Students will learn the basics of photography, starting with the history of photography and studying many of the masters of photography. Students will learn basic photography composition; what makes a “good” photo. Students will also learn the basics of Photoshop; how to edit and manipulate photos, along with the ethical considerations that come with digital photography. Students will learn the basics of sports photography, journalistic coverage of an event, and how to take effective portrait photography!
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Expectations and Class Procedures
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Expectations and Class Procedures
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October 3 Target: Research do's and don'ts of photography Plan: Presentation in Classroom. |
October 4 Target: Research do's and don'ts of photography Plan: Presentation in Classroom. |
October 5 Target: Research "forced perspective" pictures. Plan: Explain and plan "forced perspective" pictures. |
October 6 Target: Create "forced perspective" pictures. Plan: Partners - forced perspective. |
October 7 Target: Review shutter speed and aperture. Plan: Quick Review - Quizizz - goFormative |
October 10 Target: Research ISO Plan: Research ISO presentation in Classroom. |
October 11 Target: Set different ISO's outside. Plan: ISO Outside presentation in Classroom. |
October 12 Target: Set different ISO's inside. Plan: ISO Inside presentation in Classroom. |
October 13 Target: I will understand the exposure triangle. Plan: EdPuzzle 1 & 2 in Classroom. |
October 14 No School! |
October 17 Target: Understand Exposure. Plan: Finish EdPuzzles on shooting in Manual. |
October 18 Target: Use different white balance settings. Plan: White Balance pictures and presentation in Classroom. |
October 19 Target: Use different white balance settings. Plan: White Balance pictures and presentation in Classroom. |
October 20 Target: Change white balance in Photoshop using Camera Raw. Plan: Edit White Balance Photos in Photoshop. |
October 21 Target: Use rules of composition and white balance while taking pictures. Plan: Rules of Composition and White Balance activity |
October 24 Target: Demonstrate use of Exposure Compensation - Program Mode Plan: Childers presentation, handout, take pictures |
October 25 Target: Review exposure triangle Plan: Quizizz and handout |
October 26 Target: Review exposure triangle Plan: Quizziz and go over notes and handout |
October 27 Target: Exposure assessment. Plan: Half Paper Test - Half Camera Test |
October 28 Target: Exposure assessment. Plan: Half Paper Test - Half Camera Test |
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September 5 No School |
September 6 Target: You will use today to catch up on your work! Plan: Check your grades and work on any missing assignments. |
September 7 Target: You will demonstrate knowledge of Rules of Composition. Plan: Take pictures following "framing" and "cropping" |
September 8 Target: You will study for your photojournalists quiz. Plan: Practice quizizz a couple times. Childers Review |
September 9 Target: You will research photojournalists. Plan: Research and create popplets on 2 of the photojournalists studied. |
September 12 Target: You will reflect on the photography from September 11, 2001. Plan: The Falling Man |
September 13 Target: You will research 6 photographers who are also known as artists. Plan: Childer's Screencast in Edpuzzle. |
September 14 Target: You will demonstrate knowledge of Philippe Halsman's "Jumpology". Plan: Take pictures using Halsman's "Jumpology" ideas. |
September 15 Target: You will demonstrate knowledge of Philippe Halsman's "Jumpology". Plan: Take pictures using Halsman's "Jumpology" ideas. |
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September 20 Target: Plan: Use flower.jpg - Lasso, Magnetic Lasso, Selection Brush, Magic Wand, Refine Edge |
September 21 Target: You will demonstrate knowledge of Photoshop selection tools! Plan: |
September 22 Target: You will demonstrate knowledge of Photoshop selection tools! Plan: |
September 23 Target: You will demonstrate knowledge of Photoshop selection tools! Plan: |
September 26 Target: You will demonstrate Aperture. Plan: Aperture Research presentation in Google Classroom. |
September 27 Target: You will demonstrate Aperture. Plan: Aperture Research presentation in Google Classroom. |
September 28 Target: You will demonstrate Aperture. Plan: Childers' Presentation - Fro Knows Video - Quizizz - goFormative |
September 29 Target: You will demonstrate Aperture. Plan: Aperture pictures just like Fro Knows |
September 30 Target: You will follow rules of composition while photographing a firetruck. Plan: Photography Firetruck - Firetruck Presentation |
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August 11 Target: You will get to know your teacher and classmates. Plan: Introductions - Join Classroom - Take Survey |
August 12 Target: You will prepare an About Me presentation. Plan: Classroom - Complete About Me Survey. |
August 15 Target: You will learn what it takes to be the President's Photographer. Plan: President's photographer parts 1 & 2. |
August 16 Target: You will learn what it takes to be the President's Photographer. Plan: President's photographer parts 3 & 4. |
August 17 Target: You will learn the "history of photography". Plan: Childers' Present - Take Notes or highlight .pdf using DocHub |
August 18 Target: You will learn the "history of photography". Plan: Childers' Present - Take notes or highlight pdf. Short video clips |
August 19 Target: You will demonstrate how to hold and operate a digital slr camera. Plan: Childers Present/ Demonstrate |
August 22 Target: You will review the History of Photography and Kodachrome. Plan: Review - Kodachrome documentary |
August 23 Target: You will be assessed over the History of Photography. Plan: Quick Review - Quiz - Kodachrome activity |
August 24 Target: You will demonstrate the composition rules: Thirds and Space Plan: Childers Present - take pics following the rules thirds and space |
August 25 Target: You will demonstrate the composition rules: Balancing Effects Plan: Childers Present - take pics following rule Balancing Effects |
August 26 Target: You will demonstrate the composition rules: Leading Lines Plan: Childers Present - take pics following rule Leading Lines |
August 29 Target: You will demonstrate the composition rules: Framing Plan: Take pictures using rules of composition and place in presentation on Classroom. |
August 30 Target: You will identify past photojournalists. Plan: Nearpod Interactive Presentation - 6 Photojournalists |
August 31 Target: You will identify past photojournalists. Plan: Review presentation on photojournalists - watch videos. Organize Google Drive. |
September 1 Target: You will identify past photojournalists. Plan: Quizizz - Kahoot - Review |
September 2 Target: You will demonstrate the composition rules: Symmetry/Patterns Plan: Take pictures using rules of composition and place in presentation on Classroom. |