Graphic Organizer for your own photos. (project details were on Monday's blog). You have a class handout, but here is a copy. You may use this or simply create your own word document and send along. The graphic organizer is DUE next WEDNESDAY, May 1 at the beginning of class.
Important: everyone needs to have their personal photo for class tomorrow. I'll check at the beginning. Homework grade of a 0 or 100. The photo must have been taken at least 5 years ago. It may include other people.
The High School SGA has two items we will be working on in the next few weeks. The first item will be a clothing drive next Monday through Friday. SGA will collect clothing items in the front of the building by the box office before first period. Items can also be dropped off in my office A179 or Mr. Tillotson’s room A175. On Friday items will be donated to the VOA.
DUE ON Wednesday, May 1
Photojournalism project graphic organizer Name____________________________________
Note: For each of your ten photo, 1) describe your photo 2) name the type of shot 3) explain one aspect of good photo composition with your picture.
Explain your project’s theme or narrative structure
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Important: everyone needs to have their personal photo for class tomorrow. I'll check at the beginning. Homework grade of a 0 or 100. The photo must have been taken at least 5 years ago. It may include other people.
The High School SGA has two items we will be working on in the next few weeks. The first item will be a clothing drive next Monday through Friday. SGA will collect clothing items in the front of the building by the box office before first period. Items can also be dropped off in my office A179 or Mr. Tillotson’s room A175. On Friday items will be donated to the VOA.
School of the Arts
Student Government Association’s First Generation Scholarship
Receiving a college education is a very important step to help secure and enhance one’s future. For some, college is inevitable because it is expected by their parents or family members who them their selves have attended and received a college education; but for others it is a courageous step because they have no one in their immediate family/extended family to emulate. With this in the forefront, Student Government Association has created a "First Generation Scholarship"- a scholarship designated for those who are the first to attend college from their family. Student Government Association hopes that many will apply who are eligible and hopes that this can be an annual scholarship distributed in School of The Arts for the years to come. Requirements Must be the first person from their immediate family who will attend college and will enroll full-time in the fall of 2013 or spring of 2014.
Must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA or better
Must have an official copy of their high school transcript
Must include a resume
Must have ONE letter of recommendation
Must submit a copy of Student Aid Report
Must submit a 500 word essay *Completed applications must be submitted to Mr. Murphy by May 15, 2013. The Scholarship winner will receive a check for $250.00 at the awards ceremony at SOTA on June 5, 2012 Essay Question What experiences in your life have inspired you to continue your education.
Photo analysis exam...due at the end of class on Thursday. Please send along. This counts in the 50% category. Please take your time. Proof read for language conventions. You are not writing an opinion piece- liking the photo is not your concern- but demonstrating through your writing, as you did previously in your presentations, that you can read the picture. This should help in taking your own photos.
At this point in time, everyone should understand what it means to "see" a photo and articulate how the photographer has made this happen.
1) Please read the following short essay first.
A Great Shot by Andrew Hudson
Photography is the perfect companion to travel. It encourages us - as travelers - to discover an area; it provides tangible memories of the trip; and it is an enjoyable way to express ourselves in art.
A camera is really an excuse to delve deeper into a place than we otherwise would. Looking for a good shot forces us to seek out the unique features and scenic beauty of a location, to explore further, and to interact with our surroundings. When you press the shutter release, you're making a personal connection to the place and it's people. You are there. Photographs preserve the memories of our trip. We can show others the exciting places we've been, the wonderful scenery, and the great people we met. Our minds are triggered by images and reviewing our photographs helps everyone on the trip relive its adventures and misadventures. Taking pictures is also a very accessible artform. With a little thought and effort you can create captivating images of your own creation and interpretation.
Photography is the perfect companion to travel. It encourages us - as travelers - to discover an area; it provides tangible memories of the trip; and it is an enjoyable way to express ourselves in art.
A camera is really an excuse to delve deeper into a place than we otherwise would. Looking for a good shot forces us to seek out the unique features and scenic beauty of a location, to explore further, and to interact with our surroundings. When you press the shutter release, you're making a personal connection to the place and it's people. You are there. Photographs preserve the memories of our trip. We can show others the exciting places we've been, the wonderful scenery, and the great people we met. Our minds are triggered by images and reviewing our photographs helps everyone on the trip relive its adventures and misadventures. Taking pictures is also a very accessible artform. With a little thought and effort you can create captivating images of your own creation and interpretation.
The Secret of Photography
Fortunately, taking good photographs has little to do with owning expensive equipment and knowing technical data. The secret is in seeing. Ask yourself: What do I look at, and how do I see it? A good photograph has qualities that display the skill, art, interests, and personality of the photographer.
What Makes A Good Photograph? A photograph is a message. It conveys a statement ("Here we are in ..."), an impression ("This is what ... looks like"), or an emotion. You are an author trying to convey this message in a clear, concise, and effective way. But how?
Like any message, you first need a subject. This may be your traveling companions, a building, a natural vista, or some abstract form. The subject is the central point of interest and is usually placed in the foreground of the shot (towards the viewer). Now we compose the message by including a second element, a context, which is often the background. The context gives the subject relevance, presence, location, or other interest. It is the combination of the two elements - subject and context, foreground and background - that tells the message.
Just as important as knowing what to include, is knowing what to exclude. Anything that isn't part of the subject or its context is only a distraction, cluttering up the image and diluting the message. So eliminate extraneous surroundings - usually by moving closer to the subject - and make a clear, tidy shot. A painter creates art by addition - adding more paint - whereas a photographer creates art by subtraction - removing unnecessary elements.
Like any message, you first need a subject. This may be your traveling companions, a building, a natural vista, or some abstract form. The subject is the central point of interest and is usually placed in the foreground of the shot (towards the viewer). Now we compose the message by including a second element, a context, which is often the background. The context gives the subject relevance, presence, location, or other interest. It is the combination of the two elements - subject and context, foreground and background - that tells the message.
Just as important as knowing what to include, is knowing what to exclude. Anything that isn't part of the subject or its context is only a distraction, cluttering up the image and diluting the message. So eliminate extraneous surroundings - usually by moving closer to the subject - and make a clear, tidy shot. A painter creates art by addition - adding more paint - whereas a photographer creates art by subtraction - removing unnecessary elements.
The recipe for a good photograph is:
"A foreground, a background, and nothing else."
What Makes A Great Photograph?
A great photograph is piece of art. It captures the spirit of a subject and evokes emotion. Bob Krist calls it "The Spirit of Place." You are an artist that can use subtle tricks to appeal to your viewer's senses. Let's see how.
A picture is a playground, with places for our eyes to wander and investigate, plus spaces for them to rest and relax. When we first see something, we are defensive. Our eyes instinctually find light, bright areas, and look for people, particularly their eyes and mouth. Do we know the people in the picture? What are they feeling, and how does this relate to us? Are they drawing attention to something? If so, do we recognize it (a building, a landmark) and what does it look like? What is this picture about? What is the main subject or objective? How big is the subject? We determine scale by comparing elements to something of known size, such as a person, animal, or car. Once we've checked for people, we turn our attention to more abstract features.
We first notice the subject's color or tone. Firey red, calming blue, natural green, foreboding black. Then we see shape. Soft curves, hard edges, sweeping lines. How the light strikes the subject gives subtle hints as to its three-dimensional form. You, as a photographer, can manipulate this by searching for shades and shadows, shifting intensities of tone and hues. How is the eye drawn into the picture?
Form leads us to texture, how the subject might feel to the touch. Is it soft, is it smooth, hard, or rough? Does it have character and warmth? The way the elements are juxtaposed and affected by the same light, makes us consider their qualities and interrelation. Balance draws our eye from one element to another, investigating their unity, contrast, and detail, each item adding pleasure to the next. What is the relevance of everything?
The overall composition, the proportions of layout, denotes importance of the elements. As the artist, you can decide which features appeals to you, and how best to emphasize them.
The recipe for a great photograph is:
"Consider how the parts interrelate with the whole".
ASSIGNMENT: Photo analysis exam...due at the end of class on Thursday. Please send along.
You will find 15 images below where you will demonstrate your understanding of photo composition and techniques. In a word document, write a short paragraph for 10 images. Begin with a description of what you see in terms of people, place, time of day. Be very descriptive. Taking your time with this will help you visualize your own photos. Next analyze the photo as to why it works. Note depth of field (what is in focus), use of a fast or slow shutter, fill in flash, shadows, focal points and how movement is captured on a flat plane. This is writing assignment, so take your time; correct writing conventions are expected.
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