Intro to Creative Writing/Photo 9

 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. In fact, we can learn much from each other. 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 the digital sir 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.

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

( 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

•  ALL COMPUTER KEYBOARDS AND MICE ARE TO BE WIPED AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS
•  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 Photo Story and drag them 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