ARTS 1790-91: History of Photography Spring 2014 January 13 through May 13, 2014 Instructor Aaron Bommarito E-mail:aaron.bommarito@saintpaul.

edu Course Description and Goals This course is an introduction to the history of photography from its origins in the 1830s to recent practices of artists and photographers utilizing digital photographic technologies in the 21st century. This class is not creating your own photographs, but rather learning about the evolution of photography, technical aspects of photography, and the photographic medium. Goals for the course include: Writing papers about the history of photography. Becoming familiar with the most recognized figures in the history of the medium. Investigating how technology and social and artistic movements over the past 200 years have affected the photographic medium. Conversely, we will also investigate how the photographic medium has affected social and artistic movements over the past 200 years. Discussing topics relevant to the history of photography with peers. Gaining experience in evaluating resources in person and available on the internet.

Required Textbook (Available in the College Bookstore) The History of Photography, 5th edition, by Beaumont Newhall. Attendance This course is completely online and paced, we will accomplish specific tasks during each module and then move on to new topics. All modules differ in length but are generally 1 or 2 weeks long. There is no opportunity to make-up missed work from previous modules topics, so please plan accordingly. All online courses are different. The expectation of this instructor is that the student will log in to the course a minimum of 3 times each week. It is critical that you read all lectures, assignments, and reading materials, including all discussion responses written by each student. Email correspondence is encouraged and I will respond to all inquiries within 48 hours, probably more quickly. Lectures Each chapter of the textbook will be supplemented with an online lecture. These lectures are not designed to be printed and it is my expectation that the student will read my lecture and the textbook and take thorough notes while reading. My lectures will be available throughout the semester for review and preparation for exams.

Grading Your class grade is based on your performance on: (a) three multiple choice exams, (b) a syllabus quiz, (c) a discussion response, and (d) dropbox assignments. The final grade is out of a possible 295 points: Exams 150 Points; 50 points each Syllabus Quiz 10 points Introductory Discussion Board 15 points Dropbox Assignments 120 Points; ranges from 15 to 45 points I will add up your total points earned and assign letter grades according to the following formulas: A=90%+ ; 265 points and higher B=80%+ ; between 236 points and 264 points. C=70%+ ; between 206 points and 235 points. D=60%+ ; between 177 points and 205 points. F<60% ; less than 176 points. Examinations There will be three exams during the semester. Each exam will contribute equally to the exam portion of your grade. The final exam will be cumulative including material from Ch.1-14 and 16. Each exam will consist of fifty multiple choice questions and will include slide identification of photographs. You will not be able to access exams once they have been completed. The exams will cover material from the textbook, lectures, presentations, and related web sites. Each exam is timed (60 minutes in length) and will be submitted automatically at the end of the time limit. If applicable, I will deduct 1 point for every minute a late exam is submitted past the 60 minute time limit. It is your responsibility to ensure that the exam is submitted within the 60 minute window. Practice Quizzes In the Content area there will be assigned readings and PowerPoint lectures. You are responsible for completing the readings, viewing the lectures and preparing for quizzes that will take place according to the course schedule. The quizzes are for practice only and can help prepare you for the exams. Quizzes do not count towards your grade and are only available during the module that we're covering the material. Introductory Discussion Question During the first week of this course you will be responsible for posting your answer to a discussion question. After posting your comments you are also required to respond to 2 other individuals comments regarding the same question. Simply answering, I agree is not substantive and will not be considered a reply. You must make your initial post by Friday of the discussion week to receive full credit. You are responsible for reading every entry in the discussion thread. Accomplishing this will factor into your grade for the discussion question. You must participate by posting a response to the discussion question in order to receive any points.

Dropbox Assignments On four separate occasions you will be responsible for writing a one or two page paper on a topic relating to the history of photography. Three of the assignments will be writing about a photograph or topic that Ive posted. One dropbox assignment will require you to visit the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to view a photographic exhibition in person. You are expected to use material that youve learned through reading, lecture, and web sites to support your answers. Your papers must be typed in a Microsoft Word document and submitted to the appropriate dropbox folder. All assignment grades will be posted within the same amount of time that was available to write the paper. For example, if given 1 week to write a paper, your grade will be posted within 1 week of the deadline. The assessment of all the above activities will result in a final grade for the course. I have included a variety of activities to further enhance my ability to determine your understanding of the material. Practice in each of the activities will facilitate learning and introduce the subject matter in a way thats manageable, enjoyable, challenging, and conducive to lifelong learning. Plagiarism at the College level is unacceptable. Any assignment that is plagiarized, even one sentence, will receive no credit and there will not be any opportunity to make up the points. A second plagiarism offense results in immediate removal from the course and a failing grade in the class. As a student at Saint Paul College, it is your responsibility to make sure you have authored the material you hand in. Copying work from a website, from a book, or from a friend is unacceptable. See the Academic Integrity Policy below. Academic Integrity Policy (available in the Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College Student Handbook) Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College fosters the highest standards of academic integrity and the highest regard for truth and honesty. The attempt by students to present as their own any work not actually performed by them; collusion, fabrication, and cheating on examinations, papers and other course-related work; stealing, duplicating or selling examinations; substituting for others in class discussions or examinations; producing other students papers or projects; or knowingly furnishing false or misleading academic information on official College records, are considered violations of academic integrity and destructive to the central mission of the College. Students who violate academic integrity shall, after due process, be subject to College sanctions that may include failure on assignments and examinations, failure in courses, and suspension or expulsion. Established academic integrity policies, procedures, and sanctions are communicated in classes and publications, such as the Student Handbook. Disability Services Statement Saint Paul College is committed to providing equal access to education for all students. Students who have a disability, or believe they may have a disability, are invited to contact the Office of Disability Services as soon as possible to determine eligibility

and/or request accommodations. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Caidin Riley, Director of Disability Services at caidin.riley@saintpaul.edu or 651.846.1547 (711 for Relay service), or in office 1302 (inside Enrollment Services) to request accommodations. For additional information, visit www.saintpaul.edu/disabilityservices. The accommodations authorized on your forms should be discussed with your instructor. All discussions will remain confidential. Accommodations are not provided retroactively, so it is essential to discuss your needs at the beginning of the semester. Additionally, only accommodations approved by the Office of Disability Services will be provided. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Saint Paul College is an equal opportunity employer and educator and member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Security Saint Paul College values the safety of all students. In the event of an identified campus emergency, the College will notify students through the College Emergency Notification System (CENS). Students will need to take action in one of the following ways: 1) Evacuation Fire, Bomb Threat 2) Lockdown Violent intruder or active shooter 3) Shelter-in-place or relocation to a safe area Severe weather, Chemical or hazardous waste spill When you receive a message from CENS, follow the instructions provided and wait until the All Clear message is received. Further information regarding campus emergencies can be found at: http://www.saintpaul.edu/aboutus/Documents/Emergency%20Procedures%20Guide.pdf Semester Plan see Content area in D2L for specific deadlines Weeks are based on the dates below and typically begin on Tuesdays at 6am ending on Mondays at 11:45pm unless noted below* because of a holiday or college break. Make sure you complete all necessary work during the appropriate time windows. There will be no opportunity to make up work past the deadlines listed below. Module 1 Monday, January 13 Tuesday*, January 21, 2014 Course Introduction Syllabus Quiz (10 points) Student Responsibilities Discussion Question (15 points) Continued on Next Page

Module 2 Wednesday*, January 22 Monday, February 3 Read Chapter 1 (Visit Camera Obscura Website) View Lecture on Chapter 1 Read Chapter 2 View Lecture on Chapter 2 (Visit website on Anna Atkins) Take Chapter 1 and 2 Practice Quiz Dropbox Assignment 1 Due. Module 3 Tuesday, February 4 Wednesday*, February 19 (a few extra days to complete this module) Read Chapters 3 and 4 View Lecture on Chapters 3 and 4 Take Chapter 3 and 4 Practice Quiz Dropbox Assignment #2 - Due March 3rd. Read Chapters 5 and 6 View Lecture on Chapters 5 and 6 Take Chapters 5 and 6 Practice Quiz Begin reviewing for first exam Module 4 Thursday, February 20 Monday, March 3 First Exam (Chapters 1-6) Dropbox 2 Due March 3rd. Module 5 Tuesday, March 4 Monday, March 24 (includes Spring Break) Read Chapter 7, 8, and 9. View Lectures on Chapter 7, 8, and 9 (these are separate lectures in the content area). Dropbox Assignment #3 Due March 24 Take Chapter 7 and 8 Practice Quiz Take Chapter 9 Practice Quiz Dropbox #4 (Minneapolis Institute of Arts Paper - Due 5/13/14) Module 6 Tuesday, March 25 Monday, April 7 (MIA exhibition paper is due 5/13/14). Read Chapters10 and 11 View Lecture on Chapters 10 and 11 Second Exam (Chapters 7-11) Continued on next page

Module 7 Tue, April 8 Monday, April 28* (One extra week, plan your trip to the MIA, the exhibition paper is due 5/13/14) Read Chapter 12, 13, 14, and 16 View Lecture on Chapter 12 (Listen to the Weegee Interview) View Lecture on Chapter 13 and 14 Take Chapters 12, 13, and 14 Practice Quiz Take Chapter 16 Practice Quiz Dropbox #4, MIA Exhibition Paper is due 5/13/14. Begin reviewing for Third Exam (Week 16 Chapters 1-14 and 16) Module 8 Tuesday, April 29 Tuesday*, May 13, 2014 Third Exam (Chapters 1-14 and 16) Dropbox #4, MIA Exhibition Paper is due 5/13/14.