FOR THOSE INQUIRING MINDS WHO WANT TO KNOW WHEN WE USE CAMERAS AND TAKE REAL PHOTOS.
What we need to know before we take a camera out to take photographs:
Know and understand
- the relationship between lighting conditions and exposure times (beginning to understand bracketing);
- how to operate a manual camera by knowing the main parts to the camera and how they function;
- the 3 key concepts regarding exposure--
- aperture, f-stops and depth-of-field;
- shutter speeds are chosen and affect exposure times
- ISO
- TTL metering and seeking middle grays
How to
- load film and remove film safely from a camera;
- use the TTL meter with film inside the camera;
- focus on a subject and hold the camera steady
****THIS IS A PROGRESS REPORTING WEEK-
GRADES POSTED FOR VIEWING NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 20.
What will be on the progress report? All assignments, quizes (except pre-tests), warm-ups given to date.
If you have not completed these, you will have a "0" until they are completed and turned in.
FRIDAY IS A FULL SCHOOL DAY
MONDAY, MAR. 13, A DAY Good morning/afternoon.
Activities:
VIDEO: BASIC 35mm PHOTOGRAPHY ~ The SLR Camera Taking Better Pictures
We will know: about the SLR camera-
- What film is.
- How you select the correct aperture setting.
- How shutter speeds affect the amount of light your camera receives.
- How the aperture and shutter speed work together to get the right exposure.
- How you see the depth of field in the camera.
- What is meant by "the rule of reciprocity".
Complete handout as you view the video. I will stop the video at key moments to allow time to capture those important concepts.
Learning Target: You will know the meaning of each of the design principles and identify examples of these as they are found in photographic imagery. Presentation link>l
You can explain how the dominant art element expresses the design principle.
- Example: The stair treads look like diagonal and straight lines going around the center point to create radial balance in the staircase photograph.
To complete your collage--
1- Write the complete definition of the design principle
2- Select an accurate photographic representation of the design principle from magazines.
3- Write 3 sentences for each design principle:
a) Identify the subject or main area of interest.
b) Identify the dominant art element that expresses the design principle and explain specifically how it is used. Your sentence must include the image interpreted as the art element that create the specific design principle and why.
c) State your opinion about the photographer's intent.
Note: You can write this on a separate sheet of paper stapled to the collage.
The collage will be due Wednesday/Thursday. We will be spending some class time learning about the camera's operating parts and functions.
Score your collage with the appropriate scoring guide.
PINHOLE EXPOSURES- We will continue with these when you are finished with your collage.
Remember: We will work in rotations staying in our groups to create pinhole exposures. When you finish your single task, return to the classroom and work on your collage until your group is called for the next procedure.
TUESDAY, MAR. 14, Good morning/afternoon.
Caught up on your work?
B DAY WEDNESDAY, MAR. 15, A DAY THURSDAY, MAR. 16, B DAY Special Activity Schedule
Good morning/afternoon.
Catch-up Day
Finish work to be reported on the progress report- collages and camera drawing, video notes, warm-ups, readings, etc.
Warm-Up: WRITE A ART SENTENCE that includes the dominant design principle in the photograph, the art element that creates is illustrates the design principle (cause or create) and the image that is the relevant art element.
You can choose from your collage photos or choose to rewrite one from your Balance warm-up.
Learning Target:
We can write a coherent art sentence that includes these three components and shows the relationship between each of these.
TURN IN YOUR WORK TO THE BASKET BY THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD IF YOU WISH IT POSTED FOR THE PROGRESS REPORT.
Catch-up Day
Finish work to be reported on the progress report- collages and camera drawing, video notes, warm-ups, readings, etc.
FRIDAY, MAR. 17, A DAY Good morning/afternoon.
Activities:
Warmup:
Copy these 9 definitions into your Vocabulary List. Some classes may have already written a few of these.
Depth-of-field, Shutter Speed, Exposure, Film, Exposure, SLR, ISO, Focus, Reciprocity Rule.
SEE THURSDAY'S AGENDA
Per 2- Finish watching video on 35mm Manual Camera Basics and completing handout.
Use camera to visualize concepts.
1 - Finish drawing the camera & Identifying camera parts >>>> Camera Parts Master Photo Labeled
Learning Target: You can identify 19 key parts of the 35mm camera, which are necessary to operate it effectively. Use the master key to identify and label the 19 key parts.
You will be graded on accuracy in labeling and your drawing best effort. (Talent not required.)
2 - Finish the Design Principle Collage--
You will not be able to work on pinhole exposures until this assignment and the Art Element collage are completed.
Caught up on your work?
Second half of period:
Learning Target: you can explain in writing/graphically the meaning of the terms:
metering, depth-of-field, exposure.
MONDAY, MAR. 20, A DAY
Next week:
The Science of Photography:
The Art of Photography:
Link for transferring film to reels>>> Link
- Finish watching video on 35mm Manual Camera Basics and completing handout.
Use camera to visualize concepts. - Work on collages to finish. See Monday's agenda for criteria specifics.
Caught up on your work?
- You can work on your pin-hole exposures as per teacher direction.
- OR Go on a scouting mission to identify potential sites for taking photographs. Complete the handout.
B DAY WEDNESDAY, MAR. 15, A DAY THURSDAY, MAR. 16, B DAY Special Activity Schedule
Good morning/afternoon.
Catch-up Day
Finish work to be reported on the progress report- collages and camera drawing, video notes, warm-ups, readings, etc.
Warm-Up: WRITE A ART SENTENCE that includes the dominant design principle in the photograph, the art element that creates is illustrates the design principle (cause or create) and the image that is the relevant art element.
You can choose from your collage photos or choose to rewrite one from your Balance warm-up.
Learning Target:
We can write a coherent art sentence that includes these three components and shows the relationship between each of these.
- Example: The stair treads look like diagonal and straight lines going around the center point to create radial balance in the staircase photograph.
TURN IN YOUR WORK TO THE BASKET BY THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD IF YOU WISH IT POSTED FOR THE PROGRESS REPORT.
Catch-up Day
Finish work to be reported on the progress report- collages and camera drawing, video notes, warm-ups, readings, etc.
FRIDAY, MAR. 17, A DAY Good morning/afternoon.
Activities:
Warmup:
Copy these 9 definitions into your Vocabulary List. Some classes may have already written a few of these.
Depth-of-field, Shutter Speed, Exposure, Film, Exposure, SLR, ISO, Focus, Reciprocity Rule.
SEE THURSDAY'S AGENDA
Per 2- Finish watching video on 35mm Manual Camera Basics and completing handout.
Use camera to visualize concepts.
1 - Finish drawing the camera & Identifying camera parts >>>> Camera Parts Master Photo Labeled
Learning Target: You can identify 19 key parts of the 35mm camera, which are necessary to operate it effectively. Use the master key to identify and label the 19 key parts.
You will be graded on accuracy in labeling and your drawing best effort. (Talent not required.)
2 - Finish the Design Principle Collage--
You will not be able to work on pinhole exposures until this assignment and the Art Element collage are completed.
Caught up on your work?
- You can work on your pin-hole exposures as per teacher direction.
- OR Go on a scouting mission to identify potential sites for taking photographs. Complete the handout.
Second half of period:
Learning Target: you can explain in writing/graphically the meaning of the terms:
metering, depth-of-field, exposure.
- SSR of "The Manually Controlled Camera"
- Complete handout working with your partner. Each of you is to turn in a paper.
MONDAY, MAR. 20, A DAY
Next week:
The Science of Photography:
- Review 35 mm notes as a study guide for a quiz ---- use camera to apply concepts
- Using a manual 35mm camera
- What is metering?
- What is exposure and what does it have to do with metering?
The Art of Photography:
- Looking at Composition
- Following the Rule of Thirds
Link for transferring film to reels>>> Link