The document provides instructions for a group photo essay assignment in a communications technology class. Students must contribute 4 photos that demonstrate the focal point, rule of thirds, and rule of odds principles of photography. All photos must use the creative process and be the same size, resolution, and color format. The assignment will be evaluated based on knowledge of creative and technical skills, use of the creative process, understanding of photographic composition principles, and ability to work effectively in a team.

1. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Group Photo Essay Task
DUE: Wednesday December 19th
TASK: Use Photography to contribute 4 photos to a group Photo Essay about a subject
of your group’s choice.
Use all the steps of the Creative Process.
The photos must clearly demonstrate the 3 Principles of Photography:
Focal Point
Rule of Thirds
Rule of Odds
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
All photos from all the members of your group must be the same size and resolution
and either all black and white or all colour.
Communications Technology Photo Essay Rubric
Expectations:
1. Knowledge: (B3) create products or productions that demonstrate competence in
the application of creative and technical skills.
2. Thinking: (B2) use the Creative Process to meet a communications technology
challenge.

2. 3. Communication: demonstrate an understanding of the 3 Principles of Photographic
Composition (Focal Point; Rule of Thirds; Rule of Odds).
4. Application: (A3) demonstrate an understanding of and apply the interpersonal and
communication skills necessary to work effectively in a team setting.
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