New Assignments

Good morning first I would like you to read through the article in this link and really think about the elements of composition. 

The following is a list of assignments so far.

Assignment #1: Flickr organization: Create a Flickr account, make Ms Chase a contact, create a buddy icon, change your background photo on Flickr, grade 9 photo students from last year put old photos into a separate folder, join the Mark Isfeld Photo group, find two followers other than Ms Chase. Make sure when you upload photos all your photos are public and your display name is your real name. 

Marks: 10

Assignment #2: Head shots/Selfie Portrait : You are to take 2 head shots of 2 different people and also put one up of yourself. These should be head and shoulders shots, edited, cropped tight. In the same album, you are going to create a selfie portrait, in this image it should say something about your personality. I would like you to attempt 2 layers in Photoshop even if one layer is very simple. POST TO FLICKR in an album

Marks: 20 ( 10 marks for head shots and 10 marks for selfie portrait)

NEW  Assignment #3 Eyes: You are to take 5 photos of eyes and make sure that the shots are clear, in focus and i
interesting. You might think about how you are shooting the eyes, how you might edit them in Photoshop, if you might add make-up to the eyes to enhance the look etc. You should make sure that you have 2 photos that you do some interesting Photoshop edits on. POST TO FLICKR in an album. Marks: 15 

NEW Assignment #4 Fall Shots: As summer draws to an end, the leaves begin to change and the weather gets wetter, fall harvest of vegetables is close at hand and orange pumpkins grace the fields. Your task is to capture the essence of the fall spirit in 5 photographs. Think about composition, focal point and creative shooting. POST TO FLICKR in an album Marks: 10

Link to :
Composition tips

Welcome Back

Introduction: In this class you will learn much about how to see from a different perspective, how to improve your ability to take photos and how to edit photos in Photoshop. There is much to know in the field of Photography and I am a learner as much as a teacher. In fact, we can learn much from each other. This class will allow a fair bit of freedom, but with this freedom comes responsibility. If it becomes evident to me that you are not using your time wisely taking photos, privileges will be restricted to taking photos in the classroom only.

Requirements for success in this course:

• a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and push beyond the level you are at
• your own SD card /card reader,charger cables if you are using your phone to upload photos and you should  bring to class on a regular basis
• a willingness to take a school camera home occasionally or use your family's camera on the weekend
• to use your class time effectively and respect the freedom you have in this class
• be a good model for your peers

STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN SD CARD AND HAVING ACCESS TO A CAMERA AT HOME WILL HELP WITH SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS

Assignment #1: Head shots/Selfie Portrait : You are to take 2 head shots of 2 different people and also put one up of yourself. These should be head and shoulders shots, edited, cropped tight. In the same album you are going to create a selfie portrait, in this image it should say something about your personality. I would like you to attempt 2 layers even if one layer is very simple.

Marks: 20 ( 10 marks for head shots and 10 marks for selfie portrait)

TERM 4 ASSIGNMENTS

Here is most of your work for term 4 with the criteria and dates due.

SLIDESHOWS DUE THUR JUNE 14  in class for presentation. All other assignments due on Flickr in albums by the end of the day FRI JUNE 22. No exceptions.


Overlay:  Marks 10 Create an OVERLAY ( 1 photo) where you take 2 or more different photos and put them together in Photoshop to create a new piece. At least one photo must be your own. Place on On Flickr  in its own album. Criteria: Make sure the overlay is not muddled and you are trying to communicate something. Your overlay should look artistic.You may choose and or adapt a background from the internet, but the main photo must be your own.

Spring shots : Marks 10 You are to take 5 shots that in your mind depict spring. These can be of nature but they could also include people. Edit for cropping and lighting and put into an album on Flickr. Criteria: Make sure the shots are well composed and have clean backgrounds.

Macros: Marks 20 You are to take 10 shots of close up objects. The main part of the object should be in focus, with the backgrounds having a blur to them. These shots should not just be of anything, but rather they should look like photographic art. Think about your subject matter.

Portraits: Marks 20 You are to choose one model who you will work with to create a spectacular collection of shots. You can choose your location,special clothing or costumes or even try to theme your shoot. A combination of close up, and full body shots is expected. The photos should be flattering and professional looking. All photos should include basic editing ( cropping and lighting). 10 shots total two models max, preferably 10 shots of one model.

Slideshow set to music: Marks 50 (40 shots, 10 of which can be from ASSIGNMENT PHOTOS or taken previously to this class). All photos should be edited and be the best photos you have taken. They should be organized with thought and set to music. You should have your first and last name on your first slide. Student who took grade 9 photo can choose to shot moving video, but should speak to Ms Chase first.  Presentation dates:Tues June 12 and Wed. June 14 in class. Please put video m drive under chase 2018 photo10.

All assignments due Friday April 20

Just a reminder Duplicity and Freedom should both be on Flickr in their own album. Duplicity is worth 20 marks. Freedom shot should be put in two places and is worth 10 marks: 1. On Flickr in an album with a description of how the photo represents freedom in your mind.2. On the m drive under chase2018photo10 under the folder freedom. Make sure you label the photo with your name.
Example lisachase

Upcoming Photo Project Stuff

We will need photos for the following:

1. The yearbook needs your great photos Put onto m:drive Chase Photo 2018 folder Yearbook
2. Awesome photos for photo journals for a fundraiser. Put onto Chase Photo 2018 Wow photos
3. Photo prompt for Art show : Photograph the concept of FREEDOM. Put into m:drive Chase Photo 2018, folder FREEDOM and also into a folder on Flickr.
4. Do not forget about Photo Contest in May

Assignment #3: Duplicity: In this assignment students are to take 4-5 shots of one individual keeping in mind the camera should be the same distance away from the subject and you should pay attention to your background. Then in Photoshop, students should use the cut and paste command to bring in each of the photos onto the main photo. The commands are: cut/paste and  (edit free transform if you need to change the sizing.) Criteria: clear shots, all shots sized properly, clean background.( 20 marks)

Welcome to Intro Photo 10

Introduction: In this class you will learn much about how to see from a different perspective, how to improve your ability to take photos and how to edit photos in Photoshop. As your teacher, I am not an expert in all technical aspects of Photography. There is much to know in this field and I am a learner as much as a teacher. In fact, we can learn much from each other.

Requirements for success in this course:

• a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and push beyond the level you are at
• your own SD card /charger cables if you are using your phone which you bring to class on a regular basis
• a willingness to take a school camera home occasionally or use your family's camera on the weekend
• to use your class time effectively
• be a good model for your peers

STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN SD CARD AND HAVING ACCESS TO A CAMERA AT HOME WILL HELP WITH SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS

BASICS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Use this link as a reference

Flickr organization: Create a Flickr account, make Ms Chase a contact, create a buddy icon, change your background photo on Flickr, grade 9 last year put old photos into a separate folder, join the Mark Isfeld Photo group, find two followers other than Ms Chase. (10 marks)

Assignment #1: Take 3 head shots of 3 different people, plus have one taken of yourself for a buddy icon on Flickr. Edit these photos and post to Flickr in an album entitled Head shots. Criteria: make sure photos are clear, have clean backgrounds, and are well lit and a nice looking photo of the person 
(10 marks)


 Photo  Assignment #2: We are coming in strong with a 14 day photo challenge. If you have difficulty, feel free to swap out one theme  shot for another, but please do not do this more than twice. The intent for this assignment is to do a new shoot, not to recycle old photos. I want you to challenge yourself. Photos should be edited , labeled and then uploaded to Flickr in an album entitled Assignment #2 Marks 25. A  slideshow will also be created and shown to the class. Marks 10 for an on time presentation in class.

The following links will help with this assignment.

All you need to know about COMPOSITION, but were afraid to ask

20 Compsitional Elements

1. reflection portrait-2
2. blk and white -3
3. texture-2
4. high angle-2
5. low angle-2
6. silhouette-1
7. shadow-1
8. water -3
9. pattern -1
10. food/drink- 2
11. graffiti -3
12. fill the frame -2
13. rule of thirds -1
BONUS: other ( 1 mark)

Criteria: I would like experienced students to attempt manual focus, crisp shots, varying angles, thought put into backgrounds and framing. New students try to shoot using your rules of composition. Make sure your photos are labeled

Welcome Back!

This year, Mr.Green will be taking over the Photo 10 classes. Many of the the assignments will be the same as they were in past years. Students will continue to develop their skills in Photoshop, basic composition, and specialty techniques like light photography. Mr. Green has a good skill set when it comes to Photoshop, and as always we learn as a group. When someone learns how to do something in Photoshop, they are expected to share their knowledge with the group.

Hopefully, you were all out taking amazing photos this summer. For those of you who have taken Photo 9 please take some time to update your Flickr. You will need to make Mr. Green a contact, change the date on your account to F102016, and make sure you put all of your old photos into a set. For those of you who are new to Photo 10 you will need to set up a Flickr account. You will need to record your password in a place you can retrieve it, create a buddy icon, your user name should be your real name and include F102016, and make Mr. Green a contact. Hope you have a fantastic semester.

YOU WILL NEED TO GET AN SD CARD FOR NEXT WEEK. IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE COURSE. ( kinda like your notebook). With so many Photo classes this year, cards will not be given to students to use each class. If you do not have a card, you will not be able to take photos. Cards will be available to purchase from the school for $12.