Overview Photo10: In this class you will learn much about how to see from a different perspective, how to improve your ability to take artistic 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.
( Class GuidelinesTo be discussed)
This year will be a bit different from years past. Students are encouraged to use their phones for taking photos due to Covid. School cameras will be available for student use in class only, and cameras will not be able to be signed out to take home. Techniques on how to use your phones will be taught in class. Students should download the Flickr App on their phones, but should also carry their phone charge cords with them as well. Students will be expected to disinfect all school camera equipment used.
We will be using the Flickr App for posting and organizing photos and students will be encouraged to find a phone photo editing app that will work for them.( VSCO or Snapseed) Assignments, links, videos etc will also be posted on this blog regularly which can be accessed from home.
Requirements for success in this course:
- a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and push beyond the level you are at
- your own cell phone and charger cables
- use of class time effectively and respect the freedom you have in this class, taking photos outside of class occasionally
- be a good model for your peer/help out others when you can
- RE: COVID RULES: ALL COMPUTER KEYBOARDS AND MICE ARE TO BE WIPED AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS
- STUDENTS WILL DISINFECT CAMERAS AFTER EVERY USE
- UPON APPROACHING THE TEACHER'S DESK PLEASE MASK UP
- TRY TO REMAIN 6FT APART FROM OTHERS WHEN PHOTOGRAPHING
- SHOOT OUTSIDE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative thinking
- Self and Social Responsibility
- Visual Communication skills
- Create a folder on the L drive called Photo 10, then create a folder on the M drive under Photography by your name
- Open Photoshop and Photo Story and drag them to the desktop of your computer
- Go to google and open a Flickr account
- Install the Flickr App on your phone
- All cameras and cards are to be signed in and out in the sign out book at the front of class
Assignment #1: Flickr organization:
- Create a Flickr account (use your real name and spring 2021)
- Make Ms. Chase a contact
- Create 2-3 other contacts
- Create a buddy icon ( photo of you)
- Change your background photo on Flickr
- Grade 9 photo students from last year put old photos into a separate folder.
- Install the Flickr App on your phone for fast and easy uploads.
- Join the Mark Isfeld Photo group.
- Make sure when you upload photos all your photos are public Marks: 10
- clean background
- head and shoulder shot
- your model likes the shot
- in focus
Uploading Photos: You will need to get a card reader/or use your phone cord from the teacher or upload directly to the Flickr App
- Get a card reader from the teacher( there is not enough for everyone so you will need to share.)
- Insert the card into the card reader and then plug into the usb port
- Click on the drive( usually the c drive) on the left hand side, and then upload photos or copy/paste your images either on the M drive. Make sure you create a new folder and call it HEADSHOTS. This will be important so you keep all of your photos organized.
- Once you have edited them in Photoshop, upload to Flickr. Put into an album called Headshots
- If uploading directly to Flickr from your phone, use a photo app to edit photos before uploading to Flickr
