West Port High School, Ocala, Florida

Past Assignments:
Project 8	Due: Friday, May 17, 2013
(ADVANCED) Creative Photography, PROJECT 8: Teacher: Mrs. J. Worley Using *Photoshop editing methods* create, compose, and combine techniques to produce images that are a unique abstract or traditional LANDSCAPE. Final Images for the project should demonstrate knowledge of design elements: Color, Value, Line, Shape, Form, Texture, and Space. Students will successfully create and compose a set of nine images that can be classified as LANDSCAPES. Using Photoshop editingmethods create, compose, and combine techniques to produce images that are a unique, abstract, and/or traditional LANDSCAPE. The Landscape photos may also feature people, animals, or architecture, as a center of interest. The nine photos will explore the design elements of Color, Value, Line, Shape, Form, Texture and Space. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how Variety and Emphasis* relate to an overall theme as they create an interestingcompositional design.* Students will work independently taking photos. Students will produce photos using a variety of techniques and concepts. Students will collaborate in discussions to determine photo(s) to include in their project. Use Photoshop CS3 for editing your photos. Image Size is 8 X 10 with a 300 Resolution *Ask a peer to critique your Photographs.* Ask another Educator for constructive comments about your photos. Place your finished photographs in a folder. Title the folder - Your Name + Theme. Save this folder on your school account hard drive space. Save all other photos you take on your own personal thumb drive. Place your folder on Teacher Thumb drive to be graded. SUGGESTIONS… Take advantage of dramatic light at sunrise or sunset. Use silhouette technique to create intense shapes. Take photos from various viewpoints and angles. Take photos in horizontal and vertical formats. Take photos with natural lighting. Take photos at various locations. Remember to compose your image to include foreground, middle ground, and background. Choose a focus of interest to include as you compose a photo shot. Combine Photoshop Editing methods to create unique images. *Exert from the Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby:* *NO PENALTY FEE FOR EXPERIMENTING: In the days of traditional film, the only people who could really afford to experiment were pros (or wealthy amateurs), because both the film and processing cost money, and experimenting was just that—taking a chance with money. Now, with digital, not only can you see the results of your experiment instantly (on your LCD monitor), but you can see the full-size results on your computer, and best of all—it doesn’t cost a dime. Got a crazy idea? Try it. Want to shoot a subject from a really wild angle? Do it. Want to try something that’s never been done before? Go for it. …try something new.*
Project 7	Due: Thursday, April 18, 2013
(ADVANCED) Creative Photography, PROJECT 7: Teacher: Mrs. J. Worley Creative/Dramatic LIGHTING TECHNIQUESfeaturingthe design principle of *Variety and Emphasis* with a concentration onthe design elements of Color, Value, Line, Shape, Form, Texture, and Space. Students will successfully photograph and edit creative images which explore the design elements of Space, Color, Value, Line, Shape, Form, and Texture. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how Variety and Emphasis relates to the overall compositional design as they strive to create photographs that capture elements of *foreground, middle ground, and background;* with emphases on *LIGHTING TECHNIQUES. Students will work independently taking photos. Students will produce photos using a variety of techniques and concepts. Students will collaborate in discussions to determine photo(s) to include in their project. Please use the following guidelines for the Creative/Dramatic Lighting* assignment: Take photos from various angles. Compose creative photos that include: foreground, middle ground, and background. Take photos in horizontal and vertical formats Use Photoshop CS3 editing techniques Research various interior and exterior locations to take photos. Take photos at different times of the day taking advantage of various natural light situations. Use additional light sources (such as a flash light, candle light, spot light, etc.) to embellish dramatic lighting effects. Use Photoshop CS3 for editing your photos. Image Size is 8 X 10 with a 300 Resolution Ask a peer to critique your reflection photos. Ask another Educator for constructive comments about your photos. Choose 9 of your best/unique Lighting Techniques photosand place those in a folder*. Title the folder - Your Name + Project 7. Save this folder on your school account hard drive space. Save all other photos you take on your own personal thumb drive. Place your folder (with the 9 photos) on Teacher Thumb drive to be graded. Possible Career Choice– Portrait + Event Photographer* *Exert from the Digital Photography Bookby Scott Kelby:* *THERE’S A GOLDEN RULE …* As a (PROFESSIONAL) landscape photographer, you can only shoot two times a day: (1) dawn. You can shoot about 15 to 30 minutes before sunrise, and then from 30 minutes to an hour (depending on how harsh the light becomes) afterward. The only other time you can shoot is: (2) dusk. You can shoot from 15 to 30 minutes before sunset, and up to 30 minutes afterward. Why… These are the only times of day when you get the soft, warm light and soft shadows that give professional quality lighting for landscapes. *WHERE TO PUT THE HORIZON LINE…* …DON’T place the horizon in the dead center of the photo… Instead, decide which thing you want to emphasize—the sky or the ground. If you have a great - looking sky, then put your horizon at the bottom third of your photo (which will give you much more emphasis on the sky). If the ground looks interesting, then make that the star of your photo and place the horizon at the top third of your photo. This puts the emphasis on the ground, and most importantly, either one of these methods will keep your horizon out of the center, which will give your shots more depth and interest. ADJUSTING CAMERA EXPOSURE: For most scenes (those with an average distribution of light and dark tones,) automatic exposure works easily and well. There are however, some scenes for which it will not produce the intended or desired results. At those times, you will have to override the automatic mechanism to get the exposure you want. You may want to adjust the Speed Setting. To lighten a picture, decrease the speed – ISO/ASA speed, for example, from 400 to 200. To darken a picture, increase the speed – ISO/ASA speed, for example 400 to 800.
Project 6	Due: Friday, March 01, 2013
(ADVANCED)Creative Photography, PROJECT 6: Teacher: Mrs. J. Worley PUSHING PHOTOS THROUGH SHAPES: featuringthe design principle of *Variety and Emphasis* with a concentration onthe design elements of Color, Value, Line, Shape, Form, Texture, and Space. Students will successfully create and compose a set of 9 images that customize a word or shape using the attached technique which “pushes the photos through the shapes.’ Students will explore the design elements and will demonstrate an understanding of how Variety and Emphasis relates to the overall compositional design as they strive to create an image that defines a specific word or shape. Students will work independently taking photos for the project. Students will produce photos using a variety of techniques and concepts. Students will collaborate in discussions to determine photo(s) to include in their project. Please use the following suggestions to complete the assignment: Suggested Words West Port High School Marion County Ocala Photography Florida Students Family Pet Imagination Your ideas…… Remember…you must be the individual who took all the photographs you manage/revise or edit. No copyright work is acceptable. Take photos from various viewpoints and angles. Take photos in horizontal and vertical formats Choose various locations for photo shoots. Use Photoshop CS3 for editing your photos. Image Size is 8 X 10 with a 300 Resolution Ask a peer to critique your photos. Ask another Educator for constructive comments about your photos. Choose 9of your best/unique photos and place those in a folder. Title the folder - Your Name + Project 6. Save this folder on your school account hard drive space. Save all other photos you take on your own personal thumb drive. Place your folder (with the 9 photos) on Teacher Thumb drive to be graded.
Project 5	Due: Friday, February 01, 2013
(Advanced Level III & IV) Creative Photography, PROJECT 5: Creatively Photographing Food plus Featuringthe design principle of *Variety & Emphases* with a concentration onthe design element of Space. Teacher: Mrs. J. Worley Students will use their photography skills and will photograph food in various settings, situations, and from various angles. Students will successfully take photographs which explore the design element of SPACE. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SPACE relates to the overall compositional design by using the guidelines established in conjunction with learning about the Elements of Art which are the building blocks of creating interesting photographs. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of *SPACIAL POSITIONING* of images and objects by successfully taking images that provide a visual understanding of horizontal line, background, and foreground placement. Students will work independently taking photos. Students will produce photos using a variety of techniques and concepts. Students will collaborate in discussions to determine photo(s) to include in their project. Suggestionsfor Food Photographs Do research on-line Photography Food Tips to learn useful techniques for photographing food. Take photographs of food… …growing in a garden or for sale at a roadside/grocery food stand. …being prepared/cleaned/cooked. … pet food being enjoyed by the animal. …designer/Artistic cakes, cookies, candy etc. …served at various events such as a parade, carnival, sporting event, shopping mall, etc. …baking in the oven, cooking on a stove, cooking over a fire pit, frozen, fresh off the fishing pole, sitting in a display case waiting to be sold, etc. AD layout - include appropriate food images in the design and a slogan or a few words of text to encourage healthy eating. Use Photoshop CS5 for editing your photos. Image Size is 8 X10 with a 300Resolution Ask a peer to critique your photos. Ask another Educator for constructive comments about your posters. Place a minimum of **9 PHOTOSfeaturing food in a folder. Title the folder - Your Name + Food Photos. Save this folder on your school account hard drive space. Save all other photos you take on your own personal thumb drive. Place your folder on Teacher Thumb drive to be graded. Possible Career Choice - Graphic Designer**: Individual who arranges images, illustrations, and text to effectively and creatively communicate a message.
Project 4	Due: Friday, December 07, 2012
(Advanced) Creative Photography, PROJECT 4: Teacher: Mrs. J. Worley Photo Safari: featuringthe design principles of Variety& Emphasis. With a concentration onthe design elements of Color, Value, Line, Shape, Form, Texture, and Space. Students will successfully take photographs of individual pets or animals; and/or groups of pets or animals, using various creative angles. Photos may be casual or posed and include other subjects in the composition. Students will explore the design elements and will demonstrate an understanding of how Variety & Emphasis relates to the overall compositional design. Students will strive to personalize the photo shoot to reflect the personality and emotional attributes of the subject(s). Students will work independently taking photos. Students will produce photos using a variety of techniques and concepts. Students will collaborate in discussions to determine photo(s) to include in their project. Please use the following guidelines to complete the Creative Photo Safari assignment: Take close-up photos Take photos from various viewpoints and angles Take photos in horizontal and vertical formats Take individual animal photos Take group photos of animals Use Photoshop CS3 editing techniques Take photos of individuals interacting with a pet. Take photos of individuals caring for their pets or animals. Take photos of animals in their environment such as a field, barn, etc. Take photos of events or activities that might feature pets or animals. Use Photoshop CS3 for editing your photos. Image Size is 8 X 10 with a 300 Resolution (vertical or horizontal format). Ask a peer to critique your portrait photos. Ask another Educator for constructive comments about your photos. Select 9of your best/unique photos and place those in a folder. Title the folder - Your Name + Animal/Pet Photo Safari. Save this folder on your school account hard drive space. Save all other photos you take on your own personal thumb drive. Place your folder (with the 9 Portrait photos) on Teacher Thumb drive to be graded. Possible Career Choice – *Portrait Photographer: Individual who provides a service for special occasions or for documenting a specific time period for individuals. (The photo tip listed directly below is also applicable for shooting pets and animals interacting with individuals.)* Exert from the Digital Photography Bookby Scott Kelby. When shooting portraits in an interior environment: …backgrounds provide quite a challenge for portrait photographers because they generally get in the way of the portrait photographer’s goal—capturing the personality, the drama, the soul (if you will) of the person they’re shooting. That’s why so many portrait photographers shoot their subjects on as plain a background as possible. When shooting portraits outdoors: The background rule for shooting portraits outdoors is to keep the background as simple as possible. The simpler the background, the stronger your portrait will be, so position your subject where the least possible amount of activity is going on behind them.