Term 2 2020: Welcome to Photo 11/12

Photography is not about the camera but how you use the camera. You can have an expensive camera and still take bad pictures. The focus of this course is not on the many technical aspects of how to use a camera but rather on how to compose great shots and extending your knowledge into creating with using photography as a medium. 

We will be learning how to use and expand the use of Photoshop and other editing programs to create advertising, a magazine cover, videos, and photographic art.

The visual world is becoming part of our everyday life. Most people on the internet are focused on photos and video to get across ideas. Logos and photos are an instant way for people to get an idea across. It is important for young people to be able to navigate the ever increasing world of visual literacy.

Requirements of this course:

• a decent digital slr or camera phone for taking photos, school cameras cannot be taken home so you must borrow a camera from a friend or family member if you do not have a decent phone camera
• a usb drive and/or an extra phone cord for use at school for transferring photos 
• a card reader/phone cable at school for transferring photos to the school computer
• a 16 gb card that can be used for taking photos with the school camera
• the ability to use some of your time to take photos outside of school 
• a desire to learn and grow through digital media
• ability to work with others and be a good model
• time management skills

Assessment:

 This course is assessed based on student's ability to push boundaries, meet assignment deadlines and progress in their ability to become better photographers/videographers and visual artists. Students are expected to push themselves at the level they are at to improve and produce quality work. A high standard is expected, and poor quality work will not be accepted. You will be asked to Re-do an assignment if it does not meet expectations. 

Photography as a career:

As photographers and videographers we are learning to embrace the technology for multiple uses in our world. I personally know of students who have graduated from my classes who are now sound technicians, models and actors, videographers, wedding photographers and some who work in niche photography areas as a part time business for themselves.

Think there are no jobs in Photography/Graphic Design and Film... Think again!  

Students new to Photography:

1. Install the teams app and the Flickr App on your phone
2. Sign up to Flickr on the computers, make Ms Chase a contact
3. Put a photo of you in the buddy icon
4. Change the background photo to one of your own
5. Create an album for your first assignment and call it composition

ASSIGNMENT#1: In partners, your first assignment is to research and find a  Photography/Videography or Photo Editor job utilizing the skills we will be learning in this class and present it to the class. List the top 5 skills needed for this job.

10 marks handed in and presented to the class Tues.

Here is an example of a job CastleMountainChalets

The Resort Photographer / Videographer, part of Castle Mountain Resort’s sales and marketing team, works closely with several teammates, and reports directly to the Sales & Marketing Manager. This role is primarily responsible for the ascertaining and editing of photo and video-based content, including the development of weekly resort update video, which will be used by the resort through it’s various traditional and digital marketing avenues. 

Core Competencies:

• Personal accountability
• Personality, perseverance, patience, and dedication
• Superb time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing / variable work conditions
• Ability to be flexible to the needs of different resort departments
• Organizational and Environmental Awareness
• Results focused
• Self-driven
• Committed to continual learning and professional development
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
• Creative, artistic personality

Job Duties:

• Deliver engaging content on a regular basis that inspires guest visits
• Create digital assets including photographs, a weekly promotional / update video, as well as other short videos, consistent with the needs outlined in the resort’s content development plan
• Liaise with guests to ensure photo / video release forms are signed
• Edit photos / video in anticipation of online / print use
• Be on hand to cover key resort events / activities
• Assist in managing various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube) by way of engaging, informative, and timely content
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of high school or equivalent with a preference given to candidates who have completed a post-secondary marketing or communications
• Must supply and use own camera equipment (DSLR), and related accessories
• Technical Skills: Using digital cameras and industry standard software such as Photoshop & Lightroom
• Artistic Ability: be able to compose a shot, understand framing, color and light to create a visually pleasing photograph
• The ability to work under pressure, effectively manage workload, and meet deadlines
• The ability to work both independently and in teams, building rapport with guests, clients, colleagues, and resort partners
• Strong intermediate or better skier or snowboarder
• Fluency in English; other languages considered an asset
• Positive and proactive approach to teamwork and working with others required
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time

Work Conditions:

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer 
• Outdoor work in extreme winter conditions
• Flexible working hours required (some weekends required during fall, all weekends within winter)
• Remote location 

COMPOSTION LINK
Assignment #2: Choose 5 Compositional Elements and go out and shoot, upload and load onto Flickr
(10 marks)