COM1205 - Intro Photography

• Describe the role of photography in society; how photography is used in a variety of different forms and formats.

• Provide 4-5 different examples (with visuals) of uses of photography in current society. Describe how each is used and for what purpose.

  • Consider the following: e.g., art, social statement, entertainment, historical record, illustrating ideas and concepts, scientific research, exploration

1. Create a new web page called '1205 – Assignment 2'

2. Review Photography for Beginners Guide – Shutterfly for reference.

3. Complete the following questions on your page (You can copy/paste them onto your page then complete them there):

   1. Describe in your own words, the following camera features:

      • Viewfinder

      • Zoom

      • Focus

      • Aperture

      • Shutter Speed

      • Flash

   2. Describe in your own words, the purpose of each of the following parts of the camera:

      • Lens

      • Shutter

      • Tripod

      • Memory Card

   3. What is composition and how can it improve a photograph?

   4. What are two different ways you avoid blurring a picture?

   5. Describe three ways lighting can be altered to improve a photograph.

   6. What is depth of field and how is it achieved?

   7. How is perspective an important aspect of photography?

   8. What is the ‘rule of thirds’ in photography and why is it helpful?

• Make a copy and complete the Parts of the Camera worksheet

• Upload a copy to your site or link your Google Doc to your Google Site

1. View the Slideshow for Photography Basics to understand the requirements for the different photographic types you will be using for this assignment.

2. Take 5 photos of each of the following techniques of photography below. For each picture record timing (aperture/shutter speed), lighting used, subject(s) in the photo, location taken. Use worksheet to keep track.  Link to Worksheet

3. Upload all 40 pictures on your website into – label each group with all 5 photographs under each in a Gallery with your Shutter Speed and Aperture numbers for each picture.

Photo Techniques

• Rule of Thirds

• Wide Angle

• Telephoto

• Slow Shutter

• Fast Shutter

• Night/Dark Exposure

• Macro

• Depth of Field

You will now apply the knowledge you’ve learned from Assignment 4. You will create a compilation of new photographs which includes:

• Choose a general theme for all of the photographs you will take – ie: friendship, nature, school, music, etc.

• 1 photograph that represents each of the 8 techniques of photography used in Assignment 4 – email these to your teacher to print in colour.

• Write a brief analysis of each photo – explain why each photograph is a good representation of the type of photograph you are taking, as well as how that skill has improved the photograph.

• Put all photographs and your short analysis of each photograph together onto a poster with the theme as the title. Remember general rules of composition when completing the poster, make it look good and keep it organized!

• Upload each of your 8 photographs to your website as well as a photograph of your final poster