Hogs Back Trip for Group 2

Just a reminder to all group 2 members or those who did not go on the first trip to Hogs back Lake. We will be leaving this coming Thursday at 9:00 am. Please meet at the double doors in front of the school where the activity bus will be waiting.


Notice: if you have not completed projects 1-4 you will not be attending the field trip, and will have to complete the project in an alternate setting.


 Make wise use of your time people!

Photo of the Week

What is Fall?


Remember think about it and be creative......anybody can go out and take pictures of leaves. Make it interesting consider perspective and expression create a photo that generates interest and wonder!


Have fun!         Due Friday October 2nd
 

Assignment #8 Understanding the Elements of Photography

Assignment #8
    

For this assignment you will incorporate some of the elements and principles of photography into your images. Find examples of lines, patterns movement, texture, extreme lighting, and selective focus. Use them to create strong images with  solid of contrast. Read the handout carefully and submit 4 images for each composition style. Make sure you label each picture what elements or principles your picture represents.

Please make sure you are making your photographes interesting. Be creative! And be sure that your photo follows the criteria. And remember when you are asked to take a picture of texture....dont give me the literal form. In your picture "Texture" should be the main element but not the only aspect of the photo.




Remember to incorporate the elements of composition that you have practiced with already!





1. 4 photo's with strong texture





2. 4 photo's with good examples of dominant line.





3. 4 photo's with excellent examples of pattern.





4. 4 photo's with extreme lighting and contrast.





5. 4 photo's of selective focus the main subject in the photo should be clearly dfined.






Due Monday October 5th


Total Marks  /25




see the following websites for further examples and definitions



http://www.mmwindowtoart.com/foundations/lineasmovement.html

http://www.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/jrider/elements_and_principles_of_art.htm

http://photoinf.com/General/Robert_Berdan/Composition_and_the_Elements_of_Visual_Design.htm

The following Photo students will depart tomorrow at 9:00 am

Dawson C
Annika D
Kassidy D
Maria E
Kristina E
Kaleb H
Chrissy H
Elizabeth R
Ina S
Dakota M
Catherine S
Naomi T

Hogsback Lake Photo Shoot (assignment #7)

The Basics of Photography







Hi Everyone tomorrow is our scheduled photo shoot for Hogs Back lake. It will be an awesome opportunity to take some fantastic fall pictures. We will be focussing on the basics of photography that we covered in the booklet, only this time you will be shooting your own pictures.






What you Need to Bring


You will need to bring with you:


1. Camera and memory card. (if you don't have a camera bring a memory card, and we'll get you a camera.


2.  Small back pack


3. Rain gear


4. proper hiking shoes or good quality shoes.


5. Lunch


Itinerary


9:00 am  - departure


9:30 - am arrival at Hogsback Lake


9:30 - 11:30 - Hike around Hogsback using the basics of photography criteria.


11:30 - Hike back to Bus


12:00 - Depart from Hogsback


12:30 - Arive at NVSS






Group A will Leave Tomorrow
(with the exception of those that have incomplete projects from assignments 1-4) 
 
- all participants must have completed up to Assignment #4 in order to qualify for this trip .


Assignment:


Take 3 Pictures for each of the following categories:


1. Rules of thirds
2. Informal balance
3. Formal balance
4. Selective focus
5. Leading line (narrow depth of field)
6. Lighting
7. Grouping
8. Horizon Line (wide depth of field)
9. Framing


Please post pictures on the blog titled (what type of shot is it according to the basics of photography)




Total Mark /27

Assignment # 6 Understanding your Camera

In this assignment you will review basic camera terminology as well as the basic parts of the camera. It is not expected that you know all the camera functions and what they do right away, but it is a good idea to become familiar with the terminology. In assignment # 6 you will review the website below and answer the following questions on the hand out provided. And Locate and find a diagram of your specific camera.




http://www.digital-photography-tips.net/digital-photography-terminology.html




Here is a basic 35 mm SLR digital camera. Different models vary but for the most part they have very similar functions. It will be your responsibility to become familiar with your specific model. If you don't have a manual for it look your specific model up on line and copy and paste your camera model. on your post. Locate all the functions below on your specific model.

Assignment #5 Colour Abstracts and Assignment 5-A Exploring Adobe Photoshop

Assignment #5 Color Abstracts

Read the Handout for assignment #5 Color & Abstracts Create 12 (2 per category) pictures that demonstrate the following:

 An abstract photo depicts a real life subject in an unnatural way.

Abtraction is the photographic art that is not representational of real objects in the natural world. By taking the essence of the photo or a portion of the photo and by using color and or the form in an aesthetic arrangement or combination, the photographic abstraction becomes art.

1. Colour Harmony / Complementry Colours
2. Colour Harmony
3. Colour Discord
4. Colour Spot
5. Monocramatic Colour

Here are some examples from my last photo class

 
Mono Cromatic Colours                            Colour Abstract


 



Remember to be creative, follow the basic principles of photography, and of course the criteria.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_theory#Color_harmony_and_color_meaning

Exploring Adobe Photo Shop

Assignment # 5-A

Exploring Adobe Photo Shop
Take 10 photographes of your choice. Make sure you are being creative, and using the basic principles of photography. Then using the Adobe Photoshop tutorial provided on my blog and the Adobe Photo Shop program on your desk top, experiment with some of the tools provided. Change, alter, and modify your pictures, and label each picture and the tools you used. Be creative and have fun!

http://www.adobephotoshoptutorials.com/free/index.php?cat=13
http://www.adobephotoshoptutorials.com/free/index.php?cat=15

You should have 10 labeled and modifyed pictures when your complete.

Total Mark /25

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=abstract+photography&FORM=IGRE&qpvt=abstract+photography#
http://jasonbarnettephotography.wordpress.com/2010/07/18/what-is-abstract-photography/
http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/color.htm

http://www.thephotoargus.com/inspiration/40-astounding-examples-of-abstract-photography/

Assignment #4 Composition Work Book

      

Assignment #4 Composition Workbook
Composition, Arrangement and, Ballance

Objective: Create a smallbook that is a collection of photographic compositions. It should include at least 18 photographs.

Materials:  8X11" paper, magazines, glue scissors, etc

Using Magazines (not the computer) to find at least one example of the following types of composition (see below) Be sure to include the whole photo image, do not cut out part of the photo, or reshape it by cutting it. No pictures with words over them! So be careful with adds, they often they often have words or slogans over the images. Use only real photographs, no digitally altered or animated collages. No photographes that are really images of paintings or drawings. Craftmanship is an important part of the grade, so be neat anddo label each photo with its composition type.

Leading Line - a line that literally leads you visually to an object (1)

Rythm - objects repeating in a picture, creating a feeling of depth and empasis. (2)

Framing - shooting through somthing to get the main subject behind it. The subject is "framed" by somthing in the fore ground. (1)

Horizontal - picture is wider than it is tall. (1)

Vertical - picture is taller than it is wide (1)

Informal Balance - different things catch your eye not just one. ( multiple objects - tends to be asymetrical) (1)

Formal Ballance - both sides of the picture are similar (symetrical) (1)

High Key - bright, intense, and active. (1)
Low Key - dark, less intense, inactive. (1)

Silhoette - the lighting comes from behinf the subject of your picture. (1)

Angle - up, down, straight. Find one of each. (3)

Distance and Depth of Field. Find a picture that demonstrates depthe of field, and one that represents close medium and far. (4)

Focus - soft and sharp find one of each (1)

Total  /21

Getting to Know you Artzy Bio (Assignment #3)

Artist Biography


For this assignment you must also write a 1-page biography. make sure make sure you check out some of the photography bios on the internet. You will see how they look and what should be included. Think of this as something you would want to publish on the back of your photos in an art show. Give a little detail of what you like about photography or what inspires you to be creative. At times it is our surroundings: nature, the city, humanity (faces)

The History Of Photography Power Point (Assignment # 2)

 The History of Photography (Assignment # 2)




Project # 1 Power Point Presentation

For project #1 you will create a power point presentation. Your subject can be on the following:

-History
-Evolution of technology in photography
-The impact photography has had on the world, ie how was it used to change the world.
- Choose a famous photographer and do a biography include photos of his work, and explain why how his photo's impacted the world

Your power point must have at least 10 slides with references.

 

Course Projects!

Term 1 Projects



Photo 11


1. Blog
2. Power point - The History of Photography
3. Elements of Composition
4. Personal Photo Biography
5. Abstraction
6. POTW "Fall"
7. Project 5-A
8. POTW "Fall"
9. Black and White Elements
10. POTW "Thriving"
11. Faceless and Reflective Portraits
12. POTW "Hope"
13. Photo Montage
14. POTW "Abandoned and Discarded

Term 2 Projects

1. Landscape photography
2. Photo montage
3. POTW "Abandoned and Discarded"
4. Land Scape Photography
5. Basic Portraiture
6. POTW "Energy"
7. Surealism
8. POTW "Magnificant"
9. Capturing Movement
10. POTW "Lonesome"
11. Night Photography
12. Capturing Emotion or Mood
13. POTW "What is Christmas"
14. POTW "Charity"

Creating Your Own Blog (Assignment #1)

Creating Your Own Blog (Assignment #1)

In Photography 11-12 you will use a blog account to present all your work. Signing up for a blog is a very simple process, and only takes minutes of your time. A blog is an excellent way to display your photos with no cost to you. Your blog account will be a valuable tool for you to use through out the semester. It will be your communication tool for specific assignments and links to valuable web sites. It will also be a means of assessment for your teacher.

Before you begin you will create your own blog.
Your blog must contain the following:

1. a propper URL
2. A blog title that contains your name ie. John Smith's Visual Arts no nicknames please! 
3.You must be linked to Mr. Muellers blog by following the instructions on the wall.                 
4. you must report your URL to Mr. Mueller so he can be linked to you.                         
5. Experiment with some of the page templates, make your blog unique and creative.

The following steps will help you create your account.

Step 1

Go to blogger.com

Step 2

You should now see the Blogger.com webpage “Click” on Create a Blog.

Step 3

It will now ask you to create a new Google account. Follow the directions provided. You are not required to put your age or your birthday. This is privileged information and should remain so.

Step 4

After you have successfully completed your new Google account you have to verify that account by: Entering your country, and your cell phone number. If you don’t have a cell - phone, you may use a friend’s or ask Mrs. Pye or Mr. Mueller. You will then receive a text on your phone giving you the verification code.

Step 5

You will now have a new screen asking for the verification code. Type your code in the designated area. This screen will take you to where you will build your URL for your blog.

Step 6

Customizing your Blog:

You are now ready to customize your blog. The blog account will provide you with a variety of stencils to use. Choose one and then and name your blog. Please insure that you use your whole name in the blog title. For example: John Smiths Photography.

Step 7

You now must link your blog account to your teacher’s account using the following steps:

1.      “Click” on Design at the top of your account page.

2.       “Click” on Dashboard at the top right hand corner.

3.      Go to the bottom of the page where it says ADD and “click”. Add your teacher’s blog address______________________________.

4.      Then “Click” Follow. Your teacher’s blog address should now show up on your dashboard.

5.      Now report your blog address to your teacher so they can add your address to their blog. Your blog address should look something like this: John Smith.blogspot.com

6.      You are now ready to post your assignments on to the bog.
          

                                                                           
                                                                                                                                               
*Double Check with Mr. Mueller that you are connected to his blog.

Total Mark /25

Course Introduction

Welcome to Photography Every One!

    

Welcome to Photo 11-12 every one! This semester will be very busy so it is very important that we all work together.

The first task that you will be doing is building a blog. The Blog is a communication tool that links you to me. All projects you do will be uploaded to this blog. I will mark all your projects on your blog. As a procautionary measure make sure you save your projects to my documents or on your flash drive, that would be wise as well. There are no exscuses for not having your work saved some where. (do not save your work to my pictures on the computer)

There will be times when you have questions regarding the technology that I may not be able to answer and there may be times where you can answer my questions. I will do my best if I don't know the answer to find it out for you. But you will have to be patient. Many of the programs we will be using this year are new to me as well.

The following are a list of expectations for this semester

- Arrive on time with a good attitude.

- Be courteous and polite, in essence a good classroom citizen.

- No food or drink will be permitted near the computers.

- Come prepared with all the required equipment.

- Work hard to the best of your ability.

- Be a trusting and courteous member of the comunity when signed out taking pictures.

- Always make sure you sign out with Mr. Mueller, and at the front desk with Mrs.  When leaving the building.

- There will be no picture taking in the hallways or classroom of the school.

You will need the following supplys for this course.

1. Camera this can include any digital camera, including iphones or ipods.

2. Memory Card for your camera (these will not be supplied)

3. A thumb drive for backing up or transfering photo's.

*Remember it is your responsibility to bring your camera's and supply's to class every day.