LINK to complete strengths survey

Please follow the link to complete the survey to the best of you ability.

Manciu is how you spell me last name :)

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v8lHvw-nJdVgqaAToHBRdK1TwzUY2UBk3TFBs9yXS7w/viewform?usp=send_form

COLOR PROCESSING

Links for great resources for color processing 

•http://photoshoproadmap.com/20-fascinating-color-post-processing-effects-photoshop-tutorials/

•http://www.thephotoargus.com/35-helpful-photoshop-post-processing-photo-editing-tutorials/

•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLHCM814stI

•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneyl4KS99A

•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G74NkuldCuo

PAY YOUR PHOTO FEES

Have you paid your photo fees??
Check with me, please!
50 dollars per semester.
Pay to Ms. Watkins, the book keeper, and show me your receipt!

ALTERED BOOK ASSIGNMENT :)

Objective: To create an altered book that represents a theme encompassing all that one word can represent.  You will creatively incorporate your own photos and add/subtract from your altered book to aid in demonstrating your theme.

Altered book: an altered book is a type of artist’s book where an existing book is transforming in some way to create a new work. A bound book is utilized as the surface to create art by various means, including, but not limited to, collaging, painting, rubber stamping, tearing, folding, burning, cutting, sewing, drawing and coloring. An altered book is another format to showcase art. 

How do you begin?

1. You need a theme!
You may choose from one of the following words or choose your own to serve as the theme for your photos and the way you compose your book.  The word has to be a noun or adjective. No student may have the same word!

Words
Hero                  evil                   superstitious             pair                suspended               pair
blue                   abandon           contrast                     insect             break                       dirty
water                 alone                 dog                           small              technology              sublime
contrast             accident             regret                      love                 bravery                   time
circle                 fantasy              spicy                       falling              fantasy                   path
peace                 protect               water                      safe                  future                    nightmare
fear                    single                alone                      childhood         light                      fast food
grow                  progression       window                  movie              cut                         humor
express             place                   diversity                equality           transform              labeled
identity             subconscious     beautiful                grotesque         nature                    slimy
two faced         hybrid                line                         exposed           paranoid                wet
rough               double                spy                         quote               surveillance           illusion
surreal             pattern                story                       narrative          risk                        chaos
simplicity        encounter           evolve                    secret               free                        mask
two faced        identity              path                         journey           wind
                            
Other word options: https://quizlet.com/1022309/college-board-top-100-common-satact-vocabulary-words-flash-cards/

2. You need a book to alter!  You must have this book by Friday, April 24^th.  Preferably a hard cover that you can get from home.  You can make the book from scratch (papers, matte board, pages, newspaper).  Be creative!

3. You need 20 new photos to incorporate in some way into your book.  These photos must be taken by Wednesday, April 29^th for a formative grade.  They can be taken on any camera, but must aid in representing your theme, be well exposed, and interesting compositions.

*Make a list of the photos you will take!

4. You need to determine how you will alter/construct the book.  20 alterations must be included.  Make a list of the supplies you will use, and the 20 alterations you will make.  Get the hard copy list from me. Look up altered book examples!

-Will you add quotes? How will you adhere your pieces? Will you draw?

Possible supplies

Paints: watercolors, acrylics, Jacquard brand translucent colors, artists' inks.

Applicators: brushes, sponges, toothpicks.

Pens: Pilot V Ball or other roller ball pen, paint pens, squeeze paints, archival markers, photo tinting markers, colored pencils.

Papers and fabrics: card stock, tags, bingo cards, vellum, ticket stubs, newsprint, magazine clippings, stamps, fabric scraps, colored threads, ribbons.

Scissors, hole punch, craft knife, cutting mat.

Adhesives: UHU or Avery brand glue stick, white craft glue, mono-adhesive double-sided tape.

Photos: instant camera photos, laser color or black-and-white copies, postcards, drawings.

Embellishments: lace, hankies, charms, beads, alphabet beads, mini bottles, screen, grommets, tassels, wire, dried flowers, found objects 

5. You need to brainstorm and plan, plan, plan! Show me the following written/sketched plan by April 23rd:

·         What does your word mean? What research did you find? What photos did you collect? Does it take on different meanings? What does the word mean to you? Did it mean something different in different context or different time periods?

·         20 photos you will take

·         20 alterations

·         Example altered book pages

6. Physically map out your book before altering your book.  What pages will be glued together? What will go on each page? Where will photos go? What colors/alterations will go on each? Will I make cut-outs or burn edges anywhere? Does every page connect with my theme word?

7. Start altering and adding to your book once this planning and mapping is finished!

**Print your photos no bigger than wallet sized or 3x4.  Email me your photos @acmanciu@aps.k12.co.us or print from hard drive

Requirements at a glimpse:

7-12 pages

Composition in photos: photos are well exposed, rule of thirds, focal point, angle, close up, planned

Composition in book pages: Book pages are different and attention to rule of thirds, where items/color is placed, focal point, balance, rhythm, contrast, overlap

20 new photos

All pages go with your chosen word/theme

20 alterations to book

Craftsmanship

Creative and unique

Well planned and executed

Cover is eye catching, altered, and encompasses the theme

Due dates for altered book

Formative: Altered book plan due Thursday: April 23rd

Formative: Chosen book and you have it at school by Friday, April 24th

Formative: Photos uploaded to computer by Wednesday, April 29^th

Formative: Mid progress critique: Friday, May 1^st

Summative: Final altered book is due Wednesday, May 6^th.                                                                                                                                                                           

Example altered book:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/graceless/sets/72157618616334381/

INSPIRATIONS

Public image vs private identity
http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/wearing-im-desperate-p78348/text-summary
What I wish my teacher knew about me...

Video:
http://www.ted.com/talks/erik_johansson_impossible_photography?language=en#t-44765

Final Project Guidelines

What to start brainstorming about...

1. Your project can expand upon a project that we have done previously in the semester.
2. Your project should reveal your unique view of the world. It should be a set of images that you are passionate about so that you are invested in the process and outcome. How is this project “yours” and only “yours”? Why would no one else in the world be able to make this project?
3. Your project should be meaningful, with conceptual depth and complexity. Ask yourself whether it needs more “layers” of complexity, both visually and conceptually.
4. Your project should exhibit your technical competency.
5. Your project should push beyond the boundaries of what you have done so far this semester. Instead of merely replicating techniques or ideas of others, your project should bring your own creative perspective to the table.
6. Think big! Edit later. Start like an adventurer and dreamer.
7. Your project should be cohesive so that the images relate to one another in some important, meaningful way.

• This assignment will involve brainstorming and research before diving in to make sure you are planned to take your photos. I will need to see your ideas/brainstorm before you check out camera

• You must sign up to check out a camera.  You may sign up for up to two nights.  However, if you don't get your shoot done or check out the camera on the day you signed up for, you will lose your slot and can not sign up again.
• I should not be able to tell your photos were taken at RHS

Tentative Critique: May 12, 13

You may share on your blog or print series

There will be a written section included

Example

http://grhodes.tumblr.com/

http://allieulnick.blogspot.com/2011/06/final-project_30.html

http://photography370.blogspot.com/2011/06/final-project-works-in-progress_29.html

Also, research photograph series

REMINDER: BOTH ASSIGNMENTS DUE MONDAY

Hand out info. the sub will have for you in hard copy Friday (4-10)

Abstract Composition: Student has created a final unique composition composed of 6 best abstract images (from the 100 you took). 

·         13 x 19 inches

·         The viewer can't tell there are 6 photos merged together-you have blended and warped and placed the photos strategically so the photos work together

·         No white space showing

·         You have evidence of: Rule of thirds, juxtaposition (contrast), a point of interest (focal point), rhythm, and unity, overlap 

·         It is unique, creative, and thoughtful 

·         Photos used are abstract

·         3 drafts total

·         The best final image is flattened, saved a s a .jpg, and printed (if fee has been paid)

Tips to try in Photoshop: Have you tried: multiplying images, altering opacity, color balance, black and white, distort/warp, refine edge, overlap, smudge, quick selection, rotating

Artist Rendition: Student has researched 3 photographers and completed Power Point, including 3 of his/her own copycat photos.

·         (40%) Power Point research and image examples on 3 chosen artists

o    15 example images for each artist

o    Questions from blog answered for each artist thoroughly, easy to follow

o    Artists chosen are from designated time periods (pre 40s, 50s-80s, now)

·         (40%)3 of your best copycat/replicates photos added to end of Power Point

o    Must be side by side with original photograph (label your photos and the original photo so I know which is which)

o    Must be edited in Photoshop (adjustments layer at least)

o    Following questions answered on slide after your copycats:

1.       The artist that I chose to copy was____________.

 2. I recreated the photographs by________(be specific: lighting, subject, background, camera settings, angle/perspective)

3. I know I was successful in my recreate photo shoot because____________

4. I chose these photographs to recreate because__________

5. My biggest take away from researching these artists and stepping into his/her shoes was_______.       (No more than 2 paragraphs)

o    Copy cats are ALSO uploaded to your blog along with original

·         (20%) Participation in group critique

Power Point must be emailed to acmanciu@aps.k12.co.us

If it is not emailed to me, it will not be graded

If it is not submitted by Monday, you will not get higher than a Partially Proficient

Both  summative assignments DUE beginning of class Monday, April 13^th