Ms. Chase's 9-11 Photo Class: Sem 2

Hello Everyone: The purpose of this blog is to keep you all updated with assignments for the class.

Please read and follow the instructions

1. Assignment #1 : Partner photo shot: take a photo of your partner in the part of the school/outside the school that fits who they are, put these photos onto your L:drive

2. Create a photography folder on the L Drive

3. Create a folder using your first and last name on the photo storage site which is on the desktop

4. Create a Flickr account at Flickr.com and make me a contact. You will find me under chase in Courtenay, BC.Have your partner photo shoot uploaded onto Flickr. Spend some time navigating aroun Flickr,(check out some of the other fantastic photos posted on the site.) Connect up with some people in class by making them a contact.

5. Read the following articles (click on the links at the bottom of this site and READ)
These articles are short but VERY informative!

6. Complete the following assignment for rule of thirds and hand in to the teacher.

Assignment Rule of Thirds: Read the article on Rule of thirds, make sure you fully understand the concept, next find a photo on the computer that uses this principle. Copy and paste it into a document and then write down why/how that photo uses rule of thirds. Do not use example photos from the site itself, find your own.


Links to articles: Digital camera modes  10 questions to ask yourself when taking a photo
Rule of thirds

Update of Assignments/Kudos/Tips

It has been some time since I have posted onto the blog. I felt we were in need of an update. I have had the opportunity to view/mark many of the rain/water and glacier shots. Many of you have amazed me with your talent. I was pleased to see the shots you were able to get from the school of the glacier.
Kudos
 I want to send some kudos out to students who I have noticed have been pushing the boundaries in a good way in class. First kudo goes to Alex Bowen who shot over 1000 photos between provincial volleyball and the grad fashion show, way to go you are on your way to becoming a pro. Alex has also been responsible for many of the slideshows that have been up in the hall. The next kudo goes to Alaia Fayard who has just published her first book on seaside creatures and includes all her own photos, congrats! Copies are $18.00 if you are interested and will be for sale in our local bookstores. Next kudos to Taylor Dueck who has independently taken the time to learn the art of light photography, and has produced some very interesting pieces. Briana Pierce has been pushing the boundaries everyday in learning new techniques in photoshop. She has created some interesting pieces and has been teaching me some new tricks. I continue to see many amazing shots using various angles, macro shots and being able to conceptualize some of the assignments. Increasingly, I look forward to our final photo book for the semester and your portfolio presentations.

To be marked before Xmas holidays:
So scary : 6 shots
Glacier Shot: 1 shot
Rain/water shots: 6 shots
Photo cards/magnet

To be marked first week back after the holidays:
Friends and family: 10 shots please crop your photos to take out background garbage
Make the common uncommon: 10 shots you may use 2 different objects

Up and Coming:

Electronic portfolio of your best 50 shots. This assignment needs to be presented in slideshow format in photostory and set to music. The expectation is that I will be seeing your absolute best photos , so choose wisely. Specific criteria for this assignment will be posted soon.

Assignments the Weeks of Nov. 15-30

Make the common uncommon: In this assignment you need to take a series of 10 or more shots in which you take a common item (1 item of your choice)  and make it the focus of a creative series of shots. Examples: a shoe, pencil, a skateboard,a tennis ball, a cell phone, toothbrush, eating utensils, books, ipod, a lock etc. Utilize your knowledge of angles, backgrounds, distance of shot ( vary the shots, do not take all close-ups)
Criteria: I will be using the composition of shots information as criteria for this assignment. SO READ THE ARTICLES BEFORE DOING THE ASSIGNMENT
Value: 20 marks

Photo by: Alex Bowen













Have a read on the composition of shots:
Creative Compositions: Finding Framing
5 Elements of Composition in Photography
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-more-elements-of-composition-in-photography

Photo: L. Chase

Friends and Family Assignment: Take a minimum of 10 shots focusing on capturing the personality and essence of your friends and family. If you have no friends, go find some. Seriously though, take pics of anybody. Just be polite and ask to take their pic first. Refer to the info in the previous three articles on composition and framing. Photo Tip: Move up close to your subject, you will generally take a better photo of them. Have your camera settings set to head and shoulders. Look for natural light, or create some reflective light. Have fun! Criteria: use the elements from the previous three articles. Value: 20 marks

A strong collection of student motion blur photos

Photo by: Nigel Ellsay

Photo by: Liam Richardson

Photo by Courtenay Cameron

Photo by: Bradie Gailloux

This is one of my favourite photos shot this year so far.
Photo by: Nigel Ellsay

Review tips on taking a good photo

Go to the following link at Kodak's site to review several tips on taking great photos. Apply this knowledge in your next set of photos.http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=14055&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=6001

Assignments the week of Nov. 1-7

This photo is a great example of a water shot. Photo by: Lisa Amos

Hello all. The assignments for this week include a Comox Valley Glacier shot, value 5 marks. That's it only one shot, but make it a good one. Try out the landscape feature on your cameras. The next assignment will take you outside to play in the rain.
You  are to take six (6) shots outside in the rain, value 10 marks.The Fuji cameras are best for this since they are waterproof. If you are taking the Nikons out into moderate rain (no downpours please)  make sure they are wrapped in a plastic bag. Get creative with a number of rain type shots.

Ideas for this might include: water droplet shots, umbrella or rubberboot shots,
reflective shots into water, water on an object. No blurry shots please, make sure you are using the proper settings on the camera. Vary your shots,and use your creativity. If you are out working in partners, do not copy each other's shots.
Check out the fog and rain group on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/52240317764@N01/