Course Outline

                                            Photography 11/12 Course Outline

Mr. Katsionis                                     Class Website: https://rebelsphotography1112.blogspot.com/
                                 
                                       Email: david.katsionis@burnabyschools.ca

Course Description
The course is designed for students to develop a basic understanding of the digital photography process. Students will explore the digital processes involved in photography, think critically about photography and how the history of photography has shaped its modern form. Students will be required to create and develop their own blog throughout the year. By the end of this course students will be able to understand how a camera operates and its functionalities, how light impacts a photo and a deep understand of Photoshop.

Supplies and Equipment 

• Computers, cameras and camera equipment will be provided. 
• Students may use their own cameras as long as it is approved by Mr. Katsionis. 
• Students must obtain their own USB and memory card for the purpose of this class. 

Assessments and Evaluation 

Mr. Katsionis will use a combination of formative assessments as well as different graded pieces (journals, portfolios, quizzes, essays, projects etc.) If an assignment is not completed at the level it should be, an IP (In  Progress) will be given. You will then have 24 hours to resubmit the assignment. It is expected that all work will be completed by the due date. The distribution of your grade is as follows: 

Participation   15%

Quizzes            10%

Assignments    30%

Projects           30%

Portfolio          15%

Classroom Rules

• You are expected to be on time for class. If you are late five times without a note or an excused absence, a phone call will be issued home.  
• You are to only use cell phones when it is permitted. Improper use of phones will result in it being taken away. 
• You are expected to use all classroom time efficiently. 
• Keep this environment respectful of both the teacher and other fellow students. 
• Using our school cameras is a privilege. Improper use of the camera will result in you forfeiting this privilege for the remainder of the school year. 
• We will be going off school grounds for projects, You are not permitted to go off in your own direction away from the group nor break any other rules. Constant misbehaviour off school grounds will result in you forfeiting that privilege. 

Welcome to Photography 11/12!

How to Setup Your Classroom Blog

The majority of your work in this class will be submitted on your personal class blog site using Blogger. This assignment requires you to create your personal blog site.

Instructions:

There are two parts to this assignment. Creating your blog and posting your first post.

A. Create Your Blog

1. First, you will need a Google account. If you have a Gmail email account, you already have a Google account. If you don't, go here to sign-up.

2. Once you have your Google account, go to Blogger and create a new blog.

3. The title can be anything you want. Your blog address MUST be "your first name, last initial, rebelsphoto1112". For example: davidkrebelsphoto1112

4. On your blog dashboard ("Design"), click on "Settings":

• Under "Basic" you can change the title and description of your blog. You can also change your blog address here if you didn't set it correctly in the previous instruction. 

• Scroll down to "Permissions". Under "Blog readers", click "Add readers", select "Private - Only these readers" and add david.katsionis@burnabyschools.ca then click "Save Changes". This will make it so only I can see your blog. 

• Under Settings> Posts, comments, and sharing: Under the Comments section, change Comment Moderation to "always". Under "email moderation requests" type in your email so you know when I leave you feedback.

5. Customize your blog:

• Click on "Layout" to change the Header image.
• Click on "Theme" to change the style and colours of your blog. I would recommend the "simple" template. 
• Personalize your blog as you would like, but make sure the title makes sense for this class and that your blog is easy to read and navigate.

Ways to Take Care of your Camera

Below is multiple ways in which we can take care of our camera.

1. Do not touch the camera sensor
2. Use alcohol based cleaners for your camera lens
3. Always wear the camera strap
4. Take out the lens when storing your camera into a bag
5. Do not drop it! 
6. Keep the lens cap on when you are not using the camera
7. Always have two hands on the camera
8. Do not expose to extreme temperatures (intense heat or freezing cold) 
9. Do not touch the lens with your hands 
10. Make sure everything is properly attached before you use the camera

Please Note: You will have a quiz on Tuesday September 25th on Camera Parts and Ways we can Protect the Camera.  

Camera Parts

Hello, and welcome to Photography 11/12 at Burnaby South Secondary for the 2018 - 2019 school year! 

This class website is where you will find all of the course assignments and information. Please have a look around and ask or email any questions to me. 

My email is: david.katsionis@burnabyschools.ca When emailing me, make sure your email subject includes your name and what you are emailing me about. Thank you.

Mr. Katsionis.