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)

Update of all Assignments

The following is the full list of assignments that are due for TERM 1 REPORTS
END OF TERM IS TUES NOV 10 ( 4-5 classes left) Note: If your photos are private, could you now change the privacy settings to Public so I can mark them.

Photo Assignments

Assignment #1: Headshots (3 shots)
Assignment #2: Angle shots ( shot at the skatepark- 10 shots)
Assignment #3: Fall shots (5 shots)
Assignment #4: Spot Colour ( 5 shots)
Assignment #5: Organization on Flickr: You should have a buddy icon, have made me a contact, all photo assignments should be organized into albums and be properly labled with the correct number of photos.

A reminder that you can be shooting for your slideshow assignment that will be due next term. It is a good idea to edit and save these photos in a folder on your L Drive, do not post them on Flickr.

Writing Assignments

Assignment #1: Bio
Assignment #2: Dialogue
Assignment#3: Setting ( please type good copy and hand in to me only)
Assignment#4: Personal Experience

NEW ASSIGNMENT TODAY: You are to complete a brief brainstorm which will be in 3-4 sentences to briefly describe the following:

1- scariest experience: either real scary, accident scary or emotional scary
2- most adventurous experience, maybe even dangerous experience for you
3- experience that created the greatest accomplishment for you, something you are very proud of
4- favourite childhood memory/experience

Example for me:

1. My scariest experience was being in a car accident when the car hit black ice going too fast. I was not the driver, but the car flew the length of two telephone poles.
2. My most adventurous experience was climbing Kings Peak with a group when Iwas working at Strathcona Park Lodge. We were on a thin ledge at some points, and it was scary and exciting at the same time.
3. One of my most proud accomplishments is becoming a lifeguard and achieving the second highest lifesaving designation in Canada.
4. My favourite childhood memory is riding on the milk truck in our neighborhood, as the delivery person went from house to house. ( Yes, this does suggest how old I am!)

Please hand in to the TOC

Tues Oct 27

• NEW ASSIGNMENT: You are going to write about a favourite place using the 5 senses. As you describe the place, I want to you to use words that create visuals, sounds, tastes, and a sense of touch. The idea here is to write to create an atmosphere or feeling. 

• You may need to build a fictional story around this place or simply begin describing it. In this assignment students are to focus on the elements of setting ( time, place, description)  using the senses and the concept of show not tell.  (10)

Example:

from "The Old House at Home" (1940)

by Joseph Mitchell (1908-1996)

McSorley's bar is short, accommodating approximately ten elbows, and is shored up with iron pipes. It is to the right as you enter. To the left is a row of armchairs with their stiff backs against the wainscoting. The chairs are rickety; when a fat man is sitting in one, it squeaks like new shoes every time he takes a breath. The customers believe in sitting down; if there are vacant chairs, no one ever stands at the bar. Down the middle of the room is a row of battered tables. Their tops are always sticky with spilled ale. In the centre of the room stands the belly stove, which has an isinglass door and is exactly like the stoves in Elevated stations.

CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR INFO AND EXAMPLES

Thurs Oct 21 New Assignments

Fall shots: Using all of the elements of composition ( focal point, rule of thirds, leading lines, angles etc.) you are to take 5 shots that are distinctly FALL. These could include but aer not limited to : leaves, pumpkins, rain, rubber boots, trees, etc (10 marks)

Spot colour: Again using all of the elements of composition...you should intentionally go out to shoot spot colour photos ( meaning try to focus on something that has a nice colour) You will be turning your photo black and white and then highlighting  a spot of colour using Pic Monkey. We went over this in class. In Pic Monkey you should choose the magic want tool and go down to black and white, choose your brush hardness etc and begin to spot colour. ( 5 shots, 10 marks)

Writing Assignment : Setting ( details to come)

Creative Writing/Photo 9: New writing assignment

Creative Writing/Photo 9: New writing assignment: ( Click the link which is the underlined part to the left and you will be taken to a full description of the assignment. There will be additional links for you to read which will help with this assignment) Happy Writing! We will be continuing to take photos at the skatepark next week. You may spend some time editing photos today as well.

New writing assignment:    Dialogue:  In this assignment, students are to write 16 lines minimum of dialogue between two characters. ( 10 marks)

Sept 29

Since we have good weather today, we will be out shooting at the skate park.

New Assignment: 10 shots with a focus on angles. ( 20 marks)

shooting angles

10 top ways to use angles

Tues. Sept. 22

Today we will discuss privacy settings on Flickr, review post editing programs and discuss what makes a good photo. Students will show the photo they chose and discuss why they liked it and thought it was good. The photo along with an explanation will be given a grade out of 5 for completion.

Rule of thirds review

What makes a good photograph

Photo composition

Beginner composition

Thurs Sept 17

Intro Assignment: You need to complete a 1 paragraph bio written about yourself in third person. Make it interesting! ( 10 marks)

We have reviewed the basics of the camera, got onto Flickr, made Ms Chase a contact, uploaded a buddy icon ( some of you may still need to do this).

Today's assignment: You are to take 3 head shots of three different people. We will discuss what makes a good photo.

rule of thirds

Video poem by Shane Koyczan

Watch to hear/see the power of words and images combined.

Shane Koyczan

Term #4 Assignments

Conflict writing assignment: Focus is on creating a problem and solving it within the structure of a story ( 10 marks). Should be typed.

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)

Skate park: The focus of this assignment is on angles. You are to use the skate park as your location to focus on the concept of angles. This means shooting at different angles, and using the interesting angles at the skate park. Shots (10=20 marks)

8 line poem: You are to write a poem focused on a theme, it must be 8 lines or longer and you must use at least one poetic device. ( 10 marks)

Photo poem: Using one of your photos create a short poem and then type the poem onto the photo...post to Flickr. (10 marks)

30 shot Slideshow: 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.
( 30 shots set to music=30 marks)

Mon March 23 ( Ms Chase is away today)

Students should review the assignments under this post so they know what to complete by this Friday. I especially would like all of the writing assignments completed. So this means that I would like all students to be working on the setting assignment today and would like it handed in as soon as possible.

If you have finished the setting assignment, you could begin the Conflict Writing Assignment. See below for more help on how to do the setting assignment and criteria for the conflict assignment.

LINK to How to write a setting in a story

Example:

from "The Old House at Home" (1940)

by Joseph Mitchell (1908-1996)

McSorley's bar is short, accommodating approximately ten elbows, and is shored up with iron pipes. It is to the right as you enter. To the left is a row of armchairs with their stiff backs against the wainscoting. The chairs are rickety; when a fat man is sitting in one, it squeaks like new shoes every time he takes a breath. The customers believe in sitting down; if there are vacant chairs, no one ever stands at the bar. Down the middle of the room is a row of battered tables. Their tops are always sticky with spilled ale. In the centre of the room stands the belly stove, which has an isinglass door and is exactly like the stoves in Elevated stations.

• Conflict piece: in this assignment the student is to create a problem and solve it. An example of this might be a girl goes into a hair salon to have her hair dyed, the stylist does a horrible job and an argument ensues. Play our what happens and then bring the situation to a conclusion. ( full page minimum) 10 marks

ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE MARCH BREAK

1. Bio of yourself: handed in to Ms Chase ( 10 marks)
2. Head shots 3 (edited for cropping and lighting) (10 marks)
3. Textures 3 ( edited, fill the frame, straight on) (10 marks)
4. On Flickr: create a buddy icon, your real name W9 (2015), join Isfeld Photo, make Ms Chase a contact, put ALL assignments in albums (10 marks)
5. Find photo you like/think is good, and tell me why in 3 sentences (should have been handed in to Ms Chase) (10 marks)
6. Spring: 3 shots that show evidence of spring (10 marks)
7. WRITING: Dialogue: minimum 16 lines should move plot, or develop character, hand in to Ms Chase (10 marks)
8. Spot Colour 5 in an album on Flickr ( use the editor Pic Monkey) (10 marks)
9. Setting: A description of a favourite place using the senses ( show not tell) half to full page (10 marks)

Portraits/Conflict due  Friday April 22: 

• Portraits: 10 photos taken of two different people in the outdoor using different position
• Conflict: You are to create a problem and then solve it in a short piece of writing. You may write a story or start in the middle of the situation
• Focus on slideshow 30 photos set to music using the program photostory

New assignment: Setting

• NEW ASSIGNMENT: You are going to write about a favourite place using the 5 senses. As you describe the place, I want to you to use words that create visuals, sounds, tastes, and a sense of touch. The idea here is to write to create an atmosphere or feeling. 

• You may need to build a fictional story around this place or simply begin describing it. In this assignment students are to focus on the elements of setting ( time, place, description)  using the senses and the concept of show not tell.  (10)

Example:

from "The Old House at Home" (1940)

by Joseph Mitchell (1908-1996)

McSorley's bar is short, accommodating approximately ten elbows, and is shored up with iron pipes. It is to the right as you enter. To the left is a row of armchairs with their stiff backs against the wainscoting. The chairs are rickety; when a fat man is sitting in one, it squeaks like new shoes every time he takes a breath. The customers believe in sitting down; if there are vacant chairs, no one ever stands at the bar. Down the middle of the room is a row of battered tables. Their tops are always sticky with spilled ale. In the centre of the room stands the belly stove, which has an isinglass door and is exactly like the stoves in Elevated stations.

Mon March 2, 2015

The following is a list of assignments:
1. bio of yourself: handed in to Ms Chase ( 10 marks)
2. Free write saved in your Writing 9 folder
3. Head shots 3 (edited for cropping and lighting) (10 marks)
4. Textures 3 ( edited, fill the frame, straight on) (10 marks)
5. On Flickr: create a buddy icon, your real name W9 (2015), join Isfeld Photo, make Ms Chase a contact, put assignments in albums (10 marks)
6. Find photo you like/think is good, and tell me why in 3 sentences (should have been handed in to Ms Chase) (5 marks)
7. NEW Spring: 3 shots that show evidence of spring (10 marks)
8. NEW WRITING: Dialogue minimum 16 lines should move plot, or develop character.

Wed Feb. 18

Students worked to get onto Flickr.
Assignments due today: written bio and good photo description.
Mini-lesson: Introduced elements of composition.

LINK to advanced photo

Welcome to Creative Writing/Photo 9

This course will run a full semester and will combine both writing and photography. Students will complete the course by producing a portfolio of written work and a slideshow of their best photography.

As a result of budget cuts and a number of cameras getting broken last year, it is strongly encouraged that students have their own camera or at the very least access to a family camera at home. Camera phones are OK, but quality of photography is not always great. Even if you have a good phone camera, I suggest you use the school's camera's during class time for assignment work.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THIER OWN 2GB sd card. This is your notebook for the class. Cards will only be provided on an emergency basis, not having a card could interfere with your success in the course. These cards can be bought at grocery stores, drugstores, Walmart or Future Shop. I would like students to have this card by Mon Feb 23.
Writing Assignment #1: 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.

When finished this assignment, you are to go to Flickr ( this is a photo share site) and you are to create a new Yahoo account and password to sign up to create a Flickr account. Please use your real name, but you can make up a fake phone number, just make sure it is a Canadian number. I would like you to copy and paste your Yahoo user name and password into a word document and the save it to your Photo 9 edited folder on the L drive. If you have trouble getting onto Flickr, try to get on at home (just remember your user name and password),

Assignment #2: Using Flickr or Google images, I want  you to find a photo that you think is really great, and then give me three reasons you think it is a good photo. You can copy and paste the photo into a word document and then write out your three reasons, and then save onto your computer until next day.

Term #2 Assignments

The following is a list of all of the work that needs to be completed for term #2:

• spot colour