In Class Assignments

Due to the technical problems in our class, the POP ART assignment and the divided portraits will be due Wednesday, October 5th in time for conferences.  Through the Looking Glass assignment is due the following week since we have early dismissal on October 5th and 6th and no school on October 7th.

Blog Requirements

Before you post another assignment on the blog, there are some guidelines to follow:
#1-Label the post with the assignment NUMBER and TITLE
#2-Label the images with first names, locations, element and/or principle used, etc.....
#3-Open up your comment category on your blog by going to DESIGN, COMMENTS,

BEFORE you press the shutter release on any future image for class, THINK about the image.  Consider some basic rules of composition:

#1-RULES OF THIRDS; do not place your center of interest or subject dead center in the picture frame
#2-POINT OF VIEW; consider a bird's eye view or a worm's eye view for a different angle
#3-LEADING LINES; direct the viewer and check all vantage points before you shoot any image
#4-UN-CLUTTER; keep your backgrounds free of distracting subjects or clutter
#5-MERGERS; be careful to check that your subjects do not have trees or other odd items growing from their heads

Homework #6 - Leading Lines

CHANGE NOTICE!!!!!!  Assignment #6 for your homework has been changed.  The assignment is to shoot ten images using the leading lines to direct the viewer's eye.  Use the notes over the power point that was given in class as examples.  LOOK.  Get out and make some strong compositions; don't just shoot around your house.   Try moving yourself and the cameras to create different angles to lead the viewer into the subject you have chosen.

Be selective and be creative.  All of the assignments in this course include looking and making decisions before you press the shutter release.  They can all be completed in and around town-BUT YOU NEED TO LOOK AT YOUR SURROUNDINGS WITH NEW EYES.   The images can be completed without traveling to great lengths;  but you have to be willing to do the work, not just push a button.

Homework #5 - Effects of Time

Your homework due on September 21st is to show the effects of time.  It could be a person or a thing that could be aged/ wilted/ deserted/ abandoned/ lost.  Be creative and LOOK at the world around you to find these images.

Classwork - Photo Booth

You have had an opportunity to work with Photo Booth on the computers.

Take several of your images and upload them to your blog, and be sure to label them and the assignment.  In addition, begin the assignment of the split images.  Two are required- one horizontal and one vertical and then the images will be put into photoshop and a layer or filter will be added.  Once that assignment is completed; upload the images.

Everyone needs to comment on four of the divisional portraits once they have been uploaded.

Classwork - Blog Creation

Everyone should have a working blog by Monday, September 12th.  Once you select a template you can go back in and change it later. You can personalize the design by going into design, then template designer then advanced to change font color and size. You can change the layout design and add links you like, etc........

This blog site can be tempermental.  Work on it at home and upload images there is you prefer.  I will have you commenting on each other's posts from time to time as a writing assignmnent and I may have you do some self-evaluations on your own work with upcoming class and home assignments. 

DO NOT POST YOUR LAST NAME!!!!!  This is a safety control.  I list you by first name and last initial.

Homework #4 - Portraits

Photograph 10 close up human portraits that will be used in class to create a color work of art in the style of Andy Warhol.  (Look him up for reference on the style of the portrait you will want to compose.)  You may use family or friends or yourself as your subject.  Due 9/14/2011

Homework #3 - PRINCIPLES of art

Shoot ten digital images that emphasize one or more of the principles of art.  You may choose to focus all ten images on one principle or you may shoot images that cover a variety of principles. The seven principles of art are balance, emphasis, gradation, movement, proportion, rhythm, and variety.  You may also choose to show UNITY which carefully blends the elements and principles in a work of art.  Be sure to label the image with the principle depicted. Due 9/7/2011

Homework #2 - ELEMENTS of art

Shoot ten digital images that emphasize one or more of the elements of art.  You may choose to focus all ten images on one element or you may shoot images that cover a variety elements.  The seven elements are line, shape, form, value, texture, color, and space.  Be sure to label the image with the element depicted. Due 8/31/2011

Homework #1-Clinton Landmarks

Photograph one of the three obvious landmarks of Clinton: the courthouse, the castle at Eagle Point Park, or one of the lighthouses along the Mississippi.  Think of the image you would see on a postcard and then alter it to make a better or more interesting photograph.  You need ten images: try shooting only one of the three, but shoot from various angles, perspectives, times of day, etc....    Due 8/24/2011

You will eventually add your images to your blog and label the work by assignment.