Overview Photo 10: 

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 Guidelines to be discussed)

Students are encouraged to use their phones for taking photos. School cameras will be available for student use in class and cameras may be able to be signed out with teacher permission to take home. If cameras are signed out they must be returned the next day or privileges will be revoked. There are 4 other large classes needing the use of cameras. Techniques on how to use your phones will be taught in class. It will be helpful for students to bring their phone cords if uploading from their phones.

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 for the freedom you have in this class, taking photos at home occasionally when you can so you can maximize your class time to edit
• be a good model for your peers/help out others when you can

• ALL COMPUTER KEYBOARDS AND MICE ARE TO BE WIPED AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS
• SHOOT OUTSIDE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

Core Competencies

• Critical and Creative thinking
• Self and Social Responsibility
• Visual Communication skills

Assessment: 

Students will be assessed on the quality and effort put into their photo assignments. Criteria is focused on the Elements of Composition and the ability to compose creatively using effective angles,  shot set-up, and clarity of photos. Each assignment will focus on certain criteria that needs to be met. 

With classes being very large and having so many photography students this term. Work that is later than two weeks will constitute a phone call home and an I form.

Students are encouraged to have their work marked by Ms Chase in class so you can get instant feedback and achieve the best grade possible.

PROCEDURES FOR CLASS

Students will be given time to photograph in class. Upon return from class, photos should be immediately uploaded onto the school computers and saved in 2 places.

• First they should be saved on your  One Drive 
• Next they should be copied onto the M drive under the student's folder
• At the time of marking, the work should be saved in the class folder for the assignment on the m drive

Check out these links for ideas for your final slideshow.

Make sure you are being safe...a lot of these photos have been edited, but experimenting is worth a try and can be a lot of fun.
 Click on link to watch video :A couple of Hacks to try at Home

Creative ideas in Photography ( lots of things to try here)

All work to the end of term

TERM 4 ASSIGNMENTS FINAL DEADLINE: JUNE 24

Term 3  assignment carried over ( angles or multiplicity) = 20 marks

Macros 10 shots = 20 marks

Portraits 10 shots = 20 marks

Experimental 5 shots = 10 marks

Final Slideshow 45 marks ( 10 marks for presentation) DUE TUES JUNE 16  in class

35 photos , 10 of which can be taken before this class or include assignment photos, the rest should be taken of photos of things you are interested in.

Macro and Experimental Videos

Experimental Photos

Glass Ball Photography

Light Painting

Shooting Bubbles

Oil and water Macros

Macros

 

New Assignment: Macros

Macros: For our purposes macros are really just close up photos of objects. The closer you get to an object the more interesting it looks. You are to take 10 close up shots, trying to create art from your photographs. I want you to think, would I hang this on a wall? Is this a cool looking photo?

Criteria: Make sure you have enough lighting. Photos should be in focus, close-up or extreme close up, well composed and of interesting subject matter. Try using the phone macro lenses. Make sure you shoot a variety of shots.

SHOTS: 10 MARKS: 20 
Example: Birgit Power Great Collection of Macros 

Inspiration for Final Slideshow/Experimental Photography

  Criteria for Final Slideshow

• Slideshow should include your best photos taken from the beginning of this class. All photos should be in focus and well composed and edited. There should be 35 shots in total,  but you can have more if you like.
• 10 of these photos can be from before this class/assignment photos from the class, but the other 25 need to be recently taken photos by you. 
• Try to include a variety of different shots. Include some macros, landscapes, portraits, and other creative shots. Try not to repeat similar shots.
• You must include music that works well with your slideshow NO SWEARS!!!(some mp3 audio files are on the m drive) if you are using Photostory in class. Feel free to use i movie or any other slideshow program.
• You must save the final video in a shared group folder on the m drive  Your file name should include your first and last name (WMV is the correct file extention for Photostory Files), if that is the program you are using. i movie files are generally mp4 files.
• photos should have simple, non distracting transitions, and be timed 3.5-4.5 seconds in length
• your name should be on the first slide of the slideshow
• You will be given 10 marks for having your slideshow ready on the day of viewing ( a bonus for meeting the deadline). As a class, we will set a deadline for this assignment to be viewed. I will show you may examples of high quality slideshows so you know what the expectations are.
• This should be a collection of your BEST work only, get started NOW.

Inspiration for your slideshow/Experimental Photos 10 shots:

Check out photographing food colour and milk:
Creative Abstract Food Colouring & Milk
Tips on how to shoot your pet: Pet Photography
Candlelight Photography: Taking Candlelight Photos
Flower Photography and a good review of Composition: Flower Photography
More tips on shooting Flowers
Still Life Photography: Still Life Photography
Video on a photographer's passion : Photographing Bubbles
Black and White and how to get better shots: Video on shooting in Black and White

Up and Coming...

Portraits 10 shots

Macros 10 shots

Experimental5 shots

Remember you are also shooting for your final slideshow in June. Start setting aside photos in a folder.

Continue working on term 3 work and final slideshow

 2.5 weeks until the end of term, all work needs to be marked by Ms Chase or put in your folder under Larizza Photo 10.