...Seeing the world from a different view

Practical ApplicationsPractical Applications

Emphasis in this class will be on applying the skills you learn in

producing relevant and practical projects. The computer software

program that we will primarily use in this course is Adobe PhotoShop.

Practical ApplicationsPractical Applications

Adobe Photoshop is the standard program in the graphic arts and

communications field, and is used by professionals. The ability to use this and other programs will not only help you if you pursue a major in this area in college or tech school, but will give you some very marketable job skills.

Practical ApplicationsPractical Applications

Jobs in the graphic arts field are the number one employment area in the

state, with an 86% growth rate projected through 2005.( Pa. Dept. of

Labor Statistics)

ProjectProjectss

As previously mentioned, individual projects are an integral part of your grade. The required projects for the year are as follows:

Projects: Black & Projects: Black & WhiteWhite

Composition, Bracketing, Stop Motion, Depth of Field, Landscape/Nature, Character Portrait, Hand Colored Print, Studio Portrait, Special Effects.

Projects: DigitalProjects: Digital

Super Imposed Image, CD Cover, Magazine Cover, Product Ad., Travel Brochure, Slide Show Presentation, Interactive CD, Personal Web-site.

Use the latest technological equipment...

…and look as intelligent as these fine gentlemen... (maybe not)

Develop your own photographs from start to finish.

Darkroom Print Making...

Doing some constructive socializing....

Desktop Publishing and Web page Design...

As a final project all students will create a personal web site to display projects

done during the course.

This site for WDOG was created by

Mark Kaisoglas and can be found

on the web at www.WDOG-

online.com.

Students win many awards in various contests every year.

Shown above is a display that was entered at the PA. State Computer Fair

Competition.

Students display their work in the annual Art Show each Spring. Many projects are

sold for $ profit to the students at the auction.

...More Art Show stuff...

Your grades for this class are measured in the following way:

Most project assignments have a value of 100 points. (includes all Black

& White projects, digital projects, quizzes/tests and worksheets.)

Social Skills are a very important part of life and success in this class. You will receive a grade in this category

that is part of your overall grade.

Deadlines are a factor in this class that can make or break your grade. If

you are able to manage your time constructively you will have no trouble

meeting deadlines. If you are a procrastinator you will fail. It’s just that

simple.

• Arrive to class on time.

• Always ask permission to leave the room.

• Treat everyone with respect.

• Respect other people’s property.

• Be responsible for your own stuff.

• Clean up after yourself.

Safety IssuesSafety Issues

Although you don’t usually think of anyone getting hurt using a camera or working on the computer, there are some safety issues that you need to be aware of.

Safety IssuesSafety Issues

• Chemicals: The processes of developing black and white film and printmaking involve the use of liquid chemicals. These chemicals are all

mild acids. The warnings on the labels contain the following: HARMFUL IF

SWALLOWED. CAUSES SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC

SKIN REACTION.

Safety IssuesSafety Issues

So, just follow good common sense when using them. If you do happen to get chemicals in your

eyes, use the emergency eye wash bottles found at each work

area.

Because technology increases in speed and scope every 18 months, it is a challenge to keep up with all the

current changes and advances. In this course we only scratch the surface and give you an overall

exposure to a variety of photographic mediums.

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What you learn and how far you go is totally dependent on you. As

with anything, computer skills come with practice. There are

many web sites that will help you learn more advanced skills. Take advantage of this and you will be

surprised how much you will learn. You will get out of this class exactly what you put into it.

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