Using Composition in Photography - Assignment #2 (TGJ 2O1)

You've now researched 5 different compositional tools. Your next assignment is to take photos that strongly express 10 different compositional tools that you learned about in the powerpoint.

Here is a list of compositional tools in photography to get you started.

5 of your photos MUST use the 5 tools you researched in YOUR powerpoint that you submitted.
The other 5 can be any of the others from the list (or Composition Powerpoint)

Rule of Thirds
Leading Lines or Dominant Lines
Shape
Form
Pattern and Repetition (also breaking pattern)
Texture 
Colour
Rhythm
Depth (overlap, linear perspective, aerial or atmospheric perspective, selective focus)
Balance (symmetrical or asymmetrical)
Framing
Timing/Decisive Moment
Dominant Foreground/Contributing Background
Panning, Zooming, Blur
Light and Shadow

Composition in Photography Research - Assignment # 1 (TGJ 2O1)

1. Go to the pickup folder (Lakeshore CI - PickUp - Ms. Silverman PickUp - Comm Tech TGJ 2O1 - 2015-16) to find the Compositional Tools powerpoint presentation.

2. View the powerpoint  and CHOOSE 5 of the compositional tools that intrigue you to research further.

3. Go to Google Images and search for each of the 5 compositional tools. Look for a strong example of each of the 5 tools that you have chosen. Try to find photographs that take your breath away, are visually impactful and interesting and BEST DEMONSTRATE THAT COMPOSITIONAL TOOL!!

4. SAVE these images in a folder on your home drive (Make a new folder called TGJ 2O1).

5.  Create a powerpoint presentation entitled COMPOSITION IN PHOTOGRAPHY.

5. Each photograph MUST be labelled with a subtitle of the appropriate compositional tool.

6. Write a brief sentence or two that justifies why you chose that photo and why it's a great example of that compositional tool. (Your sentence should indicate that you understand the compositional tool and can explain it)

Due: End of the period!

We will begin shooting tomorrow.

Please return your forms by the end of the week!!!

List of compositional tools from the powerpoint and others:

Rule of Thirds
Leading Lines or Dominant Lines
Shape
Form
Pattern and Repetition (also breaking pattern)
Texture
Rhythm
Depth (overlap, linear perspective, aerial or atmospheric perspective, selective focus)
Balance (symmetrical or asymmetrical)
Framing
Timing/Decisive Moment
Dominant Foreground/Contributing Background
Panning, Zooming, Blur
Light and Shadow

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Send your selfie!!

Please don't forget to send me a selfie for the yearbook spread. Please do it today!!
Send to lisa.silverman@tdsb.on.ca

Thanks
Ms. Silverman

Web banner ad for PSA - Individual Assignment

For a portion of your culminating, to accompany your PSA video, you must each design a web banner ad known as a "fat skyscraper" which is 240x400 pixels. Since it is for web, the resolution only needs to be
70 p.p.i.
Here is an example.

Since the ad will be quite small on a computer screen, consider a strong and clear image preferably a distinct photograph from your PSA and the slogan or quote used in your PSA.

You must have a photograph. You must have text. Placement, font choice, colour and size are up to you.

Consider having a web address (similar to your PSA) as your call to action.

Colour mode should be RGB!! Not CMYK.

Resolution should be 72 ppi

Size 240x400 pixels

You will lose marks if you have not created this ad in EXACTLY the right dimensions, resolution and colour mode. And/or if you fail to follow submission instructions EXACTLY.

I will be evaluation your ad based on the following for 5 marks each.

Visual Impact (Dynamic and eye-catching)

Strong Slogan (well chosen and impactful)

Composition and placement of image/text

Visual Hierarchy (Emphasis)

Emotional Impact (Makes you think/feel)

Unity (Connection to PSA video - use of image from the video)

Choice of Image (Best choice for quality and impact - clear and easy to "read" visually)

Choice of Font (size, style, colour fits well with mood and impact of PSA)

Web address (Call to Action) placed and sized appropriately (smaller than Slogan, but readable)

Please post your finished ad on your blog AND drop it in the drop folder with the following file name.

I would like to see a saved jpg AND psa with LastName_FirstInitial_PSAbanner.psd and LastName_FirstInitial_PSAbanner.jpg

Note: From Photoshop you should choose Save for Web from the File menu and choose jpg.

Everything is due: Friday June 13th, 2014 by the end of the day.

Some powerful PSAs

http://blog.wooshii.com/top-10-online-video-public-service-announcements-psa/

Media College (Video Shots etc.)

Composition in video

Assignment - The Photo Essay

A photo essay is a collection of photos that help tell the story of something or someone or a group of people engaged in something. Vague? Well it should be. Almost anything could be used for your photo essay.
Find something that has to do with your connection to Lakeshore - either the school or the community. It should be something that interests you. Check with Ms. Silverman once you have a topic in mind.

Types of photos:
Action - people doing. People engaged in an activity. Not posed.
Reaction - people reacting to something. These shots show emotion and add so much to the human aspect of the story.
Environment - what are the physical surroundings? Get a wide shot that shows the whole space you're telling the story about. Also, you can try to capture the 'vibe' of the environment - the mood - are people happy/sad/excited etc.?
Detail/Close-up - Find some interesting details that can help show specific aspects of the story you're trying to tell. Get some well composed close up shots to demonstrate this.
People - more candid shots of people that can help add to the depth of the story you're telling.

Step 1: Choose your topic. Find a topic that can be narrowed down to be as specific as possible so that you can capture this 'story' in 5-10 photos.

Step 2: Make a list of photo ideas so you don't forget anything when you're shooting. Write down specific ideas you might have to capture action, reaction, environment etc. Show this list to Ms. Silverman with your story idea for a mark and approval BEFORE going out to shoot. Then, take the list with you so you don't forget anything!

Step 3: Go out and shoot. Sign out a camera for when you need it and start shooting!

Step 4: Edit. Find 5-10 photos that tell the story. Make each of the photos you choose the best compositions, but also the best variety to help tell your story. Edit them to improve contrast and cropping.

Step 5: Submit to the drop folder in a folder you call Photo_Essay_lastname_firstInitial. AND post them on your blog with a caption that explains each photo. Captions should add information, and not just state the obvious. They should include accurate names and dates and information.