Photo 2 Assignments

WELCOME TO ADVANCED PHOTO 2024

*LOGO FOR CTE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Create a logo with Adobe Express to represent our CTE Digital Photography program. The best one will voted on and utilized as the official logo. Due Monday April 2.

2 of 3 Assignments Due Friday, March 29

1. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE WITH FLASH AND SLOW SHUTTER SPEED

In the dark studio, set your camera to 20 seconds at F11 or F16(adjust as necessary to get the perfect exposure) and 200 ISO. Make sure to be on Manual metering and MF for manual focus. Focus before the lights go off. During the long exposure, have your subject move slightly and manually set off the external flash (at M mode, not ETTL) each time they move, and you will capture them several times during the long exposure. You should post your best 1-3 images from the multiple exposure shoot. Read these online article and write 20 sentences about what you learned. http://www.photomatters.org/multiple-exposure http://www.tpub.com/photography1/ph20994.htm

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1. RE CREATE A PHOTO 

Find a photograph online which really inspires you, and study the lighting, composition, editing techniques and overall vibe of the image. With what you have learned all year, recreate the image and post both to your assignment page and also your homepage.

3 Assignments due Friday, March 8

1. THEME BASED PHOTO ESSAY/STORY 

Take a group of photos all related to one subject. Construct a photo essay/story. Begin the photo essay with a paragraph explaining what your photo essay is about.  Make sure to include captions under your photographs, and end with a paragraph concluding the photo essay and what you hoped the viewer got out of it. Think about strong composition and good quality of lighting when you are taking photos, which communicate your message. Edit your photographs in Lightroom and/or Photoshop. Use Adobe Express to create your photo essay/story. Then post the link to your story on your site as a  widget. You could produce a book for your photo story in either Shutterfly or Blurb.

https://www.slideshare.net/natytronic/photo-essay-assignment-28324970

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How to Create an Engaging Photo Essay (with Examples)

17 Awesome Photo Essay Examples You Should Try Yourself

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2. BODYSCAPE

Take a photo of a part of the body. Edit appropriately. Take a photo of a person and position them as if they are walking or climbing. In PS put the photo of the person on the body photo and make it appear that they are walking or climbing on the body as a bodyscape.

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3. THROUGH THE LENS… PHOTOGRAPHERS STORIES

Watch two of these photographers stories, and write a synopsis of each, including any interesting things you discovered from the story and what you think of the photographer and their work.

https://www.adorama.com/alc/through-the-lens-the-10-episodes-you-should-binge-watch-right-now/

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1. TOUCH SERIES

Take photos of people touching in some way, and put them together as a series.

2. TIME MAGAZINE COVER

Take and edit a  Portrait and put it in a time magazine cover design. Add appropriate text  on the  cover to include why this person  would be on the cover.

 

3. EMOTION PHOTO SERIES

Photograph one person expressing different emotions. (angry, happy, thoughtful, blissful, etc). Edit your images in PS or LR and make a series of 9 emotions together. Create a document in Photoshop 9×9 inches with 300 dpi. Crop each of your photos to 3×3 inches with 300 dpi. Post to your site’s assignment page.

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4 Assignments Due Friday, February 16:

1. LAY FLAT STILL LIFE

Photograph a still life from above (or Lay Flat composition). Use objects which connect in some way and organize them meticulously to enhance your composition. Use natural light, window lighting, hot lights or strobes and edit to perfection.

 

2. VALENTINES DAY CARD

Use Adobe Express and at least one of your own images to make a  Valentines Day card.  Make the card 5×7 size  and include your imagery and  some sweet text on the card.  We can print out your valentines day card so you can give  it to your favorite person.

 

 

3. FUTURE REFLECTION

Take a photograph of yourself looking in the mirror. Using Photoshop, put an image in the mirror how you see yourself in the future. Samples from photographer Tom Hussey below. His subject’s were looking back. For your image, look ahead!

4. 2 NEW IMAGES IN EACH GALLERY PAGE

If you don’t have gallery pages, MAKE THEM! Post 2 new photographs you took and edited in each of your 2 gallery pages.

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3 Assignments due Friday, February 2

1. 15 FRIENDS VIDEO ASSIGNMENT

Take 15 video portraits of people you know with a dslr camera in video mode. Capture some sort of movement or gesture of each person. Make sure to shoot horizontally and with a head and shoulder composition. Edit your footage onto a 30-60 second video and add music or some sort of audio. Use Adobe Premiere to edit for this assignment.

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2. SELF PORTRAIT ILLUSTRATION

Take a new self portrait and bring it into Photoshop. Create a new blank layer on top of the photo layer. Trace and color in your self portrait and add an interesting background. Post to blog and also your website about me page.

 

3. MACRO CLOSE UP

Get close with your photography using a macro lens to capture a close up abstract image. Edit to your personal taste and post to your site assignment page.

 

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Complete 3 of the 4 assignments: DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 19

1. LIGHT PAINTING PORTRAITS

Practice your light painting skills and include a portrait as a subject in your images. Use the pixel stick and other light sources to achieve a unique effect. Post a few of your best shots to your assignment page and your best image to your homepage.

2. MIXED MEDIA WITH SCREENPRINT

Use your screen-print image as the subject  in a mixed media design, either on paper or digitally. Create your work in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Express.

3. WHATS IN YOUR HEAD

Take a self portrait or a portrait of a friend or family member and digitally open up their  head to reveal what they are thinking about.

4. FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

-Go online and look at good samples of food photography. Post 2-3 amazing photos of food that you really enjoy looking at and write a 2 paragraph reflection about why you think the lighting and composition is so strong that the photo makes you crave the food. Explain how you think the lighting was achieved.

-Read this online article on how to photograph food (and research some other tips online) and write 10 complete sentences on your blog on what you learned. http://digital-photography-school.com/top-5-tips-on-how-to-photograph-food/

-Then, pretend you are a studio food photographer and photograph food using the studio and the strobes. Take a few photos with varying compositions and post your favorite one or two edited photos to your blog with the writing assignments.

 

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YOUR PORTFOLIO: Due Friday, December 8

Create a portfolio folder on your desktop and include your portfolio photographs and collages in that folder. Produce your portfolio using Adobe Express. (Get from your Creative Cloud on your desktop) Publish the link and put the link on the Portfolio channel on Teams.

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PHOTO SCREENPRINTING!!!

Due Wed, Dec 6 on your assignment page

Make a photo screenprint on a tee shirt or article of clothing with your original image on it. Follow the steps in the screenprinting process to achieve the optimal results.

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3 Assignments due Friday, November 17

1. BROAD MUSEUM SLIDE SHOW

After our field trip to the Broad Museum, create a slide show in Adobe Express or PowerPoint. During the trip take photos of your favorite works of art. On your slideshow, include one work on each slide, and write a paragraph describing why you think the work is so interesting. Include the artist’s name, date the art was made and the art medium used by the artist. Have at least 5 slides in your presentation.

If you are not going on the field trip, look at the Broad website and find the images of the works of art which interest you and include the information mentioned above.

https://www.thebroad.org/

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2. PHOTOMONTAGE: WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS

Make a well blended digital photomontage (12×9 or 9×12 -150 res) to show where you see yourself in 10 years. Under your photomontage write a 3 paragraph reflection explaining the elements you put in your work, and where you see yourself in 10 years.

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3. SCREENPRINTING RESEARCH

Research the screenprinting process online.

-List all the steps in the screenprinting process

-List a few artists who specialize in screenprinting.

-Include a few photographs of the artists screenprinting work

-Include 3 different designs that you would consider screenprinting next week.

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3 Assignments due Monday, November 13

1. YOUR RESUME

Look online at resume formats to get ideas. Then produce your resume. Be sure to include your objectives, education, experience and also your skills. Post your finished resume to your site as its own page. (Copy and paste from a word document)

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2.  LOW KEY PORTRAIT OR STILL LIFE

Read this link and list 3 tips for low key lighting.

Then photograph a person or still life using low key split lighting

https://clickitupanotch.com/split-lighting-made-easy-with-5-steps/

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3. GEORGIA O’KEEFE ILLUSTRATION

Look at the amazing paintings by Georgia O’Keefe. Create your own illustration in Photoshop based on the close up work by this artist. Use brushes and color swatches to create your own digital art in the  style of Georgia O’Keefe.

https://collections.okeeffemuseum.org/object/?subq=gok

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3 Assignments due Friday November 3

1. SELF PORTRAIT BLENDED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF IMAGERY

Take several self portraits with the digital camera and tripod on self timer mode.. Find an image online that describes something about you and the kind of imagery your eye is attracted too. Blend the two images together to create a unique and creative selfie.

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2. PHOTOGRAPH CTE and VAPA CLASSES @ JURUPA

Photograph what is going on in our CTE and VAPA classes here at Jurupa Hills. Go to all classes, and capture moments to show how great our CTE and VAPA classes are. (Photo, TV, Audio Recording, Dance, Acting, Stagecraft, Art, Band, Piano, Guitar, Transportation Technology, Sports Medicine and Social Media.). Think about using bounced flash vs natural lighting in your photography for this project. Edit your photos in Lightroom and /or Photoshop.

Create a 20×24 @300 resolution document in Photoshop and make a poster to advertise our CTE and VAPA courses here at Jurupa. Design the poster and add the text to accompany the images you shot and edited. Post the poster on your assignment page. We will select the best poster to print and put up around the school.

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3. PHOTOGRAPHY CAREER TREE

Look at the photography career tree and think about what career in the field you would be interested in. Answer these questions on your blog:

  1. Which photography related career(s) are you most interested in?
  2. After doing some research on the career, what are some of the job responsibilities?
  3. What is the basic salary (in the location you would like to live in)?
  4. What interests you about this field?
  5. What education and skills would you need to get a good job in the field?

MAKE A LOGO FOR YOUR BRAND  (Due Fri, Sept 1)

Create a logo for your photography brand

Design your logo with Adobe Express   https://www.adobe.com/express/create

Log in with school account.

Go to create a new project, and create a new custom size graphic for your logo to represent your brand.

Your logo is a representation of you and your brand. The brand you would be selling is YOU. What you do best. Visually represent your brand.

Post your logo as a widget on your homepage.

FILE FORMATS EXPLAINED 

(Due Fri, Sept 1)

Research what jpeg, png, tiff, gif and raw file formats are, and the differences between them. Write a two paragraph reflection defining each file format, comparing and contrasting them. Post on your assignment page. Learn how to change file formats on the camera.

 

CUT AND PASTE COLLAGE  BASED ON A THEME

(Due Thursday, September 7)

Cut out images from magazines and make a 12×18 collage showing your understanding of good composition. Think of a meaningful or relevant theme to begin your work and cut out imagery which helps to visually convey that theme. When you are done with your collage, photograph it and add a few more elements, details, colors etc, with Photoshop. Then post to your site’s assignment page, and also your home page if you want to showcase your collage work..

$10,000 PHOTOGRAPHY SHOPPING SPREE (Due 9/15)

Pretend you have inherited $10,000 to spend on photography equipment for your photography business. Go to the B&H Photo and Video website to purchase your equipment. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/

Make a word document and list the items you would purchase. List the price and a justification why you would need the equipment and how you plan to use it. Copy the text on your word document and paste to the writing assignments page of your website.

DOUBLE COLOR EXPOSURES (Due 9/15)

You will be creating a Double Color Exposure using Photoshop and Portraits to create a color fringing look. You will be taking portraits of your partner in two (or three) different angles. You will need to fill the frame and make sure you shoot from the waist up. It is your decision on the orientation of the images. Although, you will need to make sure that the two images you choose to use are orientated the same way. For example, both should be either horizontal or vertical.
You need 6 different poses: 3- side view and 3-front view. This will allow you to try various color combinations. You must shoot your images on a blank, clean background. The studio works best, but if you can find a nice solid background outside that will work just fine.

Bring both images into Photoshop, open a new document and and place both images in, onto two separate layers.Then on the top layer click the fx tool [layer styles]button at the bottom of the Layers Palette.

Uncheck the R G B boxes in the ADVANCED BLENDING SECTION. As you click the boxes one-by-one you will see your image change colors!

Once you get the color combination you like hit OK.

Then if there is left over space after adjusting where you want the images to be, SELECT a slice of the image with the correct color [make sure it is just the background and does not contain any of the subject inside] using the MARQUEE TOOL.

Then CLICK CTRL/CMD T and it will turn your selection into the bounding boxes to transform it. Pull from the side to stretch it out.

Then ADD and ADJUSTMENT LAYER [SELECTIVE COLOR] to refine the color combinations you chose.

FLATTEN LAYERS and then SAVE for OUTPUT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcG6OeYtens

 

BLOCK PRINTING (Due 9/15)

Trace or create your own design (4×5)  Carve the design in a linoleum block. Remember, what is carved out of the block will not be printed in the image. Also important to note that your print will be opposite of the  block. After you complete the carving, then ink and transfer it onto paper.  Experiment with colors and perhaps include multiple colors on your block to get a multi colored print. Make one finished piece to photograph and post on the assignment page of your blog.

5-8 NEW EDITED PHOTOGRAPHS FOR YOUR GALLERY PAGES (Due 9/15)

 

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES IN ART

Due Wednesday, September 27 

Choose an issue you care deeply about, and would want to try and do something about. This issue should be something that is a general issue or concern in society somewhere in the world. Some ideas of things you might be interested in depicting/standing up for or against: pollution/environmental concerns, abortion rights, pro-life, racism, big government, homelessness, AIDS, religious wars,  poverty, verbal abuse, bullying, depression, teen suicide, discrimination, gay rights… Create a 11×14 200 resolution Vertical collage poster about the social issue you have selected. Take a stand and make a visually, aesthetically pleasing poster to support your views on the topic. Think about what compositional tips you have learned about that can make your poster extremely eye catching.

Written Assignment:  Write about your poster. Answer a number of these questions in your writing.  Why do you feel the way you do? What are your arguments for or against?  What – or who – has influenced your decisions.  What is the “flip side” of your issue? What might the other side have to say? Can you see their point of view?  What is your reasoning for choosing your stand?  Is your artwork intended to offend? Who would be offended? Does the artist have a right to offend? Critique your project. Does it get your point across? How? Is there a focal point (center of interest)?

LEVITATION SERIES

Due Friday, September 30 

Look at this levitation series: http://yowayowacamera.com/ and get inspired to produce a levitation series of your own. Use Photoshop to make your subject look as if they are levitating. Have at least two different photos in your photo series.

Assignments due Friday October 6:

1. PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY 

Photograph nature or landscape. Print your image and paint around your image, either as an extension of your image, or as a border.

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2. PHOTOMONTAGE a la DAVID HOCKNEY

Construct a photo montage similar to the work of David Hockney. (His are the first 6 below) Make sure to use your own photography for this assignment.

Use Photoshop to construct the montage. Make a new document the same size as the original file and begin selecting parts of the original image to re construct it in the new document. Don’t forget to add drop shadows on the new pieces. Post to assignment page.

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3. INDEED JOB SEARCH

Look on https://www.indeed.com/   

Find Photography Jobs (in LA or Fontana)

On your site assignment page list 3-5 jobs you would be interested in. Do you meet the qualifications? What skills would you need to do to get these jobs? Why would you want to have this job?

 

3 Assignments Due Tuesday October 17:

1. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF  OF WASSILY KANDINSKY

Using Photoshop create a work of art based on the style of artist Wassily Kandinsky (His are the first four photos below). Research his work online and write a paragraph on your assignment page describing his work and your opinion of it. Include one of your favorite images of his on your assignment page.

Make your document 12×9 @ 200 resolution. Use brushes, colors, shapes and varying opacities to imitate his style of art.

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2. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF SANDY SKOGLUND  

Research the work of artist Sandy Skoglund. (Her’s are the first 4 photos) Write a paragraph on your assignment page describing her original style and your opinion of it. Include one of your favorite images of hers on your assignment page.

Make your blank document 12×9 @ 200 resolution. Using an original photograph, find a subject online to reproduce multiple times within your image. Think of an original and descriptive name for your new piece.

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3. JUMP START YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY 

Read this link and write a detailed list on your blog of 10 ways to get inspired in your photography:

http://www.diyphotography.net/25-ways-to-jump-start-photography-inspiration/

 

1. DIPTYCH: OPPOSITES

Make a diptych image (2 images together), and the theme is OPPOSITES. Make your new document 16×8 or 8×16 300 resolution and include your images within the space you created. Samples below:

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2. BOOKFACE

Bookface involves strategically lining up a face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part so that there appears a melding of life and art. Librarians and other book lovers post these photos to Instagram, using the caption #bookface. Take a few bookface photos, edit in LR or PH and post your images (2-3) to your assignment page, and your best image on your homepage.

3. MOTION BLUR

Read this link:  https://digital-photography-school.com/13-places-to-practice-taking-beautiful-motion-blur-images/ and make a blog post listing five tips you learned from it. Then photograph motion blur. Edit your photos and Post 2 images on your blog which show the motion blur technique and have strong composition.

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*START OF YEAR 2023-2024*

YOUR WEBSITE

Start a new website using edublogs.org   Join the class blog: cauchonphotoclass  Create pages on your site. Include some of your photography on your homepage and some in at least one gallery page.

Home/Landing Page (always add new work to your homepage every week.)

 Assignments Page (post your photography assignments on this page. You can add a writing assignment page also)

2 Gallery Pages (ex: Portraits, Black and Write, Photojournalism, Sports, whatever you want to concentrate on)

About Me/Contact Page (or widget) with basic info about yourself including a photograph and email

*PUT YOUR BEST WORK ON YOUR HOME PAGE AS A GALLERY OR AS INDIVIDUAL IMAGES.

*CREATE AN IMAGE WIDGET AND PUT AN IMAGE IN THERE OF YOURSELF OR SOMETHING YOU LOVE

 READ AND WRITE REVIEW

Read this online article and also review the info in the slide show Adv Photo slide show

For your first post on your assignment page, answer these questions.

  1. What are aperture, shutter speed and ISO?
  2. When would you need to change your ISO?
  3. What is aperture and shutter priority settings?
  4. What are AF modes how do you change them?
  5. Why do your need to meter the light to get the right exposure?
  6. What is the difference between a normal, wide angle and telephoto lens?
  7. What is white balance and why would you need to change it?
  8. What is depth of field and what is the difference between shallow and good?
  9. What are drive modes and metering modes?
  10. What is exposure compensation?

Use the camera simulator to review how to use the dslr camera http://www.andersenimages.com/tutorials/exposure-simulator/

INSPIRATIONAL SLIDE SHOW (Due Friday, August 18)

Create a slide show or video using Adobe Express or Powerpoint titled PHOTOS THAT INSPIRE YOU. Under each photo you select, explain why this photograph inspires you. Make sure to include the photographer’s name and/or the website where you got the image from. Choose between 15 and 20 photos from online. Before you email me your final slide show, show it to someone in the room you don’t know. Then email your slide show to me @ caucrg@fusd.net, or send to me on Microsoft OneDrive.

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 FIRST SHOOTING ASSIGNMENTS

Complete four of the five assignments and post all four on your blog assignment page. Include at least 2 of your new photos on your homepage.

MAN AND NATURE: Combine imagery of a portrait and nature to make a composite. Use Adobe Photoshop and your own images.

 

SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD: Take new photos showing a shallow depth of field. Use the appropriate lens and aperture to attain this effect in camera. Post at least 3 photos showing shallow depth of field.

 

IMAGE PROJECTION: Use the projector attached to the teachers computer to project an image or text onto a person.

 

MIRROR IMAGERYTake a photo of something very graphic and put it within a new document, resize and include either two or four images to create a mirror image effect.

 

TRIPTYCH: A triptych is a series with three images, all within one document. The subject of your triptych is body parts. Create a document 30×8 inches with 300 resolution to place all three images in, and size them to fit. Add a stroke around each image. Layout is up to you.

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15 FRIENDS VIDEO ASSIGNMENT 

 POST TO TEAMS CHANNEL AND AS A WIDGET TO YOUR SITE.

(DUE WED, APRIL 26)

Take 15 video portraits of people you know with a DSLR camera in video mode. Capture some sort of movement or gesture of each person. Make sure to shoot horizontally and with a head and shoulder composition. Edit your footage onto a 30-60 second video and add music. Use Adobe Premiere to edit for this assignment. Post your video on your blog as a widget titled:  15 Friends Video.

PHOTO IMAGE TRANSFER ON WOOD/CANVAS

Instructions
  1. Paint an even layer of Mod Podge, Gesso or acrylic paint across the  wood or canvas surface.
  2. Place the printed photo face down onto the wood or canvas. …
  3. Allow to dry for 24 hours.
  4. Spray the back of the photo with water or dampen it with a sponge.
  5. Gently start rubbing the wet paper. …
  6. You will begin to see the photo showing through.

 

YOUR PORTFOLIO:

Create a portfolio folder on your desktop and include your portfolio photographs and collages in that folder. Produce your portfolio using Lightroom Classic. Add a beginning slide with your name, captions with your images, transitions and music, and an end slide with a quote you love. It will export as an mp4.

 LIGHTROOM CLASSIC PORTFOLIO SLIDESHOW:

Make a new catalog in Lightroom Classic. Save to desktop.

Make slideshow in YOUR catalog

Import your Portfolio Photo Folder from desktop

With photos all selected create a collection

Organize and rearrange in Library

Edit in Develop

In Library module, go to metadata for each image and add a caption

Go to Slideshow module and on each photo go to ABC and then caption to move caption where you want and choose color

In slideshow choose background and wash color, stroke, timing and import music.

Make sure to have an intro slide with your name on it, and an end slide with an inspirational quote.

Preview slideshow, then play and save by EXPORTING to your desktop.

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IF YOU CANNOT MAKE A PORTFOLIO IN LIGHTROOM CLASSIC, USE ADOBE EXPRESS TO MAKE A PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION, SLIDE SHOW, OR VIDEO.

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Complete 3 of the 4 assignments due on Monday, April 17

1. DIGITAL COLLAGE BASED ON A THEME

Create a digital collage based on a theme. What are some good themes you can explore for your collage? In Photoshop, make your document 12×9 or 9×12 inches with 200 resolution, and include images from the Internet, or images you took with a DSLR or cell phone, to visually convey your theme and your feelings regarding it. Under your collage when you post it, write a short reflection on how you visually conveyed the message you are intending to communicate to the viewer.

2. FUTURE REFLECTION

Take a photograph of yourself looking in the mirror. Using Photoshop, put an image in the mirror how you see yourself in the future. Samples from photographer Tom Hussey below. His subject’s were looking back on their youth. For your image, look ahead to the future you!

3. ME AND MYSELF

Read this link about the photographer that includes herself in childhood photos. https://www.demilked.com/double-self-portraits-chino-otsuka/ Bring in some photos from home and scan them into digital media, or photograph them with a cell or DSLR camera. Then include yourself into the image with Photoshop. If possible, Make a series of images for this assignment.

4. BLACK & WHITE & SHADES OF GRAY

Photograph for these elements of composition: leading line, texture, abstraction, repeated patterns, rule of thirds and contrast. Using the monochromatic setting on the DSLR, photograph your images in black and white. Edit in PS or LR and post your top 3-5 images on your blog.

https://www.capturelandscapes.com/introduction-to-black-and-white-photography/

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IMAGE ON WOOD

Instructions
  1. Paint an even layer of Mod Podge across the entire wood surface.
  2. Place the printed photo face down onto the wood. …
  3. Allow wood piece to dry for 24 hours.
  4. Spray the back of the photo with water or dampen it with a sponge.
  5. Gently start rubbing the wet paper. …
  6. You will begin to see the photo showing through.

 

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Complete 3 of the 4 assignments by Wednesday, April 5:

1. VIDEO FOR YOUR BRAND

Create a 30-60 second video to advertise your brand. Use Adobe Premier, Adobe Express, CapCut, TikTok, or any other video app you like to create this video to tell people about your brand. Include who you are, what services you offer, your philosophy about life and your business ethics. Post your video as a widget on your homepage of your site.

Parlr Brand Studio

Brand Videos

2.  KINOPTIC ART

The 3 images below are by kinoptic artist Julio Amaro. Research kinoptic art online. Photograph two subjects that are polar opposites. You will make your kinoptic piece in Photoshop by combining sections of each photo equally. Make each section 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. Then you will print your image 17×11 and fold it in a fan style to make the kinoptic piece. Photograph your work from every angle and post to your blog. Look at the samples below to start formulating ideas

 

 

3. WHATS IN YOUR HEAD

Take a self portrait or a portrait of a friend or family member and digitally open up their  head to reveal what they are thinking about.

4. FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

-Go online and look at good samples of food photography. Post 2-3 amazing photos of food that you really enjoy looking at and write a 2 paragraph reflection about why you think the lighting and composition is so strong that the photo makes you crave the food. Explain how you think the lighting was achieved.

-Read this online article on how to photograph food (and research some other tips online) and write 10 complete sentences on your blog on what you learned. http://digital-photography-school.com/top-5-tips-on-how-to-photograph-food/

-Then, pretend you are a studio food photographer and photograph food using the studio and the strobes. Take a few photos with varying compositions and post your favorite one or two edited photos to your blog with the writing assignments.

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Complete 3 out of the 4 assignments. Due on Thursday, March 16 @ 3:30.

 1. FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER ESSAY

Research photographers on the Internet (or on Instagram) who specialize in your area of interest.  Write a 500 word essay about your chosen photographer. Include a description of their style and what field of photography they specialize in. Also include how you think they technically achieve their results, and describe their visual aesthetic and composition techniques, and why you enjoy their photography. Include 2-3 of their images with your writing.

2. LOGO FOR JURUPA HILLS PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM

Using Adobe Express, or Adobe Photoshop, create a logo for the Jurupa Hills Photography Program. Post the logo you made to your assignment page.

3. TOUCH SERIES

Take photos of people touching in some way, and put them together as a series.

 

4.  SELF PORTRAIT ILLUSTRATION 

Take a self-portrait using the camera, tripod and self timer. Make a new document 8×12  300 resolution. Put your self-portrait within the new document. Put a blank layer on top of your photograph, and lock the photo layer. Use the pencil to trace yourself and then use brushes and colors to color in your illustration. Add a background to your illustration layer and post to your blog as a .jpeg, with a list of 10 words to describe yourself.

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 IMAGE ON WOOD

Instructions
  1. Paint an even layer of Mod Podge across the entire wood surface.
  2. Place the printed photo face down onto the wood. …
  3. Allow wood piece to dry for 24 hours.
  4. Spray the back of the photo with water or dampen it with a sponge.
  5. Gently start rubbing the wet paper. …
  6. You will begin to see the photo showing through.

 

 

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THEME BASED PHOTO ESSAY/STORY 

Take a group of photos all related to one subject. Construct a photo essay/ or story. Begin the photo essay with an artists statement about your photo essay. Think about strong composition and good quality of lighting when you are taking photos, which communicate your message. Edit your photographs in Lightroom and/or Photoshop. Then post your story on your blog in some format or layout. (Perhaps use Adobe Express and post your photo story as a slideshow or video. or put your story in book format using Shutterfly, Blurb, or Artifact Rising) DUE WEDS, MARCH 8

https://www.slideshare.net/natytronic/photo-essay-assignment-28324970

PHOTO ESSAY-1w3znly

How to Create an Engaging Photo Essay (with Examples)

17 Awesome Photo Essay Examples You Should Try Yourself

 

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*3 assignments due Friday, March 3*

1. PHOTOGRAPH ELEMENTS OF ART

  * shape, line, form, color, value, texture. space *

First look for an image online for each of the elements of art. Post them as a gallery on your assignment page.(7-9 images)

Then go around on campus and photograph for each of the elements of art. Edit them in PS or LR.

Post your images as a gallery on your assignment page. (7-9 images)

 

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2. FASHION/ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY

Research fashion photography online and post 3-5 commercial fashion photos you really love and which inspire you. Include a sentence or two under each describing why you like it. Using the studio or out on location, do a fashion shoot with one of your peers. Post your favorite photograph you shot and edited and in the caption section list which magazine,  store or brand you would be shooting for. Samples below:

3 ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17:

1.  DAVID HOCKNEY “JOINERS”

Construct a photo montage or JOINER similar to the work of David Hockney. (His are the first 6 below) Make sure to use your own photography for this assignment.

Use Photoshop to construct the montage. Make a new document the same size as the original file and begin selecting parts of the original image to re construct it in the new document. Don’t forget to add drop shadows on the new pieces.

Write a reflection on one of Hockney’s works, and mention what it is that catches your eye. Add the image to your critique on your assignment page.

Post to your completed work to your assignment page and homepage.

View the Powerpoint about Hockney and Cubism David Hockney and Cubism

https://www.hockney.com/home

 

2. PHOTOMONTAGE: WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS

Make a well blended digital photomontage (12×9 or 9×12 -200 res) to show where you see yourself in 10 years. Under your photomontage write a 3 paragraph reflection explaining the elements you put in your work, and where you see yourself in 10 years.

 3. GRADUATION COVER DESIGN

Create a design for the cover of the Jurupa Hills High School 2023 Graduation booklet. The size should be 8.5 x 5.5 with 300 resolution. Make sure to include a graphic and the following information:

Jurupa Hills High School Graduation (or Commencement)

May 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Toyota Arena, Ontario, CA

 

 

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DUE MONDAY FEBRUARY 6:

1. VALENTINES DAY CARD

Design  a Valentines Day card for someone special, using Adobe Express. Save your work and send it as an e-card to the person you made it for. Post to your assignment page.

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 2. ON LOCATION PORTRAITS or STIL LIFE WITH DOUBLE LIGHTING AND BOUNCED FLASH

Do a photoshoot in school, Using two flashes to create “double lighting” . Set the flash on camera (or off camera with the cord) to MASTER and have an assistant hold another flash set at SLAVE. Or use the pocket wizard to set off the second strobe. Edit your photos in Lightroom and do any cosmetic retouching in Photoshop.  Post 5-10 portraits to your blog. Think about COMPOSITION and POSING when doing your photo shoot.

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YOUR ARTIST STATEMENT

Due Monday, Jan 30

(Post on its own page titled My Artist Statement)  

Create an artist statement for your photography work. Display your artist statement as a diptych with your favorite image that you have created this year. Make a 20×8 inch @ 200 resolution document and use half the space for your image and the other half for your artist statement. Post the split layout diptych on ITS OWN PAGE! (Create a new page and title it Artist Statement.)

https://www.gyst-ink.com/artist-statement-guidelines

What is an Artist Statement? An artist statement is a piece of writing by you that helps the audience access or understand your artistic work. It is written in the first person, while artist bios are written in the third person. It will take some time, revisions, and fine tuning to have a finished written product. They may include sources, ideas, and materials in your current practice. Writing about your work may be integral to your creative process.

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MOTION BLUR  (due Monday Jan 30)

Read this link:  https://digital-photography-school.com/13-places-to-practice-taking-beautiful-motion-blur-images/ and post five tips you learned from it, on your assignment page. Then photograph motion blur. Edit your photos and Post 2 images {on your assignment page and include in your portfolio gallery on your homepage}, which show the motion blur technique and have strong composition. (Due Friday January 27)

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1. KEITH HARING INSPIRED WORK

Practice your light painting skills and produce a Keith Haring inspired image. Outline people with finger lights in the dark room and then edit to reduce the sizes and transfer to a document with repetitions. You could also try other ways to create work like Keith Haring by drawing or tracing people making gestures and connecting, or by photographing people and editing with color overlays. Add the Keith Haring touches and post your favorite piece to your assignment page.  Also post your favorite Keith Haring image and explain in 5 sentences what you think the work is about and how you feel about it. What do you think he was trying to communicate with his art?

https://arts4all.org/about/news-blog/family-art-project-keith-haring-inspired-figure

Sample below:

2. BODY, SHAPE, FORM

Photograph a part of the body, or something, which shows shape and form. Think about getting great QUALITY OF LIGHT and make your composition a strong one. Edit your photo(s) with Lightroom or Photoshop. Create either a strong single image, or a diptych, triptych or series.

Using art terminology:

  • Present your opinion of the work’s success or failure.
  • What qualities of the work make you feel it is a success or failure?
  • What criteria can you list to help others judge this work?
  • Describe how the work makes you think or feel. Support your statement with what in the work leads you to feel those emotion

*YOUR PORTFOLIO * (Due Friday, Dec 9)

Create a portfolio folder on your desktop and include you portfolio photographs and collages in that folder. Produce your portfolio using Adobe Express. Use the slideshow or presentation templates in Adobe Express. Add a beginning slide with your name, captions with your images, transitions, and music, and an end slide with a quote you love. Include somewhere between 15 and 20 images in your portfolio. Go to the share button and make sure to publish and update your portfolio often. Post the link to your Portfolio on the PHOTO 2 PORTFOLIO channel in Teams by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9.

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4 assignments due Friday December 2:

1. LIGHT PAINTING PORTRAITS

Practice your light painting skills and include a portrait as a subject in your images. Use the pixel stick and other light sources to achieve a unique effect. Post a few of your best shots to your assignment page and your best image to your homepage.

2. BOOKFACE

Bookface involves strategically lining up a face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part so that there appears a melding of life and art. Librarians and other book lovers post these photos to Instagram, using the caption #bookface. Take a few bookface photos, edit in LR or PH and post your images to your assignment page, and your best image on your homepage.

3. MIXED MEDIA SCREENPRINT  ART

Create a mixed media piece of art using your screenprint with other media (paint, ink, photos, collage).

 

4. TED TALK REFLECTION

Watch this tedtalk and on your blog write a three paragraph reflection summarizing it and also discuss your opinion and what you got out of viewing it.

https://www.ted.com/talks/erik_johansson_impossible_photography

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1. PHOTO SCREENPRINTING (Due Nov 10)

Make a photo screenprint on a tee shirt or article of clothing with your original image on it. Follow the steps in the screenprinting process to achieve the optimal results.

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2. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF SANDY SKOGLUND  (Due Nov 10)

Research the work of artist Sandy Skoglund. (Her’s are the first 4 photos) Write a paragraph on your blog describing her original style and your opinion of it. Include your favorite image of hers in your blog post. Using an original photograph, find a subject online to reproduce multiple times within your image. Think of an original and descriptive name for your new piece.

3. INDEED JOB SEARCH

Look on https://www.indeed.com/   

Find Photography Jobs (in LA or Fontana)

On your blog assignment page list 1-3 jobs you would be interested in. Do you meet the qualifications? What would you need to do to get these jobs?

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Lightroom Exploration

Photograph for the scavenger hunt and edit your photographs in Lightroom CC.

Go to the Discover tab to browse, and also check out the Tutorials page.

After you edit, make a preset and explore all the presets offered.

Have each member of your team share their edited photos  with you via Lightroom, and then post a gallery of all images, captioning each photo with the photographers name.

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Next assignment:

YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS POWERPOINT, BUSINESS CARD AND PRESENTATION

Post your presentation on the teams channel, Photography Business Presentations, by Thursday, October 20.

You will start a (pretend) photography business either by yourself or in partnership with one of your peer students. (You can include another field in your business plan, as long as photography is a relevant part of your business.) Create a Powerpoint or Slideshow in Adobe Express  to present to the class and include the items on the list below:  https://www.adobe.com/express/

* Business Name

* Your name as sole owner or names of people in the partnership, and the job responsibilities of each.

* The type of photography you specialize in, and the types of jobs you intend to get.

* Samples of work you would like to produce for your clients. (get from online, not your own work)

* What type of equipment will you be using and how much will you be  spending on equipment? (Go to B&H.com to look for equipment)

* How much will you charge? Will you offer packages?

* Your (pretend) web site address *

* Who are your inspirations?

* Where will you conduct your business? (which state will you live, will you work out of your home or rent office space in which location)

* Branding: Include your logo and produce a  business card (Make your business card a 3.5 x 2.5 document in Photoshop. If you make a double sided card, make two documents, front and back.)

* Marketing: Include a slide about how are you going to advertise and get jobs in your field?

* Market Research: How much money you would like to make in your first year of business, and how much you foresee making in 5 years, and also in 10 years.

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NEXT ASSIGNMENTS:

1. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE WITH FLASH AND SLOW SHUTTER SPEED

In the dark studio, set your camera to 30 seconds at F 8 or 11 (adjust as necessary to get the perfect exposure)and 200 ISO. Make sure to be on Manual metering and MF for manual focus. Focus before the lights go off. During the long exposure, have your subject move slightly and manually set off the external flash (at M mode, not ETTL) each time they move, and you will capture them several times during the long exposure. You should post your best 1-3 images from the multiple exposure shoot. Read these online article and write 20 sentences about what you learned. http://www.photomatters.org/multiple-exposure http://www.tpub.com/photography1/ph20994.htm

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2. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF WASSILY KANDINSKY

Using Photoshop create a work of art based on the style of artist Wassily Kandinsky (His are the first four photos below). Research his work online and write a paragraph describing his work and your opinion of it. Use brushes, colors, shapes and varying opacities to imitate his style of art. Make your blank document 8×12 or 12×8 @ 200 resolution.

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3. NATURE/ LANDSCAPE PHOTO WITH PAINTING EXTENSION   

Take some nature/and landscape photos and edit them with good contrast and saturation.. Print your favorite  landscape  8×10 or 10×8 and tape your print to an 11×17/17×11 paper and extend your photograph with paint to create a mixed media piece of photography and painting. (You can even paint on the photograph.)

 

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1. SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION

Photograph a friend outside with natural light, and/or in the studio or location inside for a mock senior portrait session. Take at least 50 photos utilizing a variety of locations, poses and clothing choices. -Upload your photos into Lightroom and edit them. Do any digital retouching necessary to ensure your subject looks their best. Export as jpegs. Post at least 10 amazing portraits to your blog assignment page. Post your favorite shots on your homepage, and a portrait gallery page (if you have one)

 

2. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES IN ART

Choose an issue you care deeply about, and would want to try and do something about. This issue should be something that is a general issue or concern in society somewhere in the world. Some ideas of things you might be interested in depicting/standing up for or against: pollution/environmental concerns, abortion rights, pro-life, racism, big government, homelessness, AIDS, religious wars,  poverty, verbal abuse, bullying, depression, teen suicide, discrimination, gay rights… Create a 11×14 200 resolution collage poster about the social issue you have selected.

Written Assignment:  Write about your poster. Answer a number of these questions in your writing.  Why do you feel the way you do? What are your arguments for or against?  What – or who – has influenced your decisions.  What is the “flip side” of your issue? What might the other side have to say? Can you see their point of view?  What is your reasoning for choosing your stand?  Is your artwork intended to offend? Who would be offended? Does the artist have a right to offend? Critique your project. Does it get your point across? How? Is there a focal point (center of interest)?

https://amplifier.org/

 

3. DSLR CAMERA AND LENS PPT

View the Powerpoint on Teams and then make a list of 25 facts and details you learned and remembered from viewing and studying the Powerpoint. (20 points)

 

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1. DOUBLE COLOR EXPOSURES (Due Wed, Sept 14)

You will be creating a Double Color Exposure using Photoshop and Portraits to create a color fringing look. You will be taking portraits of your partner in two (or three) different angles. You will need to fill the frame and make sure you shoot from the waist up. It is your decision on the orientation of the images. Although, you will need to make sure that the two images you choose to use are orientated the same way. For example, both should be either horizontal or vertical.
You need 6 different poses: 3- side view and 3-front view. This will allow you to try various color combinations. You must shoot your images on a blank, clean background. The studio works best, but if you can find a nice solid background outside that will work just fine.

Bring both images into Photoshop, open a new document and and place both images in, onto two separate layers. Then on the top layer click the fx tool [layer styles]button at the bottom of the Layers Palette.

Uncheck the R G B boxes in the ADVANCED BLENDING SECTION. As you click the boxes one-by-one you will see your image change colors!

Once you get the color combination you like hit OK.

Then if there is left over space after adjusting where you want the images to be, SELECT a slice of the image with the correct color [make sure it is just the background and does not contain any of the subject inside] using the MARQUEE TOOL.

Then Click CTRL+ T and it will turn your selection into the bounding boxes to transform it. Pull from the side to stretch it out.

Then ADD and ADJUSTMENT LAYER [SELECTIVE COLOR] to refine the color combinations you chose.

FLATTEN LAYERS and then SAVE for OUTPUT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcG6OeYtens

 

2. EQUIPMENT BUYING LIST  (Due Wed, Sept 14)

Make a list of equipment you would buy to start your photography business. Pretend you have suddenly inherited $50,000 and will spend the money, or  the majority of the funds on new photography equipment. Look at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ to look for equipment. Give a justification as to why you would need each item on your list. Add up all the items on your list for a grand total.

 

3. BLOCK PRINTING (Due Fri, Sept 16)

Trace or create your own design (4×5)  Carve the design in a linoleum block. Remember, what is carved out of the block will not be printed in the image. Also important to note that your print will be opposite of the  block. After you complete the carving, then ink and transfer it onto paper.  Experiment with colors and perhaps include multiple colors on your block to get a multi colored print. Make one finished piece to photograph and post on the assignment page of your blog.

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Assignments due Tue Sept 6:

1. CUT AND PASTE COLLAGE  (Due Tue, Sept 6)

Cut out images from magazines and make a 12×18 collage showing your understanding of good composition. When you are done with your collage, photograph it and add a few more elements, details, colors etc, with Photoshop. Then post to your site’s assignment page, and also your home page.

2.MAKE A LOGO FOR YOUR BRAND  (Due Tue, Sept 6)

Create a logo for your photography brand

Design your logo with Adobe Express   https://www.adobe.com/express/create

Log in with school account.

Go to create a new project, and create a new custom size graphic for your logo to represent your brand.

Your logo is a representation of you and your brand. The brand you would be selling is YOU. What you do best. Visually represent your brand.

Post your logo as a widget on your homepage.

3. READ AND WRITE: (Due Tue, Sept 6)

Read this article about why you should become a professional photographer and write a reflection highlighting some reasons you would like to work in the field.

https://fstoppers.com/originals/why-being-photographer-probably-best-job-world-128569

 

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START OF YEAR 2021-2022:

1.  YOUR WEBSITE

Start a new website using edublogs.org   Join the class blog: cauchonphotoclass  Create pages on your site. Include some of your photography on your homepage and some in at least one gallery page.

Home/Landing Page (always add new work to your homepage every week.)

 Assignments Page (post your photography assignments on this page. You can add a writing assignment page also)

2 Gallery Pages (ex: Portraits, Black and Write, Photojournalism, Sports, whatever you want to concentrate on)

Contact Page (or widget) with basic info about yourself including a photograph and email

*PUT YOUR BEST WORK ON YOUR HOME PAGE AS A GALLERY OR AS INDIVIDUAL IMAGES.

*CREATE A TEXT WIDGET WITH YOUR NAME AND A SHORT ABOUT ME

*CREATE AN IMAGE WIDGET AND PUT AN IMAGE IN THERE OF YOURSELF OR SOMETHING YOU LOVE

2. READ AND WRITE REVIEW

Read this online article and for your first post on your assignment page, answer these questions (click on the word article to get to link). In a reflection answer the questions below. Then explain the basics of photography to your neighbor in the room.

  1. What are aperture, shutter speed and ISO?
  2. When would you need to change your ISO?
  3. What is aperture and shutter priority settings?
  4. What are AF modes how do you change them?
  5. Why do your need to meter the light to get the right exposure?
  6. What is white balance and why would you need to change it?
  7. What is depth of field and what is the difference between shallow and good?
  8. What are drive modes and metering modes?
  9. What is exposure compensation?

3. INSPIRATIONAL SLIDE SHOW

Create a slide show or video using Adobe Express titled PHOTOS THAT INSPIRE YOU. Under each photo you select, explain why this photograph inspires you. Make sure to include the photographer’s name and/or the website where you got the image from. Choose between 15 and 20 photos from online. Before you email me your final slide show, show it to someone in the room you don’t know. Then email your slide show to me @ caucrg@fusd.net, or send to me on Microsoft OneDrive.

4. FIRST SHOOTING ASSIGNMENTS

Complete four of the five assignments and post all four on your blog assignment page. Include at least 2 of your new photos on your homepage.

MAN AND NATURE: Combine imagery of a portrait and nature to make a composite. Use Adobe Photoshop and your own images.

 

SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD: Take new photos showing a shallow depth of field. Use the appropriate lens and aperture to attain this effect in camera. Post at least 3 photos showing shallow depth of field.

 

IMAGE PROJECTION: Use the projector attached to the teachers computer to project an image or text onto a person.

 

MIRROR IMAGERYTake a photo of something very graphic and put it within a new document, resize and include either two or four images to create a mirror image effect.

 

TRIPTYCH: A triptych is a series with three images, all within one document. The subject of your triptych is body parts. Create a document 30×8 inches with 300 resolution to place all three images in, and size them to fit. Add a stroke around each image. Layout is up to you.

 

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PRINT AN IMAGE IN WOOD

Read this link and then print one of your images on wood.

http://blog.consumercrafts.com/decor-home/photo-to-wood-transfer/

 

>PORTFOLIO<

Create a portfolio folder on your desktop and include you portfolio photographs and collages in that folder. Produce your portfolio using Lightroom Classic. Add a beginning slide with your name, captions with your images, transitions and music, and an end slide with a quote you love. It will export as an mp4.

 LIGHTROOM CLASSIC PORTFOLIO SLIDESHOW:

Make a new catalog in Lightroom Classic. Save to desktop.

Make slideshow in YOUR catalog

Import your Portfolio Photo Folder from desktop

With photos all selected create a collection

Organize and rearrange in Library

Edit in Develop

In Library module, go to metadata for each image and add a caption

Go to Slideshow module and on each photo go to ABC and then caption to move caption where you want and choose color

In slideshow choose background and wash color, stroke, timing and import music.

Make sure to have an intro slide with your name on it, and an end slide with an inspirational quote.

Preview slideshow, then play and save by EXPORTING to your desktop.

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3 Assignments: Due Monday, April 25

1.DIGITAL COLLAGE BASED ON A THEME

Create a digital collage based on a theme. What are some good themes you can explore for your collage? In Photoshop, make your document 12×8 or 8×12 inches with 200 resolution, and include images from the Internet to visually convey your theme and your feelings regarding it. Under your collage when you post it, find a collage with a theme created by another artist and write a few sentences describing your opinion on the theme and the artist’s intention when creating it.

2. FUTURE REFLECTION

Take a photograph of yourself looking in the mirror. Using Photoshop, put an image in the mirror how you see yourself in the future. Samples from photographer Tom Hussey below. His subject’s were looking back. For your image, look ahead!

3. HEAD SHOTS FOR THEATER STUDENTS (per 5) AND PHOTOS FOR CHEERLEADERS (per 4)

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RE CREATE A PHOTO 

Find a photograph online which really inspires you, and study the lighting, composition, editing techniques and overall vibe of the image. With what you have learned all year, recreate the image and post both to your assignment page and also your homepage.

 

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*ALBUM COVER OF A MUSICAL ARTIST*

 Due Thursday, April 14

Collaborate with a digital audio recording student to create an album cover for a musical artist. Listen to the ideas of the musical artist and then design a cover together. Make your album cover design 12×12 @ 300 dpi.

https://cauchonphotoclass.edublogs.org/?s=album+covers

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Assignments Due Friday, April 8

1. ME AND MYSELF

Read this link about the photographer that includes herself in childhood photos. https://www.demilked.com/double-self-portraits-chino-otsuka/ Bring in some photos from home and scan them into digital media. Then include yourself into the image with Photoshop. If possible, create a series of images for this assignment.

2. FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

Research fashion photography online and post 3-5 commercial fashion photos you really love and which inspire you. Include a sentence or two under each describing why you like it. Using the studio or out on location, do a fashion shoot with one of your peers. Post 3-5 photos you shot and edit in LR and PS.  Samples below:

3.  YOUR RESUME

Look online at resume formats to get ideas. Then create your resume. Be sure to include your objectives, education, experience and also your skills. Post your finished resume to your website AS ITS OWN PAGE.

4. PICK-A-SOMETHING

Pick something and try to get a collection of photos representing it.  For instance, pick a color and try to go all day photographing only red things, or try only getting pictures of things that are square when you’re on a walk.  Edit your photos using Lightroom. Have at least 12 photos in your collection and then make a series with your photos using three rows of 4 or 4 rows of 3.

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Projects due Friday, March 18

1. Poetry and Your Photography:

  1. Take a new photo for this assignment
  2. Make a new document 8×12 or 12×8 @200 res
  3. Move your photo into your new document and size to fit.
  4. Add a quote, poetry, song lyrics or your own words to your edited image
  5. Post to your blog
  6. In a writing critique answer these questions:
  7. Why did you choose these words to go with this image?
  8. How do you think an audience would interpret your work?

 

2. Magazine Cover:

Create a magazine cover (9×12 @ 200 res) on a vertical document, using your own photographic image. Include the name of the magazine and a list of articles, which would be within the magazine. Make it look as authentic as possible. Use as much creativity as you want.

3 Assignments due March 11

1. GEORGIA O’KEEFE ILLUSTRATION

Look at the amazing paintings by Georgia O’Keefe. Create your own illustration in Photoshop based on the close up work by this artist. You can color over a photograph you have shot and edited, or create from scratch. Use brushes and color swatches to create your own digital art in the  style of Georgia O’Keefe. Create a blank document 12×8 inches @ 300 resolution for your Georgia O’Keefe recreation painting. For a writing critique, post one of Georgia O’Keefe’s paintings and explain why you are so intrigued with this image and your opinion of her painting style.

2. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE COVER REVIEW

Go to the following site and pick your favorite 3 Nat Geo magazine covers.

https://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/national-geographic/17

On your assignment page, explain why each one is your favorite, and include the three covers you chose in your post.

3. YOUR ARTIST STATEMENT

Create an artist statement for your photography work. Display your artist statement as a diptych with your favorite image that you have created this year. Make a 20×8 inch @ 200 resolution document and use half the space for your image and the other half for your artist statement. Post the split layout diptych on ITS OWN PAGE! (Create a new page and title it Artist Statement.)

https://www.gyst-ink.com/artist-statement-guidelines

What is an Artist Statement? An artist statement is a piece of writing by you that helps the audience access or understand your artistic work. It is written in the first person, while artist bios are written in the third person. It will take some time, revisions, and fine tuning to have a finished written product. They may include sources, ideas, and materials in your current practice. Writing about your work may be integral to your creative process.

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3 Assignments Due Thursday, March 3

1. SELF PORTRAIT ILLUSTRATION 

Take a self-portrait using the camera, tripod and self timer. Make a new document 8×12  300 resolution. Put your self-portrait within the new document. Put a blank layer on top of your photograph, and lock the photo layer. Use the pencil to trace yourself and then use brushes and colors to color in your illustration. Add a background to your illustration layer and post to your blog as a .jpeg, with a list of 10 words to describe yourself.

 

2. SILHOUETTE STORY

Think of a good concept for your silhouette photos and then take photos of backlit subjects to make high contrast silhouettes. You can edit them in Photoshop to give them more blacks and whites, and contrast. Use studio hot lights with two lights aimed at the background and turn the room light off to get more shadow on the subject(s). Meter for the background.

3. ARTICLE READ AND WRITE

Read this article about silhouette photography and write a brief synopsis and evaluation of it. What did you get out of reading it?

https://www.nytimes.com/1983/10/30/arts/camera-dramatic-effects-possible-with-silhouettes.html

Assignments due Tuesday, February 22 @3:30 pm

1. EMOTION SERIES

Photograph one person expressing different emotions. (angry, happy, thoughtful, blissful, etc). Because of the mask situation you might have to be creative in ways to show emotion other than the face. Edit your images in PS or LR and make a series of 9 emotions together. Create a document in Photoshop 9×9 inches with 300 dpi. Crop each of your photos to 3×3 inches with 300 dpi. Post to your site’s assignment page.

2. CULTURAL IDENTITY PHOTOGRAPHS

Take 3 photos that represent your culture. For example, you can take a picture of clothing, food, traditions, family, music, or sports. Make sure you have good composition and lighting in the photographs. After you have your three photographs shot and edited with PS or LR explain how each photo relates to your culture. You can use your cellphone camera and apps like Snapseed and Lightroom Mobil for editing on this assignment. Post to your website assignment page and teams.

3. CULTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY: READ AND RESPOND

Read this article on cultural photography. Respond by writing a 3-paragraph response (in academic language.) Explain what the article is about and the most interesting facts that you found from reading it.  You will need to review, analyze, and evaluate. Post to your website assignment page and teams.

https://amworkshops.com/tips-techniques/what-is-cultural-photography/

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3 Assignments due Friday, February 11

1. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE WITH FLASH AND SLOW SHUTTER SPEED

In the dark studio, set your camera to 30 seconds at F 8 or 11 (adjust as necessary to get the perfect exposure)and 200 ISO. Make sure to be on Manual metering and MF for manual focus. Focus before the lights go off. During the long exposure, have your subject move slightly and manually set off the external flash (at M mode, not ETTL) each time they move, and you will capture them several times during the long exposure. You should post your best 1-3 images from the multiple exposure shoot. Read these online article and write 20 sentences about what you learned. http://www.photomatters.org/multiple-exposure http://www.tpub.com/photography1/ph20994.htm

 

2. BODY, SHAPE, FORM TRIPTYCH

Photograph a part of the body, or something, which shows shape and form. Think about getting great QUALITY OF LIGHT and make your composition a strong one. In Photoshop create a 16×8/or 8×16, 300 resolution document to put 3 images together to make a triptych. Expand canvas size if necessary to fit all 3 images. Include a stroke on each image and a background for the triptych if desired for visual impact. In the caption section of your image write 10 words to describe your final image.

READ AND WRITE: PHOTOJOURNALISM

Read this artice and study the photographs that are imbedded in the article. Write a reflection discussing how you think the photographers captured the event and how this event will be remembered in history.

https://newrepublic.com/article/160822/war-photographer-embeds-capitol-hill-mob?fbclid=IwAR2VNjYU5HMOSsvXazL_RZwHwFBWR_98dvTIgudOhG_Oqh-9W2nJYSgK3O4

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Choose  2 out of 3 assignments to post to your assignment page and galleries/homepage.

Due on Thursday, February 

1. PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Photograph nature or landscape. Print your image and paint around your image, either as an extension of your image, or as a border.

2. LEVITATION SERIES  

Look at this levitation series: http://yowayowacamera.com/ and get inspired to produce a levitation series of your own. Use Photoshop to make your subject look as if they are levitating. Have at least two different photos in your photo series.

3. DIPTYCH IMAGE

Make a diptych image (2 images together), and the theme is OPPOSITES. Make your new document 16×8 or 8×16 300 resolution and include your images within the space you created. Samples below:

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3 Assignments due Wednesday, Jan 26 @ 3:30

Post 3 out of the following 4 assignments on your assignment page. Include in the gallery of your portfolio on your home page.

1. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF  OF WASSILY KANDINSKY

Using Photoshop create a work of art based on the style of artist Wassily Kandinsky (His are the first four photos below). Research his work online and write a paragraph describing his work and your opinion of it. Include one of your favorite Kandinsky pieces. Use brushes, colors, shapes and varying opacities to imitate his style of art. Make your document 8×12 or 12×8 with 200 resolution.

2. MOTION BLUR

Read this link:  https://digital-photography-school.com/13-places-to-practice-taking-beautiful-motion-blur-images/ and post five tips you learned from it, on your assignment page. Then photograph motion blur. Edit your photos and Post 2 images {on your assignment page and include in your portfolio gallery on your homepage}, which show the motion blur technique and have strong composition.

3. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF SANDY SKOGLUND 

Research the work of artist Sandy Skoglund. (Her’s are the first 4 photos) Write a paragraph on your assignment page describing her original style and your opinion of it. Include your favorite image of hers with your assignment. Using an original photograph as a background, you can find a subject online to reproduce multiple times within your image or photograph something you would like to multiply in the image. Think about contrasting color tones, and be original. Think of an original and descriptive name for your new piece. Make your document 8×12 or 12×8 with 200 resolution.

4. 15 FRIENDS VIDEO ASSIGNMENT

Take 15 video portraits of people you know with a DSLR camera in video mode. Capture some sort of movement or gesture of each person. Make sure to shoot horizontally and with a head and shoulder composition. Edit your footage onto a 30-60 second video and add music. Use Adobe Premiere to edit for this assignment. Post your video on the teams channel  15 Friends Videos.

 

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PORTFOLIOS

Put your portfolio images,  2021 edition, on the homepage of your website in a gallery.

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Create your Photography Story using Adobe Spark https://spark.adobe.com/sp

Think about a story idea you would like to document in photographs and words. Photo stories can be either thematic, where they express a topic or an issue, or they can be narrative, where they tell a story, usually in chronological sequence.

Photograph for your story idea and edit to make your photos look amazing! Put your story together in Adobe Spark.

Log into Adobe Spark with your school credentials. Go to the Presentation tab.

Add a title to your story. Add an image to the header and then add  introduction text about the story.

Keep adding your images with the Adobe Spark layouts: single photos, photogrids, glideshows and split layouts.

Write a detailed caption for each photograph, or series of photographs.

End your story with a few sentences about what you would like the viewer to get out of your story. Include a paragraph about yourself, your accomplishments in photography and your future goals.

Go to the share button and make sure to publish and update your photo story often. Email me (caucrg@fusd.net) the link to your photo story by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10.

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3 ASSIGNMENTS DUE MONDAY DEC 6:

1. TED TALK: IMPOSSIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Watch this Ted Talk and on your website writing assignment page write a three paragraph reflection summarizing it and also discuss your opinion and what you got out of viewing it. https://www.ted.com/talks/erik_johansson_impossible_photography

2. HDR PHOTOGRAPHY

-Go online and research the meaning of HDR. Create a blogpost explaining what the term HDR in photography means and ways to achieve successful results.

-Photograph 5 different exposures of a landscape (on Manual)  for this assignment. One at the perfect exposure, plus one and two stops underexposed and one and two stops overexposed. USE A TRIPOD for this!

-Save images in a folder and open Photoshop>File>Automate>Merge to HDR Pro

-Select your five landscape images and press ok. Photoshop will compile your images into one HDR image.

-You will probably need to do more adjustments to make it more vibrant and saturated. You could bring in cool clouds from the Internet to blend into your sky.

-Post to blog and please TITLE YOUR WORK!!! Write a 10 sentence critique of your own work and post under your image.

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3. FILL FLASH OUTSIDE

-Read this link, (or find another link online), about using FILL FLASH outside to fill in the shadows. Write 1 paragraph explaining what fill flash outside is and why you would need to use it to get perfect exposure on the subject and background.

http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/195/using-a-flash-when-outside/

-Go outside and photograph a subject which is BACKLIT. Set your camera on AV to meter the natural light. Use a small aperture like f11 or 16 and a low ISO like 200 or 400.  Make sure your flash is on ETTL and fill the subject in shadow with fill lighting from the external flash. Post 2-3 photos showing your understanding and good usage of fill flash.

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3 assignments due Friday November 19:

1. LIGHT PAINTING PORTRAITS

Practice your light painting skills and include a portrait as a subject in your images. Use the pixel stick and other light sources to achieve a unique effect. Post a few of your best shots to your assignment page and your best image to your homepage.

2. BOOKFACE

Bookface involves strategically lining up a face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part so that there appears a melding of life and art. Librarians and other book lovers post these photos to Instagram, using the caption #bookface. Take a few bookface photos, edit in LR or PH and post your images to your assignment page, and your best image on your homepage.

3. INDEED JOB SEARCH

Look on https://www.indeed.com/   

Find Photography Jobs (in LA or Fontana)

On your blog assignment page list 1-3 jobs you would be interested in. Do you meet the qualifications? What would you need to do to get these jobs?

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3 Assignments Due Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021

1- YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS POWERPOINT, BUSINESS CARD AND PRESENTATION

You will start a (pretend) photography business either by yourself or in partnership with one of your peer students. Create a Powerpoint  to present to the class and include the items on the list below:

* Business Name

* Your name as sole owner or names of people in the partnership, and the job responsibilities of each.

* The type of photography you specialize in, and the types of jobs you intend to get.

* Samples of work you would like to produce for your clients. (get from online, not your own work)

* What type of equipment will you be using and how much will you be  spending on equipment? (Go to B&H.com to look for equipment)

* How much will you charge? Will you offer packages?

* Your (pretend) web site address *

* Who are your inspirations?

* Where will you conduct your business? (which state will you live, will you work out of your home or rent office space in which location)

* Branding: Your business card (Make your business card a 3.5 x 2.5 document in Photoshop. If you make a double sided card, make two documents, front and back.)

* Marketing: Include a slide about how are you going to advertise and get jobs in your field?

* Market Research: How much money you would like to make in your first year of business, and how much you foresee making in 5 years, and also in 10 years.

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 2- MY FAVORITE TEACHER 

Photograph your favorite teacher with bounced external flash off camera with sync cord. Take at least three photographs. Edit your photographs with Lightroom, and post your best portrait to your assignment page. Write a 2-3 paragraph reflection in academic language explaining why you like and admire this teacher. Give details, reasons and examples as to why you chose this teacher. Samples below:

Read this link and on your assignment page list 10 tips to good flash photography:

3- NEW WORK SHOT AND EDITED WITH SMARTPHONE

5 New Photographs or Composites shot in Lightroom Camera and edited with Lightroom Mobil

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3 Assignments Due Tuesday, October 26

1. $10,000 Photography Shopping Spree

Pretend you have inherited $10,000 to spend on photography equipment for your photography business. Go to the B&H Photo and Video website to purchase your equipment. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/

Make a word document and list the items you would purchase. List the price and a justification why you would need the equipment and how you plan to use it. Copy the text on your word document and paste to the writing assignments page of your website.

2. Double Color Exposures

You will be creating a Double Color Exposure using Photoshop and Portraits to create a color fringing look. You will be taking portraits of your partner in two (or three) different angles. You will need to fill the frame and make sure you shoot from the waist up. It is your decision on the orientation of the images. Although, you will need to make sure that the two images you choose to use are orientated the same way. For example, both should be either horizontal or vertical.
You need 6 different poses: 3- side view and 3-front view. This will allow you to try various color combinations. You must shoot your images on a blank, clean background. The studio works best, but if you can find a nice solid background outside that will work just fine.

Bring both images into Photoshop, open a new document and and place both images in, onto two separate layers.Then on the top layer click the fx tool [layer styles]button at the bottom of the Layers Palette.

Uncheck the R G B boxes in the ADVANCED BLENDING SECTION. As you click the boxes one-by-one you will see your image change colors!

Once you get the color combination you like hit OK.

Then if there is left over space after adjusting where you want the images to be, SELECT a slice of the image with the correct color [make sure it is just the background and does not contain any of the subject inside] using the MARQUEE TOOL.

Then CLICK CTRL/CMD T and it will turn your selection into the bounding boxes to transform it. Pull from the side to stretch it out.

Then ADD and ADJUSTMENT LAYER [SELECTIVE COLOR] to refine the color combinations you chose.

FLATTEN LAYERS and then SAVE for OUTPUT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcG6OeYtens

 

3. Social and Political Issues in Art

Choose an issue you care deeply about, and would want to try and do something about. This issue should be something that is a general issue or concern in society somewhere in the world. Some ideas of things you might be interested in depicting/standing up for or against: pollution/environmental concerns, abortion rights, pro-life, racism, big government, homelessness, AIDS, religious wars,  poverty, verbal abuse, bullying, depression, teen suicide, discrimination, gay rights… Create a 11×14 200 resolution poster about the social issue you have selected. Take a stand and make a visually, aesthetically pleasing poster to support your views on the topic. Think about what compositional tips you have learned about that can make your poster extremely eye catching.

Written Assignment:  Write about your poster. Answer a number of these questions in your writing.  Why do you feel the way you do? What are your arguments for or against?  What – or who – has influenced your decisions.  What is the “flip side” of your issue? What might the other side have to say? Can you see their point of view?  What is your reasoning for choosing your stand?  Is your artwork intended to offend? Who would be offended? Does the artist have a right to offend? Critique your project. Does it get your point across? How? Is there a focal point (center of interest)?

 

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Assignments due Mon, Oct 18

1. FILL YOUR GALLERY PAGES

Put  at least 5 new photos on each of  your gallery pages and also on your homepage.

2. SCREENPRINT ON AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHES

Preferably on a person. Post a photo to your assignment page.

3. CANON LENS EXPERIENCE REVIEW

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/canonLensPage/canonLensPage.jsp

Check out the site first and then go to the Experiences tab. Read at least two of the online articles and review them on your site(500 words).  

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2 Assignments Due Wednesday, Oct 6:

1. PHOTOMONTAGE: WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS

Make a well blended digital photomontage (12×9 or 9×12 -150 res) to show where you see yourself in 10 years. Under your photomontage write a 3 paragraph reflection explaining the elements you put in your work, and where you see yourself in 10 years.

 

2. STUDIO PORTRAITS WITH STROBES AND GELS

Photograph portraits in the studio using the strobes and colored gel in the background. Edit your portraits in Lightroom or Photoshop and post 8-10 final portraits on your blog. Writing critique: Find a portrait online that was shot with studio strobe lighting and make a list of 20 words to describe that photo and your opinion of it.

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PHOTO SCREENPRINTING

Make a photo screenprint on a tee shirt or article of clothing with your original image on it. Follow the steps in the screenprinting process to achieve the optimal results.

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BLOCK PRINTING (Due Friday, Oct 1)

Trace or create your own design (4×5)  Carve the design in a linoleum block. Remember, what is carved out of the block will not be printed in the image. Also important to note that your print will be opposite of the  block. After you complete the carving, then ink and transfer it onto paper.  Experiment with colors and perhaps include multiple colors on your block to get a multi colored print. Make one finished piece to photograph and post on the assignment page of your blog.

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**4 Assignments Due Friday, September 17**

 1. LOW KEY LIGHTING PORTRAIT OR STILL LIFE

Read this link and then photograph a person or still life using the hot lights and studio background. Make the lighting dramatic by using Rembrant, Split, or 3/4 side lighting. Take at least 5 photos using different compositions, and post two to your assignment page. Post your favorite image on your home page.

https://clickitupanotch.com/split-lighting-made-easy-with-5-steps/

2. PHOTOMONTAGE a la DAVID HOCKNEY

Construct a photo montage similar to the work of David Hockney. https://www.hockney.com/home  Make sure to use your own photography for this assignment. Use Photoshop to construct the montage. Select pieces of your original image with the rectangular selection tool, and then reconstruct on a new 14×11 300 resolution document. Remember to add shadows to give the feeling of depth between pieces of the images. Post to assignment page and to your homepage.

 

3. 25 PHOTOS EDITED LIGHTROOM

Take 25 photographs of the same subject in different locations, using a variety of compositions and  edit them all in Lightroom. Post 18-20 of them on your assignment page as a gallery. Post your favorite image (s) on your home page.

4. READ AND WRITE:

Read this link on Tips for Better Compositions in your photos and make a list of 5 ways to have stronger compositions when you are behind the dslr camera or cellphone. Post on your assignment page.

10 Composition Tips For Taking Better iPhone Photos

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Inspirational Poster:

Design an inspirational poster  11×17 200 res. Use your own imagery in your poster.  Make up your own original inspirational text, or find some inspirational text from the Internet to include in your poster.

 Review of article on Canon Lens Experience site

  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/canonLensPage/canonLensPage.jsp Check out the site first and then go to the Experiences tab. Read at least two of the online articles by noted photographers, and review them on your  assignment page. (500 words).  

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Assignments Due Wednesday, September 8 

1. Make a LOGO for your BRAND

Create a logo for your photography brand

Design your logo with Adobe Spark   https://spark.adobe.com/sp/

Log in with school account.

Go to the “Branded” Tab and create the logo to represent your brand.

Your logo is a representation of you and your brand. The brand you would be selling is YOU. What you do best. Visually represent your brand.

Post your logo as a widget on your homepage.

2. RAW VS. JPEG CAPTURE

Research the difference between shooting in RAW vs JPEG. On your site assignment page, write 2 paragraphs  comparing and contrasting raw vs. jpeg image capture.

 

3. MIRROR IMAGERY

Take a photo of something very graphic and give it a good edit. Crop your image to 4×4 @200 dpi. Put the image in a new document, 8×8 @ 200 dpi. Use Control+J to create a duplicate layer. Flip the new layer by going to Edit> Transform > Flip Horizontal. Create another new layer (control J) and flip it vertical and put on the bottom. Copy that layer and flip it horizontal. This will create a MIRROR IMAGE effect. Look at samples below.

 

4. CUT AND PASTE COLLAGE

Cut out images from magazines and make an 8×11 collage showing your understanding of good composition. When you are done with your collage, scan it or take a photo of it and add a few more elements, details, colors etc, with Photoshop. Then post to the assignment page of your website..

 

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3 Assignments Due Friday, August 27

1. MAN AND NATURE  (done)

Combine imagery of a portrait and nature to make a composite. Use Adobe Photoshop and your own images. Use blend modes to make your image look blended and cohesive.

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2. SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD (done)

Take new photographs   showing a shallow depth of field. Use the appropriate lens and aperture to attain this effect in camera. Post at least 3 photos showing shallow depth of field to your assignment page.

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3. IMAGE PROJECTION (done)

 Use the projector attached to the teachers computer to project an image or text onto a person.

 

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MAKE YOUR BLOG YOUR WEBSITE  (done)

Start a new website using edublogs.org   Join the class blog (cauchonphotoclass) Create pages on your site. Include some of your photography on your homepage and some in at least one gallery page.

Home/Landing Page (always add new work to your homepage every week.)

 Assignments Page (post your photography assignments on this page. You can add a writing assignment page also)

2 Gallery Pages (ex: Portraits, Black and Write, Photojournalism, Sports, whatever you want to concentrate on)

Contact Page (or widget) with basic info about yourself including a photograph and email

*PUT YOUR BEST WORK ON YOUR HOME PAGE AS A GALLERY OR AS INDIVIDUAL IMAGES.

*CREATE WIDGETS: TEXT WIDGET WITH YOUR NAME. ANOTHER TEXT WIDGET WITH THE TITLE ALL ABOUT ME. WRITE A FEW SENTENCES ABOUT YOURSELF. CREATE AN IMAGE WIDGET AND PUT AN IMAGE IN THERE OF YOURSELF OR SOMETHING YOU LOVE.

DUE FRIDAY AUG 13

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 PHOTO FOUNDATION  (done)

Read the following link and write a post on your assignment (or writing assignment page) explaining your understanding of the concepts aperture, shutter speed, ISO and camera modes. Title the blog post “What I learned about camera exposure and camera modes. http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-exposure.htm

DUE FRIDAY AUG 13

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 CAMERA EXPERIENCES (done)

Photograph nature or people with the DSLR camera. Shoot on Manual mode and think about what aperture, shutter speed and ISO you are using.Shoot at least 10 photos and edit them with Adobe Photoshop or Photopea. Post at least three photos to your assignment page, and one to your home page.

DUE FRIDAY  AUG 20

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 PHOTOS THAT INSPIRE (done)

Create a slide show in Powerpoint on photographs that inspire you. Under each photo you select, explain why this photograph inspires you. Make sure to include the photographer’s name and/or the website where you got the image from. Choose between 15 and 20 photos from online. You will present your inspiration slide show to the class.

DUE AND READY TO PRESENT FRIDAY, AUG 20

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 How to DEVELOP and MAINTAIN your business on social media

Go through the enclosed powerpoint, business on social media. On the writing assignment page on your blog, write a short narrative on some of the most relevant ideas you picked up from looking  through the slideshow. Start thinking about how you would have a business in photography, and what your brand would be. Define what the word brand or branding is in your narrative, and include some basic ideas you would have for a brand.

Your business on social media

  SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESS ACCOUNT SET UP

Set up a business account on Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube) for your business.

Include your logo on your new account.

Write a short description of your business services

Create some posts and stories to show off your brand

Go get followers!

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***MARCH 13 was the last day of school with classroom instruction for the 2019-2020 school year. Covid 19 hit us in mid March 2020.

Assignments Due Thursday, March 19: 

1. MOTION BLUR

Read this link:  https://digital-photography-school.com/13-places-to-practice-taking-beautiful-motion-blur-images/ and make a blog post listing five tips you learned from it. Then photograph motion blur. Edit your photos and Post 2 images on your blog which show the motion blur technique and have strong composition.

 

2. SELF PORTRAIT BLENDED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF IMAGERY

Take several self portraits with the digital camera and tripod on self timer mode.. Find an image online that describes something about you and the kind of imagery your eye is attracted too. Blend the two images together to create a unique and creative selfie.

3. THEME BASED PHOTO STORY

Create a series of photographs which work together to conceptualize a theme or story idea. You should have at least 5 beautifully edited photos in your photo story.  Make each photo a separate image  on your blog (no gallery or photomontage)  Write a caption for each photograph in the series. Also, write an introduction paragraph or two to begin the Photo Story. (Include a description of what you are trying to communicate about the subject and why this subject matter interested you enough to dedicate your time and energy to visually share it on your social media sites. (ie: blog, website, facebook, instagram, snapchat, etc) Check  out these links  to get some good ideas for your project.

http://improvephotography.com/30816/10-ideas-creative-photo-essays/

http://time.com/3687500/photojournalism-links-january/

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Assignments Due Tuesday, March 10

1. FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

Research fashion photography online and post 3-5 commercial fashion photos you really love and which inspire you. Include a sentence or two under each describing why you like it. Using the studio or out on location, do a fashion shoot with one of your peers. Post 3-5 photos you shoot and edit and in the caption section list which magazines, or which stores you would be shooting for. Samples below:

2. ME AND MYSELF

Read this link about the photographer that includes herself in childhood photos. https://www.demilked.com/double-self-portraits-chino-otsuka/ Bring in some photos from home and scan them into digital media. Then include yourself into the image with Photoshop. If possible, Make a series of images for this assignment.

 

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Assignments Due Feb 19

1. How to DEVELOP and MAINTAIN your business on social media

Go through the enclosed powerpoint on your business on social media. On the writing assignment page on your blog, write a short narrative on some of the most relevant ideas you picked up from looking  through the slideshow.

Your business on social media

2. SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESS ACCOUNT SET UP

Set up a business account on Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) for your business.

Include your logo on your new account.

Write a short description of your business services

Create some posts and stories to show off your brand

Go get followers!

 

3. KINOPTIC ART

Look at the work of Julio Amaro online. He is a kinoptic artist. Research kinoptic art online. Photograph two subjects that are polar opposites. You will make your kinoptic piece in Photoshop by combining sections of each photo equally. Make each section 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. Then you will print your image 17×11 and fold it in a fan style to make the kinoptic piece. Photograph your work from every angle and post to your blog. Look at the samples below to start formulating ideas

 

4. PHOTOMONTAGE: WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS

Make a well blended digital photomontage (12×8 or 8×12 -200 res) to show where you see yourself in 10 years. Under your photomontage write a 3 paragraph reflection explaining the elements you put in your work.

 

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Assignments due Tuesday, February 5, 2020

1. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ASSIGNMENT

What is your brand? Answer the following questions and post to the writing assignment page on your blog.

  1. What does brand mean as it applies to marketing?
  2. What is your BRAND?
  3. What is your business name?
  4. What is the product you are marketing?
  5. Who is your target audience?
  6. How are you going to advertise?
  7. What is your LOGO and how does it reflect your brand? (create a logo for your brand in Photoshop.)

2. SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE Q AND A

FILL IN THE TABLE AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. POST ON BLOG WRITING ASSIGNMENT PAGE

  1. How has your social media usage evolved through time? Think back over the last year, 5 years, and 10 years. Has the way you approach social media changed?
  2. Do you share and post content differently based on the platform you’re using? How do you determine what to share and how much to share? Do you primarily share your content publicly or with specific groups of people?
  3. As you go about your social media life, it’s important to consider your privacy settings. What are your perceived benefits and concerns about sharing data? How much of your personal data are you sharing and why?
  4. List two to three businesses or brands you interact with on social media (e.g. you follow them, liked or commented on a post, etc). Why did you choose to interact with these brands? What practices do they use to attract their audience?

3. PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Photograph nature or landscape. Print your image and paint around your image, either as an extension of your image, or as a border.

 

4. LEVITATION SERIES  

Look at this levitation series: http://yowayowacamera.com/ and get inspired to produce a levitation series of your own. Use Photoshop to make your subject look as if they are levitating. Have at least two different photos in your photo series.

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Assignments Due Wednesday Jan 22

1. DIPTYCH IMAGE

Make a diptych image (2 images together), and the theme is OPPOSITES. Make your new document 16×8 or 8×16 300 resolution and include your images within the space you created. Samples below:

2. PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION

Please research an existing photographer who owns their own photography business. Create a Powerpoint to present to the class about the photographer’s business model. Include their brand and marketing strategies, location, style and quality of photography portfolio, and links to their socials. Discuss what you like about this photographer and how they inspire you to perhaps own your own photography business someday. Your presentation is due in my flashdrive or emailed to me at caucrg@fusd.net

Examples:

https://theparlr.com/

https://www.stewartcohen.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kelsygrayphotography/

3. ON LOCATION PORTRAITS WITH DOUBLE LIGHTING AND BOUNCED FLASH

Do a photoshoot in school, Using two flashes to create “double lighting” . Set the flash on camera (or off camera with the cord) to MASTER and have an assistant hold another flash set at SLAVE. Or use the pocket wizard to set off the second strobe. Edit your photos in Lightroom and do any cosmetic retouching in Photoshop.  Post 5-10 portraits to your blog. Think about COMPOSITION and POSING when doing your photo shoot.

4.  5 COMMENTS ON STUDENT WORK (from homepage or student pages)

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ASSIGNMENTS:

1. YOUR PORTFOLIO

Make a portfolio page with Adobe Spark page, https://spark.adobe.com/about 

Include: Your best work to date

Short artist statement: A paragraph or two about yourself and your photography work

Make your page eye catching and visually inviting

Email Ms. Cauchon the link to your page. Also, put the link to your page on your edublogs site and vise versa.

2. YOUR RESUME

Look at templates online and create your first professional resume. Good things to include are: education, career objectives, skills and experience, hobbies and interests, clubs, sports, community involvement. Add a new page on your edublogs site for your resume, and include it on your site.

3. PHOTOMONTAGE a la DAVID HOCKNEY

Construct a photo montage similar to the work of David Hockney. Make sure to use your own photography for this assignment. Use Photoshop to construct the montage. Select pieces of your original image with the rectangular selection tool, and then reconstruct on a new 14×11 300 resolution document. Remember to add shadows to give the feeling of depth between pieces of the images. Post to blog and website.

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 ASSIGNMENTS DUE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3

 

1. 15 FRIENDS VIDEO ASSIGNMENT

Take 15 video portraits of people you know with a dslr camera in video mode. Capture some sort of movement or gesture of each person. Make sure to shoot horizontally and with a head and shoulder composition. Edit your footage onto a 30-60 second video and add music or some sort of audio. Use Adobe Premiere to edit for this assignment.

2.  LOW KEY SPLIT  PORTRAIT OR STILL LIFE

Read this link and then photograph a person or still life using split lighting

https://clickitupanotch.com/split-lighting-made-easy-with-5-steps/

3. DOUBLE COLOR EXPOSURES

You will be creating a Double Color Exposure using Photoshop and Portraits to create a color fringing look. You will be taking portraits of your partner in two (or three) different angles. You will need to fill the frame and make sure you shoot from the waist up. It is your decision on the orientation of the images. Although, you will need to make sure that the two images you choose to use are orientated the same way. For example, both should be either horizontal or vertical.
You need 6 different poses: 3- side view and 3-front view. This will allow you to try various color combinations. You must shoot your images on a blank, clean background. The studio works best, but if you can find a nice solid background outside that will work just fine.

Bring both images into Photoshop, open a new document and and place both images in, onto two separate layers.Then on the top layer click the fx tool [layer styles]button at the bottom of the Layers Palette.

Uncheck the R G B boxes in the ADVANCED BLENDING SECTION. As you click the boxes one-by-one you will see your image change colors!

Once you get the color combination you like hit OK.

Then if there is left over space after adjusting where you want the images to be, SELECT a slice of the image with the correct color [make sure it is just the background and does not contain any of the subject inside] using the MARQUEE TOOL.

Then CLICK CTRL/CMD T and it will turn your selection into the bounding boxes to transform it. Pull from the side to stretch it out.

Then ADD and ADJUSTMENT LAYER [SELECTIVE COLOR] to refine the color combinations you chose.

FLATTEN LAYERS and then SAVE for OUTPUT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcG6OeYtens

 

4. EXHIBIT FLYER DESIGN CHALLENGE

Design an 8.5 x 11 300 res flyer for our upcoming art exhibit. Include the following information:

Art Depot Gallery, 16822 Spring Street, Fontana, CA

FUSD High School Winter Showcase

December 3, 2019 to December 20, 2019

Reception: December 6, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30

Featuring artists from Fontana High School, A.B Miller High School, Summit High School, Jurupa Hills High School, Kaiser High School

5. MIXED MEDIA SCREENPRINT PHOTO ART

Create a mixed media piece of art using your screenprint with other media (paint, ink, photos, collage).

 

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Assignments due Monday, November 4:

1. PHOTO SCREENPRINTING

Make a photo screenprint on a tee shirt or article of clothing with your original image on it. Follow the steps in the screenprinting process to achieve the optimal results.

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SilkscreenPrinting_Lesson3_TheAndyWarholMuseum

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2. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF SANDY SKOGLUND 

Research the work of artist Sandy Skoglund. Write a paragraph on your blog describing her original style and your opinion of it. Include your favorite image of hers in your blog post. Then create your own Sandy Skoglund inspired work of digital art. Use an original photograph as your background, and take a photo of a subject to reproduce multiple times within your image. Look at how Skoglund uses  monochromatic color tones in the background, and how the subject color is a contrasting color to the background. Think of an original and descriptive name for your new piece.

 

3. READ AND WRITE:

Read this article about why you should become a professional photographer and write a reflection highlighting some reasons you would like to work in the field.

https://fstoppers.com/originals/why-being-photographer-probably-best-job-world-128569

 

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Assignments Due Tuesday, October 22

1. BLOCK PRINTING

Trace or create your own design (4×5)  Carve the design in a linoleum block. Remember, what is carved out of the block will not be printed in the image. Also important to note that your print will be opposite of the  block. After you complete the carving, then ink and transfer it onto paper.  Experiment with colors and perhaps include multiple colors on your block to get a multi colored print. Make one finished piece to photograph and post on the assignment page of your blog.

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2. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF  OF WASSILY KANDINSKY

Using Photoshop create a work of art based on the style of artist Wassily Kandinsky (His are the first four photos below). Research his work online and write a paragraph describing his work and your opinion of it. Use brushes, colors, shapes and varying opacities to imitate his style of art.

3. CANON LENS EXPERIENCE REVIEW

  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/canonLensPage/canonLensPage.jsp  Check out the site first and then go to the Experiences tab. Read at least two of the online articles and review them on your blogsite (500 words).  

4. COMMENTS ON BLOGS

Make 5 Comments on 5 different sites on Jurupa Hills Photography site on Edublogs. Make sure each comment is at least 3-5 sentences, and has some  well thought out and meaningful positive or constructive criticism.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 11:

1. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES IN ART

Choose an issue you care deeply about, and would want to try and do something about. This issue should be something that is a general issue or concern in society somewhere in the world. Some ideas of things you might be interested in depicting/standing up for or against: pollution/environmental concerns, abortion rights, pro-life, racism, big government, homelessness, AIDS, religious wars,  poverty, verbal abuse, bullying, depression, teen suicide, discrimination, gay rights… Create a 11×14 300 resolution collage poster about the social issue you have selected. Take a stand and make a visually, aesthetically pleasing poster to support your views on the topic. Think about what compositional tips you have learned about that can make your poster extremely eye catching.

Written Assignment:  Write about your poster. Answer a number of these questions in your writing.  Why do you feel the way you do? What are your arguments for or against?  What – or who – has influenced your decisions.  What is the “flip side” of your issue? What might the other side have to say? Can you see their point of view?  What is your reasoning for choosing your stand?  Is your artwork intended to offend? Who would be offended? Does the artist have a right to offend? Critique your project. Does it get your point across? How? Is there a focal point (center of interest)?

2. WRITING ESSAY:

The Commercial Art Field (of your choice)

Choose a field in photography, or commercial art, which you would be interested in pursuing as a career.

(Examples: Photojournalism, Portraits, Weddings, Nature, Editorial, Fashion, Commercial, Life Style, Sports, Visual Story telling, Forensic, Magazine, Pet, Food, Advertising, Art Director, Graphic Design, Boudoir, etc)

Write an essay about the field and include training and education, salary, job responsibilities, room for growth, and the pros and cons of pursuing this particular job. Post it on your writing assignment page. If you don’t have one, MAKE ONE.

 

3. LIGHT PAINTING PORTRAITS

Practice your light painting skills and include a portrait as a subject in your images. Post a few of your best shots.

4. HUMANS OF JURUPA HILLS

Research the Humans of New York series, created by Brandon Stanton in 2010. http://www.humansofnewyork.com/ He photographs people on the streets in New York and then interviews them to include a quote or a story they shared with him. He was the founder of the original instagram site, Humans of New York.

Make a Humans of Jurupa Hills series to post to your blog, and  to our Instagram site @jurupahillsphoto. Photograph 8-10 people on our campus and then interview them to include a story about their lives or  a quote from them.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20

1. JPEG VS RAW READ AND WRITE

Research what jpeg and raw file formats are, and the differences between them. Write a three-paragraph reflection comparing and contrasting them both on your blog. Learn how to change file formats on the camera. Shoot your next assignment in raw and see the difference.

2. BOOKFACE

Bookface involves strategically lining up a face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part so that there appears a melding of life and art. Librarians and other book lovers post these photos to Instagram, using the caption #bookface. Take a few bookface photos, edit in LR or PH and make a series of 3-5 photos. Post some to IG with the hashtag #bookface.

3. SHEPARD FAIRY RE CREATION

https://photocapo.blogspot.com/2018/03/shepard-fairey.html?m=1

Follow the steps in the tutorial, or come up with your own way to produce a Shepard Fairy Inspired portrait. Use one of your existing portraits or make a new image to use for this assignment.

4. INDEED JOB SEARCH

Look on https://www.indeed.com/   

Find Photography Jobs (in LA or Fontana)

On your blog assignment page list 1-3 jobs you would be interested in. Do you meet the qualifications? What would you need to do to get these jobs?

5. CTE CLASSES

Photograph what is going on in our CTE classes here at Jurupa Hills. Go to all classes, and capture moments to show how great our CTE classes are. (Photo, TV, Audio Recording, Dance, Acting, Stagecraft, Business). Edit your photos in Lightroom, and watermark them before you export. Post 5 to 10 photos on your blog. The best photos will be used in CTE brochures, flyers, websites, and creating pop up banners at the district level. Our CTE director will be selecting the best photos and she will need the high resolution images for publication. We will also need signed releases from the people in the photos as they will be reproduced for advertising and other purposes.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

1. THEME BASED – CUT AND PASTE COLLAGE

Cut out images from magazines and make an 9×12 collage showing your understanding of good composition. When you are done with your collage, scan it and add a few more elements, details, colors etc, with Photoshop. Then post to your blog.

2. PHOTO EQUIPMENT BUYING

Pretend you have 10,000 to spend on photography equipment. Make a list of the equipment you would buy and a 1-3 sentence justification under each item as to why you would need it. List all prices and add them all up. Include a photograph of each item also. A good site to use is B&H Photo and Video

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3

1. JUMP START YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Read this link and write a detailed list on your assignment page of your blog, of 20 ways to get inspired in your photography:  http://www.diyphotography.net/25-ways-to-jump-start-photography-inspiration/ 

 

2. COMPOSITION AND LIGHTROOM

Shoot 100 photos which show strong composition. Edit photos in Lightroom. Make a catalog, and save it to your desktop. This will be your catalog all year. Upload photos into COLLECTIONS. After editing export images to a folder on your desktop, and then upload the folder to your one drive. (Don’t forget to delete the photos from your desktop. Post 20-30 of your best photos to your assignment page of your blog, as a gallery. Post 2-3 photos to your gallery pages.

 

3. HEAD SHOTS FOR TV STUDENTS

Photograph head shots in the studio for one of the TV students. Use the strobes for lighting. Take at least 10 different head and shoulder images of your subject. Edit in PS or LR, and post 2-3 edited photos to your assignment page. For the TV student, you will give them their favorite image. (Make an 8×10 document and insert headshot. Include a stroke around the photo. Add their name on the bottom, like the samples below).

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 WELCOME  TO PHOTO 2 CLASS 2019-2020

1.  Update your edublogs site and add an Assignment page, and also some Gallery pages.

2. Read this online article and for your first blogpost on your assignment page, answer these questions (click on the word article to get to link). Explain it like you would to someone who is new to photography.

  1. What are aperture, shutter speed and ISO?
  2. When would you need to change your ISO
  3. What is aperture and shutter priority settings?
  4. What are AF modes?
  5. What is white balance and why would you need to change it?
  6. What are drive modes and metering modes?
  7. What is exposure compensation?

3.  Create a slide show in powerpoint on PHOTOS THAT INSPIRE YOU. Under each photo you select, explain why this photograph inspires you. Make sure to include the photographer’s name and/or the website where you got the image from. Choose between 15 and 20 photos from online. You will present your inspiration slide show to the class.

4. FIRST SHOOTING ASSIGNMENTS: Complete four of the five assignments and post all four on your blog assignment page.

MAN AND NATURE: Combine imagery of a portrait and nature to make a composite. Use Adobe Photoshop and your own images.

 

SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD: Take new photos showing a shallow depth of field. Use the appropriate lens and aperture to attain this effect in camera. Post at least 3 photos showing shallow depth of field.

 

IMAGE PROJECTION: Use the projector attached to the teachers computer to project an image or text onto a person.

 

MIRROR IMAGERYTake a photo of something very graphic and put it within a new document, resize and include either two or four images to create a mirror image effect.

 

TRIPTYCH: A triptych is a series with three images, all within one document. The subject of your triptych is body parts. Create a document 30×8 inches with 300 resolution to place all three images in, and size them to fit. Add a stroke around each image. Layout is up to you.

 

 

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LAST ASSIGNMENTS OF THE YEAR:

Complete 2 of the 3 assignments listed and PORTFOLIO!

1. FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

Research fashion photography online and post 3-5 commercial fashion photos you really love and which inspire you. Include a sentence or two under each describing why you like it. Using the studio or out on location, do a fashion shoot with one of your peers. Post 3-5 photos you shoot and edit and in the caption section list which magazines, or which stores you would be shooting for. Samples below:

 

2. LEVITATION SERIES  

Look at this levitation series: http://yowayowacamera.com/  and get inspired to produce a levitation series of your own. Use Photoshop to make your subject look as if they are levitating. Have at least three different photos in your photo series.

3. PHOTOMONTAGE: WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS

Make a well blended digital photomontage (12×8 or 8×12 -150 res) to show where you see yourself in 10 years. Under your photomontage write a 3 paragraph reflection explaining the elements you put in your work.

 

 

4. PORTFOLIO

Use Adobe Spark Page to create your portfolio. Include at least 20 images. Save your portfolio page on my flashdrive or email to me. We will vies all portfolios in the beginning of May.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 19

1. GRADUATION COVER DESIGN

Create a design for the cover of the Jurupa Hills High School 2019 Graduation booklet. The size should be 5.5×8.5 with 300 resolution. Make sure to include a graphic and the following information:

Jurupa Hills High School Graduation (or Commencement)

Citizens Business Bank Arena

Wednesday, May 22, 2019  7:00 pm

  2. KINOPTIC ART

Look at the work of Julio Amaro online. He is a kinoptic artist. Research kinoptic art online. Photograph two subjects that are polar opposites. You will make your kinoptic piece in Photoshop by combining sections of each photo equally. Make each section 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. Then you will print your image 17×11 and fold it in a fan style to make the kinoptic piece. Photograph your work from every angle and post to your blog. Look at the samples below to start formulating ideas

 

3. ATHENA THE LIBRARY MASCOT

Each student will photograph a model in the Athena costume. The lighting and composition is up to you.  As part of the renaming of the library, our librarian will select the winning image  as the library logo.

 

4. PRINT AN IMAGE IN WOOD

Read this link and then print one of your images on wood.

http://blog.consumercrafts.com/decor-home/photo-to-wood-transfer/

 

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NEW ASSIGNMENTS DUE APRIL 10, 2019

1. TOUCH SERIES

Take photos of people touching in some way, and put them together as a series.

2. THEME BASED PHOTO ESSAY/STORY

https://www.slideshare.net/natytronic/photo-essay-assignment-28324970

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Take a group of photos all related to one subject. Construct a photo essay/ or story. Begin the photo essay with an artists statement about your photo essay. Think about strong composition and good quality of lighting when you are taking photos, which communicate your message.Then post your story on your blog in some format or layout. (Perhaps use Adobe Express and post your photo story as a slideshow, or put in a video.)

3. TEACH THE CLASS A LESSON

Prepare a lesson you will give the class. Find a new camera technique, or Photoshop or Lightroom skill to teach to the class. Write your lesson plan on your blog assignment page and explain how you will teach and demo the new skill/technique. Also include a sample of how you completed the task and the steps on how you got there.

4. FUTURE REFLECTION
 Take a photograph of yourself looking in the mirror. Using Photoshop, put an image in the mirror how you see yourself in the future. Samples from photographer Tom Hussey below:

5. POP ART CARTOON CHARACTER SELF PORTRAIT

Follow the steps in the tutorial to create a pop art style cartoon character of yourself. Or find your own tutorial online and follow the steps to produce your pop art creation.

Simple Pop Art Effect With Photoshop

 

6. LIGHT PAINTING PORTRAITS

Practice your light painting skills and include a portrait as a subject in your images. Post your best shots.

 

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY MARCH 15:

1. ALBUM COVER FOR A MUSICAL ARTIST

Work with a musical artist in Mr. Fresquez’s class (or photograph a class member and pretend they are a musical artist) to produce an album cover design. Make sure the cover has a strong photograph and text to include the artist’s name and the name of the record. Make sure you make the album cover 12×12  with 300 resolution.

1. Text Portraits

Take a portrait of someone, and use Photoshop text tool to create a template of words which describe the person. Make a collage of text to blende with the portrait. Use blend modes to mix the image with text. Samples below:

2. Touch Series

Take photos of people touching in some way, and put them together as a series.

 

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY MARCH 8

1. Me and Myself

Read this link about the photographer that includes herself in childhood photos. https://www.demilked.com/double-self-portraits-chino-otsuka/ Bring in some photos from home and scan them into digital media. Then include yourself into the image with Photoshop. If possible, Make a series of images for this assignment.

 

2. Humans of Jurupa Hills

Research the Humans of New York series, created by Brandon Stanton in 2010. http://www.humansofnewyork.com/  He photographs people on the streets in New York and then interviews them to include quotes and stories about them with the photographs.

Make a Humans of Jurupa Hills series to post to your blog, and  to Instagram where Stanton got his start. Photograph 8-10 people on our campus and then interview them to include a story about their lives and  a quote from them.

3.  LANDSCAPE PHOTO WITH PAINTING EXTENSION OF IMAGE  

 Print your landscape  photo 8×10 or 10×8 and tape your print to an 11×17/17×11 paper and extend your photograph with paint to create a mixed media piece of photography and painting. (You can even paint on the photograph)

 

4. TEACH THE CLASS A LESSON

Prepare a lesson you will give the class. Find a new camera technique, or Photoshop or Lightroom skill to teach to the class. Write your lesson plan on your blog assignment page and explain how you will teach and demo the new skill/technique. Also include a sample of how you completed the task and the steps on how you got there. Lessons will begin Friday, March 8.

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Assignments due Wednesday, February 6

1. DIPTYCH IMAGE

Make a diptych image (2 images together), and the theme is OPPOSITES. Make your new document 16×8 or 8×16 300 resolution and include your images within the space you created. Samples below:

2. PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION

Please research an existing photographer who owns their own photography business. Create a Powerpoint to present to the class about the photographer’s business model. Include their brand and marketing strategies, location, style and quality of photography portfolio, and of course the link to their website. Discuss what you like about this photographer and how they inspire you to perhaps own your own photography business someday. Your presentation is due in my flashdrive or emailed to me at caucrg@fusd.net by Friday, January 25.

Examples:

https://theparlr.com/

https://www.stewartcohen.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kelsygrayphotography/

3. LIGHT PAINTING A LA HARING

Practice your light painting skills and produce a Keith Haring inspired image. Photograph a person/ or people in the darkroom, while rimming them with finger lights. Edit your images together to create a Keith Haring composition. Also post your favorite Keith Haring image and explain in 5-10 10 sentences why you like this image so much. Sample below:

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ASSIGNMENTS AFTER BREAK: Due Friday January 18

1. “LOW KEY” LIGHTING PORTRAIT OR STILL LIFE

Read this link and then photograph a person or still life using LOW KEY lighting in the studio. Post 3-12 images to your assignment page, and at least I image to one of your gallery pages.

https://clickitupanotch.com/split-lighting-made-easy-with-5-steps/

 

 2. READ AND WRITE; THINGS YOUR CAMERA WISHES YOU KNEW

Read this link and make a list of 5 things your camera wishes you to know. (Full and complete sentences)

https://improvephotography.com/2092/13-things-your-camera-wishes-you-knew/

 

3. ON LOCATION PORTRAITS WITH DOUBLE LIGHTING AND BOUNCED FLASH

Do a photoshoot in school, Using two flashes to create “double lighting” . Set the flash on camera (or off camera with the cord) to MASTER and have an assistant hold another flash set at SLAVE. Or use the pocket wizard to set off the second strobe. Edit your photos in Lightroom and do any cosmetic retouching in Photoshop.  Post 5-10 portraits to your blog. Think about COMPOSITION and POSING when doing your photo shoot.

4. 15 FRIENDS VIDEO ASSIGNMENT

Take 15 video portraits of people you know with a dslr camera in video mode. Capture some sort of movement or gesture of each person. Make sure to shoot horizontally and with a head and shoulder composition. Edit your footage onto a 30-60 second video and add music. Use Adobe Premiere to edit for this assignment

 

 

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**ASSIGNMENTS DUE MONDAY, DECEMBER 3**:

1. LIGHTROOM PORTFOLIO SLIDESHOW

Make sure to make slideshow in YOUR catalog

Import Portfolio Photo Folder from Desktop

With photos all selected create a collection

Organize and reorder in Library

Edit in Develop

In Library module, go to metadata for each image and add a caption

Go to Slideshow module and on each photo go to ABC and then caption to move caption where you want and choose color

In slideshow choose background and wash color, stroke, timing and import music.

Make sure to have an intro slide with your name on it, and a end slide with an inspirational quote.

Preview slideshow, then play

Export out to Desktop

Give to Cauchon in her flashdrive, or email to caucrg@fusd.net

2.  COMMENTS ON THE BLOG

Look at some of the blogs of your peers, and make five comments on five different images that were posted, (from five different students). Make sure your comments are in sentence form and in academic language. Send an email to me  (caucrg@fusd.net) and tell me whose blogs you commented on and the comments you left.

3. HDR LANDSCAPE

Take five photos of a beautiful landscape with the DSLR camera on a tripod at 5 bracketed exposures. Open the five photos in Photoshop and go to Automate> Merge to HDR Pro. This will combine all the exposures. Add saturation of the color tones, and add  dramatic clouds for effect. *Find one HDR image online that you love and post to blog with website link. Post both to assignment page of your blog.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY NOV 9

1. PHOTO SCREENPRINTING

Make a photo screenprint on a tee shirt or article of clothing with your original image on it. Follow the steps in the screenprinting process to achieve the optimal results.

http://exhibitions.warhol.org/interactive/silkscreen/main.html

 

2. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES IN ART

Choose an issue you care deeply about, and would want to try and do something about. This issue should be something that is a general issue or concern in society somewhere in the world. Some ideas of things you might be interested in depicting/standing up for or against: pollution/environmental concerns, abortion rights, pro-life, racism, big government, homelessness, AIDS, religious wars,  poverty, verbal abuse, bullying, depression, teen suicide, discrimination, gay rights… Create a 11×14 300 resolution collage poster about the social issue you have selected.

Written Assignment:  Write about your poster. Answer a number of these questions in your writing.  Why do you feel the way you do? What are your arguments for or against?  What – or who – has influenced your decisions.  What is the “flip side” of your issue? What might the other side have to say? Can you see their point of view?  What is your reasoning for choosing your stand?  Is your artwork intended to offend? Who would be offended? Does the artist have a right to offend? Critique your project. Does it get your point across? How? Is there a focal point (center of interest)?

3. SELF PORTRAIT BLENDED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF IMAGERY

Take several self portraits with the digital camera and tripod on self timer mode.. Find an image online that describes something about you and the kind of imagery your eye is attracted too. Blend the two images together to create a unique and creative selfie.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

1. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF  OF WASSILY KANDINSKY

Using Photoshop create a work of art based on the style of artist Wassily Kandinsky (His are the first four photos below). Research his work online and write a paragraph describing his work and your opinion of it. Use brushes, colors, shapes and varying opacities to imitate his style of art.

2. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF SANDY SKOGLUND 

Research the work of artist Sandy Skoglund. (Her’s are the first 4 photos) Write a paragraph on your blog describing her original style and your opinion of it. Include your favorite image of hers in your blog post. Using an original photograph, find a subject online to reproduce multiple times within your image. Think of an original and descriptive name for your new piece.

3. MOTION BLUR

Read this link:  https://digital-photography-school.com/13-places-to-practice-taking-beautiful-motion-blur-images/ and make a blog post listing five tips you learned from it. Then photograph motion blur. Edit your photos and Post 2 images on your blog which show the motion blur technique and have strong composition.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE MONDAY OCT 22

1. SHEPARD FAIRY RE CREATION

Follow the steps in the tutorial, or come up with your own way to produce a Shepard Fairy Inspired portrait. Use one of your existing portraits or make a new image to use for this assignment.

https://photocapo.blogspot.com/2018/03/shepard-fairey.html?m=1

 

 2. FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER ESSAY

Research photographers online who specialize in your area of interest. Check out https://pdn.photoserve.com/ and search for a photographer by specialty.  Write a 500 word essay about your chosen photographer. Include a description of their style and what field of photography they specialize in. Also include how you think they technically achieve their results, and describe their visual aesthetic and composition techniques, and why you enjoy their photography. Include 2-3 of their images with your writing.

3. PHOTOMONTAGE a la DAVID HOCKNEY

Construct a photo montage similar to the work of David Hockney. (His are the first 6 below) Make sure to use your own photography for this assignment.

Use Photoshop to construct the montage. Make a new document the same size as the original file and begin selecting parts of the original image to re construct it in the new document. Don’t forget to add drop shadows on the new pieces.

Post to blog.

 4. BLOG/WEBSITE MAINTENANCE

Add your best work to date on your gallery pages and make your home page look more inviting to a viewer. We will look at everyone’s sites next week.

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Assignments due Thursday October 11:

1. BLOCK PRINTING

Trace or create your own design (4×5)  Carve the design in a linoleum block. Remember, what is carved out of the block will not be printed in the image. Also important to note that your print will be opposite of the  block. After you complete the carving, then ink and transfer it onto paper.  Experiment with colors and perhaps include multiple colors on your block to get a multi colored print. Make one finished piece to photograph and post on the assignment page of your blog.

2. JPEG VS RAW READ AND WRITE

Research what jpeg and raw file formats are, and the differences between them. Write a three-paragraph reflection comparing and contrasting them both on your blog. Shoot your next assignment in raw and see the difference.

3. BOOKFACE

Bookface involves strategically lining up a face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part so that there appears a melding of life and art. Librarians and other book lovers post these photos to Instagram, using the caption #bookface. Take a few bookface photos, edit in LR or PH and make a series of 3-12 photos.(either in one document or as a gallery on your blog. Post some to IG with the hashtag #bookface.

4. PHOTOGRAPHER QUOTES READ AND WRITE

Read this link on photography quotes by famous photographers and on your blog assignment page make a post about which quote and story you liked. Include a synopsis and why this quote and story behind it affected you.

5. FACE AND HANDS MONTAGE

Photograph a subject’s face and then a take a photo of them with their hands over their face. Merge the two images to create an end result similar to the samples below. Post to assignment page.

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NEW ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

1. Double Color Exposures

You will be creating a Double Color Exposure using Photoshop and Portraits to create a color fringing look. You will be taking portraits of your partner in two (or three) different angles. You will need to fill the frame and make sure you shoot from the waist up. It is your decision on the orientation of the images. Although, you will need to make sure that the two images you choose to use are orientated the same way. For example, both should be either horizontal or vertical.
You need 6 different poses: 3- side view and 3-front view. This will allow you to try various color combinations. You must shoot your images on a blank, clean background. The studio works best, but if you can find a nice solid background outside that will work just fine.

Bring both images into Photoshop, open a new document and and place both images in, onto two separate layers.Then on the top layer click the fx tool [layer styles]button at the bottom of the Layers Palette.

Uncheck the R G B boxes in the ADVANCED BLENDING SECTION. As you click the boxes one-by-one you will see your image change colors!

Once you get the color combination you like hit OK.

Then if there is left over space after adjusting where you want the images to be, SELECT a slice of the image with the correct color [make sure it is just the background and does not contain any of the subject inside] using the MARQUEE TOOL.

Then CLICK CTRL/CMD T and it will turn your selection into the bounding boxes to transform it. Pull from the side to stretch it out.

Then ADD and ADJUSTMENT LAYER [SELECTIVE COLOR] to refine the color combinations you chose.

FLATTEN LAYERS and then SAVE for OUTPUT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcG6OeYtens

2. Review of articles on Canon Lens Experience

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/canonLensPage/canonLensPage.jsp

Check out the site first and then go to the Experiences tab. Read at least two of the online articles and review them on your blogsite. Talk about how you got inspired by what you read, and how you can use these stories and personal experiences to shape your view and opinion about a career in the photography field. .(500 words)

3. Comments on the blog

Make 5 comments on student work on the homepage of the blog. Include your name in all comments.

4. Cut and Paste Collage

Cut out images from magazines and make an 8×11 collage showing your understanding of good composition. When you are done with your collage, scan it and add a few more elements, details, colors etc, with Photoshop. Then post to your blog.

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NEW ASSIGNMENTS : Do 4 of the 5 assignments. DUE TUESDAY SEPT 11

1. JUMP START YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY  Read this link and write a detailed list on your blog of 20 ways to get inspired in your photography: http://www.diyphotography.net/25-ways-to-jump-start-photography-inspiration/

2. COMPOSITION AND LIGHTROOM Shoot 100 photos, which show strong composition. Edit photos in Lightroom. Make a catalog. This will be your catalog all year. Upload photos into COLLECTIONS. After editing export images to a folder in your H drive. Post 20-30 of your best photos to your blog as a gallery. Put at least 5 on one or more of your pages on your site

3. RECREATE AN INSPIRATIONAL PHOTO FROM YOUR SLIDESHOW Review your inspiration slideshow and pick one image to recreate. Try to get lighting, composition and mood like the original.

4. SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION  Photograph a friend outside with natural light, and/or in the studio or location inside for a mock senior portrait session. Take at least 50 photos utilizing a variety of locations, poses and clothing choices. -Upload your photos into Lightroom and edit them. Do any digital retouching necessary to ensure your subject looks their best. Export as jpegs. Post at least 10 amazing portraits to your blog assignment and gallery page.

5. EQUIPMENT BUYING LIST   Make a list of equipment you would buy to start your photography business. Pretend you have suddenly inherited $50,000 and will spend the money the majority of the funds on new photography equipment. Look at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ to look for equipment. Give a justification as to why you would need each item on your list. Add up all the items on your list for a grand total.

 

 

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WELCOME  TO PHOTO 2 CLASS 2018-2019

1. * Make an edublogs site www.edublogs.org for  your photography portfolio, or use your site from last year. Make it more of a website than a blog, and be sure to add PAGES as galleries. Name one of your pages “Assignments” for grading purposes. Due Friday, August 10

2.  * Read this online article and for your first blogpost, posted on your ASSIGNMENT page, answer these questions (click on the word article to get to link). Explain it like you would to someone who is new to photography. Due Friday, Aug 10

  1. What are aperture, shutter speed and ISO?
  2. When would you need to change your ISO
  3. What is aperture and shutter priority settings?
  4. What are AF modes?
  5. What is white balance and why would you need to change it?
  6. What are drive modes and metering modes?
  7. What is exposure compensation?

3.  Create a slide show in Lightroom on PHOTOS THAT INSPIRE YOU. Under each photo you select, explain why this photograph inspires you.  Choose between 15 and 20 photos from online. You will present your inspiration slide show to the class. Due Tuesday, Aug 14

 FIRST SHOOTING ASSIGNMENTS: Complete all 5 assignments and post all final images on your blog/website. DUE MON AUG 27.

*MAN AND NATURE: Combine imagery of a portrait and nature to make a composite. Use Adobe Photoshop and your own images.

 

* SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD: Take new photos showing a shallow depth of field. Use the appropriate lens and aperture to attain this effect in camera. Post at least 3 photos showing shallow depth of field.

 

* IMAGE PROJECTION: Use the projector attached to the teachers computer to project an image or text onto a person.

 

MIRROR IMAGERYTake a photo of something very graphic and put it within a new document, resize and include either two or four images to create a mirror image effect.

 

* SELF PORTRAIT SERIES: Create a series of self portrait images, Have between 3-6 images in your series. Make sure there is a common theme, or some common thread between all the images in the series. Look at the self portrait series work of Cindy Sherman for inspiration. 

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LAST ASSIGNMENT OF THE YEAR:

LIGHTROOM SLIDESHOW PORTFOLIO

  • Make sure to make slideshow in YOUR catalog
  • Import Portfolio  Photo Folder from Desktop
  • With photos all selected create a collection
  • Organize and reorder in Library
  • Edit in Develop
  • In Library module, go to metadata for each image and add a caption
  • Go to Slideshow module and on each photo go to ABC and then caption to move caption where you want and choose color
  • In slideshow choose background and wash color, stroke, timing and import music
  • Preview slideshow, then play
  • Export out to Desktop
  • Give to Cauchon in her flashdrive

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, MAY 4

1. Me and Myself

Read this link about the photographer that includes herself in childhood photos. https://www.demilked.com/double-self-portraits-chino-otsuka/ Bring in some photos from home and scan them into digital media. Then include yourself into the image with Photoshop. Make a SERIES of images for this assignment.

 

2. Diptych Imagery

Make a diptych image (2 images together), and the theme is OPPOSITES. Make your new document 16×8 or 8×16 300 resolution and include your images within the space you created. Samples below:

 

3. Humans of Jurupa Hills

Research the Humans of New York series, created by Brandon Stanton in 2010. http://www.humansofnewyork.com/  He photographs people on the streets in New York and then interviews them to include quotes and stories about them with the photographs.

Make a Humans of Jurupa Hills series to post to your blog, and  to Instagram where Stanton made his mark. Photograph 8-10 people on our campus and then interview them to include a story about their lives and  a quote from them.

4. Advanced Photo Reflection

Write a 300 word reflection about your experience in Advanced Photo this year. Discuss what assignments you liked and why and which assignments you did not enjoy. Talk about the concepts you learned this year, and what skills you have improved on. Include your opinion of your own work and reflect on how strong you think your portfolio is.

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NEW ASSIGNMENTS:

1. READ AND WRITE

Read this article and write and reflect on how it makes you feel, Think about ways to make social change and what your stance is on issues that are addressed.

http://time.com/longform/parkland-student-diaries/

2. ALBUM COVER DESIGN

You will design an album cover (10×10 300 res) for an artist in Mr. Fresquez’s digital audio production class. You will work together with the artist to conceptualize and execute their ideas for their album cover. You will photograph the imagery for them and design the cover based on their ideas and desires. Post the cover design on your blog and also write a paragraph reflecting on how it was to work with an artist and  share ideas for the final product.

3. GRADUATION COVER DESIGN

Create a design for the cover of the Jurupa Hills 2018 Graduation booklet. The size should be 5.5 x 8.5  300 resolution. Make sure to include the following info: Jurupa Hills High School Graduation, Citizens  Business Bank Arena, Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Post to your blog.

4. SHEPARD FAIRY RE CREATION

Follow the steps in the tutorial, or come up with your own way to produce a Shepard Fairy Inspired portrait.

https://photocapo.blogspot.com/2018/03/shepard-fairey.html?m=1

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

1.  “Low Key” Split Lighting Portrait or Still life:

Read this link and then photograph a person or still life using split lighting

https://clickitupanotch.com/split-lighting-made-easy-with-5-steps/

2. Read and Write: Things Your Camera Wishes it Knew

Read this link and make a list of 5 things your camera wishes you to know. (Full and complete sentences)

https://improvephotography.com/2092/13-things-your-camera-wishes-you-knew/

3. Light Painting a la Haring

Practice your light painting skills and produce a Keith Haring inspired image. Photograph at least 5 and then edit and post your favorite. Also post your favorite Keith Haring image and explain in 5-10 10 sentences why you like this image so much. Sample below:

 

4. Print an image on wood

Read this link and then print one of your images on wood.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/try-this-print-your-family-pho-160008

http://blog.consumercrafts.com/decor-home/photo-to-wood-transfer/

 

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Assignments due Wednesday, March 14

1. On Location Portraits with Double Lighting with Bounced Flash

Do a photoshoot in school, Using two flashes to create “double lighting” . Set the flash on camera (or off camera with the cord) to MASTER and have an assistant hold another flash set at SLAVE. Edit your photos in Lightroom and do any cosmetic retouching in Photoshop.  Post 2-10 portraits to your blog. Think about COMPOSITION and POSING when doing your photo shoot.

 

2. Fashion Photography

Do a fashion shoot in the studio with the white or black background and strobes, or outside on location with a very long lens. Before you shoot, research photographers who specialize in fashion photography and post 2-3 of their images to your blog. In the caption section write how you think they achieved the results. Post your best fashion shot to your blog.

 

3. Touch Series

Take photos of people touching in some way, and put them together as a series.

 

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Assignments due Wednesday, March 7:

1. THEME BASED PHOTO STORY

Create a series of photographs which work together to conceptualize a theme or story idea. You should have at least 5 beautifully edited photos in your photo story.  Make each photo a separate image  on your blog (no gallery or photomontage)  Write a caption for each photograph in the series. Also, write an introduction paragraph or two to begin the Photo Story. (Include a description of what you are trying to communicate about the subject and why this subject matter interested you enough to dedicate your time and energy to visually share it on your social media sites. (ie: blog, website, facebook, instagram, snapchat, etc) Check  out these links  to get some good ideas for your project.

http://improvephotography.com/30816/10-ideas-creative-photo-essays/

http://time.com/3687500/photojournalism-links-january/

2. PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE OLYMPICS CRITIQUE

Look online for photographs from this years winter Olympics. Find a few photos (3-5), which you think are absolutely amazing. Post them to your blog and explain under each photo how you think the photographer shot the image technically. Also talk about the composition and why the image is so successful.

3. LIGHT PAINTING SERIES WITH PIXELSTICK

Use the pixelstick to create a light painting series. Experiment with different exposures and lighting effect. Make a series out of your images in Photoshop and then post the series image to your blog.

4. FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER ESSAY

Research photographers online who specialize in your area of interest. Write a 500 word essay about your chosen photographer. Include a description of their style, how you think they technically achieve their results, and describe their visual aesthetic and composition style, and why you enjoy their photography. Include 2-3 of their images with your writing.

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NEW ASSIGNMENTS DUE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20:

1. FUTURE REFLECTION
 Take a photograph of yourself looking in the mirror. Using Photoshop, put an image in the mirror how you see yourself in the future. Samples from photographer Tom Hussey below:

 

2. BOOKFACE

Bookface involves strategically lining up a face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part so that there appears a melding of life and art. Librarians and other book lovers post these photos weekly on visual apps like Instagram, using the caption #BookfaceFriday. Take a few bookface photos, edit in LR or PH and make a series of 3-12 photos.(either in one document or as a gallery on your blog. Post some to IG with the hashtag.

3. FACE AND HANDS MONTAGE

Photograph a subject’s face and then a take a photo of them with their hands over their face. Merge the two images to create an end result similar to the samples below.

 

4. SELF PORTRAIT BLENDED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF IMAGERY

Take several self portraits and edit your favorite. Find an image online that describes something about you and the kind of imagery you’re eye is attracted too. Blend the two images together to create a unique and creative selfie.

 

5. RESUME

Look online at resume formats to get ideas. Then produce your resume. Be sure to include your objectives, education, experience and also your skills. Post your finished resume to your blog.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE MONDAY FEBRUARY 5

1. COLORED GELS PORTRAITS

Take some portraits in the studio with the strobes and gels. Take at least 100 photos, trying to capture the true essense of the person you are photographing. Try placing the gels on the fill or main light as well as just on the background. Edit your photos in Lightroom and post 20-25 of them on your blog. Make the feature photo of the blogpost your favorite portrait.

 

2. 60-90 SECOND VIDEO: MY FAVORITE PLACE

Take at least 3 video clips of your favorite place and explain why it is your favorite place.  Use your cell phone and /or a DSLR Camera for your cinematography, but edit with Desktop Premiere, or Adobe Mobile app “Adobe Clip”.  Add some background music at some point in the video.

3. TED TALK: IMPOSSIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Watch this tedtalk and on your blog write a three paragraph reflection summarizing it and also discuss your opinion and what you got out of viewing it. https://www.ted.com/talks/erik_johansson_impossible_photography

4. GEORGIA O’KEEFE ILLUSTRATION

Look at the amazing paintings by Georgia O’Keefe. Create your own illustration in Photoshop based on the close up work by this artist. Use brushes and color swatches to create your own digital art in the  style of Georgia O’keefe

 

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ABOUT ME VIDEOS TIPS

Tip 1: Plan Ahead.

Before you create your video, make a list of five words that you’d use to describe yourself and your personality. Then create a second list of key words that describe your future endeavors. These are the foundation of your storytelling. When you’re building your video, incorporate the words into a story by text slides throughout the video that work with your visuals.

Tip 2: Grab Attention.

To instantly lock in your viewer’s attention, include a video clip in the first ten seconds. It could anything but think about conveying energy, excitement or tension.

Tip 3: Mood Music.

Music can convey a very different feeling: slow music can make a viewer feel like the video is actually longer than it is; fast music tends to create excitement. Choose wisely.

Tip 4: Think Short.

Make sure your video is no longer than 90 seconds; the closer to a minute in length, the better! Over 50% of viewers click away from a video after the first minute. In fact, if you upload your video to YouTube, their analytics can tell you exactly when people stop watching so you can re-edit your video if you see a problem.:

Tip 5: Don’t Forget

  • Include your name
  • Talk about yourself
  • Talk about your areas of interest
  • Include a picture of yourself

Once you are done, be sure to share your video. After you post it on your edublogs, send links to You Tube, and Facebook — drive traffic to your video!

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ASSIGNMENTS AFTER BREAK: DUE FRIDAY , JAN 20

1. LEVITATION SERIES   Look at this levitation series: http://yowayowacamera.com/  and get inspired to produce a levitation series of your own. Use Photoshop to make your subject look as if they are levitating. Have at least three different photos in your photo series.

 

2. KINOPTIC PHOTOGRAPHIC ART:  Look at the work of Julio Amaro online. He is a kinoptic artist. Research kinoptic art online. Photograph two subjects that are polar opposites. You will make your kinoptic piece in Photoshop by combining sections of each photo equally. Make each section 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. Then you will print your image 17×11 and fold it in a fan style to make the kinoptic piece. Photograph your work from every angle and post to your blog. Look at the samples below to start formulating ideas

 

3. 90 SECOND ABOUT ME VIDEO

Use a DSLR camera  on video mode to produce a 90 second video about yourself- your interests, friends, family, goals, etc. Edit your video in Premiere and add music.

Read these links to get inspiration and ideas for your video. Write a two to three paragraph summarizing what you have learned about video production. Before you begin to shoot video write a brief summary describing your ideas and what you want to share about yourself on the video and how you plan to make it entertaining, and also how you intend to get views.

https://vidiseo.com/guides/youtube-video-ideas/

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-shoot-better-hd-dslr-video/

https://vimeo.com/74453170

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1. NEW WORKS POWERPOINT (Due Monday Dec 11)

Make a powerpoint highlighting your new images which you created this semester. (i image per slide) Caption each photo with a name and include an intro slide with a self portrait and the name of your photography company, and an end slide which includes five things you learned this semester in photography 2 class and five things you hope to learn next semester. You will present this to the class next week during final time.

ARTIST INSPIRED ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, DEC 8

2.  CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF  OF WASSILY KANDINSKY

Using Photoshop create a work of art based on the style of artist Wassily Kandinsky. Research his work online and write a paragraph describing his work and your opinion of it. Use brushes, colors, shapes and varying opacities to imitate his style of art.

 

3. CREATE A WORK IN THE STYLE OF SANDY SKOGLUND 

Research the work of artist Sandy Skoglund. Write a paragraph on your blog describing her original style and your opinion of it. Include your favorite image of hers in your blog post. Using an original photograph, find a subject online to reproduce multiple times within your image. Think of an original and descriptive name for your new piece.

 

4. MIXED MEDIA WITH SCREENPRINT

Use the photo screenprint image you made, and create a new mixed media work of art.  Embellish your work with  collage, painting, photography, colored pencils, or any other visual medium. Scan or take a photo of your work to post on your blog.

 

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NEXT ASSIGNMENTS DUE THURSDAY NOV 9:

1. PHOTO SCREENPRINTING

Make a photo screenprint on a tee shirt or article of clothing with your original image on it. Follow the steps in the screenprinting process to achieve the optimal results.

http://exhibitions.warhol.org/interactive/silkscreen/main.html

 

2. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES IN ART

Choose an issue you care deeply about, and would want to try and do something about. This issue should be something that is a general issue or concern in society somewhere in the world. Some ideas of things you might be interested in depicting/standing up for or against: pollution/environmental concerns, abortion rights, pro-life, racism, big government, homelessness, AIDS, religious wars,  poverty, verbal abuse, bullying, depression, teen suicide, discrimination, gay rights… Create a 11×14 300 resolution collage poster about the social issue you have selected.

Written Assignment:  Write about your poster. Answer a number of these questions in your writing.  Why do you feel the way you do? What are your arguments for or against?  What – or who – has influenced your decisions.  What is the “flip side” of your issue? What might the other side have to say? Can you see their point of view?  What is your reasoning for choosing your stand?  Is your artwork intended to offend? Who would be offended? Does the artist have a right to offend? Critique your project. Does it get your point across? How? Is there a focal point (center of interest)?

 

3. BODYSCAPE TRIPTYCH

Photograph the body and make a triptych image of your three favorite ones, which go together visually.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6

1. Review of articles on Canon Lens Experience

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/canonLensPage/canonLensPage.jsp

Check out the site first and then go to the Experiences tab. Read at least two of the online articles and review them on your blogsite. Talk about how you got inspired by what you read, and how you can use these stories and personal experiences to shape your view and opinion about a career in the photography field. .(500 words).

2. Your Photography Exhibit (sign and artist statement)

Print 5-8 of your best photographs and mount on construction paper. Find a location in the school to put up your photography work. Make sure to make a sign with your name and website link to display with your exhibit.  Also write an artist statement, 3-5 paragraphs in length describing your work and why you chose this particular work to exhibit.

3. Portrait Silhouette with Text Inside

Photograph a silhouette portrait, head and shoulders or full length. Bring your silhouette photograph into Photoshop and make sure you use levels or curves to get a strong black silhouette. Select the silhouette portrait and use Control+J to put it on its own layer. Use the text tool (any color you can see against black)and fill the silhouette with text (describing words, nouns, inspirational quote, song lyrics) Use Control+Alt+G to fill the silhouette with the text and align appropriately. Don’t forget to add a stroke to the text. Add a pattern gradient to the background layer. Save as a jpeg and post to blog.

4. Double Color Exposures

You will be creating a Double Color Exposure using Photoshop and Portraits to create a color fringing look. You will be taking portraits of your partner in two (or three) different angles. You will need to fill the frame and make sure you shoot from the waist up. It is your decision on the orientation of the images. Although, you will need to make sure that the two images you choose to use are orientated the same way. For example, both should be either horizontal or vertical.
You need 6 different poses: 3- side view and 3-front view. This will allow you to try various color combinations. You must shoot your images on a blank, clean background. The studio works best, but if you can find a nice solid background outside that will work just fine.

Bring both images into Photoshop, open a new document and and place both images in, onto two separate layers.Then on the top layer click the fx tool [layer styles]button at the bottom of the Layers Palette.

Uncheck the R G B boxes in the ADVANCED BLENDING SECTION. As you click the boxes one-by-one you will see your image change colors!

Once you get the color combination you like hit OK.

Then if there is left over space after adjusting where you want the images to be, SELECT a slice of the image with the correct color [make sure it is just the background and does not contain any of the subject inside] using the MARQUEE TOOL.

Then CLICK CTRL/CMD T and it will turn your selection into the bounding boxes to transform it. Pull from the side to stretch it out.

Then ADD and ADJUSTMENT LAYER [SELECTIVE COLOR] to refine the color combinations you chose.

FLATTEN LAYERS and then SAVE for OUTPUT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcG6OeYtens

 

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NEW ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

1. PHOTOMONTAGE a la DAVID HOCKNEY

Construct a photo montage similar to the work of David Hockney. Make sure to use your own photography for this assignment. Use Photoshop or find an app which helps to construct the montage. Post to blog and website.

 

2. ARCHITECTURE SERIES

At The Getty Museum Field Trip, photograph architecture. Edit your photos in PS or LR and put them together into some sort of photo series. Post to blog and website.

3. PHOTO EQUIPMENT BUYING

Pretend you have 10,000 to spend on photography equipment. Make a list of the equipment you would buy and a 1-3 sentence justification under each item as to why you would need it. List all prices and add them all up. A good site to use is B&H Photo and Video.

4. ON LOCATION PORTRAITS

Photograph portraits on location, outside or inside. Try to get shallow depth of field in your portraits. Edit and post 3-10 portraits on your blog and website.

5. JPEG VS. RAW READ AND WRITE

Research what jpeg and raw file formats are, and the differences between them. Write a three paragraph reflection comparing and contrasting them both on your blog.

6. 5 COMMENTS ON STUDENT WORK ON THE HOMEPAGE OF THE BLOG

7. FURTHER DEVELOPMENT ON YOUR WEBSITE

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NEW ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

Complete the 6 assignments by the due date.

1. TIME MAGAZINE COVER

Take and edit a  Portrait and put it in a time magazine cover design. Add appropriate text  on the  cover to include why this person  would be on the cover.

 

2. WHATS IN YOUR HEAD

Take a portrait of a friend or family member and digitally open up their  head to reveal what they are thinking about.

 

3. LIGHT PAINTING

*Read these links about Light Painting and the Pixelstick. On your blog list 10 new things you learned about light painting and also 10 features of the pixel stick and why we should purchase it. Then post 2 photos you like from online which show amazing use of the pixelstick.

Experiment with  light painting  and post 1 to 3 images on your blog and website.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/light-painting-101

http://www.thepixelstick.com/

http://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-tools/

 

4. CUT AND PASTE COLLAGE

Cut out images from magazines and make an 8×11 collage showing your understanding of good composition. When you are done with your collage, scan it or take a photo of it and add a few more elements, details, colors etc, with Photoshop. Then post to the assignment page of your website..

 

5. SELF PORTRAIT ILLUSTRATION

Take a new self portrait and bring it into Photoshop. Create a new blank layer on top of the photo layer. Trace and color in your self portrait and add an interesting background. Post to blog and also your website about me page.

 

6. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

Continue to build your website and add your new work to it. You will present your website to the class on Friday, October 6. You must have your homepage complete, as well as all your pages developed and filled with some imagery.

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

1. HDR LANDSCAPE WITH PAINTING EXTENSION OF IMAGE  

 Take 5 photos of a landscape at 5 different exposures. Make sure to use a tripod. In Photoshop use the HDR setting to combine all 5 images. (File>Automate>Merge to HDR) Add saturation to give an overall HDR effect. Print your landscape  8×10 or 10×8 and tape your print to an 11×17/17×11 paper and extend your photograph with paint to create a mixed media piece of photography and painting. (You can even paint on the photograph)

 

2. BLOCK PRINTING

Carve a design in a linoleum block and then ink and transfer it onto paper and then wood. Take a photo of your finished block print on wood and post it to your blog.

 

3. MOTION BLUR

Read this link:  https://digital-photography-school.com/13-places-to-practice-taking-beautiful-motion-blur-images/ and then photograph motion blur. Edit your photos and Post 2 images on your blog which show the motion blur technique and have strong composition.

4. EMOTION SERIES

Photograph one person (head and shoulders) expressing different emotions. (angry, happy, thoughtful, blissful, etc). Edit images as necessary and make a series of 9 emotions. Post to blog.

 

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ASSIGNMENTS DUE WEDNESDAY, SEPT 6

  1. JUMP START YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY  Read this link and write a detailed list on your blog of 20 ways to get inspired in your photography: http://www.diyphotography.net/25-ways-to-jump-start-photography-inspiration/
  2. COMPOSITION AND LIGHTROOM Shoot 100 photos, which show strong composition. Edit photos in Lightroom. Make a catalog. This will be your catalog all year. Upload photos into COLLECTIONS. After editing export images to a folder in your H drive. Post 20-30 of your best photos to your blog as a gallery. Put at least 5 on your website.
  3. RECREATE AN INSPIRATIONAL PHOTO  FROM YOUR SLIDESHOW Review your inspiration slideshow and pick one image to recreate. Try to get lighting, composition and mood similar to original.
  4. SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION  Photograph a friend outside with natural light, and/or in the studio or location inside for a mock senior portrait session. Take at least 50 photos utilizing a variety of locations, poses and clothing choices. -Upload your photos into Lightroom and edit them. Do any digital retouching necessary to ensure your subject looks their best. Export as jpegs. Post at least 10 amazing portraits to your blog and website.
  5. YOUR WEBSITE Continue to build your website and give me the link to it so I can post them to the blog.

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WELCOME  TO PHOTO 2 CLASS 2017-2018

1. * Make a website for your photography portfolio with www.weebly.com  

2 * Also make a blogsite on edublogs ( www.edublogs.org )  to post your assignments for grading purposes. (Or use your current blog)

3.  * Read this online article and for your first blogpost answer these questions (click on the word article to get to link). Explain it like you would to someone who is new to photography.

  1. What are aperture, shutter speed and ISO?
  2. When would you need to change your ISO
  3. What is aperture and shutter priority settings?
  4. What are AF modes?
  5. What is white balance and why would you need to change it?
  6. What are drive modes and metering modes?
  7. What is exposure compensation?

4.  Create a slide show in powerpoint on PHOTOS THAT INSPIRE YOU. Under each photo you select, explain why this photograph inspires you. Make sure to include the photographer’s name and/or the website where you got the image from. Choose between 15 and 20 photos from online. You will present your inspiration slide show to the class.

5. FIRST SHOOTING ASSIGNMENTS: Complete three of the four assignments and post all three on your blog and website.

  1. MAN AND NATURE: Combine imagery of a portrait and nature to make a composite. Use Adobe Photoshop and your own images.

    2. SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD: Take new photos showing a shallow depth of field. Use the appropriate lens and aperture to attain this effect in camera. Post at least 3 photos showing shallow depth of field.

    3. IMAGE PROJECTION: Use the projector attached to the teachers computer to project an image or text onto a person.

    4. MIRROR IMAGERY: Take a photo of something very graphic and put it within a new document, resize and include either two or four images to create a mirror image effect.

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2016-2017 JURUPA HILLS PHOTO

NEW ASSIGNMENTS AFTER BREAK

1. “SPARTY Slideshow Photograph and video life in the CTE classes at our school. (Audio Recording, Digital Photo, TV and Film, Theater, Stagecraft, and Computer Graphics. Edit your photos in Lightroom and Photoshop. Then make a slideshow in Lightroom with your images and video. We will look at all slide shows and vote on the best one to be used at our Sparty Awards on May 9.

2. Me and Myself Read this link about the photographer that includes herself in childhood photos. https://www.demilked.com/double-self-portraits-chino-otsuka/ Bring in some photos from home and scan them into digital media. Then include yourself into the image with Photoshop. Make a SERIES of images for this assignment. _______________________________________________________

PHOTO 2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY MARCH 17

1. Deconstructed Landscapes Try a new way to explore a landscape by creating a composite of multiple fragments of it that you’ve taken during a short walk. A 30 minute stroll is all you need. Keep your kit and settings simple, and don’t get bogged down with tripods, filters or complicated techniques. Shoot anything that catches your eye in Aperture Priority mode. When you’re back in class, create a grid in Photoshop and assemble your selection of pictures. Make each photo the same size.

2. Bookface Bookface involves strategically lining up a face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part so that there appears a melding of life and art. Librarians and other book lovers post these photos weekly on visual apps like Instagram, using the caption #BookfaceFriday. Take a few bookface photos, edit in LR or PH and make a series of 3-12 photos.(either in one document or as a gallery on your blog. Post some to IG with the hashtag.

3. Bodyscape Take a photo of a part of the body. Edit appropriately. Take a photo of a person and position them as if they are walking or climbing. In PS put the photo of the person on the body photo and make it appear that they are walking or climbing on the body as a bodyscape.

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PHOTO 2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY MARCH 10:

1. A Day in the Life of Jurupa Hills High School We will be working on a book called A Day in the Life of JHills, based on the book series “A Day in the Life of America.” Each team of two people will pick 5 pages to work on (shooting, editing and designing the 5 pages). The book will go from morning to after school time on one day. We will all be working on the book on Shutterfly.com. Only one person can be on Shutterfly at a time working on their pages. When the book is complete we will order one copy for the classroom. Read these articles and write a 10 sentence synopsis of them on your blog: http://www.inc.com/daniel-wolfman-and-chris-beier/rick-smolan-photography-books-a-day-in-the-life.html http://us.kakaduaustralia.com/blogs/news/7773687-the-book-series-a-day-in-the-life-of-started-in-australia-and-went-global-heres-how

2. Contact Sheet Photograph 30 strong photos of the same subject from different angles, and edit them in Lightroom. Then make a contact sheet of the images using Photoshop. Post to blog.

3. Inspiring Photographer Essay Look online and find 1-3 photographers who inspire you. Write a 500 word essay and answer these questions: -Why and how do they inspire you? -Describe their style of photography and why you like it. -What makes these photographers unique? -Do they have any special techniques? -How do they use social media to  make themselves known?   _____________________________________________________________

Assignments Due Tuesday, February 21

1. Cellphoneography Take 10 candid street photos with your cell phone. Edit in your favorite camera mobile app and post 5 photos to your blog showing your ability as a street photographer. Post the names of the mobil apps you used for editing. Find a street photographer online and post 2 of their photos to your blog with a paragraph about what you think is going on in the photograph and how it makes you feel when you view it.

2. Valentines Day Cards Use Photoshop and at least one of your own images (per card) to make 2 different Valentines Day cards.  Make 2 5×7 300 res documents and include your imagery and  some sweet text on the cards.  Save on a flash drive and print out your valentines day cards at Walgreens or CVS. Give them to your favorite people.

3. Social and Political Issues in Art Choose an issue you care deeply about, and would want to try and do something about. This issue should be something that is a general issue or concern in society somewhere in the world. Some ideas of things you might be interested in depicting/standing up for or against: pollution/environmental concerns, abortion rights, pro-life, racism, big government, homelessness, AIDS, religious wars,  poverty, verbal abuse, bullying, depression, teen suicide, discrimination, gay rights… Create a 11×14 300 resolution collage poster about the social issue you have selected. Written Assignment:  Write about your poster. Answer a number of these questions in your writing.  Why do you feel the way you do? What are your arguments for or against?  What – or who – has influenced your decisions.  What is the “flip side” of your issue? What might the other side have to say? Can you see their point of view?  What is your reasoning for choosing your stand?  Is your artwork intended to offend? Who would be offended? Does the artist have a right to offend? Critique your project. Does it get your point across? How? Is there a focal point (center of interest)?

4. Georgia O’Keefe Illustration Look at the amazing paintings by Georgia O’Keefe. Create your own illustration in Photoshop based on the close up work by this artist. Use brushes and color swatches to create your own digital art in the style of O’Keefe.

______________________________________________________________ NEW ASSIGNMENTS DUE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

1. Photograph your favorite person at the school Use bounced external flash off camera and sync cord, to take some nice portraits of your favorite person in the school. Edit in Lightroom and Photoshop and then post your best 8-10 portraits to your blog and website.

2. Graphic Black and White Series Make a series of 4 graphic black and white images. Sample below

3.Your Photography Exhibit Print 5-8 of your best photographs and mount on construction paper. Find a location in the school to put up your photography work. Make sure to make a sign with your name and website link to display with your exhibit.  

4. Couples Photograph two people and explore the relationship between the two. Try to communicate their relationship visually. Shoot in studio or on location. Post a few to your blog and your favs to your website. __________________________________________________________

WELCOME TO PHOTO 2, 2017

ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 20:

1. PICK-A-SOMETHING Pick something and try to get a collection of photos representing it.  For instance, pick a color and try to go all day photographing only red things, or try only getting pictures of things that are square when you’re on a walk.  Edit your photos using Lightroom. Have at least 12 photos in your collection and then make a series with your photos using three rows of 4 or 4 rows of 3.

2. CREATE AN ALBUM COVER FOR A REAL OR FICTIONAL BAND Research album covers and post 5 ones you like on your blog with 3 sentences under each to convey why you enjoy viewing this album cover. Then,photograph a real band (or a fictional one) and then edit your photos in Photoshop or Lightroom. You will then make an album cover with your favorite photograph.. Make your document in Photoshop 12×12 300 res. Add text and post to blog.

3. TED TALK: IMPOSSIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY Watch this tedtalk and on your blog write a three paragraph reflection summarizing it and also discuss your opinion and what you got out of viewing it. https://www.ted.com/talks/erik_johansson_impossible_photography

4. TEACH A LESSON IN PHOTOSHOP OR LIGHTROOM Prepare a lesson to teach the class on a new technique, tool, or creative editing skill. Write out a lesson plan and prepare a demo to go with your lesson. Make a blogpost with your lesson, lesson plan and demonstration ideas. ___________________________________________________________ Assignment Due Friday December 2:

  Photo Story with introduction and captions 5-10 photos that work together to tell a story. Have strong compositions and good image editing!! Assignments Due Tuesday, December 12:

1. Future Reflection Take a photograph of yourself looking in the mirror. Using Photoshop, put an image in the mirror how you see yourself in the future. Samples from photographer Tom Hussey below:

2. Fashion Photography Research fashion photography online and post 3-5 commercial fashion photos you really love and which inspire you. Include a sentence or two under each describing why you like it. Using the studio or out on location, do a fashion shoot with one of your peers. Post 3-5 photos you shoot and edit and in the caption section list which magazines, or which stores you would be shooting for. Samples below:

3. Inspirational Photographer Essay and Re-create Write a 500 word essay about one photographer who inspires you. Write about their background, inspirations, style of work, type of lighting they use, any interesting stories, and why they inspire you. Include some of their photography in your blogpost. After you complete the essay, re-create one of their photographs. Post your re creation along with the original from the photographer and write a short critique of your rendition compared to the original. ________________________________________________

ASSIGNMENT DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

1. THEME BASED PHOTO ESSAY/STORY: PHOTOJOURNALISM Create a series of photographs which work together to conceptualize a theme or story idea. You should have at least 5 beautifully edited photos in your series.  Make each photo a separate image  on your blog (no gallery or photomontage) and also on your website under a new tab labeled Photo Stories. Write a caption for each photograph in the series. Also, write an introduction paragraph or two to begin the Photo Story. Include a description of what you are trying to communicate about the subject and why this subject matter interested you enough to dedicate your time and energy to visually share it on your social media sites. (ie: blog, website, facebook, instagram, etc) Check  out these links  to get some good ideas for your project. http://improvephotography.com/30816/10-ideas-creative-photo-essays/ http://time.com/3687500/photojournalism-links-january/

2. PHOTO SCREENPRINTING Make a photo screenprint on a tee shirt or article of clothing with your original image on it. Follow the steps in the screenprinting process to achieve the optimal results.

3. ACHITECTURE SERIES ___________________________________________________________  ASSIGNMENTS DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1

1. Inspirational Poster: Design an inspirational poster  11×17 300 res. Use your own imagery in your poster.  Make up your own original inspirational text, or find some inspirational text from the Internet to include in your poster.

2. Review of article on Canon Lens Experience site    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/canonLensPage/canonLensPage.jsp Check out the site first and then go to the Experiences tab. Read at least two of the online articles and review them on your blogsite (500 words).  

3. Raw vs. Jpeg Image Capture Research the difference between shooting in RAW vs JPEG. On your blog write 2 paragraphs  comparing and contrasting raw vs. jpeg image capture.

4. Bodyscape Triptych Photograph the human body with the hot lights and make a triptych image of your three favorite ones, which go together visually. ____________________________________________________  ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

1. PAINTING WITH LIGHT Read this online article about painting with light  Also read this article about painting with light techniques Write 2 paragraph reflection on your blog summarizing the article and what you learned from it. Experiment with the light painting techniques, and post 3-5 photos you took and edited on you edublogs site.

2. JUMPING SERIES  Look at the work of Phillipe  Halsman and his jumping series photos. http://philippehalsman.com/?image=jumps  Also, check out this jumping series: http://yowayowacamera.com/ Photograph people jumping and create a series of 3 or more to post together in some way.

3. KINOPTIC PHOTOGRAPHIC ART Look at the work of Julio Amaro online. He is a kinoptic artist. Research kinoptic art online. Photograph two subjects that are polar opposites. You will make your kinoptic piece in Photoshop by combining sections of each photo equally. Make each section 1/2 inch wide. Then you will print your image 14×11 and fold it in a fan style to make the kinoptic piece. Photograph your work from every angle and post to your blog. Look at the samples below to start formulating ideas.

______________________________________________________________ ASSIGNMENTS DUE MONDAY, OCT 10

 1. SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION: -Photograph a friend outside with natural light for a mock senior portrait session. Take at least 100 photos utilizing a variety of locations, poses and clothing choices. -Upload your photos into lightroom and edit them. Do any digital retouching necessary to ensure your subject looks their best. Export as jpegs. Post at least 10 amazing portraits to your blog and website.

2. 10 STUDIO PORTRAITS USING STROBES: Use the strobes in the studio to photograph portraits. Edit in Lightroom and Photoshop ( for beauty and cosmetic retouching) Steps for beauty retouching in Photoshop below. Post all 10 on your blog as a gallery and 1-3 photos on your website on your Portrait Page. Beauty Retouching steps: Make a new blank layer on portrait photo. Fill with 50% grey. Put blend mode on soft light. To darken areas use the brush with Black. To lighten areas, use the brush with white. Make sure to use a low opacity when brushing areas. Blend skin to get flawless effect.

3. EMOTION PHOTO SERIES:  Take several photos of the same person, which show different emotions (ex: anger, frustration, happiness, hunger, etc…) Make a series of 9 photos within one document which show the difference in emotions. Post to blog. darlene-yhgujo1   ______________________________________________________________ Assignments Due Friday, Sept 23

  1. RE-CREATE 2 INSPIRATIONAL PHOTOS  FROM YOUR SLIDE SHOW OR ONLINE                                          
  2.  LANDSCAPE WITH PAINTING EXTENSION OF IMAGE              Take 5 photos of a landscape at 3 different exposures. Make sure to use a tripod. In Photoshop use the HDR setting to combine all 5 images. (File>Automate>Merge to HDR) Add saturation to give an overall HDR effect. Print your landscape  8×10 or 10×8 and tape your print to an 11×17/17×11 paper and extend your photograph with paint to create a mixed media piece of photography and painting. (You can even paint on the photograph)  

                                

  3. READ AND WRITE: Read this link on photography quotes by famous photographers and on your blog make a post about which quote and story you liked. Include a synopsis and why this quote and story behind it affected you.
  4. VIDEO REFLECTION: Watch this video about The Falling Man and on your blog, write a short reflection about how watching this video affected youin any way.

Assignments Due Tue, Sept 13

1. JUMP START YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Read this link and write a detailed list on your blog of 20 ways to get inspired in your photography:  http://www.diyphotography.net/25-ways-to-jump-start-photography-inspiration/ 

2. COMPOSITION AND LIGHTROOM Shoot 100 photos which show strong composition. Edit photos in Lightroom. Make a catalog. This will be your catalog all year. Upload photos into COLLECTIONS. After editing export images to a folder in your H drive. Post 20-30 of your best photos to your blog as a gallery and  at least 5 to your website.

3. BLOCK PRINTING Carve a design in a linoleum block and then ink and transfer it onto paper and then wood. _____________________________________________________________   * ***WELCOME  TO PHOTO 2 CLASS 1. * Make a website for your photography portfolio. Use either www.weebly.com  2 * Also make a blogsite on edublogs ( www.edublogs.org )  to post your assignments for grading purposes. (Or use your current blog) 3.  * Read this online article and for your first blogpost answer these questions (click on the word article to get to link)

  1. What are aperture, shutter speed and ISO?
  2. When would you need to change your ISO
  3. What is aperture and shutter priority settings?
  4. What are AF modes?
  5. What is white balance and why would you need to change it?
  6. What are drive modes and metering modes?
  7. What is exposure compensation?

4.  Create a slide show in powerpoint or prezi on PHOTOS THAT INSPIRE YOU. Under each photo you select, explain why this photograph inspires you. Choose between 15 and 20 photos from online. You will present your inspiration slide show to the class.   FIRST SHOOTING ASSIGNMENTS: Complete 3 of the four assignments and post all three on your blog and website.

  1. MAN AND NATURE: Combine imagery of a portrait and nature to make a composite. Use Adobe Photoshop and your own images.

    2. SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD: Take new photos showing a shallow depth of field. Use the appropriate lens and aperture to attain this effect in camera. Post at least 3 photos showing shallow depth of field.

    3. IMAGE PROJECTION: Use the projector attached to the teachers computer to project an image or text onto a person.

    4. MIRROR IMAGERY: Take a photo of something very graphic and put it within a new document, resize and include either two or four images to create a mirror image effect.

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END OF SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016 Your Photography Business Powerpoint: (due Fri, March 11) You will start a (pretend) photography business either by yourself as a sole proprietor. Create a Powerpoint Presentation to present to the class and include the items on the list below. (This assignment will count as 3 grades in your gradebook: 1- Your Powerpoint/ 2- Your Presentation/ 3- Your Business Card and Logo): * Business Name and Logo (make a logo in Photoshop for your business. Research photo business logos online to get ideas) * Your name as sole owner and your roles and job responsibilities. (ex: president, vice president, photographer, editor/retoucher, sales and marketing etc…) * Where will you conduct your business?  (which state will you live, will you work out of your home or rent office space in which location) <strong%

3 comments

  1. Wendy Wilson

    You have inspired me today. Thank you so much! I love your website and all that you have posted.

  2. Anonymous

    You are an amazing teacher to have created these wonderful lessons for your students. Very inspirational!