Check to make sure you have the following assignments done, organized, and put in the properly labeled folders.
Landscape: 5 (found on your phone)
Hunt 1: 10, please label the photos
Hunt 2: Conceptual 10, label the photos
Walkabout: 10 ( order and make sure it tells a story)
Colour theme: 6 shots of the same color
Composition1: 10 shots ( see Sept 15 post)
ISFELD letters assignment: 6 shots photoshopped onto a background
Bobblehead: 3-4 people's bodies mixed up and heads made bigger in Photoshop
( Remember to use edit/transform/scale to resize heads and bodies)
Magazine cover: one high quality vertical photo see criteria ( see Sept 22 post)
Blk and White: see assignment below, in progress
NEW ASSIGNMENT: 50 marks This assignment is due in class on Thurs Oct 16. If you are not prepared to present you will lose your 10 marks for presentation, however your photos will still be marked.
Black and White Photography 20 photos in a slideshow set to music use Canva or another Photo Slideshow program.
Criteria
all photos must be recently taken, no old photos
at least 10 shots in this assignment need to use the digital SLR cameras
all photos must be edited in Photoshop especially paying attention to contrast
photos should not just be "done", but should be artistic and show evidence of good compositional techniques
some of this assignment should be shot on your own time at home
Continue working on old assignments to finish up for Friday. You can begin working on shooting Black and Whites only when other work has been completed.
TOP PRIORITY! Continue working on last week's assignments, they need to be done by Friday Oct 3 in your folders on M drive for Ms. Chase to mark. If they are not in the folder by Friday, you may be getting a call home or possibly receiving a zero.
NEW ASSIGNMENT: 50 marks This assignment is due in class on Thurs Oct 16. If you are not prepared to present you will lose your 10 marks for presentation, however your photos will still be marked.
Black and White Photography 20 photos in a slideshow set to music use Canva or another Photo Slideshow program.
Criteria
all photos must be recently taken, no old photos
at least 10 shots in this assignment need to use the digital SLR cameras
all photos must be edited in Photoshop especially paying attention to contrast
photos should not just be "done", but should be artistic and show evidence of good compositional techniques
some of this assignment should be shot on your own time at home
WATCH THIS 3 min video on Black and White photography
Black and White Photography Tips
Visualize in black and white, only pay attention to lines, shadows, and shapes. This trick is very helpful to aid photographers in pre-visualizing a black and white image even though we live in a color world.
Look for contrast. In my experience, the best black and white photos usually have some portion of the photo that is near to pure white, and some portion of the photo that is near black. This increased contrast adds interest to the scene.
Find a wide range of grays. Having white and black in the image will help add interest to a picture, but if other areas do not have a wide range of varying tones of gray, the photo will most likely look dull. You can achieve a a wider range of grays by using flash to throw highlights and shadows over certain areas of the photo.
Watch for texture. As long as texture is not front-lit, it will show contrast in fine details, which makes it a compelling subject for black and white. This is why black and white photos of old items such as barns or antiques are so compelling–they have a lot of weathered texture.
Look for patterns. Patterns are interesting because of their ordered repetition. Color merely distracts us from giving the pattern our attention. By using black and white, images of patterns are far more compelling. Once you start looking for patterns to shoot in black and white, you'll notice them everywhere: cars in a parking lot, the shoes of a wedding party standing in line, or a row of bushes.
Editing is the secret sauce. The last black-and-white tip is probably the most important. When post-processing a black and white, you absolutely MUST tweak the colors in the adjustments panel in Photoshop or Lightroom.
Today's Assignment: practice Magazine Cover using a photo from the internet.
Complete research on what magazine you are going to use as a magazine cover, take a vertical photo for the magazine cover
Criteria:
bar code ( bring in from google)
coordinating colours for lead ins
clear, well composed vertical photo
3 sets of text with page numbers drawing the reader in
text size is appropriate, Font is appropriate for magazine...NO written fonts
looks visually pleasing and is sized properly 8.5 inches X 11 inches ( these covers will also be printed out)
looks like a real magazine cover
NOTE: Please get Ms Chase to approve your photo before you begin working on it
Magazine Cover Assignment: (Marks 20)
The magazine cover requires you to take a vertical photo that is at a very high quality, and using photoshop you are to create the cover of a magazine.
I should be able to look at the cover of your magazine and think it is a real magazine.
You are working in the class today on editing. Out of the room with teacher permission only.
Reminder test on Tues on Composition 15 marks
Homework this weekend: Think about finding or taking a vertical photo for your magazine cover. Needs to be at least 1 mb in size. We will be starting on this next Wed./Thurs
Check to make sure you have the following assignments done, organized, and put in the properly labeled folders.
NEW: Found Alphabet: You are going to take photos of objects of the letters in the word ISFELD.
(6 letters) You need to find at least 3 letters and you can create 3 from found objects. You will then put them together in Photoshop and create one file, to be saved as a jpeg.
NEW: Big head little Body: Take a photo of a blank background. Then you are to take 4 photos of people from the same distance and cut off their head, photo from the neck down. Then take 4 photos of the the heads only. You will photoshop the bodies into the blank background and then mix up the heads by putting them on different bodies. You will also use the transform tool to make the heads bigger, like a bobble head.
NEW ASSIGNMENT: Colour theme: This is your first artistic photo assignment. You are to take 6 photos up close of objects that have predominately the same colour. Ideally they should be different objects. For example if you chose red you might take a photo of red socks, a red pencil crayon, an apple, a red pair of scissors etc. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU EDIT AND FIX LIGHTING FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.
Composition Basics: Rule of thirds, rule of odds, focal point, leading lines.
WALKABOUT
You are going on a walkabout for the second half of the class. You are going to take 10 photos on your walk. You need to create a story with a beginning, middle and ending photo. Come back edit the photos and then upload to a folder called: STORY 1.
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 so much on the many technical aspects of how to use a camera but rather on how to compose great shots and extend your knowledge into creating 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 conceptual 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 will be allowed to go home with permission.
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
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
You may want to install the Flickr app on your phone for faster digital uploads, but this is not a requirement
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.
To set your Apple devices to take photos in JPEG/JPG instead of HEIC: Go to Settings,Tap Camera,Tap Formats,Tap Most Compatible
Get to know you... 2 truths and a lie (we will continue this next class.)
Introduce Flickr app
Create a folder on the M drive
Drag Photoshop to the desktop
If you are taking photos on your phone, EDIT before you upload!
Assignment #1: Top 5 photos on your phone currently...upload to computer. Call this Summer 2025
For award-winning artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong, it’s the people and the process that shape his work, with technology merely playing a supporting role.
“The process of living life and solving problems is often more interesting than a final product,” says Von Wong. “In a world where content is abundant, context is important because it creates a shared sense of humanity.”
Von Wong’s photography and activism focuses largely on environmental and sustainability issues such the impacts of ocean plastics, fast fashion, and electronic waste. “Art is a tool that can close the gap between the heart and the mind and make us better people,” he says. “I don’t create for myself. I create to accomplish something in service to others.”
Type up the answers to these questions after watching the video.
1. How did Von Wong get started in photography?
2. What was Von Wong's first paid photo gig?
3. What kind of "creative" things Von Wong do in his photography....list at least 4 things he tried.
4. What photo shoot was Von Wong's first viral hit?
5. What is the current focus of Von Wong's photo work?
Overlay Assignment in Photoshop. The purpose of this is to try to use Photoshop tools to create an artistic photo. The idea is to combine two or more photos together to do this. At least one photo needs to be one you have taken.
Reminder Product Shoot and ads are due on Tues. Please make sure you save both ads as a jpeg file in the group folder with your name on them. Example: chase ad 1, chase ad 2. You should also have 10 shots in your individual product shoot folder along with your 2 ads.
Make sure your donut ad is in the group folder saved under your name as a jpeg
Strong suggestion: Start shooting your Day in the Life video this weekend. Maybe shoot your waking up routine or maybe film going for a walk with the dog, or hanging with friends. This assignment in due Thurs May 15. If you are not prepared to present on this day for any reason, or you do not show up at all, you will lose your 10 marks for presentation.
We will have a few lessons next week on Black and White photography, and you should begin working on this next week during class time.
Photo RE-CREATION: look for a little kid photo of yourself to recreate.
CONTINUE TAKING 5 SECOND BEAUTY VIDEOS AND COMPILING THEM AND EDITING THEM IN CAPCUT.
Continued work on Beauty in a Minute: You will need another 40 1-5 second horizontal shots Final video is worth 50 marks DUE TUES JUNE 10 to be presented in class.
Day in the Life Video: brainstorm/storyboard and shooting at school shots. Brainstorm/Storyboard is worth 15 marks, video should be at least a minute in length and is worth 35 marks DUE WED MAY 15 presented in class
Product shoot: Choose your product, shoot it 10 different ways, create two ads by putting a logo or slogan onto the photos in Photoshop DUE TUES MAY 6
NEW SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT: 20 Black and White shots put into a slideshow. You cannot use any old photos...all photos must be shot new for this assignment. Lesson tomorrow.
Coming soon: Portraits 10 shots of one person not candid but portraits.
Day in the Life Video: You are to video and edit a day in your life and set it to music. Likely you will need to shoot on more than one day and make it look like it was all in one day.
Keep your shots short, 3-5 sec.( maximum 10 sec) and make sure they are sequenced properly. The video should be no less than 1min in length and no more than 2 min in length. Make sure your shots are in focus, shot from various angles, and well composed. You should be choosing a song to put with your day in the life video. Do not forget you are trying to tell a story of your day.
Do not go any longer than 10 sec per shot unless you are doing a time lapse or a sped up shot. Keep your transitions simple. Do not walk with the camera and move it around in different directions, it usually does not look good. If you are panning with the camera, do it very slow. You will get 5 marks for brainstorming, 10 marks for rough story board and 35 marks for the final video. It will be due and presented in class on:
What is a storyboard?
A storyboard comprises numerous thumbnail images which outline the flow of your video. Each picture has some explanatory notes to help a reader make sense of the storyboard.
While scripts are text-based, storyboards are visual representations of your video. Although it takes time to create one, the benefits are numerous. They simplify the planning of your video. You can find a clear vision of the video. You'll have a more relaxed time editing the end product. You reduce the chances of making mistakes.
Why do you need a storyboard?
If you’re new to creating videos and films, you might wonder why you need to know how to make a storyboard. If you have a script and a camera, why can’t you just jump into shooting the footage you need for your video? Almost all experienced video makers use storyboards. Let’s walk through just a few of the top reasons you should always create a storyboard before you start making a video.
Storyboards help you convey your vision
Whether you’re proposing your idea for a video to a group of investors or you just need to show your creative team what you want to do with your opening shot, a storyboard is a huge help! If you have a clear visual representation of your vision for your video, you can save a lot of time and frustration.
DETAILS: You will shoot your donut 5 different ways. I would like you to use lighting, different backgrounds and different ideas for the shoot. 10 shots. You are then going to create one ad from your best shot. Find a Tim Hortons logo and/or create a slogan for your ad. Save as a Photoshop file and a jpeg. You can use Canva or Photoshop.
Medium shot, close-up shot, long shot, dutch angle, low angle, high angle, extreme close up, over the shoulder shot. 2 shots of each angle.
Assignment 3: 8 Angle Shots in Photography
You will be taking 2 still photographs of each of the angle shots. See descriptions below:
Medium Shot
The medium shot may be similar to many of your typical photographs. A subject is captured from around the knees or waist to the top of the head. We can’t see their entire body, but we are close enough to establish a primary connection with the person. We can view aspects of the background that have been permitted to appear in the frame. Medium shots are the baseline of where we will begin. Not always the most interesting, but medium shots are fundamental.
Close Up
More intimate and ‘in your face’, the closeup aims at creating a stronger connection to the subject. Suddenly we can clearly see a person’s emotions and can easily connect with their humanity. If our subject is older, we may be able to see wrinkles of time, which tell a story within themselves. Close-ups are great when you want an intimate documentary style shot where the world disappears, and your subject is the clear focus.
Long Shot
Excellent for telling stories, long shots allow us to see not only our subject but also their environment. Depending on how a long shot is setup, we may find a person surrounded by their workspace, and thus we learn a bit more about their lives. Other times, a subject can be surrounded by seemingly endless isolated. Long shots help us to take photographs that establish a person’s position within the world.
Dutch Angle
Becoming increasingly criticized for its modern overuse in still photography, Dutch angles can help to tell us something about the photograph or its subject is not entirely right. Typically used to depict the world on its side, Dutch angles can be artfully utilized to tell us that something is wrong. Maybe the subject is in danger, or their state of mind isn’t properly grounded.
Low Angle
Taking a photograph from a low angle, also know as a ‘worm’s-eye view’, makes subjects appear larger than normal. The lens sees the scene from a point of humility while the subject towers over the world. A photograph taken from a low angle to help establish dominance or power.
High Angle
Looking at the exact opposite situation, the high angle can be used to make a subject appear small or vulnerable. Commonly known as the ‘bird’s-eye view’, shots like these may be used to signal that a subject is in danger or has lost dominance in their environment. Add a dutch angle and something bad is almost certainly about to happen.
The Extreme Close-Up
The most intimate of all shots, the extreme close-up, goes beyond the standard close-up by focusing on a single feature. We may see a drop of sweat drip down a subject’s check or the fear in a pair of eyes. Close-ups may be shot with macro lenses due to how close they are to a subject. However they are shot, extreme close-ups allow us to get emotionally under the skin of our subjects.
The Over the Shoulder
An over the shoulder shot can be used to show a relationship between another persona and our subject. We take a position next to the main subject getting close-up in their space and viewing the world as if we were standing with them. We may connect our model with a physical item or another individual within their space. The over the shoulder position places us within the world of the documented subject.
The medium shot may be similar to many of your typical photographs. A subject
is captured from around the knees or waist to the top of the head. We can’t see
their entire body, but we are close enough to establish a primary connection with
the person. We can view aspects of the background that have been permitted to
appear in the frame. Medium shots are the baseline of where we will begin. Not
always the most interesting, but medium shots are fundamental.
Close Up
More intimate and ‘in your face’, the closeup aims at creating a stronger
connection to the subject. Suddenly we can clearly see a person’s emotions and
can easily connect with their humanity. If our subject is older, we may be able to
see wrinkles of time, which tell a story within themselves. Close-ups are great
The medium shot may be similar to many of your typical photographs. A subject
is captured from around the knees or waist to the top of the head. We can’t see
their entire body, but we are close enough to establish a primary connection with
the person. We can view aspects of the background that have been permitted to
appear in the frame. Medium shots are the baseline of where we will begin. Not
always the most interesting, but medium shots are fundamental.
Close Up
More intimate and ‘in your face’, the closeup aims at creating a stronger
connection to the subject. Suddenly we can clearly see a person’s emotions and
can easily connect with their humanity. If our subject is older, we may be able to
see wrinkles of time, which tell a story within themselves. Close-ups are g
