PHOTOGRAPHY MRS. DUCKWORTH ROOM 002

Welcome Back! Take a seat wherever you like (except the

back wall) and have a pen or pencil handy.

FIRE DRILLS & PHONES

✕ Fire Drill route…→ North Wing Parking Lot→ Parking spot #20

✕ Your phone stays in the room

QUICK STUFF✕ Who am I? ✕ What are we doing today?

PHOTOGRAPHY ½ YEAR, ½ CREDIT COURSE

What is Photography? The Syllabus

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…✕ to use the camera as an art tool to capture great

photographs, not just snapshots

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…✕ think about what you

see and design strong photographic compositions

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…✕ learn about famous photographers and careers

in photography

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…✕ reflect on your own photography and the work

of your classmates

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…✕ learn and use Adobe Photoshop to create and

manipulate digital images

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN…✕ spend a substantial amount of time shooting

images for various assignments

ASSIGNMENTS✕ Weekly contact sheet of 40 images✕ Top 2 images from each weekly contact sheet

ASSESSMENTWeekly Contact Sheet and Images:✕ Given weekly grades for contact sheets and

top 2 images✕ Worth 40% of overall grade✕ 100 possible points✕ See weekly rubric for expectations and

requirements

ASSIGNMENTS✕ Sketchbook assignments related to each

individual project

ASSESSMENTSketchbooks:✕ Required to complete sketchbook

assignments related to each unit project✕ Worth 20% of overall grade✕ 10 and 60 possible points

ASSIGNMENTS✕ One 3-5 minute PowerPoint presentation on a

famous photographer✕ One research worksheet on a career in

photography

ASSIGNMENTS✕ Several large scale photo unit projects

ASSESSMENTProjects:✕ Rubrics provided at the beginning of all

projects (including the presentation and research worksheet)

✕ Worth 40% of overall grade✕ 100 possible points

QUESTIONS SO FAR?

MATERIALS✕ Sketchbook – you will make one in class today

and must bring it to every class✕ Folder – bring it to every class✕ Pen/Pencil – bring one to every class✕ OPTIONAL: digital camera with memory card ✕ OPTIONAL: USB Flash Drive, 1GB minimum

MAKE A SKETCHBOOK1. One piece of construction paper, folded in

half2. 15 (or so) pieces of printer paper, put inside

fold3. Staple 2-3 times along folded edge4. Decorate cover in a way that will help me

learn more about you. Include: your FULL name and class block

5. Glue “Student and Parent Reference Sheet” to inside cover…put one in your agenda too!

CAMERAS – USING YOUR OWN✕ it is expected that you will bring your own

batteries and USB cable to connect your camera to the computers

CAMERAS – BORROWING ONE✕ Must sign it out and return it by next class✕ Borrowing for extended amount of time must

have prior approval✕ Limited number available on first come, first

served basis – plan accordingly✕ You are responsible for returning cameras on

time – failure to do so will result in a 5-point deduction from your weekly grade

LATE WORK✕ Due date given at the start of each assignment✕ Expected that you will work both in class and outside

of class✕ Five points deducted on weekly contact sheets and

projects that are one day late✕ One point deducted for every subsequent day late ✕ No late work accepted on presentations and research

worksheets✕ One point deducted on sketchbook assignments for

every day they are late

LATE WORKBehind on a project?✕ Sign-up to finish it during Advisory, Academic Study or

Activity Period✕ Plan ahead - this room is not always open to students Won’t complete assignment on time?✕ Your responsibility to communicate with me in

advance of the due date with a valid explanation of why you need more time

✕ If you have not worked to your fullest potential or made full use of class time you will not be allowed extra time to complete the assignment

EXTRA CREDIT✕ For students in good standing

+ No missing work+ Good behavior+ Complete all projects on time

✕ Extra credit projects given for extra points on 10 week average

✕ Variety of projects to choose from ✕ If you are in class and have no work to

complete, see me for one of these fun projects

HOW ABOUT NOW? QUESTIONS?

OVERALL EXPECTATIONS✕ Victor Central Schools Code of Conduct applies in all

of my classes+ See Agendas for full rules and expectations

✕ My class rule: RESPECT

DAILY EXPECTATIONS✕ When the bell rings to START class:

+ In seats, quiet and ready to begin class✕ When the bell rings to END class:

+ In seats, cleaned up, ready to tuck chairs in and leave✕ Lateness

+ Unexcused and repeated will result in contact home✕ Absences

+ Must be excused and legitimate+ Attendance lists are checked daily+ You are responsible for making up class work and

reviewing materials discussed in class+ Students found skipping are given a ‘0’ for weekly grade

DAILY EXPECTATIONS✕ Cell phones can only be used at designated times as

specified by the teacher

✕ When you get to class check the daily agenda to see where your phone should be:

+ Flipped phone

+ Phone holder

✕ Inability to follow phone expectations will result in a 5-week phone suspension

+ teacher will collect your phone every class for 5 weeks

CELL PHONES

Flipped Phone Phone Holder

WHY NO PHONES?

CLEAN UP & MAINTENANCE Clean up own workspace 2-3 minutes prior to the end of the block✕ Pick up papers, pencils, and scraps✕ Log off computers✕ Return tablet, mouse to correct location✕ Return stylus to me✕ Lower and tuck in chairs✕ Return cameras, cords and card readers

Clean up early = stay extra time to assist in additional clean up tasks

MAINTENANCE ✕ No food or drink is to be

consumed in the art room at any time during the day

✕ This rule is for the safety of our equipment. There are exceptions to every rule, please see me if there is a need for food/drink during class.

COMPUTERS✕ Please turn on computer – button on back,

lower left side of monitor✕ Log-in using your VCS user name and

password, let me know if you forgot it✕ Locate Applications folder, Shared Files

folder, and your Student folder✕ Explore programs/applications and

familiarize yourself with the machine while you wait for everyone to be ready

COMPUTERS✕ In the Dock on the right side of the

screen, locate Shared Files✕ Follow the path below to create a folder

in my Drop Box…Shared Files → High School → DuckworthS → Drop Box → Photo 3AC → now make a new folder and title it with just your last name

Click the gear icon at top of window, choose New Folder

COMPUTER RULES✕ No food or drink at any computer, any time,

under any circumstances!✕ Keep your area clean✕ Lower and push in chairs at the end of EVERY

CLASS✕ Return the styluses to teacher✕ Do not save to the desktop, always save to your

server space✕ Save often to avoid losing your work

COMPUTER RULES✕ Do NOT touch the screens✕ Treat these machines as if they are your own✕ If something breaks, is missing or damaged, let

a teacher know as soon as possible!!!✕ These computers are for art applications,

research, and resources…not games, social networking, etc.

= Points off Time & Effort Grade

COMPUTER PATHSAll projects & assignments are posted on Shared Files, my website and Google Drive

Pathway to Course Files: ✕ Shared Files → High School → DuckworthS →

Photography → Current Project Name

Web:http://vshphotography.blogspot.com/ PASSWORD = Victor (capital V)

COMPUTER PATHSEverything completed in class saved to your student server space…NOT THE DESKTOP!

Pathway to Drop Box for Submitting Projects:✕ Shared Files → High School → DuckworthS →

Drop Box → Your Block Class → Your Last Name

COMMUNICATION✕ Email:DuckworthS@victorschools.org✕ Web:http://vshphotography.blogspot.com

PASSWORD = Victor (capital V) ✕ Phone:

924-3252 x5003

WHAT NOW?✕ Let’s have some fun…

1. Open an internet browser and look up “famous portrait photographs”. Note the subjects expression, pose, surroundings, etc.

2. Locate Photo Booth in the Applications folder and open it.

3. Take a portrait of yourself and then save it to the desktop.

4. Open a program you feel comfortable with, such as, Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, etc. and bring the picture into it.

5. Now add text (your name and a short thought or quote) to the image. Be as creative as possible.

6. Save the file and call me to check it before printing

7. Print it to HS002-CLJ5550n, then attach it to the inside cover of your sketchbook.

HOMEWORK: ASSIGNMENT 1✕ Bring home syllabus to review with

parent/guardian – see this presentation on web✕ Cut out Student and Parent Reference Sheet and

give to your parents to put in appropriate place for reference

✕ Get parent/guardian’s name, phone number and email address on Contact Information sheet and return to me

✕ Complete questionnaire and return to me✕ Due: Start of next class…easy 10 points!