Monday, May 9, 2016

Upload Garrison Springs pics with exposure information

Upload the Garrison Springs pictures with the following information.

All photographs must be in focus, well composed and properly exposed

1. Close-Up photo with Shallow Depth of Field
ISO                         ____________
Shutter Speed   ____________
Aperture             ____________
Image Number ____________
Time                      ____________

2. Close-Up photo with Deep Depth of Field
ISO                         ____________
Shutter Speed        ____________
Aperture               ____________
Image Number       ____________
Time                      

3.  Photo showing Motion Blur
ISO                         ____________
Shutter Speed   ____________
Aperture             ____________
Image Number ____________
Time                      ____________



4. Photo showing Freezing Action
ISO                         ____________
Shutter Speed   ____________
Aperture             ____________
Image Number ____________
Time                      ____________

5. Landscape photo
ISO                         ____________
Shutter Speed   ____________
Aperture             ____________
Image Number ____________
Time                      ____________

6. Photo showing natural details of nature
ISO                         ____________
Shutter Speed   ____________
Aperture             ____________
Image Number ____________
Time                      ____________



Friday, April 29, 2016

Final Portfolio

In the first section you will post 10-15 of your best images from the semester and provide a brief critique of each including 1 very strong element and 1 element you could improve upon. NOTE- Pick something from the Critique Guide.

In the second part you will provide an assessment of your portfolio and your work ethic.

1. Individual Image Critique

Post your 10-15 best images of the semester. All images must be in black and white although you may include a color version.

For each image discuss one strong point from the critique guide and one area you could improve upon.Please assess your work and level of success on this project in each of the 3 main critique areas. Use the critique guidelines to help you with terminology and comments, 

I feel I have ____ exceeded/ ____ met/ ____fallen short of the objective for this image because.....

2. Overall Portfolio-Semester work

Please answer the following questions about your overall work this semester  using the 1-4 scale: 

1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Mostly, 4=Absolutely

I completed my assignments on time 1 2 3 4

I fulfilled all assignments 1 2 3 4

Made good use of class time 1 2 3 4

Used a creative approach 1 2 3 4

My pictures unique and original 1 2 3 4

My craftsmanship is excellent 1 2 3 4

My images are sharp and focused 1 2 3 4

My images are well composed 1 2 3 4

My images have good contrast and exposure 1 2 3 4

My photography sets a mood 1 2 3 4

Monday, April 25, 2016

Catch Up Day

Antique Store Pictures and 2 Critiques
Creative Expression using Text and Pictures
Ozark Square Pictures and 2 Critiques

Critique the Ozark Square Pictures

Today you will write two thorough critiques using the Critique Guide.

1. the first will be a critique of one of your pictures from the Ozark square. Include a copy of the picture with your critique.

2. The second will be a critique of one of your classmates pictures from the Ozark square. Include the picture.

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Edit and Post the Ozark Square Pictures

Download, Edit, and Post the Ozark Square Pictures from the field trip.

De-saturate and Adjust Levels to get the best possible  image. 

Your pictures should include:

3 City Scenes

3 Architectural Details - either Close ups or Textures

Pick one of the pictures above and write a thorough critique in a new blog post

If you have good shots of any of the following then you should post them also
Shadows
reflections
People - Environmental portraits
Animals
Plants or Nature

Friday, April 15, 2016

Text and Pictures - Make 3 Images Using Your Creative Expression

Using your skills and imagination, create 3 images that shows your expressive side. You can use any photo or collage of photos that you have taken, use color or black and white, filters, layers...it's up to you.

Make your images 11x 14 inches and 150 resolution.

Use the text tool to add a quote, poetry, song lyric, or personal statement to your picture.

Imagine that your piece might be used for a magazine, card or poster.

Have fun.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Critique the Antique Store Photos

Today you will write two thorough critiques using the Critique Guide.

1. the first will be a critique of one of your pictures from the Antique store. Include a copy of the picture with your critique.

2. The second will be a critique of one of your classmates pictures from the antique store. Include the picture.