This document outlines the expectations and assignments for a Photography II/III online course. Students will access assignments on a blended learning site and submit some assignments online. The course will cover DSLR cameras, Photoshop, lighting, and composition. Students are responsible for cameras and computers, and must complete 7 assignments each month, including online focuses, proficiency tests, tutorials, projects, event shoots, blogs, and cleanups. Students will participate in weekly lessons and conferences, and must follow rules for equipment, passes, and appropriate computer and media use.

1. Photography
II, III :Online
2013-2014
Mrs. Boni
Mrs. Sitler

2. What does online mean?
 Login to blendedschools.net daily
 Access assignments on the site
 Submit some assignments online

3. Don’t fear “online”
 We will talk to you
 We will do face to face
instruction with cameras
 We will conference with
you to grade most
assignments

4. What you will learn this year
 DSLR - effectively use the cameras
 Photoshop CS5 -creatively manipulate photos
 Lighting - light for studio settings
 Composition – set up shots creatively

5. Computers & Cameras
 20 computers/cameras
 Use same number daily
 Responsible for logging off and charging
batteries

6. Class Environment
 Monthly assignments – 7
 Lesson vs. Work Days
 Conference and/or submit work weekly
 Only ½ credit if you finish after due date

7. Monthly Class Assignments
1. Online Focus
2. Proficiency
3. Tutorials
4. Project
5. Event Shoot
6. Blog
7. Clean Up

8. 1. Online Focus
 Complete a contest or Photoshop assignment
 Submit online via Blackboard

9. 2. Proficiency
 Learn specifics on DSLR
 Focus on exposure
 LV2 -auto to manual
 LV3 - more advanced

10. 3. Tutorials
 Learn to use Photoshop CS5
 Complete 4 tutorials per
month
 LV2 - Introduction to
techniques
 LV3 - advanced techniques
and RAW editing

11. 4. Project
 Combine camera/Photoshop skills
 Be creative with composition

12. 5. Event Shoot
 Shoot school events
 Sporting events
 Plays
 Assemblies
 Classroom events
 Save 20 great shots

13. 6. Blogs
 Edit photos and post
 View and give
thoughtful responses to
others’ work

14. 7. Clean Up
 Save best photos
 Delete rest of current folder
 Print photo for class wall

15. Weekly Participation
 Most Wednesdays!
 Staying on task
 Completing assignments
 Appropriate behavior
 Caring for equipment properly

16. Grading
 Assignments worth 10
points
 Conference or submit
assignments online
 Batch rename files
 Late assignments only
given ½ credit

17. Rule #1 – Computers
 No food, drink or books near
computers
 Tables stay out from wall
 No other work done at computers
 Appropriate use of Internet

18. Rule #2 – Your Stuff
 Books and purses go in front
cabinet
 Backpacks go on floor
 Again, NO books or work near
computers

19. Rule #3 - Passes
 Must be worn when leaving room
 Hang in closet
 Boundaries
 Front parking lot and breezeway
 Never near classrooms or café
 Will be “benched” for
inappropriate hall behavior/going
out of “bounds”

20. Rule #4 - Equipment
 Batteries on charger
 Cards back in camera
 Card readers away
 Passes in closet
 Computers logged off

21. Camera Sign Out
 May be signed out
 Pick up after 9th period
 Must return by 1st period
 Cards deleted Thursday

22. Photography Club
 All are welcome
 Meets monthly
 Officers:
 Katie Steigel, president
 Emmalee Ducouer
 Kayla Goedert
 Emilou Landas
 Julia Schurle
 Sarah Zimmerman

23. Gallery
 Thursday, February 13th
 PT Public Library
 6:30-8:00 pm
 Mandatory attendance
 Your photos & portfolio
on display

24. Media Honor Code
 I will honor myself, my school, my peers and
the Media department by using my
creativity and talent to inspire integrity.
 Violations
 Defamation of another person
 Use of copyrighted materials
 Inappropriate downloading of media
 Abuse of technology
 Inappropriate behavior outside of classroom