PELLISSIPPI STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
MASTER SYLLABUS
SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PROJECTS 
 PHO 2780
Class Hours: 3.0   Credit Hours:  3.0  
Laboratory Hours: 0.0   Date Revised:  Spring 02  
       
Catalog Course Description:    
  Advanced photographic projects, emphasizing shooting techniques, darkroom techniques, aesthetic exploration, or academic research. May be repeated for credit up to nine hours. 
Entry Level Standards:    
   Proficiency with 35mm camera and flash, studio electronic flash, Black & White processing and printing, color processing and printing.
Prerequisites:    
  PHO 1000, 1010 
Corequisites:    
PH0 2000, 2040
Textbook(s) and Other Reference Materials Basic to the Course:  
  As assigned by the instructor
I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis:    
  Week  Topic
  1 Course requirements.
  2 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  3 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  4 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  5 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  6 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  7 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  8 Midterm Review and Evaluation of Project.
  9 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  10 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  11 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  12 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  13 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  14 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  15 Lecture or guided studio/lab time
  16 Final Critique.
II. Course Objectives*:    
  A. Develop skills used in visual images.  I. II. III. IV. V. VI.
  B. Create a project or portfolio using newly developed skills.  I. II. III. IV. VI.  V.
*Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the Photography program.
III. Instructional Processes*:     
Students will:      
  1. Develop a set of goals and parameters for project. Communication Outcome,  Personal Development Outcome
  2. Complete exercises as assigned by instructor. Personal Development Outcome
  3. Create a portfolio or project where technique, artistry and subject content communicate the photographers observations to the viewer. Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Active Learning Strategy, Transitional Strategy
  4. Evaluate project with faculty. Transitional Strategy
*Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference Pellissippi State’s goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process.
IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: 
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Research and develop an advanced skill or knowledge.  A. B.
2. Present a portfolio or project exhibit of advanced technique. A. B.
*Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above.
V. Evaluation:
A. Testing Procedures:  30% of grade
The instructor will provide specific information via the syllabus supplement no later than the first week of class.
B. Laboratory Expectations: 
N/A
C. Field Work:  70% of grade
The instructor will provide specific information via the syllabus supplement no later than the first week of class.
D. Other Evaluation Methods:
N/A
VI. Policies:
A. Attendance Policy:
Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities.  As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course (Pellissippi State Catalog).  Individual departments/programs/disciplines, with the approval of the vice president of Academic and Student Affairs, may have requirements that are more stringent. 
PHO Class Attendance Policy:  
Students must attend 85% percent of the scheduled class meetings to get credit for the course. 
C. Other Policies:
Late assignments will lose 10% for each class session they are late.