Module -MEDIA STUDIES

Photography Introduction
COM 1205

Teacher: Ms. Morbeck

Level: Introductory Prerequisite: COM1005

Student Name: _Lane____________

ONLY READ THIS SECTION

Module due November 10 (subject to change***) Material that you will need:
date:

What is the This course is focused on introducing 1. Computers

purpose of this Photography through basic elements of 2. Phones
module??? design. 3. Cameras
4. Ear phones or
Introduction of Photography is aimed at anything to listen to
helping students develop essential skills audio (the library has
in camera use with a focus on basic ear phones but if you
composition, set-up and examination of would like to use your
exposure. own make sure to
bring them to class).
Students will learn to operate a camera to
capture images, tell a narrative and
produce final display proofs.

Students will have access to modern

photography based formats (such as
phones, a google chrome box/ computer
cameras and Ipads ..) as well as access
to cameras with the ability to control
aperture and shutter speed
independently, and to think about setting
and display equipment.

Brief Overview:

This module will focus on:

1. Photography Styles, Basic Elements of Photography/Terminology & Describe the Role

of Photography in Society.
2. Describe various photographic processing methods.
3. Basic camera settings.
4. Create personal and individual photographs based on types of photograph
themes/styles.
5. Students will research a photographer and describe their techniques.
6. Analyze photo narration(look at photographs & the stories they tell).
 7. Module Project - KA Through the Ages/ School Pride.

Make note: All your work needs to be school appropriate. These modules need to be taken
seriously. The module project will be displayed at Fine Arts night.
You must cite any internet based photographs.

When you complete the module:

● Make sure to label the google doc the title of this module plus
your name.
● Go on to Google Classroom and find the title of this module
(COM 1205)
● Then find the assignment and upload the link to the
assignment.

Assignment 1- Photography Styles & Describe the Role of Photography in Society

Part 1:

- Define photography in your own words. (Minimum 2 sentences)

The art of taking and processing pictures of highlights in someones life

-Define each of the photography styles listed below in your own words. (Minimum 1
sentence):
- Portrait A drawing, painting, or picture of a person or object.
- Landscape Shows the space within the world.
- Still Life genre of photography of inanimate subject matter usually a small group of
objects.
- Photojournalism communication of new through photographs.
- Fashion Photography genre of photography that mostly displays clothing
- Sports Photography Genre of photography that mostly focuses on sports
- Editorial Photography is a type of photography in which the images captured by a
photographer appear in print or online publications.
 - Architectural Photography Photos that mainly showcase the exterior and interior of
manmade structures.
- Creative Photography Discovering new shapes, colors, and dynamic ranges.

Part 2:

- Find 3 photos of your choice

This can be photos you have on you and/ or OR off the internet (photographs off the
internet need to be referenced).
- If you take a photo off the internet go to this site to help you reference:
https://library.ulethbridge.ca/apa7style/images

- Link each photograph to a type of photography style and explain why they relate to
that photography style.

You must cite any internet based photographs.

- Portrait

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_photography This is solely focusing on

the person, so it is a portrait picture
- Landscape

Adorama
 It is capturing the space above the three mountains, as well as it’s beauty. That is why it
is a landscape
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- Sports Photography

This is capturing a picture of sports right in action, leaning to sports

photography.
Part 3:
-Using the 3 photos from part 2 -Edit them on pixlr.
You will need the original photo and the edited one next to each other OR in a slide show
format. You do not need to cite photos for this section as you will be altering and editing
your photograph like an art assignment.

-Pick 1 of the 2 options below and answer the question.

OPTION #1: Why did you choose these photos and why did you edit them the way you did?
I chose these photos to edit in hope to make a funny picture.
OPTION # 2: What narrative does your photo tell? In the running photo you can see all the
runners being chased by prince charles.
Part 4:
-Search for this article on google: 5 fundamental elements of photography light stalking.com

-Read the article: 5 fundamental elements of photography light stalking.com

https://www.lightstalking.com/5-fundamental-elements-of-great-photographs/

-What are the 5 fundamental elements of photography? Explain the importance of each
(your own words).
● Light: Light is one of the most important fundamentals of photography as it illuminates
the object or product, which makes it stand out from the rest of the photo.
● Color: Color helps to set the mood in the photo and can play an important role in
touching the viewer in a emotional way.
● Moment: Creating a moment in a photo is when all the elements come together in the
image creating a special moment.
● Composition: This is when you put objects together in a frame to make them stand out
in a particular way.
● Distance: The distance that the photographer chooses wil have a big impact on how the
photo is taken, it will determine the focal length the photographer will have to shoot at in
order to get all the important parts in the photo.

Part 5: ROLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN SOCIETY

Photography has been around for many years. It can have many different purposes and
uses in society.

➢ List 6 ways photography can be used in society. (think about this seriously) you can do
this in point form.

● Photography tells a story not only about one person, and it can expand the horizon,
speaking about a city, people, country.
● Photos taken hundreds of years ago can spread information about how people lived,
what nature was like, what people did and what the world around them looked like.
● People who manage to capture exciting moments of the surrounding reality can subtly
notice the relationship between objects, their unique perspective, and beauty.
● Photography touches upon the most secret, the deepest in our soul, the best, kindest,
most generous sides of human nature. Photography always makes us want to share with
others what we consider essential.
● Photography has become available today and gives us an excellent opportunity for our
self-expression.
 ● Photos perfectly complement scientific work. In a term paper, business projects,
coursework, photos may be present.

Part 6:

Pick 2 photographers (school appropriate) and look at an image(s) that they created.
Answer the following questions:

● Look at the 2 photographers that you chose. Using 1 photo created by each
(school appropriate), explain how their photos make an impact or statement.
(1 sentence each).

Leanardo Da Vinci Had a big impact on art history today, after he created the
Mona Lisa it proved that anything was possible, and that influenced many artists
today.

Richard Avedon was renowned for his ability to capture raw emotion, evoking life
into his subjects while retaining formality. Creating often controversial and
provocative images, Avedon’s work helped redefine photography as an
expressive art form.

● How did the photographer use the 5 elements of photography to make their
image stand out?

Assignment 2- Describe and/or use various Photographic Processing Methods

READ:

In order to create a solid photographic image, the photographer needs to use different
techniques, pick a theme, understand the material that they are using (camera of choice & items
used to create effects) and have a plan set out.
The great thing about photography is that it has the potential to make creative visuals based on
the photographer. Every photographer is different and in our society today, images can be
captured with a variety of tech based facets and tell many stories.

Photography in this day and age is easily accessible and fast. That is what makes photography
special and so fun.

This assignment allows you to be a photographer. You will get to show your individual style and
be you.

Part 1:
You will create a portfolio of your photos.

Steps:

1. - Go onto your Google Drive

- Create a COM 1205 folder.
- Add a new Google Doc and label it “My photography portfolio”.

2. Themes- you will create photographs of your own and link them to the themes below.

3. Your portfolio should include 8 photos and 8 sentences. The photos are outlined below, and
the sentences simply explain your intention as an artist (called an artist statement).
Create the following:

- 1 Photo- School through your eyes (come see the teacher and wait your turn to leave the
room. Only a small group can be out at a time. You cannot go into other classrooms or
leave the school property. If you want to use people in your photographs, you need those
people to sign a consent form, (they sign a sheet of paper allowing you to photograph
them and use their photos for school purposes) and I need to make sure we are
following FOIP first.

- 2 Photos- landscape

- 2 Photos- Still Life

- 2 photos that Tell a story

- 1 photo that shows emotion

Try not to use photos from the internet unless you cite the photographs. I can easily google and
 check for plagiarism. If you are caught plagiarizing, you will fail the assignment.

Assignment 3 - Basic Camera settings/ protection of privacy- what is it?

● If you copy and paste answers, I will make you do this assignment again.

The picture below is a photograph of a Canon EOS Rebel T5i

Protection of privacy:

● What does protection of privacy mean? In your own words.

It means to keep personal stuff private from other people.
● Why are we not allowed to randomly take photos of people without their permission? In
your own words.
In case some people don’t want to be used in projects and what not.
● What are some ways that we can be respectful to others when taking photographs? In
your own words.
To not be disruptive to other classes and classmates.

Basic camera settings:

 Ask the teacher for earphones or you can use your own.
You will need to watch this video -then answer the following questions

7 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR BEGINNERS -

Canon EOS Rebel T7 / EOS 1500D
Photo genius channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfH6lHekOn8

Answer the following questions (the video helps give you most of the answers):

● What do they call a canon EOS rebel in Australia?

EOS 1500D
● What does ISO stand for?
International Organization for Standardization
● Recommended camera mode- what is it?
Auto
● When you get a brand new camera and take it right out of the box, is it set to auto
mode? Yes
● What is the Q button?
Activate the screen
● On the camera dial there is the letter P- what is it?
Program Automatic settings
● What does shutter speed mean?
How fast the cameras shutter closes
● Could the flash go off in auto mode?
In green auto the flash will go off
● What is the live view feature?
An electronic version of what the camera is seeing
● Can you use ISO in auto mode?
You have to set on the auto ISO mode
● What is a tripod?
A camera stand

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Assignment 4- Photographer study

For this assignment you will complete a photographer study.

-First pick a photographer of your choice (School appropriate

photographer).
If you're not sure if the photographer is school appropriate, talk to your teacher.
Assignment requirements:

1. Title - name of the photographer

2. 1 photo of the photographer ( head shot)
3. 2 photographs that the photographer created ( include the title of the work
if you can find it. If not write title unknown).
4. 5 facts about the photographer
5. What type of photography does this artist create ( ex still life?, landscape?
advertisements?.....)
6. Why did you choose this photographer?
Tim Walker

Unknown.

Unknown

5 Facts about Tim walker :

 1. He has published seven books and staged solo exhibitions at major
museums
2. His short films and projects with musicians have won international acclaim.
3. He is a britain based photographer.
4. Tim works for the magazine company known as vogue magazine.
5. Walker worked as a freelance photographic assistant in London before
moving to New York City as a full-time assistant to Richard Avedon.

Walker's style of photography is mostly fashion photography as well as a

Baroque photographic style . Walker mostly creates portrait photos. He also has
a vivid use of color. I chose Tim Walker because he really shows fashion, in his
own creative way.