Friday, November 13, 2015

Term #2 Assignments

1.Head Swap: focus is on learning Photoshop tools.  on Flickr or handed in. ( 10 marks)

2. NEW Assignment: collage: using the collage tool on pixlr or pic monkey, create a name collage or a collage of like minded items. ( 10 marks)

3. Filter Photoshop assignment: Using the filters in Photoshop, create an artistic photo piece. On Flickr (10 marks)

4. Portraits: Using one model, take a collection of interesting photos using head, half body and full body shots. Photos should have a clean background, have a tight focus and be flattering. The model should like the photos you took of them. 5 shots (15 marks)

5. Slideshow: 35 of your best photos set to music, to be presented to the class.Students should put their best photos into a slideshow. Keep transitions to around 3.5- 4 seconds long. Make sure you have a beginning photo with your name on it, and include an appropriate ending photo. Photos should be choreographed together and work with the chosen music. You may only use 10 assignment shots or photos taken previously to this class. ( 35 shots set to music=50 marks)
Due in presentation format Wed. Jan 20 in class.

6. Macros: Close up shot of objects. Criteria: Be aware of background, and ensure you have a focal point in your composition. Make sure you are taking photos of interesting subject matter.
(Shots 10 = 20 marks)

Writing Assignments

Bucket List: A list of 20 things you would like to do in your future. (10 marks)
8 line poem: include 1 poetic device,no rhyme, should be written in poem format and edited by the teacher. ( 10 marks)
8 line poem: You must write on a topic in poetic form, include a poetic device, and make sure it is edited by the teacher. (10 marks)
theme poem: your poem should be on a theme, 8 lines or longer, try to utilize poetic devices, edited by the teacher. (10 marks)
photo poem: You are to write a poem then take a photo or take a photo and write a poem on the photo. keep the poem short because it will be put on top of the photo and printed out. (10 marks)