FINAL EXAM PROJECT

PHOTO 1B

100 points possible

It is your job as head photographer to make this person look like a movie star. You will be graded on technical execution; this means how well you know Photoshop and the techniques and tools that I have taught you how to use in one year.

You will be graded on the following:

1. Create a more pleasing background for this movie star.
2. Remove blemishes.
3. Remove unruly hair and/or change color if you so desire.
4. Remove dark circles under eyes.
5. Finish cut off head at the top.
6. Change t-shirt to something else more star worthy.
7. Create a border on the photograph.
8. Add a unique feature.
9. Work with tonal qualities of the entire image.
10. Neaten up facial hair including eyebrows or remove facial hair.

Abstract Composition ( 3 images)(75pts.)

Photograph a common object in such a way that we see it in a new way or it takes on a whole new meaning or persona. Moving in close or photographing part of a subject is a helpful hint. Major manipulation in Photoshop will used to abstract the image as well. 24 thumbnails please! See examples below. 

Alphabet Project (78 pts.) thumbnails only for April 11th.

Look within your environment to naturally find the letters of the alphabet. Do not make them yourself; the entire point of the project is to use your eyes to find them in everyday objects or things. Photograph them in an interesting way, all 26 letters need to be found. Create a montage of all of the letters on either 11 x 17 or 13 x 19 photo paper. Think about using some of the techniques you have learned and incorporate them into your presentation; sepia tone, hand coloring, borders etc.

^{Triptychs (3 images) (75 pts)}

 A photographic a series.

See David Hilliard's work below. Click on the PowerPoint link.

Photojournalism

Valentine-100 points (5 images)                                              DUE  2/19

Here are some tips to help you become a successful photojournalist. Each student will be responsible for covering a newsworthy story. The best photographs reveal the particulars, the uniqueness of a scene. Put yourself in the place of the photojournalist and cover a story that you find interesting!

Some areas of interest you might find newsworthy (just suggestions.)

Teen Pregnancy

Aids Awareness Programs

Violence in Schools

Job Shadowing

Getting a driver’s license

Rehabilitation Programs

Per Pressure

Racism

Fashion in the 21^st Century

Bi-racial Dating

LGBT issues

Teens in the Workplace

Single Parent Families

Choosing a college

Career Choices

Sporting Events

Poverty in our Valley

Special Events

Project Requirements

1. Photos should tell a story, show emotion or stimulate interest. People are usually the primary center of interest.
2. Article should be informational, tell the who, what, when, where, how & why. 3d person only. Tell what happened in order of events. What lead up to the photographs?
3. Devote the entire shoot to your story.
4. Captions are present tense.

“News is the unexpected, the unusual, the important, a moment of life most of us don’t experience,” Donald G. Nadan.

CIB 11--Use the Wacom tablets to complete this lesson. Do the tutorial for the tablets first in order to know how to use it correctly. You will fine the tutorial on the Local disk C drive under computer. Program files-Wacom-Resources-Tutorial-Tutorial exe.

Famous Painting/Photo (100 pts.)

Research a famous painter that you find interesting, it should be a portrait painter, an artist that paints people. Download a high resolution copy of the painting, and substitute yourself for one of the people in the painting. You must emulate the style and feel of the painting; it must look like you were there in the original piece.

Materials Donation   $10.00 

This donation covers the cost of very expensive ink cartridges and photo quality printing paper; your donation is greatly appreciated! Please make checks payable to Valencia High School. Also include student ID number and name of student on each check. Cash is also accepted and should be submitted in an envelope with name and student ID#.

Thank you for your support!!!

Identity Project (one project only!)

Students are to photograph a metaphor that represents them personally. It cannot be a living thing; no trees, flowers etc. An inanimate object. Then photograph a self portrait. Now take these two photos and create an interesting design on Adobe Photoshop and include one or two paragraphs that explain the images and why you chose the object for your metaphor. Be creative!