Photo 1 Assignments

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NEW Assignment: Principles and Elements of Design/Art

Due: Various, 1st 6 due 5/8, 2nd 6 due 5/15,

12 photographs, 20 points per image, 240 points total

NM Fine Arts Core Arts Standard VA: CR 1 & 2.1.IIa

CCSS ELA RI.1 9-12; CCSS RST 1, 9-12

Objective: Understand what the Principles and Elements are and be able to make photographs that demonstrate these concepts.

You will be responsible for the definitions that are posted on the back of the classroom. After you understand the definitions for the principles and elements then go out and photograph two examples of each. Click here to see the P&E study guide/definitions.

Make one photograph of 12 of the 14 the Principles and Elements:

Emphasis Space

Pattern Texture

Unity Color

Balance Line

Movement Form

Rhythm Value

Contrast Shape

Name the photos with the name of the P&E that it is.

Remember to focus, compose, get a proper exposure. Make sure your lens is clean!!!

You may email the photos to me or save them to your Google Drive and share the folder with me.

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NEW Photography Composition Assignment. For students that did not complete the Composition 22 assignment

Objective: Understand what the Photography Composition Concepts are and be able to make photographs that demonstrate these concepts.

Due: 4/24

11 photographs, 40 points per image, 440 points total

NM Fine Arts Standard One & Two

NCVA Standard VA: CR1; CR2

CCSS ELA RI.1 9-12; CCSS RST 1, 9-12

You will be responsible for the definitions of each concept covered. Use the Composition Terms handout to do your research.

Make one photograph that demonstrates each of the Photography Composition Concepts:

Asymmetrical Balance asym

Symmetrical Balance symm

Background Control back

Contrast contr

Cropping crop

Framing fram

Leading Lines line

Positive-Negative Space posneg

Rule of Thirds roth

Simplification simp

Viewpoint view

Save your final 11 images to a folder named "Photo Composition assignment". Name your photos so I can tell what they are.

You will have a total of 11 images in your folder. You may email the photos to me or save them to your Google Drive and share the folder with me.

Remember to focus, compose and get a proper exposure. Make sure your lens is clean!!!

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Attend the Metro Art Show

Due March 16th

50 or 100 extra credit points

NM Fine Arts Standard Four

Objective: to see great student art!

Go to Metro look at all the student art work. Pay attention to the photography. Make a selfie of you at the show for 50 points. For an extra 50 points write at least a paragraph about the show. Info on the show is posted on the board in class.

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OLD assignment see new modified assignment above

Assignment: Principles and Elements of Design/Art

Due: Various, 1st 6 due 3/16, 2nd 6 due 3/23, 3rd 6 due 4/6, last 10 due 4/13

28 photographs, 20 points per image, 560 points total

NM Fine Arts Core Arts Standard VA: CR 1 & 2.1.IIa

CCSS ELA RI.1 9-12; CCSS RST 1, 9-12

Objective: Understand what the Principles and Elements are and be able to make photographs that demonstrate these concepts.

You will be responsible for the definitions that are posted on the back of the classroom. After you understand the definitions for the principles and elements then go out and photograph two examples of each. Click here to see the P&E study guide/definitions.

Make two different photographs that match and show each category of the Principles and Elements of Design:

Emphasis Space

Pattern Texture

Unity Color

Balance Line

Movement Form

Rhythm Value

Contrast Shape

Save your pictures to a folder named "P&E assignment" in your assignment folder on your computer. Make Photoshop adjustments and save your photos as .psd files. Name each image with your initials, the principle or element that it is (abbreviate the word) and the original file number. So your 1st picture for Emphasis will look like this: xxx_emph_1_3214.psd, second image: xxx_emph_2_5861.psd, etc. (Replace XXX with your initials.)

Create a P&E folder and then create a 1st 6, 2nd 6, 3rd 6 and final 10. I will grade six P & E photos at a time and then the last 10. I will not grade them if the files are not named properly, not Photoshopped or if the assignment is incomplete. You do not have to shoot in order. You only make 2 photos of each P & E. You cannot use photos that you've turned in previously for grading, but you may use different versions (file numbers) of those instead. You will be graded using the photo rubric.

Remember to focus, compose, get a proper exposure. When using the class cameras use Aperture or Shutter priority modes or full manual. Do not use full auto mode. If you use your own camera don't use full auto mode. If you are using your cellphone camera make sure you use the full resolution setting and email the photos as full size, otherwise we might not be able to get a very good print if your image is selected for printing or competitions.

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Photo Collage Assignment

1st Collage Due: 2/28; 2nd Collage Due: 3/6 ; 3rd Collage due: 3/13

NM Core Arts Standard: Creating

300 points – 100 points for each photo collage

Objective: Understand how to use Photoshop layers & layer masking to create photo collages.

Create three (3) photo collages from your original photographs. You have to use images that you have personally taken. The newly collaged image must be created with two or more photographs. Combine the photographs creatively following the principles and elements of art. Click on this link to get background info on Layer masking: Compositing Tutorial video .

The most interesting photo collages are ones that have a theme or message, or tell a story. You have to have/use at least one layer mask for this assignment.

Basic procedures: In Photoshop open a new file with the following settings: 12x8 or 8x12 inches or larger, resolution 300ppi, color mode RGB 8 bit, background: white or transparent. Name your image: initials_photocollage_1.psd, i.e., pjh_photocollage_1.psd.

Save the images to a folder named photo collages in your assignments folder. Each collage will have its own folder. Also, put a copy of the originals that you used for the collage in the same folder. You should have a folder for each collage with a copy of the originals and the collage. Now open the two or three photos that you want to combine. Do a "command A" to select all, "command C" to copy, and "command V" to paste the photo into the other photograph or new file.

NOTE: Unless all the images are the same resolution you may have issues with pixelation. Once a new layer is added you may need to scale the layer bigger or smaller. Go to edit => transform=> scale, press and hold the shift key to keep the layer in the correct proportion. You can use the move tool to move layers around. You need to use layer masks to cut out areas of a photograph that you don’t want to show. I will demonstrate in class or go to Adobe TV to view the video tutorial Compositing Tutorial video. This technique allows you to make infinite adjustments to the photograph layer later, if needed.

DO NOT use the eraser tool to erase parts of your image!! You can use the "layer opacity" to get the desired visual interaction between the layers. You can use the adjustment layers at any time to enhance the new image. Make sure you save your new file as a Photoshop .psd file, NOT A .JPG FILE. You want to be able to make adjustments later. If you jpeg the image you will lose your layers forever.

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Photoshop Cropping assignment

Objective: To know and understand how to use the crop tool for specific end uses.

Due 01/22/20

125 points, 25 point per cropped photo plus original

NM Fine Arts Standard One

Select one of your best photographs. Photoshop it and make it look the best that you can. Save it as a Photoshop file and make a copy and place the copy in a folder named “photoshop cropping.” Name it xxx_ zzzz_original.psd, (xxx are YOUR Initials, zzzz is the original file number.)

In Photoshop press the command+option+i keys to get to the image size panel. Make sure the resolution is set to 300. If it is not uncheck the resample button then change the resolution to 300ppi. This is important!!! So make sure you check. When importing cellphone photos they usually come in at 72 ppi. You need to start with 300ppi.

Using the Photoshop crop tool (W x H x Resolution in the drop-down menu) crop the image for the web: set the resolution to 72 ppi with the height and width to 4x6 inches. Adjust the crop box to where you want it, then press the return key to actually make the crop. Be sure to have the delete cropped pixels unchecked. Save the image with the name xxx_zzzz_4x6x72.jpg, (xxx are your initials, zzzz means the original file number.) Note: 72 ppi is the standard resolution for images on the Internet.

All your cropped photos will be saved as jpg files as most printing services want jpg files. Only your original will be a psd or tif file.

Now open the same original (NOT the image you just saved!!!) and crop it to 5x7 inches at 300ppi and save it with the name xxx_zzzz_5x7x300.jpg. 300 ppi’s the resolution for making inkjet or commercial prints. DO NOT use the photo you just cropped as a starting point, start with your original! Again, make sure you get the crop box to where you want it, then press the return key to actually make the crop.

Now do the same for a 8x10 inches at 300ppi photo crop. Rename it xxx_zzzz_8x10x300.jpg.

Next resize the image for your smartphone wallpaper. Check your model’s screen specs (on the Internet). And crop for your screen. More than likely it will be in pixel dimensions i.e., 640x1136x326, Make sure you set the W & H as Pixels (px) not inches (in)! Phones have different resolutions so be sure to set the resolution to your cell phone. If you do not have a cell phone use the dimensions for the iPhone 5s. Cell phones are vertical so if you chose a horizontal photo to start with it will be an extreme vertical crop, which is OK. Save this file as: xxx_5123_(size & resolution in pixels).jpg i.e. pjh_5123_1135x640x326.jpg

Always start with the original image file each time to prevent image quality issues. Make sure the resolution is set properly. Place all cropped photos plus the original in a folder named "photoshop cropping" in your assignments folder on your computer. You will have 5 photos in your folder, the original Photoshopped file plus the 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 and the cellphone photo.

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Assignment: Photography Composition Assignment

Objective: Understand what the Photography Composition Concepts are and be able to make photographs that demonstrate these concepts.

Due: Feb. 3rd

22 photographs, 20 points per image, 440 points total

NM Fine Arts Standard One & Two

NCVA Standard VA: CR1; CR2

CCSS ELA RI.1 9-12; CCSS RST 1, 9-12

You will be responsible for the definitions of each concept covered. Use the Composition Terms handout to do your research.

Make two different photographs that demonstrates each of the Photography Composition Concepts:

Asymmetrical Balance asym

Symmetrical Balance symm

Background Control back

Contrast contr

Cropping crop

Framing fram

Leading Lines line

Positive-Negative Space posneg

Rule of Thirds roth

Simplification simp

Viewpoint view

All photographs must be photoshopped. Save your final 22 images to a folder named "Photo Composition 22 assignment" in your assignment folder on your computer. Make Photoshop adjustments and save your photos as .psd or .tif files. DO NOT TYPE in .psd!!!!!!! Do a File => Save As, select Photoshop file.

Name each image with your initials, the concept it is ,whether 1st or 2nd, and the original file number. Abbreviate the concept name to shorten file names (see the abbreviations above). So your photos for Asymmetrical will look like this:

xxx_asym_1_3214.psd

2nd image: xxx_asym_2_5861.psd

(Remember: Delete DSC and replace xxx with YOUR 3 initials and KEEP the original file number!)

You will have a total of 22 images in your folder. Do not create individual folders for each concept. I will not grade them if the files are not named properly or if the assignment is incomplete. You MUST Photoshop each photograph! You cannot use photos that you've turned in previously for grading, but you may use different versions of those instead. You will be graded using the photo rubric.

Remember to focus, compose and get a proper exposure. When using the class cameras use Aperture, Shutter priority modes or full manual. DO NOT use full auto mode or any of the Program modes. Stick with Aperture, Shutter or Manual exposure modes. If you use your own camera don't use full auto mode. If you are using your cellphone camera make sure you use the full resolution setting and email the photos as full (original size), otherwise we might not be able to get a very good print if your image is selected for printing or competitions.

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Best 2 Photos

Due 1/8/2020

200 Points

NM Visual Arts Standards 1 & 4

Objective: Understand how to select/edit your best photographs.

Create an new folder named: "Your Name Best 2". Select two of your best photographs that you made during the 1st semester or took over Winter Break. If you are using photos that you've already turned in, duplicate the photo then move it to you 2nd semester assignments folder. If you are using a new photograph, duplicate it, then move it to your assignments folder.

Photoshop both images to make them look great. Save your photos as Photoshop files - .psd. Don't just type in psd!!!! Do a file -> save as -> select photoshop (it's the top selection).

Name your photos First Name Last Name B1 original #.psd, example: Jane Doe_B1_2367.psd; Jane Doe_B2_1234.psd.

Your photos should be in focus, well composed, interesting! I will be grading by the photo grading rubric.

This assignment is for selecting entries for the APS Fine Arts' Metro Show. I have to make selections this week as the deadline is next week. Late assignments will be graded of course, but won't be eligible for entry into the show. Not all students will have work selected, most won't. Only the best images will be selected.

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Create a new folder titled Your Name 2nd Sem. Inside this folder create a folder named Assignments.

Clean up your desktop so you only have your 1st & 2nd semester folders showing. DO NOT throw out your 1st Semester files! You will need them this semester.

1st Semester Assignments

Photographing and Processing in RAW

Due: 12/9/19

250 points, 50 points per image (5 RAW photos)

NM Visual Arts Standard 1

CCSS: SL 9-12; 4 & 5, (Speaking & Listening),

RST; 7, 9-12 (Integration of Knowledge), WHST 9-12, 1.A-E, 4

Objective: Understand photographing and processing RAW photos using Photoshop. Be able to answer this question: Why would you want to photograph in Raw mode?

After reading the RAW section in the Digital Photography Book (Chapter 4 page 79) and reviewing the "Raw Processing PDF" go out and photograph using the RAW setting on your camera. Make sure all photos turned in are well composed, in focus, properly exposed.

Procedure: Set your camera to RAW. This is in the “quality” setting on your camera. Click on the (i) button twice then toggle to the quality mode, then toggle to RAW only, always photograph with the large file size setting. Make your photographs paying attention to subject, composition, exposure, proper shutter speed, etc.

Place your photos in your photo archive. Each photo will have a file extension of .NEF if you use Nikon cameras or .ARW for Sony, .CR2 or .CRW for Canon and .ORF for Olympus cameras.

Select the best 5 photos, duplicate them and place them in a new folder named RAW before you start to process the photographs. RENAME the file BEFORE you open it up!!! Example: pjh_raw1_3423.NEF, pjh_raw2_8456.NEF, etc.

Open the 1st photo in Photoshop. It will open in Photoshop’s RAW processor. You have to make adjustments in this processor, follow the the Raw processing handout and then click on “open image”. You are now in the regular Photoshop work space. Make at least one adjustment in Photoshop then save (save as) the photo as a PSD. You will have a total of ten photos plus the .xmp files in your folder: 5 NEF files and the corresponding PSD files, plus the XMP sidecar files from the RAW processing. The RAW file name should look like this: pjh_RAW1_3423.NEF, the corresponding Photoshop file will look like this: pjh_RAW1_3423.psd and the xmp file: pjh_RAW1_3423.xmp. Remember you do not type in the file extension, you have to do a file->save as-> select Photoshop file format. I want the photographs to be well composed, have interesting subject and properly exposed and in the proper file format.

You will have three files for each photo and they should be named correctly, example for the first photo: pjh_RAW1_3423.NEF, pjh_RAW1_3423.psd, pjh_RAW1_3423.xmp

I will not grade this assignment until the Manual, A&S and Camera Op/Comp assignment are completed!

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Photoshop Filters Assignment

Due: 12/2/19

150 points, 25 points per filtered photograph, 25 points for original

NM Core Arts Standard One

CCSS: SL 9-12; 4 & 5, (Speaking & Listening), RST; 7, 9-12 (Integration of Knowledge),

WHST 9-12, 1.A-E, 4

Objective: Understanding the appropriate use of the Photoshop Filter Gallery and filters for creative effects.

Select one of your best photographs and duplicate it. Move it to your assignments folder and place it in a folder named Filters. If you haven't already done so open the image and apply adjustment layers to make the image look its best. Save the image, name it xxx_yyyy_original.psd. (xxx are your initials and yyyy is the original file number.) pjh_2345_original.psd or .tif. Do not type in psd or tif. If you start with a jpg make your Photoshop fixes and save as a photoshop or tiff file.

Now go to the menu bar and select Filter, then Filter Gallery or the filters from the drop-down menu. Don’t select Blur, Noise or Sharpen filters for this assignment.

Select a filter and see what it does to your image. Use the sliders if available to see if there is an effect that you might like. If you don’t like the effect of a filter don’t apply it, try another one. When you get to a filter you like Remember the name of the filter, then click OK to apply it.

Once the filter is applied to the image and you like it, save the photo with the filter name in the file name instead of original, example: Save as, pjh_2345_liquify.psd. Now open your original again and try another filter. You will turn in your original and 5 filtered photos (from the same original).

I will not grade this assignment until the Manual, A&S and Camera Op/Comp assignment are completed!

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Camera Operation/Composition Assignment

Due: 11/26

300 points (20 points per photo x 15 photographs)

NM Fine Arts Standard One

CCSSI ELA Standards: RI 9-12: 1, 2. 3. 4

Objective: To get more practice using camera controls and functions. To understand basic photographic composition including the Rule of Thirds and more experience using basic camera controls. Begin editing your images in Photoshop.

This shooting assignment's purpose is to get you use to using and understanding your camera. Remember to think about composition (where picture elements are placed) in each photo. You will be graded using the photo rubric. Remember always be safe taking pictures, be aware of your surroundings.

Read Chapter 5 in the Digital Photography Book. Pay special attention to page 104, An Editing Workflow. Click on this link to read the Basic Photoshop Workflow handout: Basic Photoshop Workflow I will go over some of the basic editing tool in class.

Create a folder named "Camera Composition Assignment" place it in your assignments folder. Name photos to match assignment (worm, bird, panning, etc.) so the new file name for worm's eye view would look like this: XXX_worm_yyyy.psd. Replace XXX with your initials and yyyy is the original camera file number. Example: pjh_bird_2134.psd. Remember to keep the original file numbers and work with copies (cmd D), not the originals.

Shoot your photos in "Fine -> Large" for the quality setting and save your files as Photoshop (.psd) or TIFF (.tif) files. Remember do a "Save as" and select photoshop for the format. You may use Manual exposure mode, Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority modes for this assignment! Do not use Program modes or full auto or flash. Click on this link to read the Basic Photoshop Workflow handout: Basic Photoshop Workflow. Photoshop your images using adjustment layers to fix exposure and contrast issues. Also use the spot healing or rubber stamp tools to fix dust spots. If you have to crop your photo make sure the crop size is "unconstrained" AND the delete cropped pixels is OFF.

Make the following images:

A photograph showing a “Bird’s Eye” view: xxx_bird_yyyy.psd

One photograph with maximum Depth of Field (f/22 or f/16) xxx_maxdf_yyyy.psd (Shoot in manual or Aperture priority mode)

One photograph with minimum Depth of Field (f/1.8, f/2.8, f/3.5) xxx_mindf_yyyy.psd (Shoot in manual or Aperture priority mode)

Two landscape pictures:

One with a high horizon: xxx_horizon_high_yyyy.psd

One with a low horizon: xxx_horizon_low_yyyy.psd

Something important to you: xxx_import_yyyy.psd

A photograph showing something unique to New Mexico: xxx_nm_yyyy.psd

A panning photograph: xxx_panning_yyyy.psd (Shoot in manual or Shutter priority mode)

A pattern in the environment: xxx_pattern_yyyy.psd

Two portraits -- outdoors of different people you know: xxx_port1_yyyy.psd, xxx_port2_yyyy.psd (get close, show the face)

Your shadow or someone’s/something's shadow: xxx_shadow_yyyy.psd (interesting shadow, not just a blob!)

A photograph using the Rule of Thirds composition technique: xxx_roft_yyyy.psd

A photograph showing texture: xxx_texture_yyyy.psd

A photograph showing a “Worm’s Eye” view: xxx_worm_yyyy.psd

Remember: Follow all school rules when out on a photo pass! You must have your ID and the photo pass must be showing. Do not disturb other classes. You have a 30-minute time limit, And you must be back in class 10 minutes before the end of class!

Before you tell me to grade your assignment use the Assignment Checklist to see if you have everything complete and correct.

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Aperture and Shutter Priority mode Camera Operation

Objective: To understand how to make well-exposed photographs using A and S modes

Due: Oct. 21st

4 photographs, 50 points per photograph, 200 points

NM Visual Arts Standard One CCSSI ELA Standards: RI 9-12: 1, 2. 3. 4

Use only cameras that have the non-zoom lens

Using the class cameras, go out and photograph the school using "Aperture and Shutter" priority exposure modes. You may use auto focus or manual focus. Make sure to check/set the camera image quality setting to FINE-LARGE. You should first set the ISO to the appropriate sensitivity for the light conditions, then make exposures using Aperture priority "A" mode — the dial on the top of the camera!

Adjust the aperture (turn the thumb dial only) to wide open f/1.8 or f/2.8 to make your photos, then make some photographs stopping down the f/stop to f/16 or f/22. What you are looking for with the wide-open f/stop is the background being out of focus. With the smaller f/stop everything should be in focus. Adjust the ISO to make sure your shutter speeds stay faster than 1/60th of a second. Keep the ISO as low as possible.

Next set the exposure mode the "S" shutter priority mode. Find something that is moving and photograph it using 1/30th of a second. Then photograph the same thing using a faster shutter speed like 1/500th.

A successfully exposed photograph should have detailed highlights, good contrast in the mid tones and some solid blacks. You should photograph more images than you need. Select the best photographs to turn in.

After making your photographs place the photos in your photo archive in a folder named by the date you photographed them: 10/1/19 for example.

Select the best for each mode for the max. and min. aperture and shutter speed and duplicate them (command d). Move the duplicates into your assignments folder and create a folder named A+S Priority mode.

Rename the files like this: For the Aperture priority photos: "your initials_ap_2.8_original#.jpg for the photo shot with 2.8 and then "your initials _ap_16_original #.jpg. For shutter priority "your initials_sp_30_3861.jpg" and "your initials_sp_500_4567.jpg".

So if I photographed the assignment my file names would look like this:

pjh_ap_2.8_3245.jpg or pjh_ap_1.8_3245.jpg for images shot wide-open

and

pjh_ap_16_3255.jpg or pjh_ap_22_3255.jpg for the images shot w/the smallest aperture. Use the aperture you used in the name, check in Bridge!

For the photo shot with shutter priority mode the file names would look like this: pjh_sp_30_3861.jpg and pjh_sp_500_4567.jpg. Use the shutter speed in the name that you used.

DO NOT delete the original file # or file extension when you rename! DO NOT TYPE .jpg!!!! DO NOT use Photoshop to correct/crop the photograph. Turn in only un-manipulated photographs.

Although I am primarily grading for proper exposure — use of correct ISO/shutter/aperture, I will also look at proper focus.

Remember: Follow all school rules when out on a photo pass! You must have your ID and the photo pass must be showing. Do not disturb other classes. You have a 30-minute time limit, And you must be back in class 10 minutes before the end of class if you sign out the last 40 minutes of class.!

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Manual Camera Operation Assigned 9/24/2019

Objective: To understand how to make well-exposed photographs

Due: Oct. 7th

5 photographs, 25 points per photograph, 125 points

NM Visual Arts Standard One CCSSI ELA Standards: RI 9-12: 1, 2. 3. 4

Using the class cameras, go out and photograph the school using "manual" exposure mode on the camera. You may use auto focus or manual focus. Remember you need to set and adjust three things to get a good exposure: ISO, aperture (f/stop), and the shutter. Make sure to check/set the camera image quality setting to FINE-LARGE. You should set the ISO first to the appropriate sensitivity for the light conditions, then the shutter and f/stop for the subject. A successfully exposed photograph should have detailed highlights, good contrast in the mid tones and some solid blacks. You should photograph more images than you need. Select the best-exposed photographs.

After making your photographs place the photos in your photo archive in a folder named by the date you photographed them: 9/23/17 for example. Select the best 5 and duplicate them (command d). Move the duplicates into your assignments folder and create a folder named manual camera op. Rename the 5 like this: "your initials_manual_(1-5)_original#.jpg

So if I photographed the assignment my file names would look like this: pjh_manual_1_3245.jpg, pjh_manual_2_3255.jpg, and so on.

DO NOT delete the original file # or file extension when you rename!

DO NOT TYPE .jpg!!!! DO NOT use Photoshop to correct/crop the photograph. Turn in only un-manipulated photographs.

Although I am primarily grading for proper exposure — use of correct ISO/shutter/aperture, I will also look at proper focus.

Remember: Follow all school rules when out on a photo pass! You must have your ID and the photo pass must be showing. Do not disturb other classes. You have a 30-minute time limit, And you must be back in class 10 minutes before the end of class!

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Read and study Chapters 1-3 in the Digital Photography Book. I will go over the information in class before you take the Camera Operation test. You must score a 75% to start using the cameras.

Due: 9/10

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Photography Research Paper

Assigned 08/26/2019

Photographer Profile/Biography

Objective: To understand photographic history and to incorporate literacy into our photography class

Due: Sep. 9 2019

300 points

Your paper will be graded by this rubric.

NM Visual Arts Standard Three;

CCSSI ELA Standards: RI 9-12: 1, 2. 3. 4; WHST 9-12: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Write a 5-paragraph research paper on a photographer. The photographer must be selected from the list below.

The paper must include the person’s vital statistics like date of birth and death (if dead), where born, nationality, etc. Include personal information like their family, schooling, travels, etc., but no more than one paragraph for this information.

The bulk of the paper should be on the type of photography they shot/shoot; i.e., photojournalism, news, fine art, nature, sports, etc. Include one or two photographs produced by photographer (not of the photographer), embed the photograph into the Word or Google document.

At the end of the paper include (cite) your sources (bibliography): links (copy the url) for Internet sources. There has to be at least one non-internet source (a BOOK) used for this paper. Information for the non-internet source: Title of book/magazine, author, publisher and date, if a magazine article, add the title of article and pages. For internet resources you need to copy the url, type the name of the website and then the owner of the website.

Example for citing a book resource (This is placed at the end of the paper):

Title of the Book: The Life of a Photograph, Author: Sam Abell, Publisher: National Geographic/Focal Point, Year or Date: 2008

Example for citing an Internet resource:

URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/243936/first-drafts-how-sam-abell-makes-a-photograph/Title/Name of the page: First Drafts: How Sam Abell Makes a Photograph. Website Publisher: The Atlantic. Date: 8/25/2017

DO NOT Plagiarize material (copy -> paste from your resources)! The writing must be in your own words. If you plagiarize you will be given an F for the assignment and have to select a different photographer and redo the assignment. You will also be referred to school administration, as plagiarism is against school rules.

Use the 5-paragraph paper format — Intro paragraph, three body paragraphs and one summary paragraph. Each paragraph should be five-to-eight sentences long. Set up your document with 1” margins all around and use 12-point type. Use Times Roman or Times New Roman for the font. Place your name, Photo I, period, grade level and “Research Paper – Photographer’s name” in the header on the right side (right justified). The paper needs to be left justified. Need help understanding how to write a good paragraph click here.

Examples:

Header:

Perry Heimer

Photo I

P2

9th Grade

Research Paper – Ansel Adams

Save file as:

P#_last name_firstname_photographer’s last name (P# is your Period number)

Example:

P1_heimer_perry_adams

If using Google Docs Download as a PDF when you are totaling done with the paper.

When setting up your document make sure you use a regular font like Times Roman or Helvetica or similar fonts. Do Not use script style fonts. Use 11 or 12 point font size. Make sure you use left justify, do not center or right justify for the paragraph layout!

You may select one of the photographers from the following list:

Sam Abell

Ansel Adams

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Jodi Cobb

William Claxton

Imogen Cunningham

Edward Curtis

Walker Evans

Miguel Gandert

Betty Hahn

Yousuf Karsh

Annie Leibovitz

Eugene Smith

Dorothea Lange

Walter Iooss- Sports photographer

Neil Leifer - Sports photographer

Gordon Parks

Alfred Stieglitz

Edward Weston

Joyce Tennyson

Mary Ellen Mark

Cindy Sherman

There are classroom-only books located on the bookshelf in the back of the class are for your use. If you want to do your research paper on a photographer not on this list you may but you need to show me your book resource BEFORE you begin your paper. Otherwise you will have to re-do your paper and earn a zero until re-done.

The Books do not leave the classroom!! Please put the books back in alphabetical order. Thanks.

Students with IEP modifications please talk with me about your specific modifications for this assignment.

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Photo History

Due: Aug. 23rd

Standards: NM Visual Arts Standard Seven:

200 points

Objective: Learn and understand some history of photography.

Read, Study and take notes : Chapter 10, A Short Course in Digital Photography, pages 172-203. I will give you a PDF of the chapter and you may use the textbook in class. Textbooks do not leave the classroom and must be put back in correct order every day.

Create one test question for each section that you would ask on a test to check understanding of the information.

You will be tested on this chapter, so please take notes.

Make a separate document for your notes and test questions. Save your test questions to your assignments folder. You must type this on your computer — No hand written papers will be accepted. Name your file like this:

last name_first name_Ch10_test_Qs.docx for Word files

or

last name_first name_Ch10_test_Qs.pdf for Google docs

DO NOT type in .docx or .pdf let the computer place the extension on the file!

Place your finished named file in your assignments folder on your computer.

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Set up Your Desktop

Due Aug 12th

1st:

Log in using your student ID and password. Try your password from last year if you were here or at an APS school.

2nd:

Open your Internet browser. Google manzanohighphoto2. Click on manzanohighphoto2. Now bookmark this page and make it your homepage.

3rd: Create a folder with your first and last name Photo 1.

Inside that folder create five folders named: assignments, photo archive, photo resources, working photos, photo research paper.

4th: Go to the launchpad and drag Word, Photoshop and Bridge to your dock.