3/20/11

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.

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 III

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.

3/7/11

SPRING 2011 WEEK 7

Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #7; ALBUM COVER; using Flash
REMINDER: Photojournalist Paper, due March 21stLauren Greenfield's Girl Culture
Final Projects,
List of (3) Final Projects subjects due March 21st.
Review National Geographic essays
SOUNDSLIDES
Essay; Girl Culture by Lauren Greenfield
EXAM: April 25th -no make-ups.
History of Photojournalism; JACOB RIIS & LEWIS HINE

3/6/11

ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN

(Due 3/21/11) -Photo essay on a selected place

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

List of (3) subject ideas for Final Project.

-Submit Word document, with brief description.

PART 4 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.”

3/5/11

SPRING 2011 FINAL PROJECT

FINAL PROJECT

Photo essay Soundslide (DUE 5/9/11) -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

submittal of written proposal due March 25th
suitability of subject for photo essay.
degree of difficulty.

2. (7pts) WEEKLY PROGRESSION

Work should be completed as follows:

#1 Proposal Due (March 25th)
#2 Photos due (April 4th)
#3 Photos due (April 11th)
#4 Photos due (April 18th)
#5 Photos due, Audio edited (April 25th)
#6 Soundslide roughly constructed (May 2); Audio, Photos, titles, opening, closing
#7 Project due (May 9th)

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

Rename the "publish to web folder" lastname_soundslide.
Submit this folder to the DROP. Do NOT submit the entire soundslide project.
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.

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

2/27/11

SPRING '11 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

Photos of the Week; MSNBC
Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #5; Light
Due two-weeks: ASSIGNMENT #6; Covering a Live Event
Lesson; LIGHT part II; Flash Use
History of Photojournalism; Mathew Brady
Photo essay; Eye of the Storm; Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
EXAM: April 25th -no make-ups.
FINAL PROJECT: start thinking about a subject.
Look at some Soundslides.

2/25/11

ASSIGNMENT #07 FLASH USE/ALBUM COVER

(Due 3/7/11)

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)

Jacob Riis & Lewis Hine

PART 3

SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT (2) PARTS

Find a musician(s) to photograph, or an actor(s) to play a musician, and make an 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

*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_flash.jpg

EXAMPLE: franklin_ flash01.psd

franklin_ flash02.psd

5. Place images in the “drop folder.”

2/21/11

ASSIGNMENT #06 -Live Event

EXTRA WEEK TO COMPLETE!

ASSIGNMENT #06

(Due Monday 3/14/11 (three-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:

DOROTHEA LANGE
FSA PHOTOGRAPHERS
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.

Select (5-8) different images must be submitted.
Be sure to include people in at least (4) photos.
Include (1) over-all, scene setter.
Include (1) detail or close up. Can be of a person. Make it relevant.
Do not select repetitive photos.
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.
SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:

Last name_live event1.jpg Last name_ live event2.jpg

EXAMPLE: franklin_ live event1.jpg

franklin_ live event2.jpg

Place images in the “drop folder.”

DELAYED START TODAY 2/21/11

Class will begin today (2/21) at 6:35pm. Thank you.
Please use the extra time to catchup on all your reading, there may be a short quiz.
-tf

SPRING '11 WEEK #05

photo by THOMAS E. FRANKLIN / The Record

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

SPRING '11 ASSIGNMENT #05 LIGHT

ASSIGNMENT #05

(Due 2/28/11) Light

PART 1

History of Photojournalism; Jacob Riis & Lewis Hine

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 3Light

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.

Review examples showed in class and Power Point Presentation.

*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

2/13/11

FALL '10 WEEK 04

photo by Elliott Erwitt

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

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.

2/12/11

ASSIGNMENT #04 COMPOSITION

ASSIGNMENT #04

(Due 2/21/11)

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, Leading Lines, 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)

2/11/11

Photojournalist Paper

Photojournalist Paper
Due 3/21/11

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.

2/5/11

ASSIGNMENT #03 SELECTIVE FOCUS

ASSIGNMENT #03

(Due 2/14/11) Selective Focus

PART 1

READING:

National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide, pages 44-82

1. Focus; 76-82

PART 2

Photographer’s Bio’s:

1. History of Photography Timeline

2. 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)

2/2/11

SP 2011 WEEK 03

Self-portrait by Dan O'Leary

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 submitting 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.

MSNBC; Photos of the Week
Let's look, ASSIGNMENT #2, Depth-of-field & Motion.
The Visual Language, also see PPP
NPPA
Photo Basics PART II; Cameras, also see PPP.
Photo Basics PART III; Lenses, also see PPP.
ASSIGNMENT #3, Selective Focus
Matt Rainey; After the Fire

1/30/11

SP 2011 WEEK 02

MSNBC POY 2010
Any questions?
WORKFLOW
PHOTOSHOP
CAPTIONS
ASSIGNMENT #01 Self Portrait
Intro to Photojournalism? (see PPP)
Photo Basic's PART I (see PPP)

LIFE POY 2010
NY TIMES POY 2010
MISC ITEMS:

Please do NOT print-out PowerPoint presentations.
Do NOT open PowerPoint presentations across SLICE server. Copy to your WORK drive.
-remember to check email regularly.
-be sure to LOG-OUT at end of class each week.
-bring camera, with charged batteries, to class each week.
-bring out-take images to class, store in your SLICE folder.
-if u miss an assignment be sure to submit ASAP. Otherwise you will lose points.
-you are responsible for all material on the BLOG and in the Powerpoint, even if we do not cover all the material in class. (OFTEN WE WON'T GET TO EVERYTHING IN CLASS)

very important that you read & follow assignment instructions carefully!
-be sure to caption & slug images correctly BEFORE placing in DROP folder.
-be sure assignment number and description is included in caption.

ASSIGNMENT #02 DOF & MOTION

(Due 02/07/11)

PART 1

READING:

National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide

“Digital Cameras” pages 44-49

“Lenses” pages 50-59

“Exposure” pages 60-76

“Motion” pages 118-124

PART 2

NPPA CODE OF ETHIC’S

http://ramapophotoj.blogspot.com/2008/09/nppa-code-of-ethics.html

PART 3

SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT #02; Depth-of-field & Motion

Demonstration of picture taking basics.

This is both a technical exercise, and a creative assignment.

These should be your best photos, in terms of technical control and strong composition. Select appropriate subjects for each part.

COMPLETE EACH PART IN OBVIOUS FASHION, meaning if it calls for blurred motion, make sure above all else –it shows motion!

Follow instructions carefully. Failure to follow instructions will reflect in your grade.

Take (4) different types of pictures of someone, ask someone to pose for you. REMEMBER, you are in charge of the shoots.

Using a standard camera and lens.

DO NOT USE A FLASH FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.

1. Shallow Depth of Field

Shoot photos with obvious shallow depth of field.

Using standard camera and lens, take photos of your main subject from about 6 feet away, with distinct object(s) or person in background. Main subject should be in focus in the foreground, and an object or person in background should be out-of-focus.

-HINT: shoot photo indoors or outside in shady area. Avoid direct sunlight.

-Background should be out-of-focus, only main subject should be in focus.

-If meter reading suggests shutter speed less than 1/60th sec. (ex. 1/30th, 1/15th,) go somewhere else where there is more light.

-Main subject should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.

2. Sharp Depth of Field

Shoot photos with obvious sharp depth of field.

-HINT: Shoot in bright area, direct sunlight is good.

-F/stop should reading should be between f/8 and F/32.

-Main subject and background should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.

3. Stop Motion

Shoot action photos with subject in obvious stopped motion, use techniques discussed in class. Shoot pictures of your main subject moving quickly (ex. running, jumping, biking, skating) left to right, right to left, or up and down, using a standard camera and lens. Use fastest shutter speed settings, at least 1/500th sec. This should freeze the action. Subject should not be showing movement. Main subject should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.

-Subject should be about 5-10 feet away, and be central part of the photo.

GET CLOSE TO THE SUBJECT.

-Subject should be in center of frame

-Do not shoot cars, subject must be people

-HINT: Shoot in bright sunlight

-Main should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.

4. Show Motion

Shoot action photos with subject in obvious motion, use techniques discussed in class.

Shoot pictures of your main subject moving quickly left to right, right to left, or up and down, using a standard camera and lens. (ex. running, jumping, biking, skating)

Use a slow shutter speed setting (ex. 1/60th, 1/30th) but not too slow as to cause camera shake. This should blur the action but NOT the photo.

-Subject should be about 5-10 feet away, and be central part of the photo.

GET CLOSE TO THE SUBJECT.

-Subject can be in center of frame

-Do not shoot cars, subject must be people

-HINT: Do not use so slow a shutter speed that image is unrecognizable.

Main subject should be blurry from movement, NOT from camera shake.

Know the difference.

*Students must complete:

1. Select (1) best photo of each. (4) total.

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

3. Write complete caption, include assignment name in caption.

4.SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:

EXAMPLES:

franklin_dofsharp.jpg

franklin_dofshallow.jpg

franklin_stopmotion.jpg,

franklin_showmotion.jpg

7. Place images in the “drop folder” DO NOT SUBMIT FOLDERS.

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

1/24/11

SP 2011 ASSIGNMENT #01 SELF PORTRAIT

ASSIGNMENT #01
(Due 1/31/11)

PART 1
READING:
The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography
by National Geographic
“Intro,” and “Buying a digital camera” pages 1-24, 44-49
“Essential Basics; Camera’s & Lenses” pages 34-75

PART 2
Read and all documents in the IMPORTANT DOC’S folder.

PART 3
“Make a self-portrait”
(Due 1/31/11)
Make a series of self-portrait photos.
Photo should be a reflection of who you are, an example of self-expression.
Make a self-portrait photo that communicates something about you.
Shoot more than one idea/take.

This photo should NOT be a random snapshot, head-shot, mug shot, old photo from the past, or hastily executed snap. This shoot should include forethought and planning.
Be creative.

Use self-timer, and tripod if necessary.
Figure out how to use your self-timer. DO NOT have someone else take the photo.

* IMPORTANT: Students must complete:

1. Shoot 25-50 photos total
2. Select (1) image for submission; caption, crop, tone etc.
3. Be sure to include a caption.
4.SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS: yourlastname_ selfportrait.JPG
5. Bring all the images you shoot for this assignment to class.
6. Bring camera connection cable or card reader, to transfer images onto computer.

PHOTOJOURNALISM SPRING 2011 -Welcome

Mourning slain soldier
Mary McHugh visits the grave of her fiancé, Sgt. James Regan, in Section 60, the newest portion of Arlington National Cemetery, outside Washington, D.C., on May 27. Regan, a U.S. Army Ranger, was killed by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in February. -photo by JOHN MOORE / GETTY IMAGES 2007
Click here to read more.

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Welcome to Photojournalism.
(CCOM: 329 01).

Mondays 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm. Jan 19, 2010 - May 11, 2010
We meet in the MAC lab H-123, please arrive on time.

This is the official blog for the course, feel free to make yourself at home and take a look around. We will being using this blog as an information center all semester. The column on left should provide all the vital information. Be sure to book mark it, this is the web address: http://ramapophotoj.blogspot.com/. You can learn more about me. And you can peruse the lessons of past semesters if care.

There are many purposes of the course.
I've listed some of the main objectives below, pulled directly from the syllabus. But above all else, it is my hope that by the semester's end, you will have developed at the very least an appreciation for good photography. Such as the stunning image by John Moore seen at the top of this entry, an image as beautiful as it is painful. We will discuss...

Main objectives of this class:

teach you about the field of professional photojournalism
develop a visual language; learn how to discuss photographs
understand how to operate a camera, and how it works
create images that communicate
recognize and analyze good photography, and what makes it good
have fun making pictures (hopefully)

Students will first learn how real photojournalists work, and they will be expected to work in a similar fashion. They will be given selected weekly assignments in which they must produce good story telling images. They will learn how to develop a story idea, cover events, and produce images like a professional.

This course will be conducted in a manner similar to the real working world of professional photojournalism. Students will be responsible for taking pictures with their own cameras, or cameras borrowed from the college, and producing their own developed negatives or digital images.

They will learn how to edit their own photographs and how to scan and prepare selected images in Adobe Photoshop.

The emphasis of this course will be on picture taking... not picture developing.
-This is NOT a darkroom class or a basic photography class.
-All film and print developing will be done outside of class.
-It is suggested that each student have some basic photography experience.
(a basic understanding of exposure and camera operation is required)

Digital or film cameras with manual exposure controls are acceptable -we will discuss in full detail which will be sufficient. If you have more than one type of camera, or if you're unsure, bring them to class so we can discuss.

You will have a shooting assignment every week. If you do not own or have access to a camera, we will discuss your options for the course. The college has cameras which can be signed out each week. Be prepared, there will be shooting assignments every week.

Please pick up your text books now, they're in stock at the bookstore.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE
Last day to withdraw with 100% tuition and/or meal plan refund is Tuesday January 25th.

Below is my contact info.
Thomas E. Franklin
tfrankli@ramapo.edu
Adjunct Professor / Photojournalism Ramapo College
http://thomasefranklin.blogspot.com/