful career strategy.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a continuation of the skills and process studied in Photography I. In this class, students will concentrate on exploring personal themes and technical accomplishments on an individual basis. Students will also concentrate on mastering new technical skills related to larger scale exhibition printing, lighting control, and more sophisticated camera functions. The culmination of the course will be the editing and printing of a portfolio of prints reflecting students' interests. Prerequisite: ART-273

COURSE OBJECTIVES
In this course, students will:

• identify advanced functions of a camera
  
• evaluate different film and paper stocks to select those best suited to achieve their goals
  
• experiment with alternative techniques for developing photographic film and paper
  
• identify methods on how to archivally store and present their work
• assess their creative process and interpretation of assignments.

REQUIRED TEXTS

• Articles distributed in class.
• Loading film
• Rewinding film
• Loading film to develop
  

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Notebook /sketchbook
• Film, as needed, but at least one roll per assignment (available at the Bookstore, Unique Photo, and Freestyle Photo; no C-41 process)
• Besfile Archival Storage Binder (available at the Bookstore or Freestyle Photo)
• 35mm camera (the department has a limited number available for student use)
• Apron (optional)
• Rubber gloves (optional).

COURSE CONTENT
Please note: unless otherwise specified, images taken prior to this course cannot be submitted for credit.

Week One (08/30)

• Introduction & Review
• Darkroom: Film Development - Over & Under
• Semester Project: Proposals
  

Week Two (09/06)

• Darkroom: The Test Strip - Density vs. Contrast
• Squiggles From the Id or Straight From the Brain
• Semester Project: Roll #1
  

Week Three (09/13)

• Darkroom: Split Filter Printing
• Semester Project: Roll #2

Week Four (09/20)

• Darkroom: Developer & Paper Choices
• Semester Project: Roll #3
  

Week Five (09/27)

• Darkroom: Solarization
• Why We Love Beautiful Things
• Semester Project: Roll #4
  

Week Six (10/04)

• Darkroom: Combination Printing
  
• Semester Project: Roll #5

Week Seven (10/11)

• Semester Project: Roll #6

Week Eight (10/18)

• Review

Week Nine (10/25)

• Semester Project: Roll #7
  

Week Ten (11/01)

• Midterm
• Semester Project: Roll #8
  

Week Eleven (11/08)

• Semester Project: Roll #9
  

Week Twelve (11/15)

• Learning to See Data
• Semester Project: Roll #10

Week Thirteen (11/22)

• Thanksgiving Break
  

Week Fourteen (11/29)

• Open Studio

Week Fifteen (12/06)

• Open Studio: Last day for printing
  

Week Sixteen (12/13)

• Portfolio Presentations

No work accepted after 12/13

GRADING RUBRICS

GRADING POLICIES
Grades will be based on the criteria found in GRADING RUBRICS (see above).

• Projects: 80%
• Artist's Statement: 20%
  

Total percentage is 100, which is translated into a letter grade using the standards published in the College Catalog (see below); there will be no grading curve.

Felician College operates on the 4.00 grading system and determines the academic standing of students according to the following scale:

COURSE POLICIES

• All communication of course-related matters will be done only via Felician University email addresses.
• Please expect to spend time outside of class working on your projects.
• Students are expected to attend all classes. Should you need to miss class for an emergency, please contact me by email, preferably prior to class if possible. In the event of a missed exam, please also provide documentation prior to taking the make-up exam. Two (2) unexcused absences will lower your final grade by five (5) points; each additional unexcused absence will lower your final grade by five (5) points.
• Please see the Student Handbook for the University's policies on plagiarism and acceptable conduct.
• All written work will be checked through Turnitin, with revisions allowed based on the Similarity Report.
• Please refrain from personal use of computers and electronic devices during class.

NOTE

• University Wide Policies can be found in the University Catalog.
• By enrolling in this course, you agree to abide by the Felician University Honor Code, which states you pledge your honor that you will neither give nor receive inappropriate aid on all exams, quizzes, and similar work assigned during the semester.
• Extenuating circumstances may necessitate a change in the syllabus or schedule. Every effort will be made to provide adequate notice of such changes.