Franklin Photography

Today you need to get your STILL-LIFE with DOF photos ready to grade as follows:

STILL-LIFE(in class)–no naming needed, just be sure all your shots are there

STILL-LIFE(homework)–for each of your 3 scenes, name your best SHALLOW DOF shot and your best WIDE DOF shot

NEWSPAPER ADS WILL BE GRADED TODAY AS WELL

Today and tomorrow, you will be working with photoshop to create a newspaper advertisement flyer.  Your first task is to sketch out a plan, then take your photos and create your ad.  Here are the requirements:

• multi-colored/layered background
• 3 different product shots (4 for an A)
• text with name/description/cost
• store logo (you can use from internet)

Today as you plan you can:

• sketch it out on paper or choose a prototype
• determine products you will feature
• set dimensions
• do background design
• find logos needed
• take photos of products on plain surface, butcher paper or green-screen

FINAL PROJECT DISCUSSION/EXAMPLES–we will take the first 20 minutes to look at and discuss potential final projects

FOLDER CLEANOUT–go through all your photo folders and delete you bad shots.  You may also delete photoshop practice files (these take up tons of space)  Do not delete:

• any shots from the first week(first 30)
• any pictures that have not been graded
• your best work from each assignment

BEST PHOTO COLLECTION–make a new folder called “My Best Shots” and move photos into it

ARTS FESTIVAL—Extra Credit!!–put your very best shot or 2 into the folder for the arts festival

WHEN DONE:  you can take more photos, work on journals, do makeup work, etc.

Today we will quickly wrap up discussion for journal 28, and then you will have the rest of the period to take photos of STILL-LIFE SUBJECTS while varying your DEPTH OF FIELD.  Be sure to follow the direction on your handouts.

If using a school camera you must upload photos during class today.

JOURNAL 28:  Read about depth-of-field from the following sites:

• Depth of Field Overview
• A visual approach ot understanding Depth of Field
• 6 tips for controlling depth of field
• Understanding Depth of Field

After reading time, we will discuss the following and you will need to have notes on each in your journals:

• Explain depth of field
• How do you take a photo that has a shallow DOF
• What settings will provide the greatest DOF
• What is the relationship between camera distance and DOF
• Lighting and DOF

Remember–bring 3 objects to shoot tomorrow.

PHOTO ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE PASSED OUT TODAY AND YOU WILL BEGIN TAKING SOME PHOTOS

WARM-UP:  Create a new folder for your Motion Photos Homework and save all your photos from home to that folder.  Name the following 4 best photos only and put in a subfolder: 

• best stop-action photo of person
• best motion-blur photo of person
• best stop-action photo of non-living subject
• best motion-blur photo of non-living subject

During class today you will be grading magazine covers of others, and then you will finish journal 27 while I grade your photos.

WARM-UP:  You have the first half of the period to complete your Magazine Covers.  Here is a site to explain how to place your title behind the image:  http://planetphotoshop.com/placing-text-behind-an-objec.html

REMINDER:  Action Photo Homework due tomorrow

JOURNAL 27:  STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Read about shooting still life and object photography from the following sites:

• Basics of Still Life Photography
• Beginner’s Guide to Still Life Photography
• Big List of Object Photography tips
• Look at the 35 great still-life examples
• Check out Galleries of Grace Weston, Thom O’Connor, and Bela Bordosi, BetterPhoto

1. What are three things that are important to taking a good still life photos?
2. What are differences in the photos you see in newspaper flyers (ojbect) and the still life photo examples above?
3. What lighting techniques are best, and how can you try these out?
4. Find one more site on your own or from the big list above and read then summarize what you learned.
5. Copy/paste an image that stands out to you from the sites above.

Today and Friday you have all period to create your magazine covers.  I will do Q & A at least twice for the class as well as giving some starting pointers.

Here are a few more resources for you:

• Font chart
• photoshop magazine tutorial
• advanced but really cool tutorial
• sample grading rubric

Here are the requirements for the project:

• magazine title must be a real and look the same as published work
• main photo must be from this week, taken by you!! (sidebar photos should be your own as well–extra points)
• all text and photos must be original work–you can copy/paste barcodes and logos other than title
• in addition to title and photo, you need to add:
• main story headline/teaser
• 2 othe story headlines/teasers
• price
• date
• good selection of colors and fonts
• have a balanced overall look

PHOTOSHOP WARMUP:  text effects
write your name on a dark canvas and apply 2 or more effects

MAGAZINE COVERS:  today you will begin working on your magazine covers–they are due atthe end of class Friday.  I will help you get set up and by the end of class you should have your title created and photo taken.

WHILE YOU ARE WORKING–I WILL BE GRADING THE FOLLOWING:

• magazine cover plan
• all photoshop warmups
• in-class motion photos (only if named)

PHOTOSHOP WARMUP:  working with layers
Place 2 images, text and a shape on a canvas and save.

IN-CLASS MOTION PHOTOS:  make sure these are saved together in one folder and that you have named the following:

• your favorite 3-5 shots
• best image with motion blur (if not one of your favorites)
• best image with stop-action (if not one of your favorites)
• best image of water (if not one of your favorites)

MAGAZINE COVER PLANNING: on paper, sketch out a plan for your magazine cover.  Be sure to include the following:

• magazine title
• idea for photo you will take
• main article teaser(written out)
• 2 other story teasers or titles(written out)
• no cheating!!! (http://www.fakemagazinecover.com/ )

Here are a few resources to help:

• Time coversearch
• 12 best covers of the year
• or just search “magazine covers” in google or bing images

If you finish the three things above, you may work on journals, photoshop practice activities, or makeup work.

PHOTOSHOP WARM-UP–remove the pole from the picture “mountain and pole using the stamp tool.

You will have the rest of the period to work on motion photography–make sure you have shots of people and water—these are due tomorrow!

PHOTOSHOP WARM-UP–use the drawing tools (pen, brush, shape, fill, and stamp to draw a house.  Include house, roof, windows, grass, etc)

You will have the rest of the period to work on motion photography–journal should be done, and if nice you should be outside taking shots of people.

WARM-UP:  Continue working on journal 26

I will review the motion photo assignments with you today and do a brief photoshop activity to introduce you to some basic tools and functions.

IN CLASS MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT

Practice taking photos during class to capture motion using the shutter speed settings.  You must show that you took photos of the following:

• water droplets or other moving water–see links below or look on your own
• Water drop photography
• shooting the perfect water droplet
• water and shutter speeds
• classmates in motion (you may want to bring a football, frisbee, etc)

WARM-UP:  JOURNAL 25:  MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY, part 1

• what is action photography is motion photography
• list 5 things you learned by experimenting yesterday
• list 10 possible subjects for motion photography

JOURNAL 26:  Motion Photography. part 2
Take the first 15 minutes of class to get familiar with these resources.  I will show a couple short videos and then you can work on the questions.

• Understanding Shutter Speed
• Sports Photography Tips
• Motion Photos at Getty Images
• A Beginner’s Guide to Capturing Motion
• Webshot Blog–Taking Action Shots
• Tips for action photography
• Techniques for motion-blur and time-lapse photography
• Taking good sports photos
• More examples of Motion-Blur Photos, Sports Photos, and Action Photography Inspiration

1. Define/explain each of the following: action photography;  stop-motion photography; motion-blur; time-lapse photography;  implied motion;  decisive moment
2. List 5 or more tips for getting good action or motion photos.
3. What setting on the camera is best for freezing the motion af a fast moving subject, and what would be the minimum stop?
4. Describe 2 techniques that can be used to create motion-blur in a photo.
5. What is stock photography, and what are 2 good sources?
6. Find a site on your own that talks about motion/action photography. Read and summarize your learning with at least 5 key ideas–be sure to copy/paste the link as well.

Here is your MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY HOMEWORK assignment for this week and next:
Take multiple shots of 2 different subjects while controlling your shutter speed with the following in mind:

• one subject must be living and one must be non-living
• for each subject get at least one perfect shot that displays freeze motion
• for each subject get at least one perfect image with blurred motion
• use the rule of thirds as you compose shots

You will also be taking practice phhotos in class that will be graded.

Today we will finish up the video and discussion from yesterday, and then go outside and take some photos with varied shutter speeds and discuss resulting images.

Today you will do some reading,  we will watch a video and discuss the concept of exposure.

JOURNAL 24 :  Exposure
Read from the following sites, and answer the three questions below.

Ultimate Beginners Guide to Exposure
Exposure

1.  Define exposure, aperture, ISO, shutter speed and
2. List the basic apetures
3. List the basic shutter speeds

After about 20 minutes we will watch some videos as well–take notes in your journals.

After answering questions about the assignment,  you have the period to complete your collages.

If you do not have all your photos from this week uploaded and organized(see post below) do that first, as these will be graded today.  (please have a total count ready for me)

START OF CLASS TASKS:  grading journals 11-20 and return/go over tests

ELEMENTS PHOTOS:  Upload your photos into 1 folder, make subfolders for each element and sort accordingly–no need to name

Today you will begin working on your Elements of Art Collage using Picasa.  Here are the requirements for this:

• size needs to be 8 1/2 x 11
• use of at least 5 pictures (7 for an A)
• photos need to be your best examples of each element
• element must be labeled on all images with either sentence captions or text labels
• arranged with good use of space and balance
• **Extra credit for a strong theme

COLLAGES ARE DUE FRIDAY AT THE END OF CLASS

Photo 2 students will discuss taking photos using the elements of art with you and then you can have the rest of the period for taking photos today once the following is done–

• you have a grade for spring photos
• I hae seen your completed table for the Elements of art

TASK 1:  Upload and name your spring photos as follows:

• as always, name your best 5-10 shots
• for the best rule of thirds set start one name with ROT and the other with NOROT
• include the word FRAME in your best shot using the framing technique

 TASK 2:  spend 15-20 minutes reading about and working on your Elements of Art Tables–journal 21-22-23

During the second half of class you can go take more photos for elements of  art–focus on color and value today.  If you do not have a camera, finish the chart today and you can have more time for shooting tomorrow.

JOURNAL 20:  quarter reflections/goals
Take a moment to look at your grade on the source.   in your journal, respond to each of the following:

• how do you feel about the grade you have earned; why?
• what grade would you hope to earn for the 4th quarter in this class, and how will you do that?
• list 2 things you would like to learn about or do with your photography during the 4th quarter

JOURNAL 21/22/23 :  Introduction to the Elements of Art
Read about the Elements of Art from the following sites and answer questions below:

• Overview of the Elements of Art–read the tops and middle sections
• The Elements of Art–only covers 5, but great in-depth explanations
• Photographic Composition and Elements/Principles of Art–only need to read about the elements we identified

1. Make a table with columns for each of the following:
    (1)each of the 7 elements listed
   (2)an explanation for each element
   (3)2 things you could do in a photograph to emphasize that concept? 
   (4)a photo example for each of the elements listed
   

ALSO–LAST DAY TO TURN IN WORK FROM THIS QUARTER

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• QUARTER TEST IS TOMORROW
• TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN WORK FORM THIS QUARTER

JOURNAL 19:  Test Prep
Answer each question in complete sentences–number or sip a line between responses.

1. What do you think will be on the test?
2. What are 3 questions you have about the topics we have covered?
3. Write one question that I should put on the test.

Here are some review sites, in addition to those from previous journals:

• History of Photography
• History of Photography Timeline
• Composition
• Rebel Basic Mode Settings

WARM-UP:  Journal 18:  Spring Photos (you should be able to do in 15 minutes)
Read and look at images from the following sites and respond to the questions below:

• 11 tips for capturing spring
• Squidoo Spring Photography Tips
• National Geographic Spring Landscapes
• Google image search–spring photos

1. What are 5 tips for shooting spring photos?
2. Find a fifth site on your own about spring photography, list the URL and summarize what you saw or learned.
3. List 5 different ideas for subjects you will shoot

AFTER THIS WE WILL TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:

• test on Friday–study and review tomorrow
• completion of journal 16, part 3–settings
• extra credit photo folders
• late work

SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT
Take 30 or more photos that depict spring as you experiment with various settings on your cameras.

• Take some duplicates with different modes (at least 3 sets)
• Change settings such as flash control and manual focus
• Take 2 sets of same shot with and without the rule of thirds
• Take at least 2 shots that utilize framing
• PHOTOS ARE DUE TUESDAY–start of class

JOURNAL 17:  PHOTO COMPOSITION
Read the Kodak Guidelines to Better Composition and summarize each of the 8 sections in your journals.

Today we will also finish journal 16, watch all completed slideshows, and try out different camera modes and adjust some settings.

FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANY WORK FROM THIS QUARTER.  NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 2:30 on THAT DAY.

Today we will  complete discussion of journal 15 questions, and journal 16 discussion.  We will also watch any slide shows that have not been seen.

The next few days we will be talking about composition and working with the basic or automatic modes on the cameras.

BRING YOUR CAMERAS ALL WEEK

Do you know what all of these mean?

Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Easy, Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (3.0MP), Best Image Selection (3.0MP), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light (3.0MP), Creative Filter (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap), Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist

Today you will have some time to finish Journal 15, then we will go over the information.  During the second half of class we will be looking at the cameras and completing the following journal:

Journal 16:  Modes, Resolution, and other settings
As you play around with various cameras we will discuss the following that you will need to take notes on:

• what is resolution; how do you set it; which is best and why
• what are modes; the difference in auto and manual; which should you use
• what are other key settings that are important to know and use

SLIDESHOWS:  Watching and grading will be done at the start of class the next three days.  Not being ready will result in a grade deduction of 10% per day. 

For the next few days we will be looking at the basics of digital cameras to understand terminology, technology and basic operation.  Here are a few resources, spend 10 minutes or so browsing them so you are familiar. 

How Stuff Works:   Digital Cameras–use this as your primary resource today–you will need to read all 9 sections as well as looking at some of the more stuff

Explain that Stuff:  Digital Cameras–shorter summary but has good links to more information

ShortCourses–another good reference

JOURNAL 15:  How Digital Cameras Work
Use the resources above to find answers to the following questions Except for the vocabulary, paragraph answers are required:

1. Use the photo glossary to define the following 10 terms:  CCD; LCD; pixel; mega-pixel; RGB;  lens; shutter; viewfinder; exposure; focus
2. How does a digital camera record an image?  Explain how color is recorded as well.
3. Discuss resolution.  What is it? What resolution should you set your camera to and why?  Why do they even put controls to change it on cameras?
4. What are shooting modes, and what are the modes on your camera?
5. What is an SLR camera and how does it work and differ from a point-and shoot?

You have Monday and Tuesday to produce your slideshows–most of class will be your time to work,. but please note:

• there are a few more things to add to journal 14–transistions, Ken Burns, titles
• I will demonstrate things in iMovie–you can use whatever program you want
• Slideshows done and shown Tuesday will get 10% extra credit
• as you work today, I will grade candid photos
• Client review sheets–late after tomorrow–before being graded make a subfolder with your best 3 photos from this

Today will be spent working in groups on putting your slideshows together in groups.  I will take a few minutes to go over some basics to get you started, and You need to get your pictures together and should lay down your music tracks before adding images to the slideshow–ask for help if you need it!!!

SLIDESHOW REQUIREMENTS:

• at least 10 good candid photos from each team member
• 1 photo edited in picasa per person
• length of at least 1 minute; no more than 2
• a simple theme or message**
• school-appropriate music that is edited (i.e faded out)
• transitions throughout slideshow (especially fade in/out)
• good use of Ken Burns Effect on many images
• titles and credits
• produced in widescreen**

**REQUIRED FOR AN A

 JOURNAL 14:  Slideshow Production
Take notes on the following as we discuss and go over some basics about process and programs.  More will be added to this next Monday.

During the first 15 minutes of class, you need to complete the following tasks:

• turn in your CLIENT-REVIEW SHEETS
• upload your candid shots to a new folder
• name your 10-15 best candids

JOURNAL 13:  2 More Basic Editing Programs
Take notes as we discuss word, MS PhotoEditor, and Picasa.  Use both Photo Editor, and add 2 things you discovered about each.

SLIDE SHOW DISCUSSION
Begin looking at each others photos in your groups and create a master file of photos that you will use—if you think you need more photos make a plan to get them taken by tomorrow.

Today you will be out all period shooting candids of Franklin students in classrooms.

Your assignment is to get 50 or more candids.

You may (and should) continue shooting throughout the day in your other classes, lunch and between classes.

While a theme is not required, it will help make a more interesting slideshow and get your group a better grade.

HOMEWORK:  Find 2-3 songs that you might use–bring in CD’s or files tomorrow.

Today during the first part of class you will finish up journal 11 and we will discuss your candid picture assignment for tomorrow as well as the project you will be working on.

JOURNAL 11–question 4
For your group slideshow–who are you going to work with and what will be the theme of your slideshow?  What songs might you use?

During the second half of the period, you will complete the following:

JOURNAL 12:  Editing with Word
After a breief demo, you will choose one of your portraits and edit it using word.  As you edit your photo list and explain 5 tools you discovered.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• I will be checking journals today, as well as grading all portraits
• Bring your cameras tomorrow
• You have until 2:45  friday for journal 1-10 regrading

Your first task today is to upload your portraits and group portraits as follows:

• make separate folders for each set of photos
• be sure to rotate if needed
• name what you think are your best 3-4 photos from each set
• these photos will be graded tomorrow in class

To complete this assignment, you will complete a CLIENT-PHOTOGRAPHER REVIEW SHEET—this is due on Thursday.

Next, we wil discuss journals and  candid photography a bit, and you will have time to work on journal 11–

JOURNAL 11:  Taking Candids

1.  Franklin candids: In your groups, look through 2 different yearbooks and find good candids.  Discuss and come up with a list of 5 techniques or principles you should follow to get good candid photos—list these in your journals.

2.  Textbook Tips: Read the three sources below, then list 5 things that you learned about getting good shots

• 11 Tips for Better Candid Photos
• Tips for Candid Photography
• Taking Spontaneous Pictures

3.  Look at some examples from professionals at these sites or find your own, find and copy/paste 2 images that really stand out to you and explain why.

• Famous Photographers of Candid and Urban Photography
• The Candid Photos
• Bob Willoughby
• Henri Cartier-Bresson

With the irregular schedule this week, this will be the only this post–here are the activities for photography this week:

• portrait assignment
• journal formatting
• journal grading

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENTS

10+ PORTRAITS:  Find one person and take a series of portraits (at least 10) of them.  You must:

• shoot in 2 different locations
• have subject in 2 or more outfits

 Use varied angles, locations, distances, and lighting. 

10+ GROUP PORTRAITS:  Do the same with a group of 3 or more–extra credit for using a real group (team, club, etc.)–at least 3 different locations

For all photos:  Use varied angles, locations, distances, and lighting. 

Today we will finish up journals 8 and 9, discuss photographing people, and begin more in-depth learning.

JOURNAL 10: Portrait Photography

1.  Photography School—read the first 4 articles, and more if you want, then list at least 5 complete tips you think will help you take better pictures for the next photo assignment

EXTRA CREDIT: Read the article about the Mona Lisa from the photography school list, and explain what pyramidal composition is, and list one other thing we can leran about photography from this great painting.

2.   16 Inspirational Tips—if you really want to go out on a limb and do some stunning work—write down plans for the portrait you hope to take(subject, background, poses, etc.)

3.  12 tips for great group photos–list three tips you feel would be useful, and write down plans for the group you will shoot

4.  Find 2 examples of portrait photographers online, copy/paste a photo by  them as well as describing what you see in their photos that draws your attention(be sure to include the link and photographers or organizations name and some basic info)

For the first 20 minutes of class you need to complete the following: 

• upload your photos to a folder called “people practice” in your photos folder
• place your 2 shots using zoom in your journals
• complete journal 8, questions 4 and 5

The last 20 minutes of class will be spent discussing the photos you took as well as some other shots of people. 

JOURNAL 9:  Reflection on Photos of People
After looking at your photos and discussing strengths and weaknesses, complete the following:

1. List 5 or more rules or guidelines for taking good photos
2. What are 2 areas that you need to work to improve your photography
3. Define COMPOSITION; PORTRAIT; CANDID

For the next week, we will be working on a unit involving photographing people, but in addition, there will be a few technical camera lessons built in. 

HOMEWORK:  Your first task is to take 30 photos of people by Wednesday–you can do some during class as you complete the photos for journal 8

JOURNAL 8:  UNDERSTANDING THE ZOOM
Read from the sites linked below and answer the first three questions:

Kodak Tips–the basic difference
Optical vs Digital–a detailed explanation
Understanding Camera Lenses–more detailed and advanced reading

1. Define zoom, telephoto, optical zoom, digital zoom, and focal length.
2. What kind of adjustments can be made for your camera zoom settings (if none look at the canon powershot 750 manual)
3. If you were going to buy a new camera, what should you look for in the zoom?

After some reading and discussion,  you will have 15 minutes of class to  take pictures using your camera zoom as follows:

• take a good portrait from 3-5 feet away from your subject
• zoom all the way in and move back to get the same basic photo
• repeat to get a second set of shots with different subjects and backgrounds if you have time
• have your photos saved to your computer by the time instructed

4.  What differences do you see in the photos, or did you experience while shooting?
5. What type(s) and power of zoom does your camera or phone have?

Today we will wrap up our work on the History of photography—this will include:

• completion of any missing presentations
• any group with additional info to present/share for improving grades
• completing journal 7–notes from presentations(include all on board)
• questions/discussion of people/cameras/terms from board

BRING YOUR CAMERAS TOMOROW

Due to the issues on Wednesday, we will not have a test Friday—you will need to know about history for the midterm however.

All presentations will be finished either today or friday.

Today and tomorrow all presentations should be given.

Photography 2 students will present first.

Once they are done presenting, groups can volunteer—if you are called on and are not ready on Tuesday, you will lose 10%, 20% on Wednesday, and 40% after that.

JOURNAL 7:  History Presentation Notes
Take notes during each presentation–be sure to record important facts, people and dates—this will help you prepare for a quiz on Friday

WARM-UP:  I will return and discuss your papers with you

After that, you have the first half of class to work on finishing your presentations with your group.

During the last 20 minutes of class, you will be working with another group and providing feedback for each other as you rehearse.

PRESENTATIONS WILL BE GIVEN IN CLASS STARTING TOMORROW.  GROUPS NOT READY WILL TAKE 10% LATE PENALTYS PER DAY TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY.  40% after WEDNESDAY

Today you should be working to complete your presentations–you will have all period with the exception of interruptions for a few housekeeping tasks:

• collection of missing work
• room straightening tasks
• extra credit over break–or anytime

GROUPS WHO PRESENT TODAY WILL GET 10% EXTRA CREDIT

After a quick discussion about the following, you will have the rest of the period to work.  I will finish meeting with groups to discuss content.

• tips for formatting presentations
• bibliographies–digital handout
• any questions you have

Today you have most of the period to work on your history research and should be talking about the organization of your presentations.

CHECK OUT THIS SITE (scroll down to chapters):  http://all-art.org/history658_photography.html

I will show a couple more examples and stress the following:

• visual display choices
• picture citations
• scanning

As you work, I will be grading your first 30 photos and meeting with each group to discuss topics and make sure you are headed in the right direction.

IMPORTANT:  FIRST PHOTOS WILL BE GRADED TODAY and PAPERS ARE LATE IF NOT TURNED IN BY START OF CLASS TOMORROW

Today I will quickly go over requirements and show a couple examples of History of Photography Projects in. 

You will have the majority of the period for researching and discusing roles in your groups.

As with nearly any presented project I will be looking at you work in three areas:

1. CONTENT–obviously the most important
   1. complete and accurate coverage of assigned sub-topic
   2. inclusion of 10 or more related images(at least one scanned)
   3. strong organization
   4. all sources propeerly cited (images and MLA bibliography)
   5. proper use of writing conventions (spelling, capitalization, grammar)
2. USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND FORMATTING
   1. use of appropriate tool for presenting information(powerpoint, prezi, glogster, etc)
   2. consistency in font/sizes/colors
   3. images appropriately sized and clear
   4. artistically well designed presentation
3. PRESENTATION SKILLS
1. all group members involved
2. clear, loud and expressive delivery with eye contact
3. Professionalism

WARM-UP:  Open up your home folder and organize all your files after a short presentation.  Make sure your photos are named too—they will be graded tomorrow.

JOURNAL 4:  FILE ORGANIZATION
Take notes and summarize the main points of the presentation

Today your group will choose or be assigned a topic for your History of Photography presentation—you then need to develop to complete the following:

JOURNAL 5:  Research questions for ______________
As a group, come up with at least 5 questions to research for your topic

JOURNAL 6:  History of Photography____________ notes
Start researching your topic today independantly—take notes as you find pertinent information.

WARM-UP:  check over your papers and make sure you have met the requirements and additionally have as little white space as possible and that your images are proportionate.

 PRINTING: instructions will be given and you will need to print your papers and turn them in today

JOURNAL 3:  History of Photography—general notes #1
Today you will spend 25 minutes reading and taking some notes about the History of Photography.  Read about it from the following sites, and list 3 or more ideas or facts from each site that are of most interest to you.  Be sure to list facts under the source!!

• http://photo.net/history/timeline–working on unblocking
• http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/image-collection/
• http://inventors.about.com/od/pstartinventions/a/stilphotography.htm
• find at least one other site on your own

For the last 15 minutes of class, you will select subtopics in your groups for next week.

WARM-UP:  continue working on your rough drafts

I will be grading surveys, contracts, and lab fees today

Today we will go over some basic tools for fomatting a document and you will have the period to finish your papers.

Here are the requirements:

• use a proper heading
• you may use word or publisher (ask about other apps)
• insert your best photo on the page
• write a 5-7 sentence paragraph critiquing that photo
• insert your worst photo on the page
• write a 5-7 sentence paragraph critiquing that photo
• work on your layout so everything is attractive and on one page
• photos should be at least 3×5
• photos cannot be edited at all (other than resizing)
• print in color

A good critique will point out strengths and weaknesses about a photo, incorporate information of how it was taken (camera type and settings) and personal feelings about the work.  Be sure to name the subject and other elements that are in your photo as you write.

Papers are due at the end of class

WARM-UP:  be sure you have finished naming all your photos and completed journals 1 and 2

PRE-TESTS–I will return and discuss pre-tests

CRITIQUE YOUR WORK
Choose you best photo and your worst photo and write a paragraph about each.  Give reasons why it is a good or bad shot and explain what you can remember about how you took the photo.

Today the focus is on getting organized for this class.  You will be starting a journal and uploading your photos.

JOURNALS:  a regular part of this class will be maintaining a journal as a single word file.  Today I will give you two 2 quick practice journals to stress the structure.

JOURNAL 1:  Using the Journal
After listening to my explanation of the journals purpose, ask questions and then write a summary of what the journal will be used for in this class.

JOURNAL 2:  Review of AUP
Write down the 5 things that we discussed as the most important concepts from the Network Use Agreement.

FILE ORGANIZATION
All of your work for this class needs to be saved on your computers as follows:

• make a PHOTOGRAPHY folder
• save journals and all other written assignment in this folder
• make a photos subfolder
• put files for each photo taking assignment in separate subfolders
• name photos with meaningful names per instructions for each assignment 

Today you will be taking photos in the building and outside.  You need to take at least 30 photos!

• FIND 10 DIFFERENT SUBJECTS
• FOR EACH SUBJECT TAKE 3 OR MORE DIFFERENT SHOTS

On the pretest today you will get a grade based on effort.

Today in class we will cover the following introductory information )you will get a packet with several documents):

• class overview and syllabus review
• introductory worksheet and survey
• camera discussion
• computer and internet use

post with name and project type in title

description and link in body

POST YOUR PROJECT IN COMMENTS HERE

POST YOUR PROJECTS IN COMMENTS HERE

Today you have the first 30 minutes to work on your projects.  We will then take a break to go over 2 writtten forms that you need to complete and turn in.

PLANNING SHEET:  Complete this form so I can give you a participation grade. Make sure that you have done the following:

• document what you accomplished each day in class
•  indicate how much time you spent out of class as well
• under new learning goals–tell me what resources you used to meet these and what you actually learned
• revisit and revise the greading criteria

PROJECT RUBRIC:  You need to complete most of your part of the rubric before Monday.  The following must be done:

• Fill out the top part
• fill in grading criteria and new learning sections on front
• complete as much of the back side as you can
• DO NOT GRADE YOURSELF UNTIL OTHERS HAVE GRADED YOU

On Monday, you will be evaluating two other projects and presenting your to the class.

Links to projects need to ba added as comments on the posts set up above.  In the title of the post put your name and type of project.  In the body of the post put the link and a 2-3 sentence statement of what you did and learned.

WARM-UP –journal 29–taking photos
Give me you thoughts on how I can get students to take more and better photos?  Do you need to spend time outside of class?  Would it be possible to have a photography class where all photos were taken during classtime?

Journal 30–CLASS IMPROVEMENTS
List three specific things that could be done to improve the photography class at Franklin.  This could be suggestions on how to do things better or different, new assignments idesa, etc.

For this week, you will have as much time as I can possibly give you to complete your projects.  PRESENTATIONS AND GRADING WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• I will take make-up work all week during lunch, afterschool and break
• Journals will be graded on Wednesday
• THERE IS SCHOOL ON FRIDAY–SNOW MAKE-UP
• The semester ends next Tuesday—you will have new classes starting next Thursday 2/3
• RUBRICS WILL BE HANDED OUT ON THURSDAY 1/26
• PRESENTATIONS WILL BE GIVEN ON MONDAY 1/30 (now required)

WARM-UPS—JOURNALS: for the first 5 minutes of class each day this week,  you will have a quick journal—these are designed to boost your grade and improve the class.

JOURNAL 28:  THOUGHTS ON ASSIGNMENTS
What were the best assignments you had in this class, and why?  What assignments need to be changed or not included in the future?

JOURNAL 29: wednesday

JOURNAL 30:  thursday

WARMUP–finishing deleting photos and submit best photos for extra credit–

• These will be used on the Photography gallery outside the room, the school website, a 2011 best of photo site, and possibly more!!
• Please do not submit more than 5 photos without my approval
• make sure your name is in filename
• can be from any assignment thus far
• 1 point per photo turned in—5 points for photos used on wall or web

WARM-UP:  DELETE ALL PHOTOS YOU DO NOT WANT TO SAVE—good photos can/should be saved and may earn you extra credit points

You should be researching, practicing, or taking photos for your projects.

I will be meeting with some small groups then willing to help you.

Today we will wrap up self-portrait presentations and then you will have the rest of the period for working on your final projects.

FINAL PROJECTS--you should be using most of the period for working on your final projects.  Here are some suggested tasks:

• go through all your photos and select those you will be using for your project
• if using others photos, begin gathering these
• PLAN what you will be shooting for this project, as well as times to do so
• do research or reading in books or online to begin meeting your learning goals
• use the internet to find examples of what you are doing
• draft a script/storyboard (this will vary for different projects, but writing things out is the first and most important part of an effective plan)–some examples of what this could look like:
• MUSIC VIDEO SLIDESHOW–print out lyrics and list photos you need to go with lyrics
• CALENDAR–list photos for each month–find best company to use
• GALLERY–sketch what the wall/bb board will look like with photo descriptions
• PORTFOLIO–begin looking for a web-based provider/service and draw sample pages out

SELF-PORTRAIT PRESENTATIONS WILL BE LAST 15 MINUTES TODAY AND FIRST 15 MINUTES TOMORROW

Beginning today, you have 2 weeks to complete a final project for this class.  Your first task, and the first grade you will get is for a well-developed plan turned in by the end of the period.

Everyone must complete their own plan, even if you are working with a group.  Be sure to have all parts fully completed, especially the description and the working timeline.

SELF-PORTRAIT PRESENTATIONS CAN BE GIVEN BE THE LAST 10 MINUTES TODAY, TOMORROW, AND WEDNESDAY–turn in notes when ready

Today you have the first 40 minutes of class to work on the following.  Please complete all tasks in order, and if you are unable to do one, move on to the next.

POSTER GRADING–I will go over turning in a jpg files and you will submit to the groupshare folder—LATE IF NOT DONE TODAY

COMPLETE SELF-PORTRAIT ASSIGNMENT

• upload all of your self-portraits and name your best ones (at least 5)
• plan out your presentation for your self-portrait
• save best self-portrait to the groupshare
• turn your presentation notes in when you are ready to present

OTHER THINGS TO DO:

1. finish journal 27, if you have not done so
2. work on your final project plans
3. complete make-up work or missing assignments

While you are working the inspirational posters will be graded.  The last 10 minutes of the period is reserved for self-portrait presentations and discussion.

Today we will spend about 10-15 minutes looking at a couple more final projects and beginning the process of idea development.

For the rest of the period we will discuss self-portaiture and ensure you have the journal questions complete.

Today, after discussing final project ideas you will read about self-portrait photography and complete the following journal.

JOURNAL 27—Self Portraits
Look at the following resources, then answer the questions below in your journals:

• Here are some tips for taking self-portraits
• Taking a Great Self Portrait has great information but you have to scroll past a lot of ads
• 100+ seriously cool self portraits plus tips to take your own
• Look at 20 famous photographer self-portraits, Cindy Sherman,  Anthony Goicolea, 9 cool examples, and this gallery of ideas

1. List 5 tips for taking good self portraits from the sites above.
2. After looking at all the photo examples, copy/paste 2 pictures you really like and explain why each stands out to you.
3. List three ideas, things you want to feature, or personal traits you want to incorporate in your self portraits.
4. Find one more site on your own, related to taking self portraits, read and summarize with at least 3 main ideas.  Be sure to include the link.
5. What are three techniuques that you could use to take a photo of yourself?

SELF-PORTRAIT HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
For your final homework assignment in this class (prior to the final project) you will take photos of yourself.  Here are basic expectations:

• use settings and props that truly make a statement about who you are
• take 15 or more photos
• feature 2 completely different settings (location, outfits, props, etc.
• use at least 2 different techniques (timer, reflection, etc.)

Welcome back, this week we will be spending 10 minutes per day discussing final projects, and then working on your last regular assignment–self portraits.

Today we will discuss what self-portraits are, and do a bit of expermintation and investigation.

JOURNAL 26:  Intro to Self-Portraits
Take notes during discussion today.

REMINDER:  Your posters should have been turned in Friday before break–do so today if you have not done so yet.

Today you will begin looking at options for final projects in this class.  Go to the project page and read through all the options.  There are 4 videos for you to watch as well.

You also need to complete your Inspirational Quote Poster and turn into the GROUPSHARE folder for your class

For the next three days, you will be working on the creation of an inspirational, motivational or school-focused message that will be used as content on the big screen TV’s in the hallways.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ARE:

• proper sizing for the bigscreen TV’s (16:9)
• school appropriate message
• high level of creativity and originality
• strongly-composed photo that relates to message
• design that shows good use of colors, balance, and space
• if in groups at least 1 photo per person

TUESDAY:  PLANNING
 we will discuss ideas and look at some sites with examples and quotes
Also, newspaper ads will be graded and papers need to be turned in

WEDNESDAY:  SHOOTING AND LAYOUT
You should go out and take your photos during class today if you did not do so yet—if you have to wait for a camera, you can start on the design of your background and text
PROGRESS REPORTS ARE GOING OUT—I WILL TAKE MAKE_UP WORK THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF CLASS

THURSDAY:  FINAL DESIGN/TURN IN
You need to have your photos before class on Thursday—you will have the period to complete you final design and turn in to the groupshare

EXAMPLES TO LOOK AT:

• Motivational Posters
• Inspirational Posters
• Successstories

RESOURCES FOR QUOTES:

• brainyquote
• the quote garden
• great-quotes
• Ben Franklin Quotes
• Quotable Franklin

Today you have the first 10 minutes to upload photos and get them ready for me to grade—be sure to put in folders and name as instructed. 

For most of the period you will complete a written analysis on your best set of photos from home (same subject with varied depth of field).

1. Begin by inserting both images into a word document.  Do not do any photo editing!!!
2. Under each photo write out settings including camera, mode, f-stop, shutter speed and iso
3. Write a  reflective paper that discusses the following:
   1. how the photos exemplifies still-life photography and why you took them
   2. how depth of field is varied and what you did to get it(be sure to explain what depth of field is)
   3. what compositional techniquesare used and seen in the photos (good and bad)
      • include an understanding of some elements of art

For the next 4 days(Friday through Wednesday) in class you will be working on ONE of the 4 assignments each day.  You should go in order of how they are listed, with the exception of the day you get to use a camera.

ASSIGNMENT 1 and HOMEWORK:  Still-Life and DOF Photography
Take photos!!!  Get shots with varying DOF!!!  See your handout for specific instructions.

ASSIGNMENT 2:  Photoshop Ad Planning and Photography
You have 2 days to make an ad in photoshop that meets the following:

• multi-colored/layered background
• 2 different product shots (4 for an A)
• text with name/description/cost
• store logo (you can use from internet)

Today as you plan you can:

• sketch it out on paper or choose a prototype
• determine products you will feature
• set dimensions
• do background design
• find logos needed
• take photos of products on plan surface or green-screen

This day is crucial to your grade–it will give you an opportunity to ensure you are caught up with your journal, study for the upcoming test(Friday), and possibly earn some extra points!!  Please do the following in order:

• make sure journals 18-25 are completely finished
• reread resources or find new ones if you still are unsure of the concepts(shutter speed, apeture, DOF)
• if done you can work on the following for extra credit(be sure to label the work with a big EC so I see to give you points!

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY–what are some techniques and practices to get good basketball photos

DEPTH OF FIELD CALCULATOR–figure out how to work with your camera and a depth of field calculator (you may take photos a second day in class if you want, but must have own camera)

DEPTH OF FIELD AND POINT AND SHOOT CAMERAS–research online how to take photos with a basic point and shoot camera

LEARN ABOUT ______ PHOTOGRAPHY—there are many types of photography we will not get to this semester–animals, nature, kids, night photography

1. find 3 websites or use the books and read about technique–list 3-5 tips from each site
2. copy/paste 3 photos that you like as examples and write why they are good shot

LOOK AT THE EXTRA CREDIT PAGE OF THIS BLOG FOR MORE OPTIONS

 ASSIGNMENT 4:  Complete magazine ad
You have a 2nd day for the photoshop work and grading will be done at the end of the period for everyone

Today we will complete our discussion on still-life and depth of field, and I will explain your assignments for the next 4 days.

Here are a couple more DOF sites:

• the last section of this article on Depth of Field
• Point and Shoot Depth of Field
• Focus on Photography

ASSIGNMENTS: 

1. practice taking photos to manipulate DOF
2. make-up journal, learn more about DOF and extra credit journal questions
3. plan and design an advertisement for your products(including shooting)
4. make the ad in photoshop

You homework will also be assigned and you may begin on that tonight.

We will start today by completing journal 24 and discussing 23.  Your homework is to have 3 related objects that you can photograph with you in class tomorrow and cameras

GRADING TODAY:  Motion Homework–make a subfolder and move the following 4 images into it:

• best shot of living subject with stop action
• best shot of non-living subject with stop action
• best shot of living subject with motion blur
• best shot of non-living subject with motion blur

JOURNAL 25:  Read about depth-of-field from the following sites:

• Depth of Field Overview
• A visual approach ot understanding Depth of Field
• 6 tips for controlling depth of field
• Understanding Depth of Field

After reading time, we will discuss the following and you will need to have notes on each in your journals:

• Explain depth of field
• How do you take a photo that has a shallow DOF
• What settings will provide the greatest DOF
• What is the relationship between camera distance and DOF
• Lighting and DOF

Remember–bring 3 objects to shoot tomorrow.

GRADING TODAY:  In-class motion photos—name your best of water and best of a person in motion

For the next 5-6 days you will be working with and photographing inatimate objects. Still-life photography is very common in advertising as well as in the art world, and you will work to develop skills to take photos that reflect both areas.

JOURNAL 23:  Still-Life Photography

Read about shooting still life and object photography from the following sites:

• Basics of Still Life Photography
• Beginner’s Guide to Still Life Photography
• Big List of Object Photography tips
• Look at the 35 great still-life examples
• Check out Galleries of Grace Weston, Thom O’Connor, and Bela Bordosi, BetterPhoto

1. What are three things that are important to taking a good still life photos?
2. What are differences in the photos you see in newspaper flyers (ojbect) and the still life photo examples above?
3. What lighting techniques are best, and how can you try these out?
4. Find one more site on your own or from the big list above and read then summarize what you learned.
5. Copy/paste (or describe with the link) an image that stands out to you from the sites above.

JOURNAL 24:  Exposure review and Aperture
take notes from the lecture and video clips shown in class

Today you have all period to complete assignments from last week.  By the end of class, make sure you have the following done:

1. completed bookcover (double check requirements below)
2. Motion Photography Folder with 2 subfolders–on for in-class and one for Homework
3. Photos from each assignment saved in respective folders—you will do some naming tomorrow

This week, you will be working in class on the following–due to limited cameras not everyone can work at the same time on the same thing.

IN CLASS MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT

Practice taking photos during class to capture motion using the shutter speed settings.  You must show that you took photos of the following:

• water droplets(search the internet for techniques) or other moving water
• classmates in motion (you may want to bring a football, frisbee, etc)

BOOK COVERS
Recreate or redesign a book cover for your favorite book–there are still some photoshop skills I will cover, so do the following:

• MONDAY–play with text tools, sketch cover on paper, take photo
• TUESDAY–learn about layers, begin making book covers
• WEDNESDAY–finalize book covers

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. you must take your own photo  (no reusing old images)
2. have a minimum of 5 layers–name them
3. use effective text effects (not overused)
4. pay attention to space, balance, colors, and overall design
5. recreations must be exact

HOMEWORK REMINDER—on handout as well
Here is your MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY HOMEWORK assignment for this week and next:
Take multiple shots of 2 different subjects while controlling your shutter speed with the following in mind:

• one subject must be living and one must be non-living
• for each subject get at least one perfect shot that stops action
• for each subject get at least one perfect image with blurred motion
• use the rule of thirds as you compose shots

Today and Friday we will look at various photos that depict motion and discuss techniques. We will also spend a portion of each class looking at the basics of photoshop.  I promise–these are the last two journals until after next week.

JOURNAL 21:  Motion Photography, Part 2
Take the first 10 minutes of class to get familiar with these resources.  I will show a couple short videos and then you can work on the questions

• new–Understanding Shutter Speed
• new–Sports Photography Tips
• Motion Photos at Getty Images
• A Beginner’s Guide to Capturing Motion
• Webshot Blog–Taking Action Shots
• Tips for action photography
• Techniques for motion-blur and time-lapse photography
• Taking good sports photos
• More examples of Motion-Blur Photos, Sports Photos, and Action Photography Inspiration

1. Define/explain each of the following: action photography;  stop-motion photography; motion-blur; time-lapse photography;  implied motion;  decisive moment
2. List 5 or more tips for getting good action or motion photos.
3. What setting on the camera is best for shooting freeze motion, and what would be the minimum stop?
4. Describe 2 techniques that can be used to create motion-blur in a photo.
5. What is stock photography, and what are 2 good sources?
6. Find a site on your own that talks about motion/action photography. Read and summarize your learning with at least 5 key ideas–be sure to copy/paste the link as well.

JOURNAL 22:  Tools for Editing
For each of he following applications, what are pros/cons of using them to edit photos?

• office applications
• picasa
• photoshop
• gimp

Here is your MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY HOMEWORK assignment for this week and next:
Take multiple shots of 2 different subjects while controlling your shutter speed with the following in mind:

• one subject must be living and one must be non-living
• for each subject get at least one perfect shot that displays freeze motion
• for each subject get at least one perfect image with blurred motion
• use the rule of thirds as you compose shots

For the next two weeks we will be working on two different things: motion photography and learning to use photoshop

Due to weather there may be changes in plans, but today you will start working on both.

ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY:  Today we will experiment with the cameras and try to get some good action photos.  We will then discuss successes and failures.

JOURNAL 19:  MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY, part 1
Before leaving the room, explain what action photography is, and what are some things you might do to get a good shot.

Afterwards list 5 things you learned by experimenting today.

PHOTOSHOP:  next week you will create a cover for a book with your own original photo in it—start thinking about what book you may want to replicate or redesign the cover for

JOURNAL 20:  Book cover planning
Find 2 book cover images online, copy and paste them into your journals, then list 5 things that you see in their content,  design and layout

JOURNAL 18:  Quarter Reflections/Goals
Before getting started today, I want you to take a look at your final first quarter grade on the source, and reflect on the following:

• are you happy with your first quarter grade–why/why not?
• what you can do to improve or maintain the grade you want in this class next quarter
• discuss what you still hope to learn about photography and what are three things you would like to take photos of   in the next few months

COLLAGE EXPECTATIONS
Here are the expectations for your collage:

• size needs to be 8 1/2 x 11
• use of at least 4 pictures (6-7 for an A)
• photos need to all be different subjects
• elements labeled on all images with either sentence captions or text labels
• arranged with good use of space and balance
• **Extra credit for a strong theme

Today and tomorrow, you will make a collage of your best elements of art photos using a program called Picasa.

Today you have the first 20 minutes of class to upload and organize your photos.  Put them in a flder called “Elements of Art”  and name your best 3-5 for each element with the name of the element followed by a title (i.e. texture leaf)

I will return and go over tests after that and then we will begin working with Picasa.

Today and over this weekend, take photos of subjects of your choice where you incorporate the elements of art.  Try to get 10-15 photos for each of the 5 remaining elements (you did color and texture with fall photos)

You will need to have 1 really good photo for each element by Monday, and each of these must be a different subject.

Today you will spend most of the period taking photos outside and around the building focusing on line and shape.  You goal is to get an amazing shot that exemplifies line, and one that exemplifies shape.

Before you go, we will take a few minutes to discuss these elements and some techniques as well as quickly wrapping up journal 15 discussion.

Today I want to give you the period to wrap up some loose ends from 1st quarter, and continue working on your next project related to the elements of art.

Here is what you need to do today:

FILE ORGANIZATION/CLEANUP–make sure that your photography folder is set up as shown on board, clean out some photos but do not delete anything you think is a good photo or any of your first 30

JOURNAL CATCH-UP:  Make sure that journals 15 and 16 are complete—remember, 16 is elements of art–you will need this done in order to take photos the next 2 days

YEARBOOK/WEBSITE/WALL PHOTOS:  submit your very best photos for extra credit to be published or hung in our gallery–last chance to improve 1st quarter (please jsut put them in the main folders)

***If you are all caught up–the website rotating image is 405 X 145–edit and submit a photo that is ready to post

1st QUARTER GRADES:  check the source and see me at lunch or afterschool today if you have any concerns or disagreements

FALL PHOTOS—late and credit only after today

Today you have most of the period to study for the test on Monday.  During this time, I will grade your fall photos and journals 1-15.

I will answer questions the last 10 minutes of the period.

PREP PHOTOS FOR GRADING
During the first 20 minutes of class, upload your fall photos into a new folder, then name the best (at least 10).  Be sure to rotate!!!

We will wrap up the discussion form yesterday(modes/resolution/DSLR’s),  and you will play around with the basic modes and catch up in journals while I grade photos.

If there is time we will discuss Exposure and review Composition for the test.

Here are some review sites, in addition to those from previous journals:

• History of Photography
• History of Photography Timeline
• Composition
• Rebel Basic Mode Settings

Today we will complete the following:

• Finish watching video section about camera basics
• Experiment with Camera Modes
• Take notes from video on camera modes
• Discuss digital camera process flow and resolution 

Today we will continue discussion of questions from yesterdays journal and learn about some basic settings and modes on DSLR cameras.

JOURNAL 17:  DSLR Basics
Take notes in your journals as we watch the video and discuss main points.

Today you will be reading and answering 5 questions in your journals regarding the basic technology and functions of a digital camera.  Here are a few resources, spend 10 minutes or so browsing them so you are familiar.

How Stuff Works:   Digital Cameras–use this as your primary resource today–you will need to read all 9 sections as well as looking at some of the more stuff

Explain that Stuff:  Digital Cameras–shorter summary but has good links to more information

JOURNAL 15:  How Digital Cameras Work
Use the resources above to find answers to the following questions Except for the vocabulary, paragraph answers are required:

1. Define the following 10 terms:  CCD; LCD; pixel; mega-pixel; RGB;  lens; shutter; viewfinder; exposure; focus
2. How does a digital camera record an image?  Explain how color is recorded as well.
3. Discuss resolution.  What is it? What resolution should you set your camera to and why?  Why do they even put controls to change it on cameras?
4. What is an SLR camera and how does it work and differ from a point-and shoot?
5. What is exposure and what are the 2 ways to control  it? Give 3 examples of when and why you would vary these settings.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No late work will be accepted after 3:00 Friday November 4th.
QUARTER EXAM ON FRIDAY

When done finish journals 14 and 15 from last week or look at these Halloween Photo Tips

Your next assignment will merge learning in 2 areas and focus on taking photographs that depict Fall.

Learning some basics about the DSLR’s and Elements of Art will also be incorporated.

JOURNAL 14:  FALL PHOTOGRAPHY
Take a look at these sites and write a brief summary or reflection of what you learned for each:

• Extra Crunchy Guide to Leaf Peeping
• Fall Photography Tips
• Kodak Halloween Tips
• Fall Photography Winners
• Examples, and more examples
• Look for at least 1 more on your own

 Fall Photography—take a minimum of 30 shots between now and Thursday 11/4 that epitomize fall.  I will be looking for the following:

• adherance to theme
• experimentation with camera settings
• variety of shots (portrait, candids, landscape, close-ups)
• focus on elements of art
• good quality shots—begin deleting bad ones in camera

There should be time for 3 presentations today.

Presentations will be given in class over the course of the next 3-4 days. 

• Save your presentation to the groupshare so it is easily accessible (for prezi save a link with the logon and password on a word document)
• Using the rubric, grade yourselves on the first 2 sections, then turn it in.  You will have a minute to complete it afterwards as you attatch all your notecards and any other written work

Additionally, this week there will be important tasks posted top the blog that you will want to take care of each day before, between, or after groups present.

Today, do the following:

JOURNAL 13:  Notes on presentations
Afte each presentation and discussion, write down 3-5 key facts or ideas about the History of Photography that were discussed in the presentation–keep these organized by topic.

EXTRA CREDIT:  Yearbook Photos
Yearbook needs great photos of spirit week, school candids, the assembly and sports–save them to the appropriate folder on the groupshare.

You have the period today to complete putting your visual presentations together and prep your group presentations.

• We will take a few minutes to discuss good presentation skills
• I will have the scanner set up for you
• I will pass out the grading rubric
• Any group ready to go today will get 10% extra credit

Today we will talk about the format and content required for citations, then you will have the period to work.

 HERE IS A HANDOUT ON CITING SOURCES

Today we will discuss effective use of presentation tools and your groups should begin working putting your presentation together.

Today we will breifly discuss and go over the requirements for your History of Photography Projects and look at a couple examples.  As with nearly any presented project I will be looking at you work in three areas:

1. CONTENT–obviously the most important
   1. complete and accurate coverage of assigned sub-topic
   2. inclusion of 10 or more related images(at least one scanned)
   3. strong organization
   4. all sources propeerly cited (images and MLA bibliography)
   5. proper use of writing conventions (spelling, capitalization, grammar)
2. USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND FORMATTING
   1. use of appropriate tool for presenting information(powerpoint, prezi, glogster, etc)
   2. consistency in font/sizes/colors
   3. images appropriately sized and clear
   4. artistically well designed presentation
3. PRESENTATION SKILLS
1. all group members involved
2. clear, loud and expressive delivery with eye contact
3. Professionalism

As you work I will be assisting your groups as well as finalizing grades for the portrait project.

You will spend most of the period researching independantly today—each person should have notes for at least 2 different websites in journal 12.

We will take a break to watch the rest of the slideshows and I will be finishing up your portrait project grading today and tomorrow.

Today you will begin working in your groups on a history of Photography research project.  There are several tasks involved in this today:

• general discussion on group effectiveness
• assigning sub-topics to groups
• discussion and listing of guiding question

JOURNAL 12:  _______________ (your subtopic Research)

• List 3-5 guiding questions that your group came up with
• Begin researching individually and taking notes
• copy hyperlinks from sites so you can go back and create citations
• keep a list of links to pictures you might want to use

We will also finish watching slideshows today and I will begin final grading of your portraits.

Today you will spend the first 15 minutes of class researching the History of Photography (see journal 6)

We will also watch more slide shows and take care of a couple housekeeping tasks.

Today you will be turning in 2 projects.  In addition there are a couple unfinished journals we will be working on.

Here are todays tasks:

1. complete journal 11–finish reading and responding to questions in your journals
2. turn in Client Review forms after final review/revisions
3. turn in slideshows
4. watch and evaluate 2-3 slideshows
5. work on journal 6–General History of Photography

Today you have the period to complete your slide show–I will go over transitions, titles, and editing music.

EXTRA CREDIT IF SHOWN TODAY

HOMEWORK REMINDER: complete your client review sheet

This week, you will work on 2 projects using the photos you took last week.

CLIENT-REVIEW PROJECT
Objective: TSW evaluate portraits with the subject using terms related to photo composition

This assignment is to be done independantly outside of classtime, or while others are editing your slideshows if your subject is available.  Instructions are as follows:

1. Decide which photos you think are better between your portraits and the group portraits
2. Meet with the subject of the photos and choose the best three
3. Be sure to ask questions of your client to help you complete the worksheet (take notes–fill out later)
4. Have them sign the form
5. Put those images in a sub-folder named “best 3″
6. Complete the worksheet using terms from our discussion of photo composition

DUE MONDAY 10/11

SLIDE SHOW PROJECT
Objective: TSW learn basic tools in slide show production and display their best candid photos for class discussion and evaluation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• slide show must be between 2 and 3 minutes
• slide show must have a purpose (theme, story, etc.)
• slides must be timed with the music (not all the same)
• A minimum of 2 pieces of music/sound files must be used
• Ken Burns or zoom and pan effect must be used
• Transitions and titles must be used

TIMELINE: 
MONDAY—planning and discussion about purpose and music
TUESDAY–photo selection and organization
WEDNESDAY–begin editing
THURSDAY–editing
FRIDAY–fine tuning, titles, turn-in

In addition we will be completing 2 journals as follows:

JOURNAL 10:  Slide Show Production–take notes on the following:

1.  pros/cons of different programs
2. what are the basic steps to complete shows
3. what are transitions, ken burns effect, and music levels—how to do each

JOURNAL 11:  Photo Composition Rules Review
Read from the following 2 sites and find a third site on your own (be sure to list it):

• Kodak Tips:  Composition Basics
• Top 10 Rules for Photo Composition
• find your own site

Then    1.  define composition  2.  explain the rule of thirds     3.  list 3 new concepts or rules that you learned

This week, we will focus on techniques for taking photos of people.  In addition to taking a bunch of photos, you will be learning principles of composition as they relate to the basic types of people photography.

JOURNAL 7:  People Photos Observations and Terms

1. Import your photos from this weekend into a new folder called “people first-shots”, then begin naming your best 10 and worst 5. 
2. Each table will be discussing photos as a group for 10 minutes
3. When instructed, list at least 5 different tips in your journals based on the discussions
4. take notes on our discussion of some basic concepts

JOURNAL 8: Portrait Photography(tuesday)

1.  Photography School—read the first 4 articles, and more if you want, then list at least 5 complete tips you think will help you take better pictures for the next photo assignment

EXTRA CREDIT: Read the article about the Mona Lisa from the photography school list, and explain what pyramidal composition is, and list one other thing we can leran about photography from this great painting.

2.   16 Inspirational Tips—if you really want to go out on a limb and do some stunning work—write down plans for the portrait you hope to take(subject, background, poses, etc.)

3.  12 tips for great group photos–list three tips you feel would be useful, and write down plans for the group you will shoot

4.  Find 2 examples of portrait photographers online, copy/paste a photo by  as well as describing what you see in their photos that draws your attention(be sure to include the link and photographers or organizations name and some basic info)

JOURNAL 9:  Taking Candids (thursday)
1.  Franklin candids: In your groups, look through 2 different yearbooks and find good candids.  Discuss and come up with a list of 5 techniques or principles you should follow to get good candid photos—list these in your journals.

2.  Textbook Tips: Read the three sources below, then list 5 things that you learned about getting good shots

• 11 Tips for Better Candid Photos
• Tips for Candid Photography
• Taking Spontaneous Pictures

3.  Look at some examples from professionals at these sites or find your own, find and copy/paste 2 images that really stand out to you and explain why.

• Famous Photographers of Candid and Urban Photography
• The Candid Photos
• Bob Willoughby
• Henri Cartier-Bresson

PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENTS (all due Monday 10/3)

10+ PORTRAITS:  Find one person and take a series of portraits(at least 10) of them using varied angles, locations, distances, and lighting.  You must have at least 2 locations and 2 outfits.

10+ GROUP PORTRAITS:  Do the same with a group of 3 or more–extra credit for using a real group (team, club, etc.)–at least 3 different locations

50+ CANDIDS:  Take 50 or more candids in classrooms, hallways, at the assembly, game and/or dance on Friday

This week you will complete the paper we started last Friday, and then we will begin discussing some basic functions of cameras.  PAPERS ARE DUE TUESDAY AT THE END OF CLASS

There will be several journals that you work on as follows:

JOURNAL 3: HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Look in the internet for at least 15 facts about the History of Photography.  Spend time reading and understanding, rather than trying to complete this today.  As you summarize or paraphrase info, list the source.

JOURNAL 4:  EDITING WITH WORD
After a breief demo, you will choose one of your photos and edit it using word.  As you edit your photo list and explain 5 tools you discovered.

JOURNAL 5:  UNDERSTANDING THE ZOOM
Read from the sites linked below and answer the first three questions:

Kodak Tips–the basic difference
Optical vs Digital–a detailed explanation
Understanding Camera Lenses–more detailed and advanced reading

1. Define zoom, telephoto, optical zoom, digital zoom, and focal length.
2. What kind of adjustments can be made for your camera zoom settings (if none look at the canon powershot 750 manual)
3. If you were going to buy a new camera, what should you look for in the zoom?

After some reading and discussion,  you will have 15 minutes of class to  take pictures using your camera zoom as follows:

• take a good portrait from 3-5 feet away from your subject
• zoom all the way in and move back to get the same basic photo
• repeat to get a second set of shots with different subjects and backgrounds if you have time
• have your photos saved to your computer by the time instructed

4.  What differences do you see in the photos, or did you experience while shooting?
5. What type(s) and power of zoom does your camera or phone have?

JOURNAL 6:  BASIC (AUTO) CAMERA SETTINGS
First, find the owners manual for your camera online–if it is a savable file, save it to your photo folder, otherwise, save the link in your journal.  You might try this site – Instruction Manuals Online

Spend about 10 minutes browsing the manual, and then answer the following questions:

1. How can you change your focus to manual?
2. What are the basic modes in your camera?
3. What are two things you learned about your camera from the manual.

JOURNAL 7:  COMPOSITION AND PHOTOS OF PEOPLE
For this journal, your first task is to take 30 photos of people.  You will need to have this done by the beginning of class on Monday.  We will continue this journal on Monday.

This week we will be doing a variety of initial assessment type things and setting some routines in place.

Tasks to be completed are as follows:

1. going over course expectations
2. making sure people can do basics on computers (log-on, open, save, use word)
3. stressing the importance of organization
4. taking a pre-test
5. getting  journals set up
6. beginning a written analysis of your best/worst photos from last Friday

This week is very short, and much of our time will be taken up by doing organizational things.  You will have a worksheet to complete, we will go over school district policy on computer use, and you will be taking photos on Friday.

You first photo assignment is to take 3 0r more photos of at least 10 different subjects (minimum of 30 shots)