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.
Environment
What to Expect:
In Photo 12, students hone the skills they learned in Photo 11. Projects are divided into 3 general themes, unit 2, in general terms, deals with place or environment.
NOTE - Photo 12 Journals
All photo 12 projects, regardless of project outline, MUST include a research section AND a reflection section in the journal. The research section should be split into 2 sub-sections: technical and creative considerations. The research section MUST be completed BEFORE shooting the project! Other journal requirements are stated in the project outline.
1. Photoshop Fun
Find 3 tutorials that transform images and are reasonably challenging. Do the tutorials using your own images. Read the Photoshop Fun Project Outline to begin. For handing in all projects, please compress the project folder using the Compression Tutorial.
2. HDR
HDR allows you to do what has never before been possible in the world of photography - merge 3 photos with different exposures allowing you to create high-contrast images. Review the HDR Project Outline to begin. Here is a Video Tutorial showing how to shoot in HDR mode on a Canon camera and some tips in doing it properly. To combine your images, use the HDR Photoshop Tutorial to merge your separate images into one HDR photo.
3. Vacation Vibes*
This project is included for students who will be on vacation during a portion of the semester. You may select this project even for short out-of-town experiences (eg: going to Cultis Lake for the day). Read the Vacation Vibes Project Outline to get started.
*This project may be completed in any unit.
4. Landscape Photo Montage
The wide angle of a landscape shot is an interesting challenge for photographers. Making a montage out of it throws an element of creativity. Read the Landscape Photo Montage Outline to get started.
5. Scrapbook Collage
Photo montage is when we take multiple images and combine them together to form a new image. Review the Scrapbook Collage Project Outline to get started.
6. Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography is very popular for both professional and amateur photographers. The challenge of getting the best shot in any particular moment along with the beauty of the natural world makes this area of photography a great one to explore. Review the Wildlife Photography Project Outline to get started.
7. Night Photography
Night photography is the practice of taking pictures outdoors between dusk and dawn. It's a type of photography that involves capturing images in low-light conditions, and often uses artificial light sources or long exposures to capture enough light. Read the Night Photography project outline for further details.
ADOBE LIGHTROOM
Learn the basics of color correction using this Adobe Lightroom Tutorial.* Focus on the use of vibrance, saturation, color balance, exposure levels, tone curve (or contrast), and black and white levels. Hand in 3 images that have been edited in Lightroom. Include the originals and the edited versions (so 6 images in total). Do not complete the Photoshop workflow.
*You may choose any alternative basic tutorial for Lightroom as you wish.