Term #2 Begins

We have a number of assignments and new things to learn this term so students need to be focused and using their class time effectively.

Already for term #2 we have the following assignments:

1. Yearbook shots: 10 shots focused on the topic you chose, should be on Flickr and on the yearbook drive (ask Ms. Chase for help getting onto the yearbook drive) If you have any other great shots you think the yearbook could use let me know. Marks: 20  Due:Before Christmas

2. Video: This assignment is fully outlined on this Blog early...just do a search for the details. We will premiere the videos on the Thurs. after the Christmas Holidays. Marks: 50

3. Portraits: 20 shots of the best two models you can find: 10 male shots same model, and 10 female shots same model. Marks: 20

4. Downtown shoot 20 shots (see assignment details) try to get as many required shots as you can. Marks: 20

5. NEW: Photo collage: Have fun taking photos connected to one theme and put them together to create a photo collage. Include 9 shots. You can use Pixlr for this. Marks:10

6. NEW: Magazine Ad...you may be able to use one of your portrait shots for this assignment. Your task is to create a cover of a magazine and make it look real. You should have titles leading toward pretend inside stories. Marks: 20

Field trip today

Any students not going on the field trip today should be in the library during E Block working on school work or photography. The downtown shoot assignment should be completed by all students.

Downtown shoot:

• portrait in front of graffiti
• photo of item from Hot Chocolates
• photo of a product from a store
• photo of a store window
• photo of a teapot
• photo of a stranger's face
• something round
• photo of an umbrella
• a reflection photo
• photo of a food item
• 10 other shots your choice

20 shots = 20 marks

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