Course Sylllabus: Advanced Photo/Video
Mr. Perazzo
[email protected]
Room: CAT 206
Daily Agenda: https://sthsperazzo.weebly.com
Course Overview:
In Advanced Photography, students will continue to apply what they have learned and create personally meaningful work. Students will participate in photographic challenges and assignments to build and strengthen skills. Students will have MUCH more freedom to choose what subjects, styles, themes and concepts they are most interested in and develop several bodies of work throughout the year.
As a result of this course, students will be able to generate ideas, themes and concepts for their own photographic / Videographic work and execute these ideas to produce several collections of work. Students will also be able to think critically about the work of professional photographers as well as their peers.
Grading:
- Class Participation: 20%
- Projects and assignments: 60%
- Final Project: 20%
Note: The course schedule and deadlines are subject to changes based on the pace of the class and the instructor’s discretion. It's important for students to be on time and keep up with the coursework to achieve their goals.
Behavioral Expectations:
I expect that students will:
Board Policies
Here are summaries of important board policies concerning makeup work, excused absences and independent study. To access the full text of all LTUSD Board Policies and Academic Regulations, please click here: School Board Policy Manual
Important highlights from our Student Code of Conduct
Mr. Perazzo
[email protected]
Room: CAT 206
Daily Agenda: https://sthsperazzo.weebly.com
Course Overview:
In Advanced Photography, students will continue to apply what they have learned and create personally meaningful work. Students will participate in photographic challenges and assignments to build and strengthen skills. Students will have MUCH more freedom to choose what subjects, styles, themes and concepts they are most interested in and develop several bodies of work throughout the year.
As a result of this course, students will be able to generate ideas, themes and concepts for their own photographic / Videographic work and execute these ideas to produce several collections of work. Students will also be able to think critically about the work of professional photographers as well as their peers.
Grading:
- Class Participation: 20%
- Projects and assignments: 60%
- Final Project: 20%
Note: The course schedule and deadlines are subject to changes based on the pace of the class and the instructor’s discretion. It's important for students to be on time and keep up with the coursework to achieve their goals.
Behavioral Expectations:
I expect that students will:
- Ask questions (they literally pay me for this)
- Treat each others’ work with dignity, respect and provide constructive criticism
- Complete assignments on time
- Adhere to the district Electronic Device Policy
- Work Hard. Be Nice
Board Policies
Here are summaries of important board policies concerning makeup work, excused absences and independent study. To access the full text of all LTUSD Board Policies and Academic Regulations, please click here: School Board Policy Manual
- Makeup Work for Excused Absences: the student will receive full credit for assignments/assessments missed during excused absences if completed during the designated makeup time. The designated makeup time includes 2 days for the first excused absence, and 1 day for each additional excused absence. For example, if a student is absent on Monday, they must submit missing work by Wednesday to receive full credit. Aeries excused absence codes: X, V, W, D & S. (BP 5121; AR 5113; AR 5113.1; BP 6154)
- Independent Study (for 3-15 days of excused absences): Students must apply for IS a minimum of five days before their absence. Students are expected to receive their work prior to leaving or access their work online during their absence. For full credit, students are required to turn in their work the day they return to class. Aeries absence code: Z (BP 5121)
- Electronic Devices: Mobile communication devices shall be turned off (or put away) during instructional time, except: during emergencies; with specific teacher/admin permission; if needed for medical reasons; or if included in IEP/504 plan (BP 5131.8)
Important highlights from our Student Code of Conduct
- STHS Academic Integrity (Scholastic Dishonesty) Policy “Teachers will assign discipline for instances of cheating on homework and tests. Instances of plagiarism, including using published or intellectual property, including internet works not belonging to the student, may result in referral for disciplinary action.” Please note: without explicit permission, inappropriate use of AI to complete assignments is considered to be scholastic dishonesty.
- First Offense: 0% on assignment/assessment or allow resubmission per teacher discretion; Referral in Aeries; Parent contact (phone call/email) by teacher
- Second Offense: 0% on assignment/assessment or allow resubmission per teacher discretion; Referral in Aeries; Parent contact (phone/email) by an administrator; Student conference with counselor (and administrator if needed); Academic integrity lesson assigned by counselor, to be completed outside of school day and reviewed with counselor
- Third Offense: Student will meet with an academic integrity panel composed of counselor(s) and administrators; Panel will determine if the student fails the semester
- First Offense: 0% on assignment/assessment or allow resubmission per teacher discretion; Referral in Aeries; Parent contact (phone call/email) by teacher
- STHS Electronic Device Policy “Cell phones, wearable technology (i.e. smart watches), and earbuds must not be visible or used during ALL classes, including bathroom breaks. STHS students may use cell phones or electronic devices before or after school, during lunch, break and passing periods.”
- First Offense: warning and reminder to student to turn OFF and put AWAY
- Second Offense: device is confiscated and held in office for remainder of the day
- Third Offense: device is confiscated for remainder of day and held in office for parent/guardian pick-up; possible additional consequences including detention, OCR, office check-in/check-out
- First Offense: warning and reminder to student to turn OFF and put AWAY