Photo 11/12

Watch composition video https://youtu.be/7ZVyNjKSr0M   Do  P.P.T. on Rule of Thirds - found in the "M drive" Compositional Techniques assignment Rule of thirds x 2 (horizontal and vertical) Leading lines x 2 Diagonal lines x 2 Framing x 2 Focal point (find a contrast between subject and background) x 2 Fill the frame (get really close to the subject) x 2 Center dominate eye (portrait) x 2  Pattern x 2 Rule of odds x 2 Symmetry x 2  Please title the file what composition technique it is ex: Pattern_1 Pattern_2 You should always save one copy in your personal folder and have one copy in the finished work folder.

  What is Art For? Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn0bDD4gXrE   Artworks to critique: https://artsandculture.google.com/explore   https://www.artforum.com/

  Photography 11 / 12 – Course Syllabus (BC) Course Description Photography 11/12 focuses on creative and technical exploration of photographic practices. Students develop skills in image-making, editing, and visual storytelling while examining how photographs communicate meaning, identity, and perspective. Big Ideas (BC Curriculum) Photography is a unique art form that captures images for a variety of purposes Photography is an essential element of culture and reveals insights into the human experience Refining photographic expression requires perseverance, resilience, and risk taking Purposeful artistic choices by the photographer enhance the impact of a photograph Photography provides aesthetic experiences that have the power to effect change Students will: Explore and refine photographic techniques and processes Use artistic intention to create meaningful photographic work Analyze and interpret photographs in relation to context and purpose Reflect on ...

Summative End-of-Year Project: “Best Of” Photo Slideshow Overview For your summative end-of-year project, you will create a “Best Of” photo slideshow that highlights your growth, learning, and understanding of photography over the course of the semester. This project should showcase 15–20 of your strongest photographs and reflect both your technical skills and creative decision-making. Project Requirements Select 15–20 of your best photographs from this semester Create your slideshow using Canva The slideshow should demonstrate: Variety – include different subjects, techniques, compositions, or themes Unity – the images should feel cohesive as a collection Sequencing – carefully consider the order of images to create a strong visual flow or narrative You may go back and edit or retouch your photos to ensure the final project represents your highest level of skill and craftsmanship Focus on presenting work that clearly shows growth, effort, and understanding of photography conce...

Objective: Explore the diverse possibilities of portrait photography by creating a series of images that demonstrate technical skill, creative vision, and conceptual thinking.  You must complete a TOTAL OF 8 PORTRAITS with a minimum of three (3) of the following seven categories. The Categories: Classic Portraiture: Create a black and white portrait that emphasizes light, shadow, and contrast. Use lighting (natural or artificial) to shape the face and create a distinct mood. Emotion Study : Capture a portrait that clearly communicates one specific emotion (e.g., joy, melancholy, anger, contemplation). The feeling should be immediately understandable to a viewer without any written explanation. Staged Portrait / Props: This image must be fully planned and constructed. Carefully consider pose, lighting, background, expression, and the use of at least one prop. Everything in the frame should feel deliberate and contribute to a cohesive idea. Spontaneous / Candid Portrait: Capture a n...