LAST CLASS

We meet tonight at normal time, for the last time. All final projects are due, and final critique begins at 7pm sharp. Attendance required. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, read below.

I can assist as needed from 6-7pm. Class should be done by 8pm.
-tf

I. FINAL PROJECT

The Final Project is a 8-week project that requires each student to spend significant time with a chosen subject, to produce a well-crafted, in-depth photo essay in the form of a Soundslide. The Final Project is in lieu of a Final Exam, and should be treated as such.

The subject of this project should be a person who is interesting.

Each student must find and select a person who is multidimensional and lives life with a purpose and in a way that is interesting to others.

• This subject will be selected by the student, with careful thought to subject selection.

• Subject should be visual, must have various aspects of interest, must have good audio possibilities, and must be accessible to you.

• This person cannot be family or schoolmate. It must be someone outside your daily life.

• Each student must submit a well-written, thoroughly planned proposal of 250 words (3-4 paragraphs). The proposal must be an examined, well-planned, and strongly supported idea.

• The Final Project is NOT a single event or photo shoot. The essay should tell the story of the subject's life. Each student must develop their essay on a week-to-week basis, and bring photos in each week for critique.

• Each student will be graded on progression.
• The final essay will consist of 20-30 images, with audio, in a finished Soundslide.

II. GRADING

Each final project will be graded as follows:

1. (3pts) SUBJECT SELECTION & WRITTEN PROPOSAL (due November 8th)

• submittal of written proposal due November 8^th.
• suitability of subject for photo essay.
• degree of difficulty.

2. (7pts) WEEKLY PROGRESSION

Work should be completed as follows:

• #1 Proposal Due (November 8th)
• #2 Photos due (November 15th)
• #3 Photos due (November 22nd)
• #4 Photos due (November 29th)
• #5 Photos due, Audio edited (December 6th)
• #6 Soundslide roughly constructed (December 13); Audio, Photos, titles, opening, closing
• #7 Project due (December 20)

3. (3pts) AUDIO

• selection of types audio used.
• appropriateness of audio; music/natural sound/narration.
• overall use of audio.

4. (5pts) PHOTOGRAPHY

• overall quality of images; how well were the principles learned in this course used.
• quality of the editing; relativity of images selected, lack of repitition.
• variety of images; vertical, establishing shots, details, etc.
• preparation of images; cropping, toning, color, white balance, etc.
• caption completeness.

5. (7pts) FINISHED PRODUCT

• quality of the Soundslide presentation; titles, colors, opening, closing, ID's, etc.
• Sequencing of images.
• how well criteria was met, instructions followed.
• Length of Soundslide presentation; should be 2-3 minutes long.
• Strength of finished product; effectiveness as a story-telling piece

III. WHAT’S DUE

1. Rename the "publish to web folder" lastname_soundslide.
2. Submit this folder to the DROP. Do NOT submit the entire soundslide project.
3. Be sure you've tested your soundslide before you submit (play the INDEX file).

¨You will not receive credit for any projects that do not play.

4. Be sure each image has a caption.
5. Make sure all the info fields in Soundslides are filled in; Headline, caption, etc.
6. Give credit to any music you use.
7. Be sure to start with opening title slide. If necessary include a brief explanatory text page.
8. Check for typos and usage errors.
9. KEEP SOUNDLSIDE PRESENTATION UNDER 3 MINUTES.
10. Please follow instructions carefully.

GRADING

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/soundslide is completed)
DETERMINATION: grade will be based on how well project is completed. (1-25)

All points earned will be 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%

Overall Grading Scale:
* A range:
Student demonstrated superior analytical abilities in all her/his assignments. Student carefully read all relevant material and provided both a clear understanding of what s/he has read and provided insightful analyses and thoughtful critiques. Moreover, the topic under study was explored fully.
* B range
Student demonstrated an above average analytical ability. Student was able to provide a clear understanding of the material and some insights and critiques. The topic under study was explored fairly thoroughly.
* C range
Student could demonstrate average analytical ability. Student was unable to provide a clear understanding of the material and offered few insights and critiques. The topic under study was not explored fully.
* D range
Student completed assignments but could not provide any analytical ability. Student was unable to provide a clear understanding of the material and offered no insights and critiques. The topic was explored minimally.
* F range
Student did not complete assignments.

FALL 2010 WEEK 12

Detroit Foreclosures by Bruce Gilden
Multimedia presentation on the effects of the foreclosure crisis in Detroit, Michigan.

Today:

1. Review exam
2. ASSIGNMENT #10 ILLUSTRATION
   
3. Submit final project photos.
4. Review Final Projects
5. Check GRADED ASSIGNMENTS folder, be sure all submitted work has been graded.
6. 
   

For next week:

1. 1. All final project due next week 12/20.
2. Review these examples of good multimedia
   

The Last Days of W, by Alec Soth/Magnum
Washington DC, Center of a Nation, by Paolo Pellegrin/Magnum
Stories from Iowa, by By Danny Wilcox Frazier
Aging in America, by Ed Kashi
Love in the First Person, by Matt Eich
Kingsley's Crossing, Olivier Jobard
Undying Love, by Patrick Davison
1976, by RJD2. leftchannel, MediaStorm

good MULTIMEDIA TUTORIAL LINKS

INTERVIEW TIPS
VOICE-OVER TIPS
iMOVIE HD TUTORIAL
SOUNDSLIDES TUTORIAL
AUDACITY AUDIO EDITOR TUTORIAL
VARIOUS RECORDING DEVICES

Ten ways to improve your multimedia production, by Media Storm.

FALL 2010 WEEK 11

-photo by Diane Arbus

Today is Exam Day.

Also, submit your edited Final Project photos to the DROP folder, slug: lastname_finalproject.jpg

DO NOT GIVE SAME NAMES AS PREVIOUS WEEKS.

FOR NEXT WEEK:

• only 3 weeks remaining.
• ASSIGNMENT #10 ILLUSTRATION
  
• Bring in more final project photos.
• PLEASE REVIEW FP requirements.
  
• Everyone should be more than halfway done with shooting portion of project.
• record audio, find music, etc.
  
• Submit proposal if you have not done so, or if your subject has changed.
• **Remember, no matter how strong your photos are, this project MUST reflect 5-6 weeks of work.
• Submit your edited Final Project photos to the DROP folder, just keep adding a new number after the slug.
• slug: lastname_finalproject01.jpg, lastname_finalproject02.jpg, etc
  

ASSIGNMENT #10 Illustration

(Due Monday DECEMBER 6th)

Part I:
Make an Illustration
Make an illustration for the following topic:

The War in Iraq has been a costly war.

Research and select one dimension of this military conflict that has been costly and make an illustrative image.
Remember, an illustration is a Non-Documentary photograph, and can be completely set up, manipulated, or orchestrated. Make the image has a message. Make sure it is executed with a clear preconceived visual solution.
The image’s message must be communicated clearly.
This is an opportunity to take an idea and transform it into a representative visual, with manipulated guidance. BE CREATIVE AND CONCEPTUAL.
Photo can be montage, multiple images, computer or darkroom altered images.
Image alteration is allowed, BUT not required.

*Students must complete:
1. Select (1) best photo.
2. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_illustration.jpg EXAMPLE: franklin_ illustration.jpg
3. Place image in the “drop folder.”

FALL 2010 -WEEK 10

photo by Elliott Erwitt / Magnum

AGENDA

1. Let's look, Soundslide, ASSIGNMENT #09 SOUNDSLIDE TOWN
2. History of Photojournalism; W. Eugene Smith, Elliott Erwitt, Eddie Adams, Charles Moore, James Nachtwey, see PPP.
   
3. Lets look at your Final Projects

FOR NEXT WEEK:

1. LAST CHANCE: submit ALL missed assignments. Any missed work must be submitted by next week: 11/29/10.
2. Final Projects; new work due: 11/29/10
3. REMINDER: Exam next week: 11/29/10
   

• -No make-up exams.
• -review all the Power Point Presentations. Especially if you were absent.
• -Be aware that many of the PPP’s contained more material than we discussed in class.
• -visit web sites/links listed in the PPP’s & BLOG.
• -review all entries on the class blog this semester: http://ramapophotoj.blogspot.com/
• -make sure you have completed all the reading assignments.
• -be sure you understand each shooting assignment & different types of photos.
• -review all photo essays discussed\assigned in class, and those in the PPP’s.
• -be familiar with important photographers, agencies, publications, discussed in class.
• -Read & study all docs in PHOTOGRAPHER’s BIO’s folder.
• -Know their names, their work, their era (no dates), why they are important.

FALL 2010 WEEK 9

Life was the first all-photography U.S. news magazine and dominated the market for more than forty years. Life celebrated the "photo essay." Life was wildly successful for generations before its prestige was diminished by economics and changing tastes. Since 1972, Life has twice ceased publication and resumed in a different form, before ceasing once again with the issue dated April 20, 2007. Recently, the brand name continues on the Internet. -Wikipedia

AGENDA

1. History of Photojournalism; Joe Rosenthal, Robert Capa, Magnum
2. Photojournalism categories
3. Lets look at your Final Projects
   
4. Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY or TOWN
5. Audio slideshows lesson
6. How to guides: Audacity, Soundslides, more on Audacity
   
7. Multimedia Tips & Tutorials
8. REMINDER: Exam 11/29/10 -no make-ups given.

-No make-up exams.
-review all the Power Point Presentations. Especially if you were absent.
-Be aware that many of the PPP’s contained more material than we discussed in class.
-visit web sites/links listed in the PPP’s & BLOG.
-review all entries on the class blog this semester: http://ramapophotoj.blogspot.com/
-make sure you have completed all the reading assignments.
-be sure you understand each shooting assignment & different types of photos.
-review all photo essays discussed\assigned in class, and those in the PPP’s.
-be familiar with important photographers, agencies, publications, discussed in class.
-Read & study all docs in PHOTOGRAPHER’s BIO’s folder.
-Know their names, their work, their era (no dates), why they are important.

ASSIGNMENT #08 SOUNDSLIDE/CITY OR TOWN (PART 3)

(Due 11/22/10)

Complete audio slideshow using Soundslides, of photo essay on a selected place.

Part 3 of 3-week assignment

PART I

READING:

History of Photojournalism; ( see photographers bios or the Blog)

HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON, ELLIOTT ERWITT, EDDIE ADAMS, CHARLES MOORE. DIANE ARBUS

PART II

Finish shooting and editing photos

PART III

Write, record, edit narration for soundslide.

Incorporate music.

PART IV

MAKE SOUNDLSLIDE

Audacity Tutorial

Soundslides Tutorial

1. Title slide

2. Closing text slide, credits.

Include special text:

This multimedia presentation is not for publication. For educational purposes only.

3. Use music. Give credit at the end.

*FOR NEXT WEEK, students must submit:

1. Rename & submit “publish to web” folder only.

2. SLUG FOLDER AS FOLLOWS:

Last name_townname

EXAMPLE: franklin_hoboken

3. Place folder in the “drop folder.”

FALL '10 WEEK 8

photo by DOROTHEA LANGE / FSA

1. REMINDER: due Photojournalist Paper
2. Final Projects proposal due
3. Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY or TOWN
4. History of Photojournalism; FSA, DOROTHEA LANGE, WEEGEE, LIFE MAGAZINE
5. REMINDER: Exam 4/19/10 -no make-ups given.
   
6. Multimedia Tips & Tutorials
   
7. Lauren Greenfield's Girl Culture

MULTIMEDIA TUTORIALS

good MULTIMEDIA TUTORIAL LINKS

INTERVIEW TIPS
VOICE-OVER TIPS
iMOVIE HD TUTORIAL
AUDACITY & SOUNDSLIDES TUTORIAL
SOUNDSLIDES TUTORIAL
AUDACITY AUDIO EDITOR TUTORIAL and here
VARIOUS RECORDING DEVICES

Ten ways to improve your multimedia production, by Media Storm.

Good examples of Multimedia

The Last Days of W, by Alec Soth/Magnum
Washington DC, Center of a Nation, by Paolo Pellegrin/Magnum
Stories from Iowa, by By Danny Wilcox Frazier
Aging in America, by Ed Kashi
Love in the First Person, by Matt Eich
Kingsley's Crossing, Olivier Jobard
Undying Love, by Patrick Davison
1976, by RJD2. leftchannel, MediaStorm

ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN (PART 2)

(Due 11/15/10)

Photo essay on a selected place, continued

PART 1.
READING:
History of Photojournalism; ( see photographers bios or the Blog)
1. MAGNUM
2. ROBERT CAPA

PART 2.
Study National Geographic photo essays
http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/archives.html

PART 3.
SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT
Continue shooting the interesting town, place, or neighborhood, in the manner of a National Geographic photo essay, see the "Places of a Lifetime."

Go to same location, but at a different time of day/night, as this is a multiple-week assignment. Explore the place, further and produce a diverse set of images.
Try to go at time of day/night when lighting is most dramatic; sunrise or early morning, sunset or late afternoon, or night time after dark.

Shoot photos at various times of the day and night. Use all the techniques and strategies we've discussed in class. Focus on the people, not just the places.
use your flash if necessary.

*FOR NEXT WEEK, students must submit:
1. Select (10-15) ADDITIONAL best photos.
2. Caption photos.
3. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_townname_01.jpg, Last name_townname_02.jpg
EXAMPLE: franklin_ hoboken.jpg
4. Place images in the “drop folder.”

PART 4
Select a piece of music, original or not, and bring to class in MP3 format. WAVE files are OK also. Select and appropriate piece that goes well with you subject.

FALL '10 Week 7

TODAY'S AGENDA

1. Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #7; ALBUM COVER; using Flash
2. REMINDER: Photojournalist Paper
3. Final Projects
4. National Geographic
5. SOUNDSLIDES
   
6. Lauren Greenfield's Girl Culture

ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN

ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN

(Due 11/8/10) -Photo essay on a selected place.

(Part 1 of a three week assignment)

PART 1.

READING:

History of Photojournalism; (see photographers bios or the Blog)

1. FSA

2. WEEGEE

3. LIFE MAGAZINE

PART 2

Log onto the National; Geographic website; "Places of a Lifetime."

Study some of the photo essays.

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/places-of-a-lifetime.html

PART 3

SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT

Select an interesting town, place, or neighborhood, and shoot a photo essay in the manner of a National Geographic photo essay, see the "places of a lifetime."

Be sure you select a location you can go back to the next 3-weeks, as this is a multiple-week assignment. Be sure you select a location that is visual and interesting. Explore the place, and produce a diverse set of images.

Research the town, learn what the town is known for, shoot photos relative to the town. Shoot photos at various times of the day and night. Use all the techniques and strategies we've discussed in class. Focus on the people, not just the places.

use your flash if necessary.

*FOR NEXT WEEK, students must submit:

1. Select (10-15) best photos.

2. Caption photos.

3. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:

Last name_townname_01.jpg, Last name_townname_02.jpg

EXAMPLE: franklin_ hoboken.jpg

4. Place images in the “drop folder.”

FALL '10 FINAL PROJECT

FINAL PROJECT

Photo essay Soundslide (DUE 12/20/10) -no exceptions.

25pts

I. FINAL PROJECT

The Final Project is a 8-week project that requires each student to spend significant time with a chosen subject, to produce a well-crafted, in-depth photo essay in the form of a Soundslide. The Final Project is in lieu of a Final Exam, and should be treated as such.

The subject of this project should be a person who is interesting.

Each student must find and select a person who is multidimensional and lives life with a purpose and in a way that is interesting to others.

• This subject will be selected by the student, with careful thought to subject selection.

• Subject should be visual, must have various aspects of interest, must have good audio possibilities, and must be accessible to you.

• This person cannot be family or schoolmate. It must be someone outside your daily life.

• Each student must submit a well-written, thoroughly planned proposal of 250 words (3-4 paragraphs). The proposal must be an examined, well-planned, and strongly supported idea.

• The Final Project is NOT a single event or photo shoot. The essay should tell the story of the subject's life. Each student must develop their essay on a week-to-week basis, and bring photos in each week for critique.

• Each student will be graded on progression.
• The final essay will consist of 20-30 images, with audio, in a finished Soundslide.

II. GRADING

Each final project will be graded as follows:

1. (3pts) SUBJECT SELECTION & WRITTEN PROPOSAL (due November 8th)

• submittal of written proposal due November 8^th.
• suitability of subject for photo essay.
• degree of difficulty.

2. (7pts) WEEKLY PROGRESSION

Work should be completed as follows:

• #1 Proposal Due (November 8th)
• #2 Photos due (November 15th)
• #3 Photos due (November 22nd)
• #4 Photos due (November 29th)
• #5 Photos due, Audio edited (December 6th)
• #6 Soundslide roughly constructed (December 13); Audio, Photos, titles, opening, closing
• #7 Project due (December 20)

3. (3pts) AUDIO

• selection of types audio used.
• appropriateness of audio; music/natural sound/narration.
• overall use of audio.

4. (5pts) PHOTOGRAPHY

• overall quality of images; how well were the principles learned in this course used.
• quality of the editing; relativity of images selected, lack of repitition.
• variety of images; vertical, establishing shots, details, etc.
• preparation of images; cropping, toning, color, white balance, etc.
• caption completeness.

5. (7pts) FINISHED PRODUCT

• quality of the Soundslide presentation; titles, colors, opening, closing, ID's, etc.
• Sequencing of images.
• how well criteria was met, instructions followed.
• Length of Soundslide presentation; should be 2-3 minutes long.
• Strength of finished product; effectiveness as a story-telling piece

III. WHAT’S DUE

1. Rename the "publish to web folder" lastname_soundslide.
2. Submit this folder to the DROP. Do NOT submit the entire soundslide project.
3. Be sure you've tested your soundslide before you submit (play the INDEX file).

¨You will not receive credit for any projects that do not play.

4. Be sure each image has a caption.
5. Make sure all the info fields in Soundslides are filled in; Headline, caption, etc.
6. Give credit to any music you use.
7. Be sure to start with opening title slide. If necessary include a brief explanatory text page.
8. Check for typos and usage errors.
9. KEEP SOUNDLSIDE PRESENTATION UNDER 3 MINUTES.
10. Please follow instructions carefully.

FALL '10 Week 6

photo by THOMAS E. FRANKLIN / The Record
LOCATION LIGHTING. Was a camera flash used in this photo, in mid-day sun?

TODAY'S AGENDA

1. Photos of the Week; MSNBC
   
2. Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #5; Light
3. Due next week: ASSIGNMENT #6; Covering a Live Event
4. Lesson; LIGHT part II; Flash Use
5. History of Photojournalism; Jacob Riis & Lewis Hine
6. CROSSES; Carmine Galasso
7. Bring your camera to class next week, ready to use.
8. EXAM: November 29th -no make-ups.
   

ASSIGNMENT #07 FLASH USE/ALBUM COVER

(Due 11/1/10)
Flash Usage (2 parts) Rock Star

PART 1.
READING:
National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide
Read pages 25, 95-103, 103-117

Guide to Photojournalism
By Brian Horton
Read pages 79-101“Features and Portraits; Seeing the World Around Us.”

Visual Journalism
By Christopher R. Harris & Paul Martin Lester
Read pages 63-86“Technical Considerations.”

PART 2
History of Photojournalism; FSA ( see photographers bios or the Blog)

PART 3
SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT (3) PARTS
Create two album/cd covers

Find a musician(s) to photograph, or an actor(s) to play a musician, and make album/CD cover shots USING YOUR FLASH both indoors and outdoors. Also, add album title/artist text using Adobe photoshop. Plan your text placement before composing your images. Save image as Photoshop document.

Keep in mind some of the elements of good composition, avoiding; cluttered and distracting backgrounds, objects appearing behind heads, dead space, etc. Fill the frame, making interesting, personality-filled photos, that have impact. Composition, positioning, background, lighting, and lens selection should all be taken into consideration.

*Consider the various flash techniques, such as: bounce flash, fill-flash, diffused flash.
Study methods discussed in class and in reading material.

PART A
Photograph your musician indoors using a camera flash.
Be creative, and make personality driven images, highlighted by excellent lighting. Make well-composed and expressive photos of a person using your flash. Must be taken indoors.
***You will be graded on your creativity and use of flash.***
-Flash use should be executed perfectly.
-Set proper white balance setting be sure to have correct white balance usage.
-Use bounce flash whenever possible.
-AVOID: red eye, shadows behind heads, and other forms of sloppy flash use.

PART B
Photograph your musician outdoors using a camera flash. This should be a different set-up than the indoor images.
Can be taken during daytime, night-time, or twilight.
Be creative, and make personality driven images. Make well-composed and expressive photos of a person using your flash. Must be taken indoors.
***You will be graded on your creativity and use of flash.***
-Flash use should be executed perfectly.
-Set proper white balance setting, be sure to have correct white balance usage.
-Use bounce flash whenever possible.
-AVOID: red eye, shadows behind heads, and other forms of sloppy flash use.


PART C
Use the TEXT tool in Photoshop, and use your best design-judgment, and give your "album cover" a title and artist/musician name.


*Students must complete:

1. Select (1) best photo for each part.
2. Add text: album title and artist name
3. Save image as Photoshop document, NOT JPG.
4. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
Last name_flash00.jpg
EXAMPLE: franklin_ flash01.psd
franklin_ flash02.psd
5. Place images in the “drop folder.”

NO CLASS TOMORROW!

Class is canceled tomorrow 10/18.

ASSIGNMENT #05/Lighting remains due tomorrow 10/18, any work submitted after Monday will be marked late. Also, be sure to watch the video assigned last week, Eyes of the Storm.

ASSIGNMENT #6; Covering a Live Event is due next week 10/25.
Also, please use this time to work on your Photojournalist Paper, due next month.

Have a great week.
-TF

FALL '10 WEEK #05

photo by THOMAS E. FRANKLIN / The Record
LOCATION LIGHTING. How was this photo lit and made to look like this?

TODAY'S AGENDA
1. Photos of the week, MSNBC
2. Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #4, Composition
3. History of Photojournalism: Mathew Brady
4. Lesson; Covering a live assignment
5. Lesson; LIGHT part I
6. ASSIGNMENT #5; Lighting
7. ASSIGNMENT #6; Covering a Live Event
8. Photo essay; Eye of the Storm; Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

ASSIGNMENT #06 -Live Event

ASSIGNMENT #06

(Due Monday 10/25/10 (two weeks)

Live Event (Multiple Pictures)

PART 1

READING:

Guide to Photojournalism

By Brian Horton

Read pages 54-77

“News: Sensitivity, Thinking, Instinct and Curiosity”

Read pages 131-152

“Lessons; Horst Faas, J.Pat Carter, Alan Diaz”

PART 2

HISTORY OF PHOTOJOURNALISM

Please read the following DOC’s:

1. DOROTHEA LANGE
2. FSA PHOTOGRAPHERS
3. JACOB RIIS & LEWIS HINE

PART 3

Come up with a short list of subjects for consideration for your final project. Be ready to discuss in class.

PART 4

Cover a Live Event / Multiple Pictures

Select a scheduled public event and photograph all aspects of the event in the form of a photo essay. Be sure to shoot various scenes, including overalls and details, and illustrate what the event is about. Get photos of all the important people and subject matter.

Select a carefully chosen event to shoot, thus you have two weeks to plan.

Suggestions; news event, parade, protest, performance, etc.

Do not shoot a sporting event, a press conference, fair, etc. Check newspaper, campus fliers, and magazine listings for a schedule of events in your area.

Select an event that will be visual, not something static like someone standing at a podium talking. Think of some of the work reviewed in class. Your event selection is key, give it some thought and planning.

Be prepared to use your flash if necessary. Keep in mind some of the elements of good composition, avoiding; cluttered and distracting backgrounds, objects appearing behind heads, dead space, etc. Fill the frame, making interesting photographs that have impact. Composition, positioning, background, and lens selection should all be taken into consideration. Photos as a collection should illustrate what the event is about. Make the photos relevant, avoid repetition.

1. Select (5-8) different images must be submitted.
2. Be sure to include people in at least (4) photos.
3. Include (1) over-all, scene setter.
4. Include (1) detail or close up. Can be of a person. Make it relevant.
5. Do not select repetitive photos.
6. CAPTION: be sure to get subject’s names and brief description of what they are doing,; who, what, when, where, why. Missing names will hurt your grade.
7. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:

Last name_live event1.jpg Last name_ live event2.jpg

EXAMPLE: franklin_ live event1.jpg

franklin_ live event2.jpg

8. Place images in the “drop folder.”

FALL '10 ASSIGMENT Light

ASSIGNMENT #05
(Due 10/18/10)
Light

PART 1
History of Photojournalism; Jacob Riis & Lewis Hine
See PHOTOGRAPHER'S BIOS

PART 2
READING:
National Geographic Field Guide
Read pages 103-117

Guide to Photojournalism
By Brian Horton
Read pages 79-101“Features and Portraits; Seeing the World Around Us.”

Visual Journalism
By Christopher R. Harris & Paul Martin Lester
Read pages 63-86“Technical Considerations.”

PART 3
Light

Lighting MUST be the key element in these photos.
DO NOT USE A FLASH!

Photo 1: A documentary photo of some aspect of college life with strong sense of ARTIFICIAL light:

1. Make well-composed and expressive photo using one of the lighting techniques discussed in class. Photo should have exceptionally strong quality of light.
2. Lighting technique should be very obvious.
3. This must be a documentary-style photo, do not manipulate the image in Photoshop.
4. Do NOT USE A CAMERA FLASH!!!!!!!!!
5. Lighting must be from an artificial light, such as a lamp or bulb. Can be indoors or outdoors, day or night.
6. Keep in mind some of the elements of good composition, avoiding; cluttered and distracting backgrounds, objects appearing behind heads, dead space, etc. Fill the frame, making interesting photos that have impact.
7. Composition, perspective, background, and lens selection should all be taken into consideration. Consider the various lighting techniques discussed in class; directional light, soft light, window light, back light, etc.


Photo 2: A documentary photo of some aspect of college life with strong sense of NATURAL light::

1. Make well-composed and expressive photo using one of the lighting techniques discussed in class. Photo should have exceptionally strong quality of light.
2. Lighting technique should be very obvious.
3. This must be a documentary-style photo, do not manipulate the image in Photoshop.
4. Do NOT USE A CAMERA FLASH!!!!!!!!!
5. Lighting must be natural; sun, or cloudy day. Can be indoors or outdoors.
6. Keep in mind some of the elements of good composition, avoiding; cluttered and distracting backgrounds, objects appearing behind heads, dead space, etc. Fill the frame, making interesting photos that have impact.
7. Composition, perspective, background, and lens selection should all be taken into consideration. Consider the various lighting techniques discussed in class; directional light, soft light, window light, back light, etc.


Review examples showed in class and Power Point Presentation.
SUGGESTION: Carry a camera with you whenever possible.

*Students must complete:

1. Select best photo from each part, submit (2) photos.

2. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:

Last name_natural.jpg

Last name_artificial.jpg

EXAMPLE:

franklin_natural.jpg

franklin_artificial.jpg

3. Be sure to caption photos.

4. Submit to drop folder

FALL '10 WEEK 04

photo by Michael Cristantiello

Agenda for today's class.

1.Photos of the week; MSNBC
2. Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #3, SELECTIVE FOCUS
3. Lesson; Composition
4. ASSIGNMENT #4, Composition
5. ASSIGNMENT, Photojournalist Paper
6. Photo essay; “"Bound to El Norte: Immigrant Stowaways on the Freight Trains of Mexico," by Don Bartletti

By now, we should be well aware of the technical considerations that determine a photograph, such as aperture, shutter speed, lens selection, and camera types. You should also be familiar with the categories of the "Visual language."

So, what can your determine in looking at these three iconic images?


Jerome Delay's iconic image from Iraq, as hundreds of Iraqis storm the Abu Ghraib jail Oct. 20, 2002 following the announcement by President Saddam Hussein that most of Iraq's prisoners would be freed. Tens of thousands of prisoners were greeted by their relatives and friends upon their release.

Charles Moore's photo from the Civil Rights movement in the 1960's.

Eddie Adams won the Pulitzer Prize for for his picture of a Viet Cong lieutenant being executed at close range on a Saigon street by a South Vietnamese general.

How about this Diane Arbus image?


Misc.
Be sure to review the Powerpoint Presentations, they contain material not always covered in class, due to time restriction.

COVERING A LIVE ASSIGNMENT

When covering a live assignment, there are three basic picture types:
1.MAIN SHOT(s) (usually the best photo, or the human interest)
2.OVERALL (scene setter)
3. DETAILS ( close up, descriptive)
You want to cover all angles, inside and out, up and down, lens variety,work it all.
OVERALL

MAIN SHOT

DETAIL


Covering Live Events, consider:
-get there early, get in front.
-scout it out, walk the route, know the landscape or the room.
-look for best vantage points, get set up.
-plan for more than one location, maybe one high, one low.
-get a printed program, get as much background info before.
-get names, get story, know who key people & issues are.
-focus on what story is about, pictures should tell the story.
-be prepared for any change in light, schedule, etc.
-think: inside & out, up & down, wide & tight, front & behind.
-think lens variety, work it all.
-work the crowd for candid moments.

Look for the right moment.
Search for the right expression.
Look closely at the details.
Don’t edit your self while shooting.
Shoot first, edit later.

Be PREPARED
For what may happen unexpectedly…

FIRE ESCAPE TRAGEDY; Stanley J. Forman

July 22, 1975.
Stanley J. Forman was working for the Boston Herald American newspaper when a police scanner picked up an emergency: Fire on Marlborough Street. Forman rushed to the scene, where multiple fire crews were battling an intense blaze. There was a distress call for a ladder team to the rear of the building to help a stranded woman and child. Forman followed.

Climbing atop the fire truck for a better view, Forman instinctively began covering the events before him. As firemen on the scene focused on their work, Forman's attention was directed to a young woman, Diana Bryant, and a very young girl, Tiare Jones. Both were seeking help from fireman, Bob O'Neil, located on the roof directly above them. O'Neil moved to the fire escape and motioned for the truck's ladder to be brought to them. The flames came closer and closer to the fire escape as Forman continued to shoot.

Then, at the very instant the ladder reached the trio, the fire escape gave way. O'Neil clung to the ladder, but Bryant and Jones fell helplessly. Forman snapped a last picture before turning away, knowing the bodies were falling to the ground. Diana Bryant was pronounced dead at the scene. The young girl lived.

Photo coverage from the tragic event garnered Stanley Forman a Pulitzer Prize. But more important, his work paved the way for Boston and other states to mandate tougher fire safety codes.

ASSIGNMENT #04 Composition

(Due 10/11/10)

Composition

PART 1

READING:

National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide

Read pages 82-95, 160-165

Guide to Photojournalism

By Brian Horton

Read pages 79-101“Features and Portraits; Seeing the World Around Us.”

PART 2

HISTORY OF PHOTOJOURNALISM

(1) Mathew Brady (see Photographer’s Bio’s)

PART 3

Composition (2) photos

PHOTO 1:

Make an environmental portrait of a person using “Rule of Thirds.

Subject: Make well-composed, expressive environmental portraits of a person in their place of work environment. Photo should give insight into what the person does. The environment should be obvious and explanatory. Make photos of subject in different positions, locations, with special emphasis on positioning.

Keep in mind:

YOU ARE IN CONTROL, this is a passive assignment.

There should be obvious foreground & background.

PHOTO 2:

Make well-composed action photos of a person at work in their place of work environment using one of these compositional techniques: Framing, Juxtaposition, or Silhouette.

This should be a Graphic Photograph. One that is visual and emphasizes the relationship between the lines, shapes and forms produces an aesthetically pleasing visual presentation.

Graphic elements are as important as the story-telling content with this assignment.

Keep in mind:

This is NOT a passive assignment, this is an active photo, and should be documentary.

*Students must complete:
1. Select (1) best photo of each. (2) total.

2. Follow “Basic Photoshop”, use outline provided if needed.

3. Type complete caption in FILE INFO field in Photoshop, see instructions.

****CAPTION MUST STATE WHICH TECHNIQUE YOU ARE USING!

4.SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:

Last name_ composition1.jpg, Last name_ composition2.jpg

5. Place image in the “drop folder”

(remember to save a copy for yourself to you folder)

Photojournalist Paper

Photojournalist Paper
Due 11/08/10

Each student will be required to select and contact a working photojournalist of choice, accompany them on an assignment, conduct an interview and write a paper on the experience.
The project will require research and preparation, and the ability to contact and meet with the photojournalist. Every effort should be made to try and accompany the photojournalist on an assignment. This will require planning and coordination.

***WEDDING & COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE NOT PERMITTED. WORKING PHOTOJOURNALISTS & NEWS PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY!

SELECT SOMEONE WITH REAL EXERIENCE –at least 5 years.

The goal of this presentation is for students to learn something about the field of photojournalism, which is undergoing cataclysmic changes, from a working professional who can offer insight. In addition to the list of questions below, students should prepare their own set of questions. Research on photographer’s background should be completed BEFORE interview session.
Be inquisitive. Get their advice. Get a sense of the photographer’s attitude, style, and perspective. This is a unique opportunity to get some real career insight, even in photojournalism is not in your future. There is much that can be learned from professionals in related fields. Make the most of the opportunity.

1. The written paper should be minimum 2000 words (2-3 pages, no more), and written in the student’s own words... DO NOT PLAGIARIZE.
The written report must be a WORD document.
-12pt font, single-space, and submitted to the DROP FOLDER.
2. Shoot your own photo of the photojournalist, hopefully in action.
-Copy and paste 1-2 photos of photographers work into WORD document.
-Copy and paste 1-2 of your photos into WORD document.

3. The paper MUST follow this outline:
I.BACKGROUND
-Why was photographer selected?
-What is the photographer’s background?
-How did they get interested and started?
-Etc.
II. PHOTOGRAPHY WORK
-What type of work or projects is the photographer known for?
-List examples, and gives description.
-Copy and paste at least 2 photos into WORD document.
-Who do they work for now, in the past?
-Describe their job/assignments.
Etc.
III. JOB
-Describe their job/assignments.
-What aspects of their jobs are most satisfying? Least satisfying?
- What aspects of their jobs are most difficult?
-What advice do they have for young journalists?cont>
-What are the most important skills to have to be a successful photojournalist?
-What changes in the business have they experienced?
-What does the future hold for photojournalists?

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHERS:
-Chris Pedota / The Record
-Carmine Galasso / The Record
-Tyson Trish / The Record
-Matt Rainey / Star-Ledger
-Tony Kurdzuk / Star-Ledger

DO’s AND DON’Ts:
-Do not wait until the last minute to contact the photographer. DO IT NOW!
-Do not expect the photographer to get back to you immediately, if at all.
-Be persistent and assertive, and don’t wait for returned calls. Be proactive.
-Do research BEFORE contacting them. Impress them with what you already know about them. This will most likely lead to a better interview, and will show respect for their time.
-Ask for help in making initial contact.
-Make every opportunity to accompany them on an assignment.

Where to find a photojournalist?
-Get in the habit of looking for credits under published photos.
-your local newspaper
-Visit photojournalism web sites:
www.njppa.org (New Jersey Press Photogs Association)
www.nppa.org (National Press Photogs Association)
www.digitaljournalist.org Dirck Halstead (very important site!)
www.sportshooter.com (not just sports)
http://www.aphotoaday.org/ (a photo a day web site & blog)

-The Star-Ledger
-The Record
-The Asbury Park Press
-The Herald News
-The NY Times

-Review the PPP’s.
-Ask me.

FALL 2010 WEEK #03

Photo by Marissa Torr
click here to see more Self Portraits

Welcome to Week 3.
Saw some very nice photos from Week 1, we saw some really nice self-portraits with self-expression. Let's keep up the good work.

Housekeeping:

• -when reviewing the Powerpoint presentation, copy the PPP file to your HD then open from there. (Opening a large file like that across the server will put a drain on server, and in some cases -crash)
• -do NOT put folders in the DROP folder, just drag and drop the images solo. Thank you.
• -be sure to slug each photo correctly, otherwise 1pt will subtracted from each assignment.
• Do not forget to do a complete and properly formatted caption, -1pt.
• check file size before sunmitting photo to DROP, 1-2MB per photo.
  
• -check the Graded Assignments Folder.
• if you miss and assignment be sure to make it up and submit to drop ASAP.

Agenda for today's class.

1. Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #2, Depth-of-field & Motion.
2. The Visual Language, also see PPP
3. NPPA
   
4. Photo Basics PART II; Cameras, also see PPP.
5. Photo Basics PART III; Lenses, also see PPP.
6. ASSIGNMENT #3, Selective Focus
7. Matt Rainey's, "After the Fire" photo essay.

FALL 2010 ASSIGNMENT #03 Focus

ASSIGNMENT #03

(Due 10/4/10) Selective Focus

PART 1

READING:

National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide, pages 44-82

1. Focus; 76-82

PART 2

Photographer’s Bio’s:

2. History of Photography Timeline

3. History of Photojournalism; Roger Fenton

PART 3

SELECTIVE FOCUS is a technique in which one portion of a photograph is in focus, while other elements are blurred out-of-focus. The photographer makes the choice. Remember, the viewer's eye is naturally drawn toward the part of the photo that is in sharp focus. This is achieved by careful focus and employing shallow depth of field through the use of a wide aperture. The subject is isolated from its surroundings, through focus and depth-of-field.

SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT:

Photo 1

Photograph a person holding or with their favorite object, with obvious foreground vs. background.

Compose a photograph focusing on the object. Only the object should be in sharp focus. The person should not be in sharp focus. Using depth-of-field and selective focus, try to isolate the subject from its surroundings to create a clean, sharp image. Be mindful of the technical issues we’ve discussed in class; such as DOF, movement. Review examples shown in class.

Photo 2

Photograph a close-up of a person in a favorite room or place, with obvious foreground vs. background. There should be a connection between the person and place.

Compose a photograph focusing on the person. Only the person should be in sharp focus. The room or place should not be in sharp focus. Using depth-of-field and selective focus, try to isolate the subject from its surroundings to create a clean, sharp image. Be mindful of the technical issues we’ve discussed in class; such as DOF, movement. Review examples shown in class.

This is a creative and technical assignment. Make strong expressive photos!

Shoot different angles, work the subject.

*Students must complete:

1. Select (1) best photo one of each.

2. use Photoshop to edit images.

3. Be sure to include a caption, -2pts

4.SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:

EXAMPLES:

yourlastname_ focus_object.JPG,

yourlastname _ focus_person.JPG

***photos must be slugged correctly, -1pt

5. Place images in the “drop folder”

(remember to save a copy for yourself to you folder)

BEST of Self-Portraits Fall 2010