Important Topics to Include in a Photography Course Syllabus

Course name, designation, and section with meeting time, location, semester and year
Photo educator’s name, email, office, website, and office phone
Teacher Contact Information
Course Description
Course Objectives
Course Outcomes
Required materials and books
Suggested books or materials
Notes about materials, like where to buy them and how to take care of them
Policy on the Creative Content of Photographs
Methods of Instruction
Disabilities Statement
Course Expectations
Grading Rubrics
Late Work Policy
Academic Integrity
Classroom Policies on Conduct
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
Portable Hard Drives and Thumb Drives
Digital Files
Computer Lab Policies
What Students Should Expect from Their Teacher
What the Teacher Expects from Students
Asking Questions
How to Send an Email
Attendance and Participation
Assignments and Projects
Exams and Quizzes
Final Portfolio
Course Evaluation and Grading