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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 = VA1DP3
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: How do portfolio's benefit photographic artists? Think about what a portfolio could be used for beyond the classroom.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: How do portfolio's benefit photographic artists? Think about what a portfolio could be used for beyond the classroom.

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Photography Genre Portfolio  in Google Classroom

Photography Genre Portfolio

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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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Portfolio Images 4  in Google Classroom

Portfolio Images 4

Upload your 2 or more portfolio images to this assignment.

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Wednesday Question: Provide a progress update on your portfolio.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Provide a progress update on your portfolio.

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Portfolio Images 3 in Google Classroom

Portfolio Images 3

Upload your 2 portfolio images to this assignment.

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Wednesday Question: Give a brief update on your portfolio.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Give a brief update on your portfolio.

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Portfolio Images 2  in Google Classroom

Portfolio Images 2

Upload your 2 portfolio images to this assignment.

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Wednesday Question: Outline your progress on the current portfolio.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Outline your progress on the current portfolio.

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Portfolio Images 1  in Google Classroom

Portfolio Images 1

Upload your 2 portfolio images to this assignment.

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Wednesday Question: How will you make sure you are successful with this extended portfolio project? Please provide details.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: How will you make sure you are successful with this extended portfolio project? Please provide details.

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Photography Genre Portfolio (Research Doc)  in Google Classroom

Photography Genre Portfolio (Research Doc)

Attache your research doc to this assignmet for credit. Your doc should inclued the following: 
** Reserach on photography Genre's
** Topic Selection (What genre will you be photograping?) 
** Shoot List (Sample of images you would like to make) 
** Insperation examples

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Wednesday Question: What have you learned about the different genres of photography? What genre stuck out to you?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: What have you learned about the different genres of photography? What genre stuck out to you?

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Wednesday Question: Thinking back to the idea of a portfolio, how does a portfolio show a sustained investigation of a topic or idea?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Thinking back to the idea of a portfolio, how does a portfolio show a sustained investigation of a topic or idea?

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Free Shoot Project  in Google Classroom

Free Shoot Project

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Wednesday Question: Answer the following questions: 
1 What is your "theme" for your free-shoot? 
2 How did you develop this theme and why did you want to photograph it? 
3 Thinking back to what we have learned so far, what concepts / techniques are you going to use in your free shoot?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Answer the following questions: 1 What is your "theme" for your free-shoot? 2 How did you develop this theme and why did you want to photograph it? 3 Thinking back to what we have learned so far, what concepts / techniques are you going to use in your free shoot?

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Photography Journal Update  in Google Classroom

Photography Journal Update

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Wednesday Question: What is the importance of a photographic journal? What can you use the journal for and how can it help your photographic process?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: What is the importance of a photographic journal? What can you use the journal for and how can it help your photographic process?

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Full Image Analysis (Fine Art Portfolio)  in Google Classroom

Full Image Analysis (Fine Art Portfolio)

Upload your Full Image Analysis to this assignment by attaching your google doc to this assignment.

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Image Analysis Outline ( Fine art Portfolio)  in Google Classroom

Image Analysis Outline ( Fine art Portfolio)

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Wednesday Question: Briefly describe the difference in a short critique and a large critique like the image analysis. Also, describe why you would utilize one over the other and the importance of each.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Briefly describe the difference in a short critique and a large critique like the image analysis. Also, describe why you would utilize one over the other and the importance of each.

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Fine Art Portfolio  in Google Classroom

Fine Art Portfolio

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Wednesday Question: What do you need to do to finish up your portfolio?  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: What do you need to do to finish up your portfolio?

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Describe what you have left to work on for your fine art portfolio.  in Google Classroom

Describe what you have left to work on for your fine art portfolio.

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Wednesday Question: Describe the progress of your fine art portfolio. Be detailed in your description.  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Question: Describe the progress of your fine art portfolio. Be detailed in your description.

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Portfolio Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Portfolio Self Assessment

Using the attached google form, please complete your portfolio check.

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Outline some glows and grows from your fine art portfolio. List 3 areas you have succeeded in and 3 areas you have struggled in regards to your fine art portfolio.  in Google Classroom

Outline some glows and grows from your fine art portfolio. List 3 areas you have succeeded in and 3 areas you have struggled in regards to your fine art portfolio.

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Please provide an update on your fine art portfolio. be detailed.  in Google Classroom

Please provide an update on your fine art portfolio. be detailed.

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Fine Art Self Portrait Research Doc  in Google Classroom

Fine Art Self Portrait Research Doc

Post your research doc to this assignment. Please include: Initial research for self portraits, your EQ guiding this portfolio, and your beginning shoot list.

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Composition Techniques Portfolio  in Google Classroom

Composition Techniques Portfolio

Upload your google slides portfolio to this assignment.

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Wednesday Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Wednesday Self Assessment

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Composition Techniques Portfolio (Shoot List / Research)  in Google Classroom

Composition Techniques Portfolio (Shoot List / Research)

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Composition Techniques Portfolio (Research Document)  in Google Classroom

Composition Techniques Portfolio (Research Document)

Upload / Attache your google document that includes the research you did on composition techniques for photography and identifies the 5 you will be using for this portfolio.

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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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Extended Portfolio Peer Critique  in Google Classroom

Extended Portfolio Peer Critique

Using the attached google form, complete a critique of a peers portfolio.

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Thinking about the extended portfolio. How was this different than other portfolios? What were some challenges you met? What were some success you achieved? Be Detialed in Google Classroom

Thinking about the extended portfolio. How was this different than other portfolios? What were some challenges you met? What were some success you achieved? Be Detialed

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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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Extended Portfolio (Project)  in Google Classroom

Extended Portfolio (Project)

Upload your google slides presentation to this assignment to turn in your Extended Portfolio

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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: VA1DP3

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Peer Critique (Extended Portfolio)  in Google Classroom

Peer Critique (Extended Portfolio)

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Extended Portfolio Mid Point Check  in Google Classroom

Extended Portfolio Mid Point Check

Upload your extended portfolio check document to this assignment.

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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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Work Day Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment

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

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10 image portfolio (topic selection)  in Google Classroom

10 image portfolio (topic selection)

Upload your google doc that outlines your research for your 10 image portfolio.
Include the following:
*** Research (to include sample images of what other photographers have created with this idea/topic)
*** Shoot List (min of 3 ideas of what you will photograph with details.)
Don't forget to include the following for shoot list details:
Time of Day, Location and other image details important to note.

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Quick Shoot (Students choice of theme)  in Google Classroom

Quick Shoot (Students choice of theme)

Develop a topic / theme (5 min)
Create 4 different and unique images that represent this topic or theme (30 min of photographing time.)
Keep in mind that these 4 images should look like they go together but should be different and unique ( 30 min of editing time.
Save files as: (5 min to save and turn in)
File naming: Firstinital_lastname_QS1-4
Save as: JPG

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Photo Essay Critique (2)  in Google Classroom

Photo Essay Critique (2)

Using the attached google doc. Complete your full critique in your groups table. If you are completing this as missing / late work, complete it as a self critique in the last group table.

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Photo Essay Project (Students Choice)  in Google Classroom

Photo Essay Project (Students Choice)

Upload your 10 files to this assignment.
9 images for your photo essay
1 file of your photo essay grid.

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Work Day Self Assessment (Photo Essay)  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment (Photo Essay)

Using the goole form, compete the self day self assessment.

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Work Day Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment

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

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Photo Essay Topic  in Google Classroom

Photo Essay Topic

Attache your Goole Doc to this assignment. Included on the doc should be:
** EQ that guides your photo essay
** Research on photo essay and photographing them
** Sample Images
** Photographing List

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Critique (photo essay)  in Google Classroom

Critique (photo essay)

Using the attached google doc. Complete the critique in your groups.

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Photo Essay ( A day in the Life of....)  in Google Classroom

Photo Essay ( A day in the Life of....)

Please upload your 10 files to this assignment. 1 completed photo essay grid and 9 individual image files.

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Work Day Self Assessment (Part 2 Grading Rubric Specific)  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment (Part 2 Grading Rubric Specific)

Using the link attached to this assessment. Assess your work day based on our 4 grading rubric topics: Technical Ability, Creativity, Work Ethic, Critical Thinking.
Be honest in your self assessment. This is how you grow as individuals and as young adults.

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Work Day Self Assessment  in Google Classroom

Work Day Self Assessment

using the attached google form, please complete a self assessment on your work day today. When you finish, please mark the assignment as "done".

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Photo Essay ( A day in the life of....) Photographing List  in Google Classroom

Photo Essay ( A day in the life of....) Photographing List

Using the "+ Create" button on your assignment; create a new google doc and title it (Your Name, Photo Essay Photographing List).
On this google doc you will outline images that you want to make for this project. 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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Peer Critique (Free Shoot 1)  in Google Classroom

Peer Critique (Free Shoot 1)

Using the google doc attached, critique images from the "free shoot 1" project.

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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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Cohesive Product Photography Critique  in Google Classroom

Cohesive Product Photography Critique

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Product Photography (3 Cohesive Images)  in Google Classroom

Product Photography (3 Cohesive Images)

Upload your 3 cohesive product photography shots to this assignment.

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Product Photography Critique  in Google Classroom

Product Photography Critique

There is no need to upload anything to this assignment. This is only for grading purposes. This critique you were asked to upload your product photograph to our class padlet (https://padlet.com/criggs5/gi5librue7x0kmgn). When finished, you were asked to T.A.G 5 images (other than your own). T.A.G stands for: T. Tell something that works (explain the image in relation to the assignment), A. Ask a Question (Ask questions that get the photographer thinking about what they photographed and why), G. Give a suggestion for improvement (in your eyes, how can they improve the image. Maybe though editing, composition or technical aspects.)

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Product Photography Project  in Google Classroom

Product Photography Project

Upload your product photography image to this assignment.
File Naming: Firstinital_lastname_P
Save image as: Jpg
If you changed your at home studio set up, please include a picture of your set up. If you kept it the same, you do not need to include a set up photo.

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EXTRA CREDIT ( Lighting Modification: Reflective Source)  in Google Classroom

EXTRA CREDIT ( Lighting Modification: 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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Intro to Product Photography (With Modified Lighting)  in Google Classroom

Intro to Product Photography (With Modified Lighting)

Please upload your 2 images to this assignment.
** 1 image is the product shot (the main image) - File Naming: firstinitial_lastname_P
** 1 image is of your "studio" set up - File Naming: firstinitial_lastname_setup

Please make sure you are only turning in jpg images. Your main product shot needs to be fully edited.

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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 attache your photo 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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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.

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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/1x3hEZs9F8jxSW29x6KAGaI5VKcNIIoVwDEiHWeXkDvM/edit?usp=sharing

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Personal Inventory Google Form  in Google Classroom

Personal Inventory Google Form

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.