technical and symbolic elements that can be used in storytelling
specific features and purposes of media artworks from the present and the past to explore viewpoints, including those of First Peoples
specific purposes of media use in the social advocacy of First Peoples in Canada
influences of digital media in society
Outcomes: Within a specified time period, students will learn how to: 1) Care for, maintain and use a digital camera SLR and or Point and shoot 2) Become familiar with camera adjustments and make correct exposures 3) Care for, maintain and use a Macintosh Computer and LAN functions 4) Understand the basics of shutter speeds and how they affect motion and exposure. 5) Understand the basics of apertures and how they affect depth of field and exposure ((f) stops). 6) Become familiar with formatting and using storage devices (SD cards, compact flash etc.) 7) Become familiar with printing digital images using Ink Jet printers 8) Analyze a print for faults in (a) exposure, (b) printing quality, and (c) contrast control 9) Create a digital contact sheets and evaluate exposures for control (under or over-exposure) 10) Use principles of design, including image development and elements of composition. 11) Become familiar with Adobe InDesign to create documents using text and images 12) Present a visual portfolio to demonstrate the learning outcomes 13) Become familiar with a Macintosh Computer for Digital Imaging 14) Use Adobe Photoshop software to manipulate photographs 15) Learn how to Critique photography 16) Become familiar with photographic styles and impact on photography 17) Knowledge of Pixels, DPI, PPI 18) Create artistic works to reflect personal voice, story, and values 19) Creating visual narratives 20) Come to the understanding how art can create discourse 21) Critically reflect on their design thinking and processes, and evaluate their ability to work effectively both as individuals and collaboratively in a group, including their ability to share and maintain an efficient co-operative work space
EVALUATION: Students will be assessed as to the completion of outcomes within the assigned time period through: (a) Written assignments: Worksheets include all information required to complete the work. (b) Lab and photographic assignments. The same rules apply to these assignments as for the above written assignments. Assignment sheets all submitted electronically or in print form when required (c) Portfolio of the photography portion of the course. Portfolio should include all work submitted for evaluation as well as demonstrating improvement in image quality throughout the school year. A value of approximately 15% of the entire year’s work will be assigned.
ACTIVITIES: Course activities will include lectures, demonstrations and discussions, reading, written work, lab work, video, and slide shows, photographing friends and/or people and places.