DEVELOP ROLL
WEDNESDAY, 10/26
CONTACT SHEET
MONDAY - 10/31
PRINTS (5 - 8x10)
Friday, September 30, 2011
PROJECT 2 - PHOTOGRAMS
ITEMS FOR PHOTOGRAMS
DUE - FRIDAY, 9/30
3 - 8X10 - MEMOIR PHOTOGRAMS
DUE - TUESDAY - 10/18
DUE - FRIDAY, 9/30
3 - 8X10 - MEMOIR PHOTOGRAMS
DUE - TUESDAY - 10/18
1st GRADING PERIOD ASSIGNMENTS
Project 1—Rule of Thirds and Composing Your Photographs
Part 1:
You should compose each picture so that its parts work together to create a work of beauty. Each item in a picture has an effect on the whole, so don’t just point and shoot. Take a little time to compose each picture into the masterpiece it could be. Remember that you are trying to develop mastery in concept composition as well as in technique.
Visit the following sites and make notes in your journal about each topic. Include two images to illustrate what you are talking about. One image should demonstrate a correctly composed photo and the other should be one that does not meet the criteria. These images should be from your previous rolls you have shot. Include in your journal either the actual photograph or from your contact sheets.
Shooting vertical or horizontal
Choosing a main point of interest
Adjusting your angle of view
Placing the subject off-center
Using leading lines
Avoiding distracting backgrounds
Including foreground objects
Part 2:
In your journal, have examples of people, places, and things (three images of each), with the rule of thirds grid drawn over them. (use your own images)
ProjectAfter reviewing the rule of thirds, you are to photograph the following (refer to examples in your class text as page numbers are listed):
Plan Your Photo Composition (36 works):1. Hands (such as braiding hair, holding something, working on something) (four works)
2. Feet/Shoes (4 works) pp. 165, 194
3. Geometric Shadows/Forms (four works) pp. 156, 161, 185, 179, 189
4. Organic Forms and/or Texture (four works) pp. 79, 100, 164
5. White on white/eggs (four works) pp. 158, 214
6. Lines (four works) pp. 136, 155
7. Glass/transparency (four works) p. 162
8. Remainder of photos is your choice
You will turn in darkroom contact sheet to receive credit. We will have a class critique on the prints to help you determine which compositions work best in regard to the rule of thirds and how to photograph your subject with more interesting view points to attract viewers to your compositions. Print one 8" x 10" of each of your best FIVE photos for your portfolio.
Project 2 — Photogram (Positive/Negative Space)
Homework
“A photogram is a contact print. It is made by placing something opaque or translucent on light sensitive material and then exposing it to light. This blocks out part of the light, and makes a pattern or picture on the light sensitive material when it is exposed to light and processed.” You will be creating 3 photograms. The theme is "MEMOIRS." You can pick 3 different people or groups of people for each photogram. You will need to bring pictures, negatives, writings, items, anything that you can relate to that person. Anything that will remind you of this person or group of people. You can print images on transparency and use as a negative.
Project
Look at the examples of photograms. Bring materials to class to create your photogram. Follow the design principles.
You will turn in three 8" x 10" prints. We will have a class critique to discuss composition and the use of design principles.
Project 3 — Composition Scavenger Hunt
Homework
Using the class text or researching online, take notes in your journal of the Elements and Design Principles. Include examples. Explain each Element and Design Principle and include 2 -3 examples of each.
Project
Using these five elements of composition, you will shoot photographs that best express their principles. You will shoot at least ten photographs for each of the five areas.
1. Rule of Thirds - The photograph is divided into three areas of interest which create a balanced and interesting image.
2. Lines - Dominant lines run through the image to create an exciting rhythm for the eye.
3. Geometric Shapes - Dominant geometric shapes are pleasing to the viewer and help to create excitement. These shapes create excitement and keep the eye moving through the image.
4. Balance - Without dividing the image in half, the photograph contains equal amounts of visual imagery.
5. Fill the Frame - Be aware of everything that is within the viewfinder of your camera before you click. There should be nothing that is extra or unimportant.This is about finding the essence of the image. The subjects that you explore are up to you to choose. This can be completed with either black and white film and/or shot on a digital SLR camera.
6. The remainder is your choice.
You will turn in a darkroom contact sheet to receive credit. We will have a class critique on the prints to help you determine which compositions work best in regard to the elements and design principles and how to photograph your subject with more interesting view points to attract viewers to your compositions. Print one 8" x 10" of each of your best eight photos for your portfolio.
Project 4 — Emphasis/Color Theory Using Your Photographic Work
Project 5 — Concentration (Portfolio) Roll #1
HomeworkBefore you begin working on your portfolio, you should have discussed with me your ideas and what your concentration will be. Please have these notes and examples in your journal.
Project
Shoot one roll of 36exp. for your concentration.
You will turn in a darkroom contact sheet to receive credit. We will have a class critique on the prints to help you determine which compositions work best in regard to the elements and design principles and how to photograph your subject with more interesting view points to attract viewers to your compositions. Print one 8" x 10" of each of your best FIVE photos for your portfolio.
Part 1:
You should compose each picture so that its parts work together to create a work of beauty. Each item in a picture has an effect on the whole, so don’t just point and shoot. Take a little time to compose each picture into the masterpiece it could be. Remember that you are trying to develop mastery in concept composition as well as in technique.
Visit the following sites and make notes in your journal about each topic. Include two images to illustrate what you are talking about. One image should demonstrate a correctly composed photo and the other should be one that does not meet the criteria. These images should be from your previous rolls you have shot. Include in your journal either the actual photograph or from your contact sheets.
Shooting vertical or horizontal
Choosing a main point of interest
Adjusting your angle of view
Placing the subject off-center
Using leading lines
Avoiding distracting backgrounds
Including foreground objects
Part 2:
In your journal, have examples of people, places, and things (three images of each), with the rule of thirds grid drawn over them. (use your own images)
ProjectAfter reviewing the rule of thirds, you are to photograph the following (refer to examples in your class text as page numbers are listed):
Plan Your Photo Composition (36 works):1. Hands (such as braiding hair, holding something, working on something) (four works)
2. Feet/Shoes (4 works) pp. 165, 194
3. Geometric Shadows/Forms (four works) pp. 156, 161, 185, 179, 189
4. Organic Forms and/or Texture (four works) pp. 79, 100, 164
5. White on white/eggs (four works) pp. 158, 214
6. Lines (four works) pp. 136, 155
7. Glass/transparency (four works) p. 162
8. Remainder of photos is your choice
You will turn in darkroom contact sheet to receive credit. We will have a class critique on the prints to help you determine which compositions work best in regard to the rule of thirds and how to photograph your subject with more interesting view points to attract viewers to your compositions. Print one 8" x 10" of each of your best FIVE photos for your portfolio.
Project 2 — Photogram (Positive/Negative Space)
Homework
“A photogram is a contact print. It is made by placing something opaque or translucent on light sensitive material and then exposing it to light. This blocks out part of the light, and makes a pattern or picture on the light sensitive material when it is exposed to light and processed.” You will be creating 3 photograms. The theme is "MEMOIRS." You can pick 3 different people or groups of people for each photogram. You will need to bring pictures, negatives, writings, items, anything that you can relate to that person. Anything that will remind you of this person or group of people. You can print images on transparency and use as a negative.
Project
Look at the examples of photograms. Bring materials to class to create your photogram. Follow the design principles.
You will turn in three 8" x 10" prints. We will have a class critique to discuss composition and the use of design principles.
Project 3 — Composition Scavenger Hunt
Homework
Using the class text or researching online, take notes in your journal of the Elements and Design Principles. Include examples. Explain each Element and Design Principle and include 2 -3 examples of each.
Project
Using these five elements of composition, you will shoot photographs that best express their principles. You will shoot at least ten photographs for each of the five areas.
1. Rule of Thirds - The photograph is divided into three areas of interest which create a balanced and interesting image.
2. Lines - Dominant lines run through the image to create an exciting rhythm for the eye.
3. Geometric Shapes - Dominant geometric shapes are pleasing to the viewer and help to create excitement. These shapes create excitement and keep the eye moving through the image.
4. Balance - Without dividing the image in half, the photograph contains equal amounts of visual imagery.
5. Fill the Frame - Be aware of everything that is within the viewfinder of your camera before you click. There should be nothing that is extra or unimportant.This is about finding the essence of the image. The subjects that you explore are up to you to choose. This can be completed with either black and white film and/or shot on a digital SLR camera.
6. The remainder is your choice.
You will turn in a darkroom contact sheet to receive credit. We will have a class critique on the prints to help you determine which compositions work best in regard to the elements and design principles and how to photograph your subject with more interesting view points to attract viewers to your compositions. Print one 8" x 10" of each of your best eight photos for your portfolio.
Project 4 — Emphasis/Color Theory Using Your Photographic Work
Homework
Research/review color theory
http://www.colormatters.com/colortheory.html
Have definitions and
examples in your art journal for each of the color schemes.Project 5 — Concentration (Portfolio) Roll #1
HomeworkBefore you begin working on your portfolio, you should have discussed with me your ideas and what your concentration will be. Please have these notes and examples in your journal.
Project
Shoot one roll of 36exp. for your concentration.
You will turn in a darkroom contact sheet to receive credit. We will have a class critique on the prints to help you determine which compositions work best in regard to the elements and design principles and how to photograph your subject with more interesting view points to attract viewers to your compositions. Print one 8" x 10" of each of your best FIVE photos for your portfolio.
Friday, August 26, 2011
CAMERAS & LAST YEAR'S BINDER
PLEASE BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY 8/29 YOUR CAMERA FOR REVIEW AND LAST YEAR'S BINDER WITH YOUR NEGATIVES.
MONDAY 8/29
MONDAY 8/29
Sunday, August 21, 2011
SYLLABUS
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY IV
2011-2012
Ronald Reagan/Doral Senior High
Ms. Begoña Seijas
bseijas@dadeschools.net
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Pre-requisite: Creative Photography I & II, Creative Photography III, permission from the instructor. The student should be able to expand on camera, lighting, and dark room techniques, thus improving the photographic quality of their work.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advance – level skills in photographic imagery, processes, and techniques. The student should be able to express aesthetic and emotional content related to varied subject matter.
Students are responsible for their own supplies, equipment and materials. Listed below are required supplies.
-Pitman Photo -World Wide Photo
13911 South Dixie Hwy 5040 Biscayne Blvd
305-256-9558 305-756-1744
-B&H Photo - Adorama
www.bhphoto.com www.adorama.com
LAB FEE:
There is a $30.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover chemicals, photographic supplies, computer paper, ink, mat boards, and darkroom and specialty accessories. This fee must be paid in the beginning of the school year.
RESOURCES:
Digital Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4
GRADES:
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: 59 - 0
EVALUATION:
Projects/Assignments : 70%
Critiques/Self Evaluations/Quizzes : 15%
Journals/Binders/Essays : 15%
Students are required to submit work on specific due dates. Due dates will be given at the time the project is assigned. With each completed assignment, you are also required to submit a self-evaluation statement in your journal. You will be provided with a handout to follow.
Binders must be kept in an organize way with all assignments, negatives, contact sheets and prints in their proper negative sleeves and sheet protectors. Binders will be graded periodically throughout the grading period. Binders will be stored in the classroom.
Students are required to have a professional portfolio for the final.
Journals - Throughout this class you will be expected to keep a journal (sketchbook) of your notes and imagery. You will also be required to add written critiques into the journal, both self-critiques and critiques of your fellow student's work. You will also be expected to keep detailed notes on each project including lighting, f-stops, darkroom techniques, and computer processes. Work in your journal is an ongoing process that will help you make informed and critical decisions about the progress of your work. Your sketchbook is the perfect place to try a variety of concepts and techniques as you develop your own voice and style. Students are required to bring their sketchbook to class every time, failure to do so will result in a lower grade. Assignments for the sketchbook will be assigned in class. Sketchbook will be graded periodically throughout the grading period.
Put the date on every page you finish.
Be careful. The use of published photographs or the work of other artists for duplication is plagiarism.
No cute, pretty, precious, adorable or trite images. This is a college level art class, not a recreation program to make pretty pictures to hang in your house. Expect your ideas about what makes good art to be challenged.
Don’t be boring with your work.
Avoid showing your work to others unless you know they are going to understand what you are trying to do in your journal. You don’t need negative feedback when you are trying out new ideas or experimenting. This is a place for risk taking. Don’t invite criticism unless you are confident that it won’t derail your free spirit.
Failure to have materials on time is NOT an excuse for turning in assignments late!
CLASS RULES:
Never leave the area before you go back and see what you left behind. We share a facility. Good negatives and prints can't be made in a messy lab. In consideration of classmates you must leave the lab areas free of litter and chemical spills. Pick up all your stuff. Deposit trash in the waste can. All equipment must be placed back in its place. Always allow a few minutes to do this before you leave. Remind each other. Grades are reduced if messes are left. Others see leaving a mess as disrespect and hostility. It makes them angry and saps creative energy from their work. ALL ENLARGERS ARE TO BE SIGNED OUT EVERY TIME. REPORT MALFUNCTIONING OR MISSING EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES TO THE INSTRUCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
DARKROOM RULES:
Each student is responsible for maintaining the darkroom and cleaning up after themselves. Failure to do so will result in loss of darkroom use.
TEACHER AND STUDENT/PARENT COMMUNICATION:
Parents and students who have any questions or need to contact me can reach me at (305) 805-1900 or email me at bseijas@dadeschools.net.
"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera."
Lewis Hine
"Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film."
Author Unknown
2011-2012
Ronald Reagan/Doral Senior High
Ms. Begoña Seijas
bseijas@dadeschools.net
Pre-requisite: Creative Photography I & II, Creative Photography III, permission from the instructor. The student should be able to expand on camera, lighting, and dark room techniques, thus improving the photographic quality of their work.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advance – level skills in photographic imagery, processes, and techniques. The student should be able to express aesthetic and emotional content related to varied subject matter.
- Experiment with various types of film
- Proficient in darkroom techniques for black and white photography.
- Exhibit proper and safe use of all equipment and chemicals, and show good dark room etiquette.
- Be familiar with the history of photography, known photographers, and careers in photography through written reports and oral presentations.
- Demonstrate use and manipulation of light and exposure in photography
- Demonstrate use and manipulation in Digital photography and Photoshop.
- Apply techniques of image acquisition (digital/film).
- Explain digital image structure: pixel dimensions, document size, resolution.
- Explain RBG and CMYK color modes: characteristics and uses.
- Discussion of tools and functionality of Adobe Photoshop CS4.
- Practice using Adobe Photoshop CS4 and supporting technologies to produce visual imagery.
- Apply photo editing skills to optimize images using appropriate software and techniques.
- Create and display digital images produced from computer-driven printers.
- To keep an organized photography portfolio for the entire school year that consists of all negatives, contact sheets, test strips and final prints.
- Produce numerous quality photographs that can be exhibited
- Experience and participate in group critiques and project presentation.
- Properly cut mats for presentation of photographs.
- Create a professional portfolio.
Students are responsible for their own supplies, equipment and materials. Listed below are required supplies.
- 35mm camera with manual controls. (Pentax, Canon, Minolta, Nikon, etc.)
- Digital SLR Camera (Optional)
- 35mm B&W film. 36 exposures. KODAK TRI-X or KODAK TMAX – 400 ASA or ILFORD HP-5 PLUS – 400 ASA or DELTA 400 ASA
- Box of 100 – 8x10 B&W photographic paper. You can also buy paper in packs of 25. ILFORD, RC (resin coated), Multigrade IV, (glossy, pearl or matte)
- 3-ring binder. (1 ½” or 2”)
- Sheet protectors
- 8x10 Sketchbook
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Portable eternal drive to store your digital images (only if shooting digital)
-Pitman Photo -World Wide Photo
13911 South Dixie Hwy 5040 Biscayne Blvd
305-256-9558 305-756-1744
-B&H Photo - Adorama
www.bhphoto.com www.adorama.com
LAB FEE:
There is a $30.00 lab fee. The lab fee will cover chemicals, photographic supplies, computer paper, ink, mat boards, and darkroom and specialty accessories. This fee must be paid in the beginning of the school year.
RESOURCES:
Digital Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4
GRADES:
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: 59 - 0
EVALUATION:
Projects/Assignments : 70%
Critiques/Self Evaluations/Quizzes : 15%
Journals/Binders/Essays : 15%
Students are required to submit work on specific due dates. Due dates will be given at the time the project is assigned. With each completed assignment, you are also required to submit a self-evaluation statement in your journal. You will be provided with a handout to follow.
Binders must be kept in an organize way with all assignments, negatives, contact sheets and prints in their proper negative sleeves and sheet protectors. Binders will be graded periodically throughout the grading period. Binders will be stored in the classroom.
Students are required to have a professional portfolio for the final.
Journals - Throughout this class you will be expected to keep a journal (sketchbook) of your notes and imagery. You will also be required to add written critiques into the journal, both self-critiques and critiques of your fellow student's work. You will also be expected to keep detailed notes on each project including lighting, f-stops, darkroom techniques, and computer processes. Work in your journal is an ongoing process that will help you make informed and critical decisions about the progress of your work. Your sketchbook is the perfect place to try a variety of concepts and techniques as you develop your own voice and style. Students are required to bring their sketchbook to class every time, failure to do so will result in a lower grade. Assignments for the sketchbook will be assigned in class. Sketchbook will be graded periodically throughout the grading period.
Put the date on every page you finish.
Be careful. The use of published photographs or the work of other artists for duplication is plagiarism.
No cute, pretty, precious, adorable or trite images. This is a college level art class, not a recreation program to make pretty pictures to hang in your house. Expect your ideas about what makes good art to be challenged.
Don’t be boring with your work.
Avoid showing your work to others unless you know they are going to understand what you are trying to do in your journal. You don’t need negative feedback when you are trying out new ideas or experimenting. This is a place for risk taking. Don’t invite criticism unless you are confident that it won’t derail your free spirit.
Failure to have materials on time is NOT an excuse for turning in assignments late!
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!
CLASS RULES:
- Come to class and get here on time. Attendance is very important.
- Come to class prepared.
- Allow others to learn by refraining from talking and calling out. Raise your hand to speak.
- Listen carefully and follow instructions.
- Use safety in the classroom and darkroom.
- Respect materials and equipment. Use equipment properly.
- Follow the Code of Student Conduct.
Never leave the area before you go back and see what you left behind. We share a facility. Good negatives and prints can't be made in a messy lab. In consideration of classmates you must leave the lab areas free of litter and chemical spills. Pick up all your stuff. Deposit trash in the waste can. All equipment must be placed back in its place. Always allow a few minutes to do this before you leave. Remind each other. Grades are reduced if messes are left. Others see leaving a mess as disrespect and hostility. It makes them angry and saps creative energy from their work. ALL ENLARGERS ARE TO BE SIGNED OUT EVERY TIME. REPORT MALFUNCTIONING OR MISSING EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES TO THE INSTRUCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
DARKROOM RULES:
Each student is responsible for maintaining the darkroom and cleaning up after themselves. Failure to do so will result in loss of darkroom use.
- No wet prints or hands on or near enlarger stations.
- Observe the order of the chemicals in both film and print processing.
- You will use a tray when bringing a test strip or print into the classroom for evaluation or to the print dryer.
- Replace all lab materials to their original spot after use.
- Be careful with chemicals. Protect your eyes. Avoid excessive contact with chemicals. Some chemicals give some people skin rash, use tongs or gloves if necessary. Chemicals might stain jewelry and will stain your clothing, wear an apron.
- If you are UNSURE about how to proceed in the darkroom, ASK for help.
- If you misuse or abuse equipment you will be responsible for it.
- 1st offense – VERBAL WARNING
- 2nd offense – WRITTEN WARNING (will affect conduct grade). Loss of darkroom and computer privileges, with no class time to make up work. Arrangements must be made with the instructor for making up work before/after school
- 3rd offense – DETENTION
- 4th offense – Referral to administrator for further disciplinary action.
TEACHER AND STUDENT/PARENT COMMUNICATION:
Parents and students who have any questions or need to contact me can reach me at (305) 805-1900 or email me at bseijas@dadeschools.net.
"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera."
Lewis Hine
"Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film."
Author Unknown
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