This is our final meeting. It's been a good semester, mostly everyone has worked hard and learned a thing or two about photojournalism. Hopefully. I've enjoyed working with all of you.
I wish all of you the best in all future adventures!
TODAY:
(help yourself top coffee and doughnuts!)
1. Put finishing touches on your Final Project, finish by 11:15am.
2. seek my advice BEFORE your final edit.
3. see checklist below, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
4. create audio slideshow
5. Critique will begin at 11:15.
FINAL PROJECT CHECKLIST:
1. be sure you submitted to the DROP updated final proposal, if you changed topics.
Slug: franklin_finalproposal.doc
2. make sure ALLL photos are captioned properly.
3. sequence photos, take special care to put photos in order.
4. slug photos properly. Slug: lastname_final01.jpg, lastname_final02.jpg, etc.
5. Photoshop & size each image properly (less that 2 MB each).
6. submit 8-10 final photos to the DROP when you are done.
*OPTIONAL*
1. create audio slideshow in iPHOTO.
2. export: SLUG: lastname_final_slideshow
3. submit to the DROP
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Each project must consist of at least 8 different images, no more than 10.
2. Project should include at least:
(1) vertical photo
(1), detail
(1) overall-scene setter
3. At least (5) photos must contain people.
4. Each image must be captioned properly in File Info.
5. The first image in your series MUST have a brief summary of your project, in addition to the caption. 2-3 sentences, be brief and concise. Place in same field as caption.
6. Each image must be slugged properly
(lastname_final 01.jpg, lastname_final 02.jpg, etc....
7. Each image must be cropped, toned, sized, etc in Photoshop
8. Each image should be sized to 10 inches at longest side, 200dpi, no larger than 2MB each.
9. Save it at a lower compression if too big.
10. Sequence your images in the best story telling manner.
GRADES:
-YOU WILL BE GRADED ON WELL YOU MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THE OVERALL IMPACT OF YOUR PHOTOS.
-PROJECT MUST REFLECT 4-5 WEEKS OF WORK.
GRADING:
ATTENDANCE& PARTICIPATION = 10 POINTS
-points will be subtracted if student does not participate in class by offering constructive comments and opinions.
****EXTRA CREDIT FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE! *****
-only two absences allowed, without permission from instructor.
-DETERMINATION: grade will be based on participation determined by instructor. (1-10)
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS = 25 POINTS
(10 points for each assignment)
-there will 10 assignments, each worth 10 points
-each assignment will be graded on scale of 1-10 max
-DETERMINATION: total points X 25% = grade
(ex: 95pts X 25% = 24 total points)
EXAM = 25 POINTS
-exam will be graded on a scale of 1-100 max
-DETERMINATION: total points X 25% = grade
(ex: 90pts X 25% = 23 total points)
PAPER & PRESENTATION = 15 POINTS
-will be graded on scale of 1-15 max
-DETERMINATION: grade will be based on how well requirements are completed.
(1-15)
FINAL PROJECT = 25 POINTS
(25 points for how well photo essay is completed)
DETERMINATION: grade will be based on how well project is completed. (1-25)
All points compiled at conclusion of semester.
Grading Scale
A = 100-93
A- = 92-90
B+ = 89-87
B = 86-83
B- = 82-80
C+ = 79-77
C = 76-73
C- = 72-70
D+ = 69-67
D = 66-63
D- = 62-60
F = 59-0
12/15/08
FALL '08 AUDIO SLIDESHOW
How to create a simple audio slideshow using iPHOTO.
1. AUDIO: find a piece of audio or music, convert to MP3.
2.PHOTOS: edit all images you wish to include, can be as many as 20.
3. ADD PHOTOS: add pics to iPHOTO:
-create new album (+ button at bottom), give it name.
-add images.
-sort them (view> sort > manually).
-create slideshow: (select ALL images> +button> click SLIDESHOW> create)
-customize all settings (music, transitions, Ken Burns effect, etc.)
DO NOT: repeat slideshow.
DO NOT: scale image to screen size.
DO NOT: show titles.
DO NOT: Ken Burns effect if not necessary.
4. EXPORT: click on newly created slideshow, in Library in column on left.
(Export> Large 640X 480> slug: yourlastname_final_slideshow.mov)
5. DROP FOLDER: place in DROP folder.
1. AUDIO: find a piece of audio or music, convert to MP3.
2.PHOTOS: edit all images you wish to include, can be as many as 20.
3. ADD PHOTOS: add pics to iPHOTO:
-create new album (+ button at bottom), give it name.
-add images.
-sort them (view> sort > manually).
-create slideshow: (select ALL images> +button> click SLIDESHOW> create)
-customize all settings (music, transitions, Ken Burns effect, etc.)
DO NOT: repeat slideshow.
DO NOT: scale image to screen size.
DO NOT: show titles.
DO NOT: Ken Burns effect if not necessary.
4. EXPORT: click on newly created slideshow, in Library in column on left.
(Export> Large 640X 480> slug: yourlastname_final_slideshow.mov)
5. DROP FOLDER: place in DROP folder.
12/7/08
FALL '08 WEEK 14
1. Student evaluations (need a volunteer)
2. Extra Credit assignment.
3. Next week: We will hold class. You will have about 90 minutes to do final edit from 9:45-11:15, I will be available to assist and help edit. We will then have final critique. All projects are due during class.
This is the last week to work on your Final Projects, due next Monday 12/15/08 at the end of class. No exceptions. In class we will work on experimenting with creating an audio slide show in iMovie. HOWEVER, you will be graded on the photos on how you met the requirements of this project. NOT the slide show.
FINAL PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS:
The Final Project is due Monday December 15th during FINAL CLASS.
Attendance required. No exceptions
1. Each project must consist of at least 8 different images, no more than 10.
2. Project should include at least:
(1) vertical photo
(1), detail
(1) overall-scene setter
3. At least (5) photos must contain people.
4. Each image must be captioned properly in File Info.
5. The first image in your series MUST have a brief summary of your project, in addition to the caption. 2-3 sentences, be brief and concise. Place in same field as caption.
6. Each image must be slugged properly
(lastname_final 01.jpg, lastname_final 02.jpg, etc....
7. Each image must be cropped, toned, sized, etc in Photoshop
8. Each image should be sized to 10 inches at longest side, 200dpi, no larger than 2MB each.
9. Save it at a lower compression if too big.
10. Sequence your images in the best story telling manner
-YOU WILL BE GRADED ON WELL YOU MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THE OVERALL IMPACT OF YOUR PHOTOS.
-PROJECT SHOULD REFLECT 4-5 WEEKS OF WORK.
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
FINAL PROJECT CHECKLIST:
1. be sure you submitted to the DROP updated final proposal, if you changed topics.
Slug: franklin_finalproposal.doc
2. make sure all photos are captioned properly.
3. sequence photos, take special care to put photos in order.
4. slug photos properly. Slug: lastname_final01.jpg, lastname_final02.jpg, etc.
5. Photoshop & size each image properly (less that 2 MB each)
6. submit 8-10 final photos to the DROP when you are done.
2. Extra Credit assignment.
3. Next week: We will hold class. You will have about 90 minutes to do final edit from 9:45-11:15, I will be available to assist and help edit. We will then have final critique. All projects are due during class.
This is the last week to work on your Final Projects, due next Monday 12/15/08 at the end of class. No exceptions. In class we will work on experimenting with creating an audio slide show in iMovie. HOWEVER, you will be graded on the photos on how you met the requirements of this project. NOT the slide show.
FINAL PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS:
The Final Project is due Monday December 15th during FINAL CLASS.
Attendance required. No exceptions
1. Each project must consist of at least 8 different images, no more than 10.
2. Project should include at least:
(1) vertical photo
(1), detail
(1) overall-scene setter
3. At least (5) photos must contain people.
4. Each image must be captioned properly in File Info.
5. The first image in your series MUST have a brief summary of your project, in addition to the caption. 2-3 sentences, be brief and concise. Place in same field as caption.
6. Each image must be slugged properly
(lastname_final 01.jpg, lastname_final 02.jpg, etc....
7. Each image must be cropped, toned, sized, etc in Photoshop
8. Each image should be sized to 10 inches at longest side, 200dpi, no larger than 2MB each.
9. Save it at a lower compression if too big.
10. Sequence your images in the best story telling manner
-YOU WILL BE GRADED ON WELL YOU MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS THE OVERALL IMPACT OF YOUR PHOTOS.
-PROJECT SHOULD REFLECT 4-5 WEEKS OF WORK.
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
FINAL PROJECT CHECKLIST:
1. be sure you submitted to the DROP updated final proposal, if you changed topics.
Slug: franklin_finalproposal.doc
2. make sure all photos are captioned properly.
3. sequence photos, take special care to put photos in order.
4. slug photos properly. Slug: lastname_final01.jpg, lastname_final02.jpg, etc.
5. Photoshop & size each image properly (less that 2 MB each)
6. submit 8-10 final photos to the DROP when you are done.
FALL '08 ASSIGNMENT #11 EXTRA CREDIT-optional
Environmental SPORTS Portrait
(Due Monday DECEMBER 15th)
Make well-composed, expressive personality portrait of an athlete or coach person in their sporting environment. Photo should give insight into what the person does, product, if any, should be present. The sport should be obvious.
For example: a volleyball player on the volleyball court, at the net.
Make photos of subject in different positions, locations, etc.
MAKE THIS A DYNAMIC COMPOSITION; USE DRAMATIC LIGHTING.
Find/create the most visual environment possible.
Remember, with portraiture the photographer is in control of the subject; positioning, light, lens selection, setting, etc. Photographer may manipulate subject during the photo session.
Submit (2) different photos.
Photos must include:
1. Use flash if necessary.
2. Heavy emphasis on light; natural or flash. This photo should NOT have poor lighting, poor white balance, or noise.
3. Heavy emphasis on composition; there should be no sloppy images with inappropriate or distracting objects within the frame.
*Students must complete:
1. Select (2) best photos meeting above requirements.
2. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
EXAMPLE: franklin_ sports_01.jpg, franklin_ sports_02.jpg
3. Place images in the “drop folder.”
(Due Monday DECEMBER 15th)
Make well-composed, expressive personality portrait of an athlete or coach person in their sporting environment. Photo should give insight into what the person does, product, if any, should be present. The sport should be obvious.
For example: a volleyball player on the volleyball court, at the net.
Make photos of subject in different positions, locations, etc.
MAKE THIS A DYNAMIC COMPOSITION; USE DRAMATIC LIGHTING.
Find/create the most visual environment possible.
Remember, with portraiture the photographer is in control of the subject; positioning, light, lens selection, setting, etc. Photographer may manipulate subject during the photo session.
Submit (2) different photos.
Photos must include:
1. Use flash if necessary.
2. Heavy emphasis on light; natural or flash. This photo should NOT have poor lighting, poor white balance, or noise.
3. Heavy emphasis on composition; there should be no sloppy images with inappropriate or distracting objects within the frame.
*Students must complete:
1. Select (2) best photos meeting above requirements.
2. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
EXAMPLE: franklin_ sports_01.jpg, franklin_ sports_02.jpg
3. Place images in the “drop folder.”
12/1/08
FALL '08 WEEK 13
Great photo on the cover of the NY Times yesterday.
1. Audio slideshow by photographer John Moore of the Benazir Bhutto assassination last year, see below.
2. Review Final Projects
3. Return and review Exam's
4. Last chance to get missed/redo assignments in, due Monday.
5. Continue working on Final Projects.
Audio slideshow by photographer John Moore, winner of the Robert Capa award, given by the Overseas Press club of America in recognition of the "best published photographic reporting from abroad, requiring exceptional courage and enterprise." It honors the legacy of the great war photographer Robert Capa of Magnum Photos.
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