Mon Feb 6

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. Make sure the assignment is typed and has your name on it.

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

Thurs Feb 2

 

1.  Create a folder on  Mdrive

What is HEIC? HEIC is the file format name Apple has chosen for the new HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) Standard. Using advanced and modern compression methods, it allows photos to be created in smaller file sizes while retaining a higher image quality compared to JPEG/JPG. This new file type, however, may not be compatible with all devices. Even earlier versions of OS X (pre-High Sierra) will not be able to open HEIC files by itself.

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.

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

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

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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

Update of all Assignments for this term

Photo by Kaden Carmichael

PHOTO

•  Skate park 10 shots = 20 marks: Due Fri June 3 last chance
•  Macros 10 shots = 20 marks : Due Fri June 3 last chance
•  Portraits 10 shots one model = 20 marks
•  Final Slideshow 30 photos = 40 marks: 
• TO BE SHOWN IN CLASS ON TUES JUNE 16, MON JUNE 20 

WRITING

• Conflict =10 marks
• Thank- You letter =10 marks 
• Criteria: 3 things you are thankful for. (1 Paragraph) Due Fri June 3 last chance
• Photo poem ( done in Photoshop) poem and photo together = 10 marks
• Photo poem criteria...6 lines or longer, about the photo, 1 poetic device, poem printed onto photo in Photoshop ( Have the writing edited first!)

TOTAL= 130 marks

Ideas for Shooting Macros

 

Conflict Writing Assignment

You are to create a conflict and then resolve it in this piece of writing. It does not have to be a great big long story just a situation involving conflict.

Human vs Human     Human vs Nature

Human vs Self      Human vs Technology

LINK to story conflict ideas: Creating Conflict IDEAS

Conflict brings stories to life, though it isn’t important for what it is, but for what it does. What does it do? The answer to this question lies at the very heart of storytelling. Conflict forces characters to act in ways that reveal who they are – and nothing tells us more about characters than how they deal with their troubles.

When conflict exposes who a character really is, the reader is drawn in through identification. The more difficult the character’s choice, the more his true nature will be revealed. In great stories – Romeo and Juliet; Hamlet; Scarlett O’Hara; Frodo; Harry Potter – the heroes are forced to go all the way. The more pressure you put on your character, the more you make him reveal his true, inner self and the more powerfully your readers will identify with them.

So, stories are about adversity. Happiness can be the ending of the story, but it can’t be the story itself. Why not? Because happy characters don’t want to change. Happiness doesn’t force the characters to act and thus reveal themselves and, if the characters are having a good time, the reader is not.

To be forced to change, to act and reveal their innermost selves, characters need to be frustrated, desperate and at the end of their rope. The worse you make it for your characters the better it is for the reader. When the characters give all they’ve got, readers experience it deeply and powerfully.

To create true conflict, two things are needed: a want and an obstacle. Your protagonist must want something, and there must be an obstacle (the antagonist) that’s trying to stop her from getting what she wants (Ahab wants to kill the whale, the whale wants to kill Ahab).

Both the want and the obstacle must be strong and determined. If either is weak, it will be impossible to create a good story. 

Criteria: At least a half page in length, have it edited by Ms Chase before handing in final copy.

LINK to how to write conflict: How to write Conflict

New assignments for TERM 4

TERM 4 New Photo Assignments

Skate park shots: Using the skate park as your setting, shoot 10 photos with a focus on angles/viewpoint. This means shooting up at a subject, down at a subject, close up at objects, maybe down on a rail, or  shooting down at your feet...laying on the ground and shooting at ground level. Make sure you edit your photos. I am expecting high quality creative shots.

Criteria: Interesting, clearly focused, well composed shots. Creativity gets you extra marks.

10 shots = 20 marks

Macros: For our purposes macros are really just close up photos of objects. The closer you get to an object the more interesting it looks. You are to take 10 close up shots , trying to create art from your photographs. I want you to think, would I hang this on a wall.

Criteria: Make sure you have enough lighting. Photos should be in focus, close-up or extreme close up, well composed and of interesting subject matter. Try using the phone macro lenses. Make sure you shoot a variety of shots.

SHOTS: 10 MARKS: 20 
Example: Birgit Power Great Collection of Macros