Final Portfolio

The final blog post will consist of 2 parts. 

In the first section you will post your 10 strongest images from the semester and provide a brief critique of each including 1 very strong element and 1 element you could improve upon. NOTE- Pick something from the Critique Guide.

In the second part you will provide an assessment of your portfolio and your work ethic.

Individual Image Critique

Post your 10-15 strongest images of the semester. All images must be in black and white although you may include a color version.

For each image discuss one strong point from the critique guide and one area you could improve upon.

Please assess your work and level of success on this project in each of the 3 main critique areas. Use the critique guidelines to help you with terminology and comments, 

I feel I have ____ exceeded/ ____ met/ ____fallen short of the objective for this image because.....

Overall Portfolio-Semester work

Please answer the following questions about your overall work this semester  using the 1-4 scale: 

1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Mostly, 4=Absolutely

I completed my assignments on time 1 2 3 4

I fulfilled all assignments 1 2 3 4

Made good use of class time 1 2 3 4

Used a creative approach 1 2 3 4

My pictures unique and original 1 2 3 4

My craftsmanship is excellent 1 2 3 4

My images are sharp and focused 1 2 3 4

My images are well composed 1 2 3 4

My images have good contrast and exposure 1 2 3 4

My photography sets a mood 1 2 3 4

Combine Text and Images

Using the text tool plus the text effects you learned earlier in the year, create a 11x11 compostion that features a poem, lyric, quote, or favorite saying combined with photographic imagery.

You can manipulate the text and pictures in any way that you would like.

The design must be balanced, wel composed, and convey a specific emotion or attitude.

Creative Expression Assignment

Using your skills and imagination, cretate an image that shows your expressive side. You can use any photo or collage of photos that you have taken, use color or black and white, text, filters, layers...it's up to you.

Imagine that your piece might be used for a magazine, card or poster.

Have fun.

Edit and Post Your Antique Store Pictures

Edit and Post the Antique Store Photos from the field trip.

Crop, De-saturate and adjust Levels to get the best possible  image. 

All photos must be in Black and White. You may upload color pictures, but there must also be a Black and White version.

Your uploaded pictures should include :

• 1 Still Life including at least 1 with a definite Focal Point and at least 1 that includes Repetition of the Elements
• 3  Details - either Close ups or Textures
• 3-5 additional pictures of your choice from the field trip

Pick one of the pictures above and write a thorough critique in a new blog post

AP Photo Critique

AP, or Associated Press, is "the world's largest collection of historical and contemporary photographs". 

Today you will choose a photo from AP Images to critique. Follow the example below to do your critique.

1. Copy and Paste the photo to your blog.

2. Add the link from the AP site to your blog.

3. Paste the description of the photo from the AP site to your blog.
Example:Description: Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men pray ahead of the Jewish New Year at the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray in Jerusalem's old city, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. Israelis happily welcomed the Jewish New Year late Wednesday despite uncertainty and turmoil brewing on both its northern and southern borders. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

4. Answer the following:

• Who was the photographer?
• What country and city was the photo taken in?
• What event was photographed?
• Describe the event that was photographed.
• Why is the event newsworthy? Why is it important to us?

5. Write a Critique. Use the Critique Guide in the link above.

Work Now Due

Blood Drive
Band
Photoshop Filters/Effects
Plants
Hands
1 Photo Every Hour

Edit, Post and Critique Your Portraits

POST

• Post your best portaits from the last two days of experiments. 
• Crop and edit your pictures as you see fit.
• Post at least 3 using the studio lighting and 3 using natural light.

CRITIQUE

• Write a thorough critique on your best image.
• Write a thorough critique on a classmate's photo.