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Book Synopsis

This collection of more than 40 photo assignments is designed to help all studentsfrom beginning freshmen to experienced seniorsimprove or reinvigorate their work and reach their full potential as photographers. Whether you are building a syllabus for your first photography class, revitalizing assignments for your students, or looking to add DSLR video, workflow, or color correction to your class, you will find a wealth of ideas in this wonderful working guide. The assignments begin with using the camera, and progress through learning composition and lighting, working in genres, building a portfolio and more.



Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Section 1 – Beginner (Freshman)

Assignments

Assignment 1 – Significant Photo

Assignment 2 – Shutter Speed

Assignment 3 – Horizontal Motion

Assignment 4 – Panning

Assignment 5 – Water in Motion

Assignment 6 – Depth of Field

Assignment 7 – Depth of Field

Assignment 8 – Selective Focus vs. Maximum Depth of Field

Assignment 9 – Foreshortening

Assignment 10 – Keystoning

Assignment 11 – Compressing Perspective

Assignment 12 – Scale

Section 2 – Intermediate (Sophomore)

Assignment 13 – Subject Placement

Assignment 14 – Vantage Point and Point of View

Assignment 15 – The Art of Seeing

Assignment 16 – Lines and Shapes

Assignment 17 – Patterns and Textures

Assignment 18 – The Ten Step Program

Assignment 19 – Pure Colors

Assignment 20 – Neutral Colors

Assignment 21 – Symbols

Section 3 – Advanced (Junior)

Assignment 22 – Sunrise/Sunset

Assignment 23 – 360 Degree Light

Assignment 24 – Low Light Photography

Assignment 25 – Discovering Light

Assignment 26 – Lighting a Cube

Assignment 27 – Synchro-sunlight

Assignment 28 – Glow

Assignment 29 – Selfies

Assignment 30 – Portrait Lighting Styles

Assignment 31 – 20 Frames

Assignment 32 – Event Photography

Assignment 33 – A Day in the Life

Assignment 34 – Extended Documentary

Assignment 35 – Using DSLR Video

Assignment 36 – Prohibitions

Section 4 – Getting Noticed (Senior)

Assignment 37 – Tribute Photo

Assignment 38 – Building a Portfolio

Assignment 39 – Camera Phones and Apps

Assignment 40 – Building an Online Presence

Assignment 41 – Shameless Promoting

Contributors

Appendix

Appendix – Software

Digital Photo Assignments

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 08/09/2015
      ISBN13: 9781138794498, 978-1138794498
      ISBN10: 113879449X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This collection of more than 40 photo assignments is designed to help all studentsfrom beginning freshmen to experienced seniorsimprove or reinvigorate their work and reach their full potential as photographers. Whether you are building a syllabus for your first photography class, revitalizing assignments for your students, or looking to add DSLR video, workflow, or color correction to your class, you will find a wealth of ideas in this wonderful working guide. The assignments begin with using the camera, and progress through learning composition and lighting, working in genres, building a portfolio and more.



      Table of Contents

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Introduction

      Section 1 – Beginner (Freshman)

      Assignments

      Assignment 1 – Significant Photo

      Assignment 2 – Shutter Speed

      Assignment 3 – Horizontal Motion

      Assignment 4 – Panning

      Assignment 5 – Water in Motion

      Assignment 6 – Depth of Field

      Assignment 7 – Depth of Field

      Assignment 8 – Selective Focus vs. Maximum Depth of Field

      Assignment 9 – Foreshortening

      Assignment 10 – Keystoning

      Assignment 11 – Compressing Perspective

      Assignment 12 – Scale

      Section 2 – Intermediate (Sophomore)

      Assignment 13 – Subject Placement

      Assignment 14 – Vantage Point and Point of View

      Assignment 15 – The Art of Seeing

      Assignment 16 – Lines and Shapes

      Assignment 17 – Patterns and Textures

      Assignment 18 – The Ten Step Program

      Assignment 19 – Pure Colors

      Assignment 20 – Neutral Colors

      Assignment 21 – Symbols

      Section 3 – Advanced (Junior)

      Assignment 22 – Sunrise/Sunset

      Assignment 23 – 360 Degree Light

      Assignment 24 – Low Light Photography

      Assignment 25 – Discovering Light

      Assignment 26 – Lighting a Cube

      Assignment 27 – Synchro-sunlight

      Assignment 28 – Glow

      Assignment 29 – Selfies

      Assignment 30 – Portrait Lighting Styles

      Assignment 31 – 20 Frames

      Assignment 32 – Event Photography

      Assignment 33 – A Day in the Life

      Assignment 34 – Extended Documentary

      Assignment 35 – Using DSLR Video

      Assignment 36 – Prohibitions

      Section 4 – Getting Noticed (Senior)

      Assignment 37 – Tribute Photo

      Assignment 38 – Building a Portfolio

      Assignment 39 – Camera Phones and Apps

      Assignment 40 – Building an Online Presence

      Assignment 41 – Shameless Promoting

      Contributors

      Appendix

      Appendix – Software

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