Unit 2
What to Expect:
Photo 11 is about using a camera to make art. Through a large variety of assignments we explore different techniques to make photos more interesting and more artistic. We also explore how to use photo editing software to enhance photos and create digital art.
1. Tech Zone
The Tech Zone Project introduces you to Aperture Control (A) and Shutter Speed (S) modes on your camera. You will use these two modes to develop creative photos and apply the Photoshop Workflow mentioned above.
Typology
Typology is the collection of collections; it's studying the amazing spectrum of variation based on a shared attribute. To get started, review the Typology Project Outline. For this Project, you will be using poster sizing. Use the Photoshop Workflow for Poster Tutorial to properly size your image. You may find the video tutorial Formatting For Posters helpful with this project.
The Historical Timeline
No one can call themselves a true photographer if they aren't familiar with those who came before them. In the History of Photography Project, you will create a PowerPoint outlining the Top 20 Key Historical moments of photography.
Historical Photography
Time to demonstrate your knowledge of both photography and history. In the Historical Photo Recreation Project, you will try to recreate a famous photo. Read the project outline for details.
Unit 2
What to Expect:
Photo 11 is about using a camera to make art. Through a large variety of assignments we explore different techniques to make photos more interesting and more artistic. We also explore how to use photo editing software to enhance photos and create digital art.
1. Tech Zone
The Tech Zone Project introduces you to Aperture Control (A) and Shutter Speed (S) modes on your camera. You will use these two modes to develop creative photos and apply the Photoshop Workflow mentioned above. Make sure you follow the compression tutorial from unit 1 to create ONE file to hand in.
2. Typology
Typology is the collection of collections; it's studying the amazing spectrum of variation based on a shared attribute. To get started, review the Typology Project Outline.
3. Historical Photograph
Time to demonstrate your knowledge of both photography and history. In the Historical Photo Recreation Project, you will try to recreate a famous photo. Read the project outline for details.
PHOTOSHOP LESSONS
1. Basic Colour Correction
Before you format your images for handing in, you may need to do some basic color correction on your images. Follow the Basic Colour Correction Tutorial and change 3 of your photos in three ways: change the exposure, change the colour, and convert to black and white. When you hand in your photos, include the before and after version of each. Do not complete the Photoshop workflow.
2. Formatting for Typology
Learn how to combine your images in Typology Formatting Tutorial for the Typology project.
3. Age A Photo
Learn how to make your images look old using the Aging A Photo tutorial. Complete this tutorial before you start work on your own Historical photo project. Hand in your example image.
4. Formatting for History (Comparison Shot)
For the historical photo recreation, you will provide your version along with the original in the same photo. To learn how to format this correctly, use the Formatting History Photo Tutorial.