Update for Photography 11/12 students for Term 3

Update of Term 3 Assignments: DUE FRI APR. 10

1. Flickr set-up (5 marks)
2. Assignment #1 ( 15 shots focus on composition: 15 marks)
3. Product Shoot ( 10 plus 2 final ads with logos: 20 marks) 
4. Gel Portraits (5 experimental shots:10 marks)
5. Plastic Concept map (10 marks)
6. Selfie Portrait ( 1 shot focus on self/editing) (10 marks)
7. Plastic  Shot (fully edited with description of what your photo is about) (20 marks)
or 10 newly taken Macro shots in an album.
8. Work habits in class: 10 marks

If you for whatever reason did not get the above assignments done before you left for break, do the best you can to complete these assignments . If the work is not done by this date, you will only receive marks for the work you have completed.

I will be in touch about term 4 soon, if you are eager to get started,  I would suggest you complete your theme assignment (20 marks) and post it into an album on Flickr.
Also continue working on your Beauty in a Minute video for term 4. I will accept a shortened version of this 40 sec. You can send me your video anytime  by email using WE transfer, it is free. It is the best way to send a large format file. Or you can post your video to Flickr or even You Tube and send me a link.

FREE VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
I have posted a link to free video editing programs you can download. Or find an app you can use on your phone. If you are an iPhone user, iMovie is your best and easiest app to use.
Free Video editing software check out his link for software to download for free

PHOTO EDITING AT HOME

Try GIMP for free, very similar to Photoshop https://www.gimp.org/
Try the new Pixlr ( similar to Photoshop) https://pixlr.com/
Also for basic editing do not forget about Flickr.
Check out this link for FREE photo editing apps for your phone.
FREE PHOTO APPS FOR YOUR PHONE

Conceptual Photography

Conceptual photography is a type of photography that illustrates an idea. 

examples of conceptual photography

Featuring Alex Stoddard

It is a plastic world  Literally a plastic world

It is a Plastic World: You need to complete a concept map full of ideas about your conceptual shot centered around the theme of It is a Plastic World. Include a full description of what you are planning to shoot, this should include a sample photo/drawing of your vision.Also include 3 plastic facts. This part of the assignment is worth (10 marks).

You need to fully describe/ understand  the concept you are hoping to shoot. You will then take the photo, edit in Photoshop and post to Flickr. Please make sure you write a description about the meaning of your photo on Flickr.
(20 marks)

Update for Week Ending Feb15, 2020

Link to Video: How to make your photos Better

The following assignments should be completed.
Flickr: set-up, make Ms Chase a contact, find other followers, change buddy icon and background photo, join and post one photo to the Isfeld Photo group ( 10 marks)

Assignment #1: List of 15 photos ( focus on composition), make sure the assignment has the titles on each of the photos and it is in an album (15 marks)

Grading for Photography: What I am looking for in a good photograph:

• photo is in focus and sharp
• photo has strong compositional elements
• photo has some thought put into it/fits the assignment criteria
• photo is sometimes taken from a unique angle/evidence of experimentation
• photo has been edited if necessary, but not over-edited

You should be working on the following:

Your Beauty in a Minute Video: Briefly 60 1 sec shots linked together. Will introduce in detail next week.

Product Shoot

PART A: Product shots:10 shots. You are to choose a product to shoot and you are to take 10 different shots of your product. Try to mix it up a little…take shots of people using your product, take inside shots on clean backgrounds, take you product outside to shoot…lots of experimentation. Upload all 10 shots to Flickr under album, PRODUCT SHOOT.

Magazine ad PART B: After you have completed the 10 shots , you are to choose the best 1 or 2 shots and create a magazine ad which will be saved on  Flickr under the product shoot album. Your 2 good ads should be titled FINAL ad #1 and FINAL ad #2.

Criteria for this assignment: PART A: Photos should show experimentation, varied background and evidence of trying to showcase the product at its best. Not all shots have to be perfect, since I am marking your process in this assignment.  

PART B: Product should be the focus of the ad, shot is clear, lighting effects work, logo or slogan is included in the ad, and most importantly looks professional…like an ad I would see in a magazine. 
(marks 20)

Gel Portraits

In this assignment, you are to shoot in the back photo room using the coloured gel sheets over the lights. This is an experimental shoot and you should focus on creating a mood in the photos. Some editing will be necessary.  5 shots (10 marks)

Selfie/Portrait Assignment: 

You are to take 3 practice shots trying out different looks and techniques ( maybe try: projection, reflection, lens cover, props, black and white, spot colour etc.) One final shot.
Once you have created the shot think about what makes you unique, who are you, what is your style, likes/dislikes. Add these ideas of who you are into the self portrait manually or using Photoshop.

Criteria: In your album on Flickr include all 3 practice shots and your final shot. The final shot should involve either manual or Photoshop manipulation, should be well composed, and  define who you are in some way. You will also print out a colour copy to be showcased in the hallway. Include a brief description with your final shot describing what you were trying to communicate in the image.
(20 marks)