Grade 12 Photography for students who have taken Photo11

Photo12

Photography is not about the camera but how you use the camera. You can have an expensive camera and still take bad pictures. The focus of this course is not on the many technical aspects of how to use a camera but rather on how to compose great shots and extending your knowledge into creating with using photography as a medium. 

We will be learning how to use and expand the use of Photoshop and other editing programs to create advertising, a magazine cover, videos, and photographic art.

The visual world is becoming part of our everyday life. Most people on the internet are focused on photos and video to get across ideas. Logos and photos are an instant way for people to get an idea across. It is important for young people to be able to navigate the ever increasing world of visual literacy.

Requirements of this course:

• a decent digital slr or camera phone for taking photos, school cameras cannot be taken home so you must borrow a camera from a friend or family member if you do not have a decent phone camera
• a usb drive and/or an extra phone cord for use at school for transferring photos 
• a card reader/phone cable at school for transferring photos to the school computer
• a 16 gb card that can be used for taking photos with the school camera
• the ability to use some of your time to take photos outside of school 
• a desire to learn and grow through digital media
• ability to work with others and be a good model
• time management skills

Assessment:

 This course is assessed based on student's ability to push boundaries, meet assignment deadlines and progress in their ability to become better photographers/videographers and visual artists. Students are expected to push themselves at the level they are at to improve and produce quality work. A high standard is expected, and poor quality work will not be accepted. You will be asked to Re-do an assignment if it does not meet expectations. 

The following is a list of your assignments.

1. Career Assignment in partners ( 10 marks hand in )
2. Composition 5 shots your choice of compositional element ( list in description, 10 marks)
3. Photo App presentation - choose a photo editing app and explain its features, describe the positive and negative aspects, cost etc. (visual presentation) 10 marks
4. Abstract Photos - 10 shots (20 marks)
5. Theme shoot: You are to take 20 photos on a theme of your choice and put into a slideshow set to music. ( 20 marks) These should be carefully curated, top notch photos. To be discussed with Ms Chase first.
6. Magazine cover (same as last year, only better 20 marks)
7. Choice Photo Focus (40 shots curated) or choice video (50 marks)
8. Photobook Your best 30 photos due at the end of the course (you need to pay for this 25 marks)
9. Website: Create your own photo website after looking over many professional photographer's sites. It should include a collection of your best photos, a headshot and bio of yourself, your philosophy or inspiration for your photography (25 marks) This site does not have to go live
10. A piece of artwork from one of your photos. I would like you to take a new photo and conceptualize it for this art piece. (20 marks)