Intro to Digital Photography In-Class Assignments
2021-21
Tuesday, 1/10/22 and Wednesday, 1/11/2022
Today you will use class time to complete a photo challenge on masking. You will divide into teams of 2 to compete. The winning team gets a delayed homework pass—good for an extra day to turn in 1 classwork assignment.
Divide yourself up into teams of 2. Give your team a name. Download the challenge file by clicking the button above—it will save to your downloads folder. Open the DNG file in Photoshop as a smart object (no need to process in RAW; it's already been processed). As a team, you will make these adjustments to the image:
Good luck!
Divide yourself up into teams of 2. Give your team a name. Download the challenge file by clicking the button above—it will save to your downloads folder. Open the DNG file in Photoshop as a smart object (no need to process in RAW; it's already been processed). As a team, you will make these adjustments to the image:
- Using a Hue/Saturation layer, change the color of the grapes.
- Using a Color Balance layer, adjust the tones of the unicorn to make it more cool/blue.
- Increase the vibrance and saturation of the red fabric in the foreground.
- Desaturate (make black and white) the teacup.
Good luck!
Digital Art In-Class Assignments
2019-20
Wednesday, 1/8/2020
Today you will use class time to write a detailed shot list for your upcoming weekend homework. Remember, this weekend you must shoot 100 images towards your Dream project.
You will post your shot list to you Weebly student website blog. This is due by the end of class for a grade. On your shot list, you must write a detailed list of what you plan to photograph this weekend. You will plan out and describe ideas for 4 separate photographs. Each description must be 1 paragraph long (minimum). In each description, you must include:
You must complete and post this by the end of class for a grade. Make sure to hit PUBLISH on your student website so that I may see your post. Good luck!
You will post your shot list to you Weebly student website blog. This is due by the end of class for a grade. On your shot list, you must write a detailed list of what you plan to photograph this weekend. You will plan out and describe ideas for 4 separate photographs. Each description must be 1 paragraph long (minimum). In each description, you must include:
- Who/What you plan to photograph
- How you want the photograph to look (describe your idea in great detail—how will the subject fill the frame, what is in the background, etc.)
- What kind of light and location you want the image to be photographed in
- What you want to say about the subject you're photographing (How does this relate to the overall theme of DREAM?)
- What kind of equipment you plan to use to create your image (tripod, type of lens, etc)
You must complete and post this by the end of class for a grade. Make sure to hit PUBLISH on your student website so that I may see your post. Good luck!
Tuesday, 1/7/2020
Today you will use class time to write about 3 goals you have for the upcoming school year. You will use your Weebly student website blog to share your writing.
- Navigate to your Weebly student website.
- On your blog, create a new post titled 2020 Goals.
- Here, write out 3 goals you have for this year. One goal should be an academic/professional goal, one should be an artistic goal, and one should be personal. Write out what each goal is and explain why you chose it. We will share these together at the end of class.
- When you are done, be sure to hit the PUBLISH button in the top right hand corner.
Digital Art In-Class Assignments
2018-19
Thursday, 3/7/19
Today you will use class time to complete an extra credit assignment in Adobe Illustrator.
- Open Illustrator and create a new document with 4 artboards.
- In each artboard, you will make an illustration that corresponds to TMI using only the tools we've covered in class so far.
- In each artboard, you will illustrate these things:
- the TMI Panther
- your favorite teacher
- redesign the TMI logo
- your favorite space on campus - When you are finished, label your file lastname_firstname_extra_credit and turn it in HERE.
Monday, 2/25/19
Today you will use class time to update your Weebly student websites with your Stop Motion project.
- Navigate to the Weebly student login page and access your website builder.
- Create a new page for Project 5: Stop Motion. You will then drag this under your Projects heading to create a subpage.
- In the build section, drag an HD video block onto your new page. Upload your final .mov file here!
- Next, drag a text box and title box onto your page. In the title, put the title of your final project.
- In the text box, you will write 1 paragraph describing What your project is about, Where your story takes place, and Why you chose to tell the story you did. Be sure to describe what happens in your narrative and any characters that are in the story.
- Don't forget to hit PUBLISH when you are done!
- If you have extra time, use class time to add finishing touches to your website: update any previous projects that need to be updated, try different themes for your website, and make adjustments to any text, color, or fonts. This is your portfolio website, so take time to personalize it!
Wednesday, 1/16/19
Today you will use class time to brainstorm ideas for your graded digital flipbook. You will be given a storyboard sheet, and you must fill this out and turn in by the end of class on Wednesday, 1/16/19. A storyboard is a sequence of drawings, typically with some directions and dialogue, representing the shots planned for a film production, television show, or other visual form of storytelling. It helps illustrate the story you want to tell.
- You will fill out a storyboard for your graded digital flipbook. For this assignment, you must create a digital flipbook on thumbcine.ma consisting of at least 20 frames. Your flipbook animation must tell a story with a clearly defined beginning, middle, and end.
- This is due for a grade by 4PM on Thursday, 1/17/19. To turn in your flipbook, you must publish it to the Thumb Cinema website.
- Label the title of your animation like this: YOUR NAME_DIGITAL ART_CLASS PERIOD_2018-19.
- Do not post drawings that contain inappropriate content. If you are unsure about an idea, ask me first and get feedback before moving forward.
Wednesday, 1/9/19
Today you will use class time to update your Weebly student websites. You will be updating your Projects page with a subpage for each project you've completed in class so far, which will include the images you made for each project. The point of this is for you to have a digital portfolio of all of the art you've created in class. Follow the instructions below.
- Locate the final PSD files for projects 1-4 on your flash drive or hard drive. If you cannot locate your final files here, remember that you can download them from Google Drive and access them that way.
- Convert each of your files to JPEG using the Image Processor in Bridge that we learned about yesterday. If you need help, there is a tutorial under Technical/Tutorials.
- Once you have converted your images to JPEG, you are ready to upload them to Weebly. Log in using your Digital Art username and password.
- You should already have created a page for Projects. Now, create a subpage for each project you've completed so far in class. (Example: Project 1: Name Game) Remember that Project 3 had two parts!
- On each separate project page, drag a gallery or slideshow element onto the blank page. Then, click on the element to upload your images.
- Once you are done, don't forget to hit PUBLISH. If you need help, ASK!
- This is due by 4PM on Thursday, 1/10/19. You must have a published website updated with your 5 photography projects and final images for each project. You can look under Digital Art>Projects if you can't remember what they were.
Monday, 11/26/18
Today you will use class time to create a shot list, or a list of ideas for your midterm project.
- Create a blank Google Doc. Label the document lastname_firstname_p4_ideas.
- Navigate to File>Move To and move this to your Project 4 folder in Google Drive.
- In your Google Doc, write out a detailed list of ideas for what you want to shoot this weekend towards your Dream project. In your list, be sure to include:
-What you plan to photograph
-How your images will pertain to the theme word of Dream
-How you want the photograph to look (describe your idea in great detail—how will the subject fill the frame, what is in the background, etc.) -What kind of light and location you want the image to be photographed in
-What kind of equipment you plan to use to create your image (tripod, type of lens, etc)
Tuesday/Wednesday, 11/6-11/7
Today, you will learn how to retouch images using the healing brush and clone stamp tools in Photoshop.
Download the practice image below so that you may follow along in class as you learn. Take notes!
Download the practice image below so that you may follow along in class as you learn. Take notes!
After the demo, you will retouch all blemishes, wrinkles, or stray hairs on the model's face. Save the file as lastname_firstname_ps_retouch_1.psd and turn the file into your In Class Assignments folder on Google Drive for a grade! This is due by the end of class.
Thursday, 10/25/18
Today, you will create a blank Google Doc and create a list of ideas for your shooting homework this weekend. Your list should be 1 page long with 12 point font and should detail:
- different ideas for your alter ego self-portraits
- where you want to shoot
- how you want to shoot
- what kind of light you want each idea to have
- any equipment needs you will have (tripod, remote, etc)
- any prop and costume needs
Thursday, 10/18/18
Today you will use class time to download, process, and turn in the self-portrait you shot in class this week.
- Navigate to your lastname_firstname folder in Google Drive and download your image file.
- Open and process the file in ACR. Then, open the file in Photoshop as a smart object and add contrast to the image with a curves adjustment layer.
- Save the file as lastname_firstname_selfportrait.psd and turn the file into your Assignments folder on Google Drive for a grade.
- different ideas for your authentic self images
- where you want to shoot
- how you want to shoot
- what kind of light you want each idea to have
- any equipment needs you will have (tripod, remote, etc)
- any prop and costume needs
Thursday, 8/30/18
Weebly Website Set Up/ First Blog Post
Today you will continue setting up your student website. Navigate here for a tutorial on creating your pages. Be sure to write a short paragraph about yourself on the About page.
Once you have created your pages, navigate to your blog. You will use this throughout the year for various graded writing assignments, such as responding to photographs or art, writing artist statement drafts, project proposals, etc. For your first blog post, write 3 paragraphs that answer these questions:
Be sure to hit the blue Publish button in the top right hand corner when you are finished!
Once you have created your pages, navigate to your blog. You will use this throughout the year for various graded writing assignments, such as responding to photographs or art, writing artist statement drafts, project proposals, etc. For your first blog post, write 3 paragraphs that answer these questions:
- What are you most excited for this year at TMI? This doesn't have to be related to our class.
- What are you most nervous about this year at TMI?
- Name 1 goal you hope to accomplish in our class this year and why. What are you hoping to learn from this class?
Be sure to hit the blue Publish button in the top right hand corner when you are finished!
Digital Art In-Class Assignments
2017-18
10/12/17
Project 2: Edit and Turn In Your Final Images
Use class time today and tomorrow to finish editing your composition photographs in Photoshop, save them as TIFF files, and turn them in.
Use class time today and tomorrow to finish editing your composition photographs in Photoshop, save them as TIFF files, and turn them in.
- Don't forget that your files must be saved as TIFFs and edited in Photoshop. At the very least, you should apply a curves adjustment layer to each image with an "S" curve to add contrast. You may also apply a levels adjustment layer or color balance adjustment layer to your images.
- When you are finished, make sure that your files are labeled correctly. Click HERE for the project handout, which has detailed information on how to label your files.
- Turn in your files via your class folder in Google Drive. Upload your files to your Project 2 folder. If you have questions on how to turn in your work, navigate HERE for a tutorial.
10/2/17
Project 2: Import HW images and create contact sheet
Use class time today to import your homework images, convert hem to DNG, and create your second contact sheet for Project 2.
Use class time today to import your homework images, convert hem to DNG, and create your second contact sheet for Project 2.
- Import your images from your SD card onto your drive. Make a new folder for Project 2. Import your images under your originals folder here. Label the images lastname_firstname_p2_1, lastname_firstname_p2_2, etc.
- Label your contact sheet lastname_firstname_p2_cs and turn into your shared Google Drive folder under Projects>Project 2. Due by midnight tonight!
- If you need help creating a contact sheet, navigate here for a tutorial.