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Final Free Shoot  in Google Classroom

Final Free Shoot

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Wednesday Question: Briefly describe the top two things you took away from photography over the past year (or few years)? What stuck with you the most?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Briefly describe the top two things you took away from photography over the past year (or few years)? What stuck with you the most?

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End of Year Survey  in Google Classroom

End of Year Survey

This survey is required and will be graded. Please follow the instruction on the google slide deck attached to this assignment. When you finish, you can screenshot the top of your results page and attach it to this assignment. That will serve as proof of completing the survey. 
Located on the google slide deck, is important information you will need to complete the survey. Please take a moment to read over it and let me know if you have any questions. 



Course ID = AME 123
Class ID = VA1DP2
Course Title: Photography: Traditional and Digital 
Career Pathway (Question B3) = Arts, Media, and Entertainment 

Link to Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchBfQuWLnYOEJL-dKt4-6xlFcdW6Z_z_4vCzQYFjrbBfJkBg/viewform

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Wednesday Question: Describe the process of "working like an artist". Think about how we worked on our AP portfolios throughout the year.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Describe the process of "working like an artist". Think about how we worked on our AP portfolios throughout the year.

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Final Portfolio (Selected Works)  in Google Classroom

Final Portfolio (Selected Works)

Your images for this portfolio should be amazing examples of technical ability and compositional strength. These images may come from anything you have create over the years you have been in photography. These examples should be the BEST OF THE BEST.  Please follow the directions below: 

Create a new google slide deck for your 5 selected works 
Slide 1 should be a title slide and include your name and the title selected works 
Slide 2-6 should be image slides (1 image per slide) 
Each image slide should include; the image, process statement, topic statement, materials statement. (Max 100 character for each statement) 
Your images for this portfolio should be amazing examples of technical ability and compositional strength. These images may come from anything you have create over the years you have been in photography. These examples should be the BEST OF THE BEST.

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Final Portfolio (Sustained Investigation)  in Google Classroom

Final Portfolio (Sustained Investigation)

Create a google slides that includes your Sustained Investigation and Written Evidence. Please follow the the directions below: 

Create a new google slide deck that will be your sustained investigation portfolio 
Include a title slide with your name, sustained investigation, and your EQ (this can be as a question) 
Include on the 2nd slide your Written Evidence paragraph (max 1200 characters) 
Slides 3-17 will be your image slides ( 1 image per slide). 
Include size, materials, process for each image (100 character max for each written portion) 
On slide 18 include a reflection on the whole portfolio process. Outline some strengths and areas for growth. What would you want future AP students to know about this process. (1 paragraph min)

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Wednesday Question: Outline what you have left to complete for your portfolio. Be detailed in your response.   in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Outline what you have left to complete for your portfolio. Be detailed in your response.

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Written Evidence (Final Draft)  in Google Classroom

Written Evidence (Final Draft)

Upload your the final draft of your written evidence to this assignment. 

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Wednesday Question: Copy and paste your full written evidence to this question and provide feedback to 1-2 of your peers.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Copy and paste your full written evidence to this question and provide feedback to 1-2 of your peers.

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Written Evidence Draft  in Google Classroom

Written Evidence Draft

Using the attached google doc, complete the individual sections and then piece them together for the final section. 

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Week 3 (Final Set)  in Google Classroom

Week 3 (Final Set)

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Wednesday Question: How will you visually show process and revision in your portfolio?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: How will you visually show process and revision in your portfolio?

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Week 2 (Final Set)  in Google Classroom

Week 2 (Final Set)

You are asked to upload a minimum of 1 image to this assignment. These images should be in the final stages and ready (or almost ready) to upload to the AP portal or your final portfolio slide deck. You do not have to complete the image analysis documents for these images. Instead, write a brief description of the image and how it relates to your EQ in the private comments section of the assignment. Try to keep your response to 100 characters (inclueding spaces and puncuation)

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Final Critique Response  in Google Classroom

Final Critique Response

Upload your critique response document to this assignmt. Every section should be filled out and you should have completed the "final critique" at the bottom of the document. 

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Wednesday Question: Thinking back to the entire portfolio process, outline your plan for the next month. Think about the following: 1. What do you need to accomplish between now and the submission data? 2. How will you plan your time? 3. What will you do to make sure you are successful? in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Thinking back to the entire portfolio process, outline your plan for the next month. Think about the following: 1. What do you need to accomplish between now and the submission data? 2. How will you plan your time? 3. What will you do to make sure you are successful?

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Week 1 Art Works (Final Set)  in Google Classroom

Week 1 Art Works (Final Set)

You are asked to upload a minimum of 1 image to this assignment. These images should be in the final stages and ready (or almost ready) to upload to the AP portal or your final portfolio slide deck. You do not have to complete the image analysis documents for these images. Instead, write a brief description of the image and how it relates to your EQ in the private comments section of the assignment. Try to keep your response to 100 characters (inclueding spaces and puncuation) 

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Confident, Evocative Work & Technical Competence and Skill  in Google Classroom

Confident, Evocative Work & Technical Competence and Skill

Using the same response document add your analysis of critique received and steps you will take to move your work forward for the above sections. 

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Wednesday Question: From now until May, what will you be working on regarding your portfolio? Be specific and detailed in how your portfolio will evolve.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: From now until May, what will you be working on regarding your portfolio? Be specific and detailed in how your portfolio will evolve.

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Originality and Innovative Thinking  in Google Classroom

Originality and Innovative Thinking

Using the google doc created in our first critique responses, write down an overview of the critique you received by your class member (**You only need to complete the section in the title above.) Be detailed in your overview of what was successful within your images and what areas need improvement. You can place this analysis under the critiquing points we outlined with the heading (critique analysis). Once you update your responses, please attached the doc to this assignment and click "turn in".

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Wednesday Question: What have you learned about your portfolio from the critiques we have completed so far and how do you plan to utilize this for your final portfolio?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: What have you learned about your portfolio from the critiques we have completed so far and how do you plan to utilize this for your final portfolio?

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Clear Design Intention or Approach (Critique Responses)  in Google Classroom

Clear Design Intention or Approach (Critique Responses)

Using the google doc created in our first critique responses, write down an overview of the critique you received by your class member (**You only need to complete the section in the title above.) Be detailed in your overview of what was successful within your images and what areas need improvement. You can place this analysis under the critiquing points we outlined with the heading (critique analysis). Once you update your responses, please attached the doc to this assignment and click "turn in".

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Wednesday Question: Based on the critique you have received, what are some highlights that have stuck out to you?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Based on the critique you have received, what are some highlights that have stuck out to you?

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Application of 2D design Skills and Principals (Critique Responses)  in Google Classroom

Application of 2D design Skills and Principals (Critique Responses)

Using the google doc attached, write down an overview of the critique you received my your class member (**You only need to complete the section in the title above.) Be detailed in your overview of what was successful within your images and what areas need improvement. You can place this analysis under the critiquing points we outlined with the heading (critique analysis). If you need a new doc, I have attached a blank template to this assignment.

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Wednesday Question: What did you find most impactful when critiquing your peer's works? Relate this response to the topic of (2D art and design skills). Did anything resonate with you? Is there anything you will be brining back to your own work? (In your responses, please be specific and detailed.)  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: What did you find most impactful when critiquing your peer's works? Relate this response to the topic of (2D art and design skills). Did anything resonate with you? Is there anything you will be brining back to your own work? (In your responses, please be specific and detailed.)

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Sustained Investigation (Draft 1)  in Google Classroom

Sustained Investigation (Draft 1)

Using google slides, create a slides presentation of your best 15 images that represent your sustained investigation.

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Wednesday Question: List and describe a few things you hope to learn from our upcoming critiques?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: List and describe a few things you hope to learn from our upcoming critiques?

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Week 19 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 19 Art Works

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Wednesday Question: on a scale of 1-5 please rate your portfolio (1 being not successful and 5 being highly successful). This rating should take into account the following: How well your images relate to your EQ. How will your process speaks to your EQ. How well your images represent principal and elements of design in photography. Once you rate yourself, give a brief description of why you choose that rating.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: on a scale of 1-5 please rate your portfolio (1 being not successful and 5 being highly successful). This rating should take into account the following: How well your images relate to your EQ. How will your process speaks to your EQ. How well your images represent principal and elements of design in photography. Once you rate yourself, give a brief description of why you choose that rating.

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Week 18 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 18 Art Works

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Wednesday Question: How can you show (visually) process and revision in your portfolio? Be detailed in your description. This is a brainstorm, there are no wrong ideas.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: How can you show (visually) process and revision in your portfolio? Be detailed in your description. This is a brainstorm, there are no wrong ideas.

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Week 17 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 17 Art Works

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Wednesday Question: If you only had 2 minutes to present your portfolio, what would you say? Keep your description to no more than 4 sentences. Be detailed about your portfolio.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: If you only had 2 minutes to present your portfolio, what would you say? Keep your description to no more than 4 sentences. Be detailed about your portfolio.

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Week 16 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 16 Art Works

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Thinking about your areas for growth, how can you overcome some of these obstacles?  in Google Classroom

Thinking about your areas for growth, how can you overcome some of these obstacles?

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Week 15 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 15 Art Works

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Wednesday Question: 
Post your Positives and Improvements to this question.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Post your Positives and Improvements to this question.

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Week 14 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 14 Art Works

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Week 13 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 13 Art Works

Upload your 2 arts works for Week 13.

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Wednesday Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Self Assessment

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Week 12 Art Work  in Google Classroom

Week 12 Art Work

Upload your week 12 art work to this assignmet. Don't forget to complete the self assessment google form that you created.

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Updated Research Document / Journal  in Google Classroom

Updated Research Document / Journal

Attach your updated Research Doc / Journal to this assignment.

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How have you shown revision in your portfolio? Be specific and give specific examples.  in Google Classroom

How have you shown revision in your portfolio? Be specific and give specific examples.

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Week 11 Art Work in Google Classroom

Week 11 Art Work

Please upload your Week 11 Art work to this assignmet.

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Artist Statement (Draft 1)  in Google Classroom

Artist Statement (Draft 1)

Using the attached google doc, create a draft of your artist statement.

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Quick Shoot  in Google Classroom

Quick Shoot

Upload your 4 image quick shoot to this assignment.
You were asked to create 4 images staying within only 1 room in your environment. Full Edits are required
File Naming: Firstinital_lastname_QS1-4
Save final images as: JPG
Don't forget to turn in the assignment once you upload your images.
*** EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY- Turn in 1 extra image for 1 extra credit project point ***

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Thinking about artist statements. What do you think is the importance of writing an artist statement? Why is it important to your AP portfolio? Be detailed in your response.  in Google Classroom

Thinking about artist statements. What do you think is the importance of writing an artist statement? Why is it important to your AP portfolio? Be detailed in your response.

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Extra Credit (My Dream Career Photo Contest)  in Google Classroom

Extra Credit (My Dream Career Photo Contest)

Submit an image for the Dream Career Photo Contest for Extra Credit Skills Points. See the attached flyer for more details.
You will upload your submission to this assignment by the due date to receive the extra credit.
** Photograph to be submitted
** 200 min 300max word statement about the photograph
** Proof of Submission to the contest using the link in the flyer

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Week 10 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 10 Art Works

Upload your art works and complete your analysis for Week 10.

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Work Day Self Assessment (Wednesday)  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment (Wednesday)

Using the attached google form, complete the work day self assessment.

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NOCROP Mid-Year Student Survey  in Google Classroom

NOCROP Mid-Year Student Survey

Using the attached link and the information provided in these instructions complete the NOCROP Mid-Year Student Survey. When you are finished, screen shot, screen capture or save the end results page. Once you have this completion page, please attach it to this assignment as proof of completion.
Period 1
Course ID: AME123
Class ID: VA1DP2

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Week 9 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 9 Art Works

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Peer Critique (AP Portfolio)  in Google Classroom

Peer Critique (AP Portfolio)

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Week 7 & 8 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 7 & 8 Art Works

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Work Day Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment

Using the attached google form, complete the work day self assessment. At the end of the google form you will upload "proof" or an "example" of the work you completed. This example can be a screen shot or an actual image file. When you finish, please mark the assignment as "done" / "turned in".

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Work Day Self Assessment ( Wednesday)  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment ( Wednesday)

Using the attached google form, complete the work day self assessment.

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Work Day Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment

Using the attached google form, complete the work day self assessment. When finished, mark the assignment as done.

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Extra Credit ( Digital Media Art Competition)  in Google Classroom

Extra Credit ( Digital Media Art Competition)

If you are planning to submit a piece for this competition please let me know. I will be pre registering students for this. All you have to do is agree to submit work... If you sign up, you must submit work. By marking this assignment as "done" or "turned in" you are agreeing to submit an art work for the competition.
Important Dates:
*** Confirmation is due Nov 13
*** Art Works will be submitted March 8th

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Week 6 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 6 Art Works

Upload your 2 images from Week 6 of photographing for your portfolio topic.
In addition, please complete the AP Self Assessment google form you created.

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Week 5 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 5 Art Works

Upload your 2 images from Week 5 of photographing for your portfolio topic.
In addition, please complete the AP Self Assessment google form you created.

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AP Portfolio Peer Critique  in Google Classroom

AP Portfolio Peer Critique

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Week 4 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 4 Art Works

Upload your 2 images from Week 4 of photographing for your portfolio topic.
In addition, please complete the AP Self Assessment google form you created.

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Week 3 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 3 Art Works

Upload your 2 images from Week 3 of photographing for your portfolio topic.
In addition, please complete the AP Self Assessment google form you created.

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Updated Photography Journal  in Google Classroom

Updated Photography Journal

Please attached your updated photography journal. In the private comments section of this assignment... Outline what is new and what is updated from our last photography journal submission.
Things to think about including:
** Updated images that speak to your EQ
** Sample Images (images from research / inspiration)
** Typed / written research from topics / ideas
** Process and Revision Pieces (images that shows where an image started and where it finished... think... before and after shots)
** Updated shoot lists
** Anything else you think is relevant to your topic, EQ, portfolio

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Work Day Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment

Using the attached google form... Please complete the work day self assessment. Be specific on what you worked on.

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Week 2 Art Works  in Google Classroom

Week 2 Art Works

Upload your 2 images from Week 2 of photographing for your portfolio topic.
In addition, please complete the AP Self Assessment google form you created.

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Work Day Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment

Using the attached google form, complete the work day self assessment. This process is important for individual growth and provides an honest reflection on how you worked today and what we can do to improve organization, work ethic and skills. Be honest with your analysis, you will not get marked down for being honest.

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AP Portfolio Photographing List  in Google Classroom

AP Portfolio Photographing List

Using the "+ Create" button on your assignment; create a new google doc.
On this google doc you will outline images that you want to make for your ap portfolio. Be specific and detailed as to the time of day, location and what the image will look like.
For each "image" please include the following (at minimum): Time of photograph, Location of photograph, Details (description of how the photograph will look when you make the image.)

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Week 1 Art Work  in Google Classroom

Week 1 Art Work

Using this assignment turn in your art works for this week. In addition, please complete the AP Studio Art Self Assessment form to go along with the art work.

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Peer Critique (Free Shoot)  in Google Classroom

Peer Critique (Free Shoot)

Using the attached google doc, complete the peer critique.

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Free Shoot (1)  in Google Classroom

Free Shoot (1)

Upload your 5 freeshoot images to this assignment. Images should demonstrate use of the technical and creative skills form Looking for light and Letters of your Name Projects. In addition, your images should show and understanding of Framing, Focus, light & Shadow and Balance.

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Work Check  in Google Classroom

Work Check

Using the attached google form, complete the work check 10 minutes before the end of class.

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Photographing List in Google Classroom

Photographing List

Upload a copy of your Photographing list to this assignment. I would like to see what types of images you have planned.

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Work Check  in Google Classroom

Work Check

Using the Link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPhGF-HQ8xfAmP85T4hgsbiOGTusgLvIkJGIVuT3tofrMZ_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link) Complete the google form for your today's work check.

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AP Portfolio Ideas in Google Classroom

AP Portfolio Ideas

Please attach your photography journal to this assignment.
Your journal should include an updated slide(s) that show your AP portfolio topic research. This should include the following:
** 3-5 Essential questions that will guide your portfolio research (these can be completely different ideas)
** Short explanation of the research / idea relating to each essential question
** Example images of your ideas / topics
** Anything else you think is important

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EXTRA CREDIT (Modified Lighting Reflective Source)  in Google Classroom

EXTRA CREDIT (Modified Lighting Reflective Source)

Using a reflective source, create the same type of bracket we did for our Modified Lighting Practice in class. This modified lighting source needs to be reflective (shinny).

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What did you notice by using the "lighting modifier" when photographing your object? What did it change? How does it change the lighting? How can you use it to create better lighting in your images?  in Google Classroom

What did you notice by using the "lighting modifier" when photographing your object? What did it change? How does it change the lighting? How can you use it to create better lighting in your images?

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Modified Lighting Practice  in Google Classroom

Modified Lighting Practice

Upload your 3 image bracket for modified lighting. You should only have to upload 1 document that contains your 3 modified lighting photos.

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Photo Critique 1 (Critique Refresher)  in Google Classroom

Photo Critique 1 (Critique Refresher)

Please upload your critique document to this assignment.

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Photography Journal  in Google Classroom

Photography Journal

Please attach your photography journal to this assignment.

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Personal Inventory in Google Classroom

Personal Inventory

Attached to this assignment is the personal inventory form we filled out in class. If you were absent or didn't get a chance to fill it out. Please do so. This information will not be shared with anyone and is just a way for me to get to know you better.
If you completed this in class, just turn in the assignment.

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Get to Know Me Slide Deck  in Google Classroom

Get to Know Me Slide Deck

Using the slide deck attached you will find a blank slide and create your about me page.
Add the 3 photos we took in class today:
*** A photo that represents something that makes you happy
*** A photo that represents something that makes you frustrated
*** A photo of a selfie (or photo of yourself)
In addition, write a brief introduction about yourself (your likes, hobbies and photography that you enjoy looking at).
Once finished, find images online that represent some of the things you talked about in your introduction.

(please see slide 2 for an example)
use the link below: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZwEAL5rA2ZFwh1DtWlW34mONKkPrAQs6bWUjtv9oZuE/edit?usp=sharing

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Classroom Agreement  in Google Classroom

Classroom Agreement

Classroom Syllabus and Agreement - Please complete the following for this assignment.
** Please review the attached class syllabus and class agreement.
** Complete the google form linked at the bottom of the syllabus.
** When you have completed both tasks, mark this assignment as turned in.
If you completed this in class, just turn in the assignment.