Assignment #14

Weekly Posts

Make it easy to grade...keep-it simple!!!

Each week for the remainder of the year, productivity grades will be recorded in the grade book the same way as previous assignments.  Weekly assignment #s will be posted.  To earn the grade of  an A, weekly posts must contain the following:

#1) Assignment #

#2) Brief description of weekly progress made

#3) Link to view the progress 

Due:  Each Sunday!

Assignment #13 Photo 5

Chiaroscuro: Italian, from chiaro clear, light + oscuro obscure, dark

Compositional chiaroscuro is most clearly defined by artist's use of contrasting "lights" and "darks" during the Renaissance. The paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, Carravagio and Titian best demonstrate the use of chiaroscuro.

Description: Based upon class lecture, create a series of black and white photos that convey compositional chiaroscuro. Each student must post and label: three interior space photos, three exterior space photos, and three portrait photos exemplifying this artistic device. Overall design must be considered with each photo.

Assignment #12 Photo 4

Portrait Lighting

This assignment is intended to build a basis of understanding of the intentional use of light in design.  We have discussed three basic types of single-source lighting:

-Rim Lighting

-Rake Lighting

-Front Lighting

Post 3 EXCELLENT examples (taken by you) for each of these types of light sources.  Each image must be clear, well composed, black and white, posted on your blog and linked to our class blog.

http://world-market-portraits.blogspot.com/2008/01/lighting-solutions.html

Due: Friday

Assignment #11 Photo 3

Post 10 well composed images of dynamic birds-eye views.

Assignment #10 Photo 2

Forced Worms-Eye View:

Ten photos taken from the perspective of the worms-eye.
Photos must be linked from your blog to our class blog,
and well-composed!

Due: Friday

Assignment #9 Photo 1

Depth of field:
We looked at depth of field created by:

-Atmospheric perspective (filtering)
-Overlapping
-Linear perspective.

Post 10 well composed photos that exemplify depth of field.

Due: 6/1

Assignment #8

What is My Flavor?...New Blog!!!

We are seeking an "authentic" web-presence and style; images, and content that represent THE BEST VERSION OF YOU!  Your writing and posts have revealed a great deal about you...the nuances of your voice, tone, style and interests.

Description:
As we view your fashion post, record student responses using the questionare below.  The questionare will serve as a general guide to create your new Blogger blog-site, and eventually, web-site (separate from your current site!)  

examples:
http://izzyjohnson21.wix.com/photography
http://littlelaxman13.wix.com/cory-nelson-music
http://kbuck13443.wix.com/masters#!cvcvvg|mainPage
http://sheltonshawn12.wix.com/shawnspot
http://kristinaponte.blogspot.com/
http://shannon-petersen.blogspot.com/2013/05/to-risk.html
http://www.hitched01.blogspot.com/
http://dannilikesmoosic.blogspot.com/


X is your name.

What kinds of images would expect to see from X?

What kinds of color schemes reflect X?

Is there a discernable texture that would best represent X?

Would a specific theme best reflect X?

Would X's site be best served with videos, images, writing, instruction, demonstration?

Is the feed back a fare representation of X?

What would X add, subtract or modify to responses about X's brand?

Assignment #7

Comments for "Fashion" Post  

Please write short and constructive comments for each post.  Remember, you are contributing to our community with your insight.  This latest post is a jumping-off point to understanding the "flavor" of our brand/presence on-line.  Comments are not meant to be busy work!

Due by Wed. 10/8

Assignment #6

DreSS Up

Brooke Cheney 13’

For my assignment, students will look online at different clothing and select a few items that will comprise their Ideal Outfit. Once the outfit is chosen, then students choose the event or situation that they will wear that outfit in.

This assignment would promote a positive web presence through this assignment. Personal style is very telling of a person's taste and aesthetic. Also, by choosing an event, students reveal their priorities and interests.

Grading Criteria:

·       -At least 3 clothing items

·       -At least one accessory (jewelry, shoes, hats, etc.)

·       -Photographs and citation of designer/brand for each item chosen

·       -Write up of event/circumstance you would attend and what you would do there

·       -Write up of how the outfit reflects your personal taste and personality

 j      Due Monday Oct. 7th

Assignment #5

Thoughtfully comment on each student's "Back Pack" assignment as Assignment #5.

Assignments 4 and 5 due by Wednesday!

Assignment #4

My Backpack

Several years ago I elected to buy and carry a backpack to school everyday.  I had not owned a backpack since I was a student many years ago.  Since organization has always been a struggle, I wanted a "home" for things I had commonly missed-placed; coffee cup, snacks, keys, day planner, loose mail, important notes, sketchbook, bible, pens and pencils, etc...

I don't buy things too often, but when I do I tend to by things of quality that will last a while.  The aesthetic of the thing (like a backpack) happens to be important to me as well.  After several trips to local stores that carry backpacks, I chose a fancy NorthFace brand backpack from Eastern Mountain Sports.  The backpack was originally $130 dollars, but I bought it on sale...40% off I recall.  The backpack was sporty-looking, and was very well designed.

The pack was waterproof, with loads of zippered compartments.  The outside of the pack had holders for my coffee and water, a weather tight compartment (and hole) for my iPod, big zippers that did't catch, a waste buckle to distribute the weight and an air/mesh design to prevent nasty back sweat!  To my surprise, the pack also had a sweet whistle....win.

I have now owned the pack for four years, and I can honestly say has become a comfort to me!  I take it everywhere, even if nothing is in it...just in case.  :)  In a weird way, my backpack is an extension of me.  We have been cross-country, on planes and trains and cars and trucks, and bikes and hikes.  I packed a full week of clothing and supplies to California, and carried-on the plane!

I knew I chose well when I was watching the show "River Monsters" on the Discovery Channel and noticed the host was traveling the WORLD with the same bag!  Is my affinity for my pack superficial?  Odd?  Delusional?  Maybe....but I do love my backpack!

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Assignment #4

My Backpack

Description:
Write a description about your backpack. The length of the writing is up to you, but it should be interesting and authentic.  1-3 well composed photographs must accompany the writing.

Due: Wednesday

Assignment #3

Collect Your Comments!

Description:

Care and thought have been put into This I Believe posts.  Comments in response have been insightful...helpful in expanding our growing aesthetic understanding.

Start a new post (Assignment #3).  Copy the list below to your new post.  Then visit our class blog: http://jdecesare.wix.com/digital-journaling- , copy and paste each comment written about your This I Believe post to this new post.

Assignment# 2

Written Feedback

Offering feedback to content that is subjective is...well...subjective!  We will be offering (and receiving) valuable written feedback through out the second semester.  Feedback is not intended to be busy work, rather substantive...helpful to growth understanding!   

Description:

#1.) Visit our DJ website http://jdecesare.wix.com/digital-journaling-  click on 13'/14'Blogs,  and read each of the diverse posts carefully!!

#2.) Please copy and paste the list of names below to a new post on your blog. 

#3.) Respond to each description with a brief, RESPECTFUL, constructive comment.               

Olivia

Jack

David

Bell

Shelby

Liam

Samantha

Ruth

Jordan

Josh

Kacie

Jonathan

John Sun

Allen

Bobbie 

Assignment #1

This i Believe

Based on the National Public Radio's (NPR) popular program, This i Believe, offer insight into what YOU believe. Write a meaningful post on your blog describing your point of view, on a topic close to you.

No less than 400 words!!!
No less than 1 photograph taken by you specific to this post!!!!

You will share your post in class.

We are developing an ability to create a positive web-presence...this presence is centered on your emerging voice. You are polishing your abilities to communicate succinct ideas that reflect your uniqueness!

Deadline: Friday, Sept. 13  3pm