Digital Imaging

Theme Shoots

▶  Theme Shoot Purpose

The world of imaging is vast and the possibilities for image creation is limitless. Throughout Mr. Thomas Juran
this course students will expand their photographic and imaging skills by creating a series Applied Technology and Engineering
of nine theme shoots throughout the semester. Students will be responsible for completing 262.785.3910 x1198
one shoot every two weeks. Eech shoot will result in at least one portfolio piece and will be jurant@elmbrookschools.org
published, some in print, some on the web, etc. Students will plan, investigate, research,
shoot, process and publish an image pertaining to a central theme (see potential themes
to the right) Students will shoot a variety of themes throughout the semester and may not THEME SHOOT IDEAS!
repeat a theme. Students should begin planning and researching these shoots immediately. •  Available light portraits
DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. It may be a good idea to have several shoots planned, researched •  Night photography
and materials/equipment purchased/reserved in advance.Completed images must pass •  Photoshop technique
through the three step process (Input, Image Processing and Output). Theme shoots that are •  Studio photograpghy
shot for publication receive extra points and are given priority. •  Ad Design
•  Macro photograph
•  Suspended Motion (camera’s eye)
▶  Power Standards •  Landscape Photography
• Choose appropriate tools, equipment, and materials to create and manipulate images (e.g. •  Web page design
cameras, software, filters) •  Nature/Animal Photography
•  Architecture
• Identify and practice safety procedures, recognize hazards, and utilize appropriate personal •  Photo Journalism
protection. •  Design for print
• Translate skills learned in class to careers and real-life projects. •  Aerial Photography
•  Stop motion/animation
• Interpret data (e.g. measurements, costs, time, specification, physical properties of •  Fireworks
materials) to understand the relationship to real world situations and applications. •  Painting with light
•  Flash Curtain
• Become competent consumers who can select, buy, care for and use imaging or
•  Design/Engraving
photographic products wisely.
•   Oil painting
• Create, enhance, reproduce and distribute images for a variety of audiences. •  Push Processing
•   Film
• Analyze, process, and enhance images through a variety of technological processes. •  Sunrise/Sunset
• Demonstrate positive employability skills/traits and produce a product or service displaying •  Design Vector Cuttingt
quality workmanship. •   Food
•   Still life, product
•   Fashion
▶  Procedure •   Double exposures/composites
•   Special effects, post processing
Each theme shoot will involve multiple steps. •   Texture
1) Plan your shoot. Instructor approval is required before you begin if you desire full credit. •   Ghost(ly) photos
Decide what you would like to do and have your rubric signed BEFORE you begin yor research. •   Astronomy
Occasionally, your instructor will assign the shoot but you still need to plan what you will be •   Light/star trails
doing. Plan when and where you will shoot, reserve equipment if needed. All photographic •   Vectors
shoots incorporate quality lighting and composition, things you have previously learned in •   Filters
Intro class. •   Portraits
Almost anything else can be done with instructor
2) Research assigned theme. Keep in mind a theme is a photographic or imaging approval and GOOD research!
technique, not the subject of a photo. For instance, outdoor available light portraits are a
theme, your little sister may be your subject. Research will be graded so keep track of it.

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 Websites, books, and professionals are all great sources for your
research. Great artists typically do not learn their craft in school, but
develop it on their own.
3) Shoot! Most theme shoots require the use of a camera to capture
an image but their are certainly other ways to create an image. For
open shoots feel free to explore other imaging technologies to create
an image. A typical shoot should have at LEAST 30-50 images from
which to choose from. Be prepared to show the depth you went to
create your images.
4) Image process. Much of what happens to an image is done
AFTER the image is captured. All images should go through, at a
minimum, the steps of our digital workflow. Typically Photoshop will
be our tool of choice but other tools exist as well. Image processing
can occur in the darkroom or with other software including
Illustrator, InDesign or even Final Cut or iMovie.
5) Publish. Finished images will be shared in a variety of ways.
Some will be matted, framed or mounted. Others will be published
to the web or a print publication. Others may end up in a video
or multimedia application. Discuss and plan the output with the
instructor before you begin. ALL pieces will eventually become par of
the student’s portfolio.
6) Assess. Submit finished project for critique. Often you will be
asked to post to the classes blog for feedback from other students.
You will be expected to give others valuable feedback as well.
Finished projects should be submitted with the attached rubric.
Content
As an artist we ask that your images conform to the norms of our com-
munity. The usual classroom rules apply and images that pertain to sex,
drugs or alcohol will not be accepted. Also, any image that may offend my
mother should not be submitted.
Equipment
Students may reserve and use the school’s photographic equipment with
instructor approval. Cameras and lenses can be checked out for overnight
check outs and MUST be returned before school the next day. You break it,
you buy it! DO not allow any one else to use the equipment. Do not touch
the glass. Do not let the equipment get wet, cold or hot! Treat it as if it were
your own. A LATE FEE WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ALL EQUIPMENT RETURNED
AFTER 7:45 am! |
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Time
The following is a general rule for this assignment:
Planning and research 1 hour
Shooting 2 hours
Image Processing 1 hour
Output (pdf, print, publish, mat) 1 hour
TOTAL 5 hours
Typically you will have every Friday in class to work on your THEME SHOOTS.
This will give you two hours to prepare and print your images. Research
and shooting is considered homework and should be done outside of class.
Theme
Theme One Composition and the Language of Light
Theme Two Open (Photoshop filters or overlay patterns)
Theme Three Typography
Theme Four Open
Theme Five Extended Shutter
Theme Six Open
Theme Seven Vector Portrait
Theme Eight TBA
Theme Nine Recreation of Famous Photographers Work
Submission
Be sure to complete and submit all of the following items for your grade as
ONE PDF document as well as one completed image (print, web or published
as described).
1) Research Proof: (submit sources, include screen shot web page, or
links, documentation of meeting/email with professional). Weak or
little documentation will result in a lower grade.
2) Examples of inspirational photos to be shot (from magazine,web, etc.).
3) Contact sheet(s)
4) EXIF files and histogram of final images
5) Finished Images
6) Reflection page (typed reaction to the piece describing what you did,
learned and your feelings as the artist.
7) Completed rubric
8) Mounted/Matted prints or files ready for publication (Yearbook)