The following is a list of assignments required for term 3. The absolute deadline is Thurs. April. 17. no exceptions. All assignments need to be in sets on Flickr.

1. Flickr set-up/buddy icon/contact chase
2. Object shots: 6 shots
3. Head shots that are flattering: 3 shots
4. Snow shots or Alternative : 5 shots
5. Head swap ( this was printed off and handed in to me)
6. Duplicity: 4 shots into 1shot
7. Overlay : 1 shot
8. Skate park: 8 shots, focus on angles

Overlay and Duplicity

New Assignment: Overlay of two photos, using Pixlr
New Assignment: Dulicity: Take 4 shots of a person in different positions using the same background, using Photoshop put them into an interesting composition

New Assignment: Snow

Well we have a lot of the white stuff, and hopefully you have been out enjoying it. Better get these shots before the snow is gone. The assignments requires you to shoot 5 shots with the focus SNOW. Feel free to set up your own shot. This might mean putting an object into the snow, making snow angels, taking a pic of someone in the snow etc.

Assignment #3 Criteria: 5 shots, creatively composed, solid focal point,rule of thirds, good use of angles

Thursday Feb 20

Note to Ms. Beckett: Along with the camera, please make sure you monitor the feathers and action figures( you may want to have the students sign out and sign back in with you, all other stuff is ok) Feathers belong to me. Thanks

Students: Your first assignment should be near completion.

Assignment #1: 3 flattering ( meaning they look good and are not goofy) head shots of 3 different people, 1 headshot of yourself. All of these photos should be edited and put into a set on Flickr.
Your headshot of yourself should also be put up as your buddy icon on Flickr.

Check to make sure you have the following done:

• buddy icon on Flickr
• make Ms. Chase a contact ( go under search lisa chase then click on flickr members...i have a sunflower icon)
• make sure your screen name is your real name and has (W2014) after your name
• You must have your own card by the beginning of next week or you will not be able to take photos.

Assignment #2:  6 shots of an object, try not to take all six of the same object, edit your photos and then post them to Flickr in a set. Use the following criteria while shooting.

• all shots are clear and focused
• shots have a focal point
• fill your frame
• be aware of angles

If you have completed this assignment go out and shoot...the more you shoot the better you will get. We will be moving onto a new assignment next day.

Welcome to Semester #2 Intro to Photography

Hopefully you are super excited to be taking Photography and this is a class you wanted. I am not here today but there is a lot of things you need to get through.

YOU WILL NEED TO GET A 2 OR 4 GB SD CARD FOR NEXT CLASS. IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE COURSE. ( kinda like your notebook)

Rule of thirds

Camera Modes

Ms Chase's Flickr

All of the Assignments for term 2

The following assignments are all due by Fri. Jan 24

• Portraits 10 ( 5 girls & 5 guys if possible ) = marks 20
• Conceptual shots 3 shots this assignment was assigned in term 1= marks15
• Collage one final shot comprised of 9 others = marks 20
• 3 light shots experimental = 15 marks
• 1 Glacier shot = 10 marks
• motivational poster =5 marks
• work habits = 15

Note: All work needs to be on Flickr in a set for each  assignment, work not in sets will not be marked!

Total = 100 marks

Slideshow: to be presented to the class the week of Jan. 20-24

Motivational Poster Generator

Criteria: The following is the criteria for your year end slideshow

• 50 of your best shots
• set to music that works
• between 15-20 assignmnets shots or shots taken previously to the class
• sequenced well
• variety of shots
• strong beginning, middle, and end.
• NAME on first slide.

Check out light photography: Light Photography ideas

For the settings to do light photo shots go to Isfeld Advanced Photo

Inspirational ideas for shooting for your slideshow

• focus on a colour and go out and find objects that fit into that colour (check out colour groups on Flickr) You may even want to do some editing of spot colour
• Check out RED
• shoot antique objects, I find old things just interesting to look at so they would make great photos
• Check out ANTIQUES
• shoot what you love, if you love soccer or dance or skateboarding, spend some time shooting what you know
• Check out SKATEBOARDING
• If you enjoy photoshop work, try checking out some trick photography lessons on you tube...have fun!
• Check out LEVITATION photos
• check out pinterest photography site for inspiring ideas
• choose a favourite object and shoot it from a variety of angles
• try finding letters in basic objects
• Check out ALPHABET PICS

Tues. Dec. 3

Students should be working on the following assignments:

• Portraits: 10
• Collage: 1 pic, 9 shots
• Slideshow 50  of your best shots, edited, executed to music, timed and transitioned well.

Note: I will be assigning a 10 shot Christmas/Light shoot next week....details to follow.