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Final Project  in Google Classroom

Final Project

Conduct some online research on the 3 elements of photography and their relationship to each other.
**Using google slides creates a presentation that breaks down each of the 3 elements of exposure and explains how the element controls exposure in photography.
**Use 1 slide for each of the Elements
**At the end, use 1 slide to outline a conclusion that talks about how the 3 elements work together to produce an image.
In the end you should have a total of 5 slides (1 intro slide, 3 slides for the elements of exposure and 1 conclusion slide). Use visuals you find online to enhance your presentation.

You can use the infographic you created a few weeks ago as a jumping off point. Make sure you use visual examples of each element from your own image library (They can be image you already turned in, extra images or new images you take for this project. the rule is they have to be your images and have to be taken this year.)

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Elements and Principles of Design Presentation in Google Classroom

Elements and Principles of Design Presentation

Create a Google Slide presentation that outlines the Principles and Elements of design that we discussed over the past few weeks. You will need to include a short description of each principle and element and 1 example image that you took (you can pick from those that you turned in via google classroom or take new images). There is a blank google slides presentationĀ attached to the google classroom assignment. At the end, create a conclusion slide that outlines the importance of these elements and principles of design as they relate to photography.

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Weekly Attendance (Week of 5/25/20)  in Google Classroom

Weekly Attendance (Week of 5/25/20)

This google for serves 2 main purposes.
**1- To check in with you mid week to see your progress on our assignments and to see where you may need help.
**2- servers as our weekly attendance and proof of your participation in our online learning community.
The help question is always optional. If you can't make it to a zoom meeting or if you need a different platform to ask a questions this a great way.
This google form will be posted weekly on Wednesday's and will be due Thursday (the same week) by 11:59pm.
On Friday's, I will be calling the parents of those that do not respond. Please set an alarm, check google classroom regular and make this a priority.

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Elements of Design lesson 3 (Color)  in Google Classroom

Elements of Design lesson 3 (Color)

Elements of Design Lesson 3 (Color) Assignment Details:
PART 1- Create a photographic color wheel that represents primary and secondary colors.
** you will make a total of 6 photographs- one for each of the colors ( Blue, Violet, Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green). When you finish, create a new document in photoshop or pixlr and bring the images into it. You can line them up, put them in a circle or whatever format you wish.
You will save your file as (firstinitial_lastname_CW).
PART 2- Create a photograph that illustrates the use of color as an element of design (monochromatic, color blocking etc).
Save your file as (firstinitial_lastname_EDC)

Any questions, I'm here to help. Email is the best way to communicate.

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Elements of Design Lesson 4 (Shape)  in Google Classroom

Elements of Design Lesson 4 (Shape)

Upload your 2 images that represent shape to this assignment.
Name your files as:
Firstinitial_lastname_s

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Weekly Attendance (Week of 5/18/20)  in Google Classroom

Weekly Attendance (Week of 5/18/20)

This google for serves 2 main purposes.
**1- To check in with you mid week to see your progress on our assignments and to see where you may need help.
**2- servers as our weekly attendance and proof of your participation in our online learning community.
The help question is always optional. If you can't make it to a zoom meeting or if you need a different platform to ask a questions this a great way.
This google form will be posted weekly on Wednesday's and will be due Thursday (the same week) by 11:59pm.
On Friday's, I will be calling the parents of those that do not respond. Please set an alarm, check google classroom regular and make this a priority.

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Elements of Design Lesson 1 (Line)  in Google Classroom

Elements of Design Lesson 1 (Line)

You will be required to make 3 total photographs. 1 that represents implied line, 1 that represents physical line, and 1 that represents leading lines. Editing styles, color/black and white are completely up to you. Please name your files as:
Implied Line - Firstinitial_lastname_IL
Physical Line - Firstinitial_lastname_PL
Leading Line - Firstinitial_lastname_LL
If you have any questions, send me an email.
Happy Photographing!!!

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Elements of Design Lesson 2 (Texture)  in Google Classroom

Elements of Design Lesson 2 (Texture)

For this lesson, you will create 2 different images that both represent texture in different ways. 1- showing texture though lighting and composition and 1- showing texture though focus on the texture only. If you need help, please review the video from yesterday's lecture.
Save files as:
Lighting Texture- Fristinitial_lastname_LT
Texture Focus- Fistinitial_lastname_T

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Weekly Attendance (Week of 5/11/20)  in Google Classroom

Weekly Attendance (Week of 5/11/20)

This google for serves 2 main purposes.
**1- To check in with you mid week to see your progress on our assignments and to see where you may need help.
**2- servers as our weekly attendance and proof of your participation in our online learning community.
The help question is always optional. If you can't make it to a zoom meeting or if you need a different platform to ask a questions this a great way.
This google form will be posted weekly on Wednesday's and will be due Thursday (the same week) by 11:59pm.
On Friday's, I will be calling the parents of those that do not respond. Please set an alarm, check google classroom regular and make this a priority.

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Principles of Design Lesson 5 (Harmony, Movement, Hierarchy)  in Google Classroom

Principles of Design Lesson 5 (Harmony, Movement, Hierarchy)

You are asked to produce two images that represent one of the 3 principles of design discussed in yesterday's lecture. The choice is yours. Once you photograph and edit your images, please upload them to the google classroom assignment.

File name as:
Harmony- firstinitial_lastname_H
Motion- firstinitial_lastname_M
Hierarchy- firstinitial_lastname_HI

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End of Year Student Survey  in Google Classroom

End of Year Student Survey

Please View the attached google slides presentation. Within the presentation you will find the link to the student survey and additional information needed to complete the survey. When you finish, please take a picture or screenshot of your "thank you" screen for proof of completion of this assignment. This is added to Aries and is an easy way to boost your grade a bit.

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Principles of Design Quiz  in Google Classroom

Principles of Design Quiz

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Weekly Attendance (Week of 5/4/20)  in Google Classroom

Weekly Attendance (Week of 5/4/20)

This google for serves 2 main purposes.
**1- To check in with you mid week to see your progress on our assignments and to see where you may need help.
**2- servers as our weekly attendance and proof of your participation in our online learning community.
The help question is always optional. If you can't make it to a zoom meeting or if you need a different platform to ask a questions this a great way.
This google form will be posted weekly on Wednesday's and will be due Thursday (the same week) by 11:59pm.
On Friday's, I will be calling the parents of those that do not respond. Please set an alarm, check google classroom regular and make this a priority.

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Edpuzzle | 7 Smartphone Photography Tips & Tricks in Google Classroom

Edpuzzle | 7 Smartphone Photography Tips & Tricks

This is an extra credit video. This video will give you some ideas of how to use your phone as a camera in unique ways.

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Principles of Design lesson 3 - Pattern & Repetition in Google Classroom

Principles of Design lesson 3 - Pattern & Repetition

Design Lesson 3- Pattern & Repetition
Watch the attached video lecture on pattern & repetition and then make your own photographs that represent this principle of design. You will be required to turn in 3 different examples of this design principle using photography. You may use your phone camera are a digital camera you have at home to photograph. These 3 photographs should represent the following:
1 image of Constructed Pattern / Repetition
1 image of Man Made Pattern / Repetition
1 image of Natural Pattern / Repetition
Once you finish, you will upload the 3 examples to the google classroom assignment title: Principles of design Lesson 3 - Pattern & Repetition.
Save your images as:
Constructed - Firstinitial_lastname_CPR
Man Made - Firstinitial_lastname_MMPR
Natural - Firstinitial_lastname_NPR
Basic edits are required.

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Principles of Design Lesson 4 - Contrast  in Google Classroom

Principles of Design Lesson 4 - Contrast

For your Contrast lesson assignment, you will create 3 different photographs that relate to the Principle of Design- Contrast:
** 1 image that uses Color to create Contrast
** 1 images that uses Your choice (Tone or Textures) to create Contrast
** 1 image that uses Conceptual means to create Contrast
Check out the video that was posted yesterday for more information on the different ways photographers use contrast in their images.

Video Link for Principles of Design Lecture 4 - Contrast :
https://www.loom.com/share/553df160e1be47138dc6b1a56e4a5638

If you have any questions, I'm here to help.
Happy photographing!

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Weekly Attendance (Week of 4/27/20)  in Google Classroom

Weekly Attendance (Week of 4/27/20)

This google for serves 2 main purposes.
**1- To check in with you mid week to see your progress on our assignments and to see where you may need help.
**2- servers as our weekly attendance and proof of your participation in our online learning community.
The help question is always optional. If you can't make it to a zoom meeting or if you need a different platform to ask a questions this a great way.
This google form will be posted weekly on Wednesday's and will be due Thursday (the same week) by 11:59pm.
On Friday's, I will be calling the parents of those that do not respond. Please set an alarm, check google classroom regular and make this a priority.

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Principles of Design Lesson 2 - Emphasis / Dominance in Google Classroom

Principles of Design Lesson 2 - Emphasis / Dominance

After watching the video, you are asked to photograph 3 different photographs that represent / show your understanding of Emphasis (or Dominance). Your 3 different photos will represent the 3 different tools photographers use to create emphasis in a photograph: Contrast, Placement, and Isolation. One you photograph for each of the 3, you will do basic edits using the photo editing program of your choice (pixlr or photoshop).
Emphasis (or Dominance) Video Link:
https://www.loom.com/share/9c6bd197d11f43fb92d82d5f9a205d1e
Photographing Requirements:
** 1 photograph that shows use of CONTRAST to create emphasis / dominance
** 1 photograph that shows use of PLACEMENT to create emphasis / dominance
** 1 photograph that shows use of ISOLATION to create emphasis / dominance

Save Files As:
Firstinitial_lastname_ED_C (for Contrast)
Firstinitial_lastname_ED_P (for Placement)
Fristinitial_lastname_ED_I (for Isolation)

Happy Photographing!!!

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Principles of Design Lesson 1 - Balance  in Google Classroom

Principles of Design Lesson 1 - Balance

Principles of Design Lesson 1- Balance
Watch the attached video lecture on Balance and then make your own photographs that represent this principle of design.
Create 2 different examples of balance in photography. You may use your phone camera are a digital camera you have at home to photograph.
Once you finish, you will upload the 2 examples to this assignment.
Save your images as: Firstinitial_lastname_B1-2
Lesson 1 Video:
https://www.loom.com/share/8c7332b38e064cf69cd261cd4fec24af

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Weekly Attendance ( Week of 4/20/20)  in Google Classroom

Weekly Attendance ( Week of 4/20/20)

This google for serves 2 main purposes.
**1- To check in with you mid week to see your progress on our assignments and to see where you may need help.
**2- servers as our weekly attendance and proof of your participation in our online learning community.
The help question is always optional. If you can't make it to a zoom meeting or if you need a different platform to ask a questions this a great way.
This google form will be posted weekly on Wednesday's and will be due Thursday (the same week) by 11:59pm.
On Friday's, I will be calling the parents of those that do not respond. Please set an alarm, check google classroom regular and make this a priority.

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Pixlr Editor Assignment 2 (Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, Soft Light Dodging and Burning)  in Google Classroom

Pixlr Editor Assignment 2 (Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, Soft Light Dodging and Burning)

For this min assignment you will need to do the following:
*** Download an image from your google drive that has areas that need to be removed (dust, spots etc.) and areas that could be brightened up and/or darkened down. (You may use black and white or color)
*** Open your image in Pixlr Editor
*** Use the Clone stamp to remove dust/spots
*** Use the Healing Brush to remove dust/spots
*** Add a new layer and use this layer to Dodge / Burn your image (lighten / darken)
*** Save your file as: Firstinitial_lastname_PE2
As always, any questions at all. reach out to me.

Find the Video link Below:
https://www.loom.com/share/8f8cc7b08252443ba03ce4c3ac3da0bb

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Pixlr Assignment 3 (Color Balance and Multiple Image Document)  in Google Classroom

Pixlr Assignment 3 (Color Balance and Multiple Image Document)

This assignment will be focusing on color balance and creating a document with multiple images and text. Outlined below you will find the details of the assignment and a link to the video.
Pixlr Assignment 3 (Color Balance & Mulitple Image Document)
** Download the 3 jpeg images from google classroom (ColorBalance 1-3).
** Using the provided images and the Pixlr editor, color balance each so that you remove any unwanted color casts (image is too red, blue, yellow).
** Save each color corrected image for later.
** Create a new blank document in Pixlr.
** Add the 3 color corrected images to the blank document and the corresponding text.
** Save and upload your finished document to the google classroom assignment.

Here is the link to Assignment 3's Video:
https://www.loom.com/share/371141e6ecd44892a74b4829a46adf14

Here is the link to the Pixlr editor:
https://pixlr.com/e/

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Pixlr Editor Assignment 1 (Black and White Image)  in Google Classroom

Pixlr Editor Assignment 1 (Black and White Image)

Your first assignment this week is "Black and White in Pixlr"
Use a previously taken COLOR image from your google drive. Use Pixlr to create a black and white image. Use the following adjustments: Levels, Brightness & Contrast, Hue & Saturation. When finished Save file as: Firstinitial_lastname_PE1

Here is your first video:
https://www.loom.com/share/55eb79bcf1d54dfca298462723c426ab

Pixlr Editor Link:
https://pixlr.com/editor/

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Weekly Attendance ( Week of 4/13/20)  in Google Classroom

Weekly Attendance ( Week of 4/13/20)

This google for serves 2 main purposes.
**1- To check in with you mid week to see your progress on our assignments and to see where you may need help.
**2- servers as our weekly attendance and proof of your participation in our online learning community.
The help question is always optional. If you can't make it to a zoom meeting or if you need a different platform to ask a questions this a great way.
This google form will be posted weekly on Wednesday's and will be due Thursday (the same week) by 11:59pm.
On Friday's, I will be calling the parents of those that do not respond. Please set an alarm, check google classroom regular and make this a priority.

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Exposure Triangle Infographic  in Google Classroom

Exposure Triangle Infographic

Upload your exposure triangle infographic to this assignment.
You can use the following:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Jamboard, Pencil and Paper, or another method we have discussed prior.
I have attached a Jamboard to this assignment however, you don't have to use that method.

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Edpuzzle | Exposure Triangle Review in Google Classroom

Edpuzzle | Exposure Triangle Review

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Home Equipment Survey  in Google Classroom

Home Equipment Survey

Please complete the attached short survey. This will aid me in designing our assignments when we return from spring break. this survey shouldn't take longer than 5 min to complete.

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Weekly Attendance (Week of 3/30/20)  in Google Classroom

Weekly Attendance (Week of 3/30/20)

This google for serves 2 main purposes.
**1- To check in with you mid week to see your progress on our assignments and to see where you may need help.
**2- servers as our weekly attendance and proof of your participation in our online learning community.
The help question is always optional. If you can't make it to a zoom meeting or if you need a different platform to ask a questions this a great way.
This google form will be posted weekly on Wednesday's and will be due Thursday (the same week) by 11:59pm.
On Friday's, I will be calling the parents of those that do not respond. Please set an alarm, check google classroom regular and make this a priority.

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Edpuzzle | Short History of Photography in Google Classroom

Edpuzzle | Short History of Photography

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Photo History Presentation  in Google Classroom

Photo History Presentation

Using the attached google slide presentation, outline a brief history of photography- from the invention of photography to the invention of digital photography. Make sure to note key players (people) in the invention of the photographic process and key dates. and don't forget to be CREATIVE in your presentation- use visuals.

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Weekly Attendance (Week of 3/23/20)  in Google Classroom

Weekly Attendance (Week of 3/23/20)

This google for serves 2 main purposes.
**1- To check in with you mid week to see your progress on our assignments and to see where you may need help.
**2- servers as our weekly attendance and proof of your participation in our online learning community.
The help question is always optional. If you can't make it to a zoom meeting or if you need a different platform to ask a questions this a great way.
This google form will be posted weekly on Wednesday's and will be due Thursday (the same week) by 11:59pm.
On Friday's, I will be calling the parents of those that do not respond. Please set an alarm, check google classroom regular and make this a priority.

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Google Site Portfolio  in Google Classroom

Google Site Portfolio

Follow the instructional video on the announcement page to create your google site. Once you finish, share your site with this assignment to turn it in. If you have trouble please let me know.

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Yorba Linda Woman's club Art Contest Submissions  in Google Classroom

Yorba Linda Woman's club Art Contest Submissions

Submit up to 3 images for the Art contest. Must be work completed this year.

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Photo Restoration  in Google Classroom

Photo Restoration

Upload a JPEG version of your photo Restoration image.
File name: Firstinitial_lastname_PR

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District Art Show Submissions  in Google Classroom

District Art Show Submissions

Upload up to 3 images for submission to the district art show.

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Unique Background Portraits  in Google Classroom

Unique Background Portraits

Upload your 3 unique background portraits to this assignment.
ONLY upload JPEG images
File name: Firstinitial_lastname_UPort1-3

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Free Shoot 4 in Google Classroom

Free Shoot 4

Upload the 5 images for Free Shoot 4.
Label images as: firstinitial_lastname_FS4_1-5
Only upload JPEG files.

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Robert Retouch  in Google Classroom

Robert Retouch

Upload your jpeg version of Robert to this assignment.
File name: Firstinitial_lastname_RR

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Free Shoot 3  in Google Classroom

Free Shoot 3

Upload your 3 images to this assignment.
File name: firstinitial_lastname_FS3_1-3
Only upload JPEG files.

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White Balance Correction Bracket  in Google Classroom

White Balance Correction Bracket

Upload your 1 document to this assignment.
File name: Firstinitial_lastname_WBCB

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Intro to Portraits  in Google Classroom

Intro to Portraits

Upload your 5 portratis to this assignment.
Remeber, portratis should be photographed in "portrait orientation" (Vertical).
You should have a minimum of 3 different people within your 5 portratis.
Files should be titled: "Firstinitial_lastname_port1-5

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Looking for Light Color  in Google Classroom

Looking for Light Color

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White Balance Brackets  in Google Classroom

White Balance Brackets

Upload your 2 White Balance Brackets to this assignment.

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Hockney Critique  in Google Classroom

Hockney Critique

Using the T.A.G. document quickly critique the hackney of your choice.
Don't forget to add a picture of the hackney you choose.

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Hockney  in Google Classroom

Hockney

Upload your 2 Hockney files. ONLY JPEG images
1- your Mid point Hockney----File Name: Firstinitial_lastname_Hockney1
1- Your Revised Hockney----File Name: Firstinitial_lastname_Hockney2
You should show revision from your first version. That could be in the form of: Changing or altering individual images, adding soft light dodging & burning layers, re-doing the entire Hockney, adding to or taking away from the original.

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Hockney (Self Analysis)  in Google Classroom

Hockney (Self Analysis)

Upload your Self Analysis google document to this assignment. Remember the requirements:
Outline your Peer's T.A.G critique. (Whats working and what needs improvement.)
Give your self analysis:
Choose 3-4 critiquing points from the "learning to look" handout and write 2-3 sentences for each point. Focusing on improvement and reflection.
Grade your work as it stands right now using the 1-4 grading rubric (can be found in your class syllabus) and explain your reason for this grade.
Be honest in your grading and explanation. It is ok to admit you did not understand or to say I can improve. That's the point of this process.

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Personal Inventory ( Extra Credit)  in Google Classroom

Personal Inventory ( Extra Credit)

As part of our Belong, Believe, Become mission at school I want to get to know my students a little better. Please fill out this short personal inventory. This information will only be seen by me and is a short description of who you are and your likes.
This will also award you extra credit for completion.
Thanks for helping me get to know you a little better.

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Image Analysis in Google Classroom

Image Analysis

Upload your image analysis to this assignment. Make sure the critique follows the directions below.
- 1 page minimum
- Double Spaced
- Show a clear difference between objective point of view & subjective point of view
- Underline the specific "learning to look" critique points you used in your analysis.
Your analysis should be an in-depth critique of your best image. Do not include your image in your document. You should have describe it within your objective point of view and it should be included in your Image Analysis Outline.

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Student Survey  in Google Classroom

Student Survey

Using the link below complete the mid year student survey.

https://forms.gle/W84apTFuYqZhgnnE6

Please upload a screen capture showing your completion page when you have finished.

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Full Image Analysis (Outline)  in Google Classroom

Full Image Analysis (Outline)

Use the attached document to create your outline that will help you in writing your Full Image Analysis. This is your outline and you can format it in any way that helps you write your Full Analysis.

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Free Shoot 2  in Google Classroom

Free Shoot 2

Upload your Free Shoot Images to this assignment.
File Name: Firstinitial_lastname_FS2_1-4

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Letters of Your Name  in Google Classroom

Letters of Your Name

You should only be uploading 1 document to this assignment.
File Name: firstinitial_lastname_LOYN
Only upload a JPEG image.

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Depth of Field and Shutter Speed Manual Mode Practice  in Google Classroom

Depth of Field and Shutter Speed Manual Mode Practice

Upload 2 images to this assignment.
File Name:
Depth of Field- Firstinitial_lastname_DOF
Shutter Speed- Firstinitial_lastname_SS

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Elements of Exposure Test  in Google Classroom

Elements of Exposure Test

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Brackets  in Google Classroom

Brackets

Upload your 4 bracket documents to this assignment.
Check file names and Check file formats.
DON'T FORGET to click turn in/ submit.

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Free Shoot 1  in Google Classroom

Free Shoot 1

Upload your 3 Free Shoot images to this assignment.
File Name: Firstinitial_lastname_FS1_1-3

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Shutter Speed / Motion Critique  in Google Classroom

Shutter Speed / Motion Critique

Select an image from the shutter speed padlet and use the attached image analysis critique document to write your shutter speed critique.

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Shutter Speed / Motion Quiz  in Google Classroom

Shutter Speed / Motion Quiz

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Shutter Speed / Motion  in Google Classroom

Shutter Speed / Motion

Upload your JPEG images to this assignment. Make sure to not change the file format extension within your file name- let photoshop do the change for you.
Check to make sure file names are correct and that your images are edited correctly.

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Aperture Quiz  in Google Classroom

Aperture Quiz

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Depth of Field in Google Classroom

Depth of Field

Upload your 6 Depth of Field images to this assignment.
Make sure your files are labeled correctly and you have saved them as the correct format (JPEG).

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Looking for Light Critique in Google Classroom

Looking for Light Critique

Upload your critique document to this assignment.

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Looking for Light in Google Classroom

Looking for Light

Upload your "looking for light" images to this assignment.
5 total images that show an understanding of light and how it creates depth within an image.
File name: firstinitial_lastname_LFL1-5
File Format: JPEG
Reminder: ONLY UPLOAD JPEG IMAGES

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Safety Notes in Google Classroom

Safety Notes

Using the document provided take notes during our safety lecture. These are your notes so take them the best way it helps you.

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Safety Test in Google Classroom

Safety Test

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Internet Safety in Google Classroom

Internet Safety

Follow the directions to completing the internet safety check.