Mon Sept 23 A Day in the LIfe

Writing Assignment #3: Students are to write a bio telling about themselves including: interests, hobbies, likes/dislikes, favourite foods, fav. books, foods etc. This assignment should be written in third person. Ex. Jane is a shy girl who lives in Comox with her two cats named Goofy and Mittens. Jane enjoys knitting in her free time ……Length 1 paragraph

Criteria: detailed, specific writing ( 10 marks)
When finished, you are to find a partner in the class to read your paragraph to and get them to help you improve  the piece by offering suggestions. Make sure the assignment is typed and has your name on it.

Examples:https://insights.bookbub.com/great-author-bio-examples

 

Friday Sept 19

 

New Assignment: Step Down

Take 5 Step Down Phone Photos: you are to take 5 different photos using this technique. Make sure you have one or two selfie step downs.

10 marks. Put in folder called STEP DOWN

Thurs Sept 18

NEW Writing Assignment: Photo Poem

Plan to take a photo that has some space around it, (or use one you already have) focus on a subject that you think you can write a short poem on. The poem should be a least 6 lines long. Focus your poem on meaning not rhyme. I really do not like poems that have no meaning and meaningless rhyme. 

Your poem needs to be about something.

Think about the concept of simplicity with regard to the poem and the photo. Make sure your text is large enough to read. Below are 3 poems I wrote from  photos to show you as an example. SIZE 8.5 wide x 11 PLEASE PRINT OUT to Library Colour printer and place in your folder.

Thurs Sept 11

 1. Review

2. Intro to Photoshop

NEW Assignment 1: Scavenger Hunt:

1. Something that moves in the wind

2. A texture that looks or feels soft

3. A circle that is in nature

4. A shadow/fire hydrant

5.  An object shot top down

6. A selfie with another person

7. A photo of a sunflower

8. Something that fills the frame of your camera

9. Something orange

10. An Isfeld logo or emblem

Tues Sept 9

 1.  Create a folder on  Mdrive under CHASEphotoandwriting9

What is HEIC? HEIC is the file format name Apple has chosen for the new HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) Standard. This new file type, however, may not be compatible with all devices. 

To set your Apple devices to take photos in JPEG/JPG instead of HEIC:

1. Go to Settings
2. Tap Camera
3. Tap Formats
4. Tap Most Compatible

2. Rule of Thirds

What is the rule of thirds? The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that places your subject in the left or right third of an image, leaving the other two thirds more open. While there are other forms of composition, the rule of thirds generally leads to compelling and well-composed shots. But, once you know this rule and practice it a bit, you can break the rule.

3. Questions to ask yourself before taking a photo: 10 QUESTIONS

4. Composition : the way in which something is put together or arranged : the combination of parts or elements that make up something.

Photo Assignment 1: Headshot Criteria: 5 shots

• background clean
• good eye contact with camera
• edited head and shoulders
• pleasing to the eye
• in focus
• speaks to subject's personality
• all headshots should be consistent and cropped

These do not have to be uploaded today. If there is a student who does not have a phone have them partner with someone who does and take them on their phone.

Writing Assignment 1

Students can begin brainstorming 20 things they would like to do/experience before they turn 25. They can put this into a word document and call it BUCKET LIST

 Creative Writing/ Photo 9

Overview Photo/Writing 9: In this class you will learn much about how to see from a different perspective, how to improve your ability to take artistic photos and how to edit photos in Photoshop. There is much to know in the field of Photography and I am a learner as much as a teacher.  This class will allow a fair bit of freedom, but with this freedom comes responsibility. Along with photography you will be learning how to improve your creative writing skills by way of various exercises and assignments.

( Class GuidelinesTo be discussed)

Students initially will be encouraged to use their phones for taking photos, however everyone should experiment with and use the digital SLR cameras.  School cameras will be available for student use in class.  Techniques on how to use your phones will be taught in class. Students may want to download the Flickr App on their phones, ( not mandatory) but should also carry their phone charge cords with them as well to upload onto school computers. Students will be expected to disinfect all school camera equipment used periodically and take good care of the equipment by putting it back after use.

Students will be encouraged to find a phone photo editing app that works for them.

( You can try free apps VSCO or Snapseed) 

Assignments, links, videos etc will also be posted on this blog regularly which can be accessed  from home/phone.

Requirements for success in this course:

• a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and push beyond the level you are at
• your own cell phone and charger cables 
• using class time effectively and a respect the freedom you have in this class
• realizing the benefits of  taking photos outside of class occasionally
• be a good model for your peer/help out others when you can

•  SHOOT OUTSIDE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

Core Competencies

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

The First Steps

1. Create a folder on the ONE DRIVE  called Photo 9 and a folder called writing 9 ( all writing is to be done in a word document NOT google docs!!!!
2. Open Photoshop and drag it  to the desktop of your computer
3. For ease of uploading, you may want to create a Flickr Account and install the Flickr App on your phone ( not mandatory)
4. All cameras and cards are to be signed in and out in the sign out book at the front of class

The Interview: 3 Crazy Questions

Questions link

 

Camera Basics

A Day in the Life