Review- NOT FOR A GRADE

You will be taking a semester final in my class. Remember that this is worth 1/4 of your overall grade. I will share with you your cumulative grades before you take the final so you know exactly what you need to pass the class. If you don't remember how it works, here is a simple way to remember:

Add up the first 3 6-weeks and get a total.

Each six weeks and the final are worth 100 points each, for a total of 400 points.

400 x .90 = 360 points (A)
400 x .80 = 320 points (B)
400 x .70 = 280 points (C)

Now take you total from above and subtract what you want your grade to be and that will tell you how many points you need to get an A, B or C in my class.

Here is an example:

Student Melissa has the following grades in my class
1st 6 weeks - 83
2nd 6 weeks - 93
3rd 6 weeks - 90
Total - 266 points

To get a C in my class, Melissa needs a 4 on the final - 270-266 = 4
To get a B in my class Melissa needs a 54 on the final - 320-266 = 54
To get an A in my class Melissa needs a 94 on the final - 360-266 = 94

If you have more questions please ask.

Now here is the review:

1. You will need to know how to write a correct caption. Remember its tense and ONLY 2 sentences long.

Caption Rules:

1. First sentence includes major information about the photo (who, what, where, when, why, how). You may make up the information for this assignment.

2. First sentence should be written in present tense as if the action of the photo is still happening.

3. Second sentence should be past tense, and should include background information.

4. Information in caption should not be obvious by looking at the photo.

5. If there are three or fewer recognizable people in the photo, you must give all of their names (you can make them up for this assignment).

6. Use strong action verbs whenever possible.

On your blog go to http://content.time.com/time/picturesoftheweek/0,29409,1681962,00.html

Pick a couple of photos and write captions for them. There are already captions there, don't copy them. You can make up names and situations if necessary. Post the photo and the caption on your blog.

2. You will need to know all the rules of photography and be able to explain them. Here are the rules again:

1. Rule of thirds

2. Balancing Elements

3. Leading Lines

4. Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)

5. Viewpoint

6. Background

7. Create depth

8. Framing

9. Cropping

10. Mergers and avoiding them

 On your blog – Copy Numbers 1-10 and then explain each rule in your own words.

3. You will need to know and understand Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO.

On your blog retype the words and explain what each means.

4. You will need to know and be able to explain the ethics of manipulating photos in photoshop and what is acceptable and what is not acceptable.

On your blog tell me what is acceptable and what isn't.

5. You will need to be able to explain the three types of portraits you read about – Environmental, Self and Casual (remember the difference between formal and informal).

On your blog describe all three.

6. You will need to be able to explain the photographic terms: Exposure, Depth of Field, and Focal Length. Look those words up again.

On your blog post those definitions – make sure they relate to photography.

7. You will need to know the four types of magazine covers: Early, Poster, Married to Type and Forest of Words and how to tell the difference.

On you blog, write what each looks like

8. Finally, I will be asking you to read about a current event that happened last year with a New York Post photographer. It will be a longer reading and there will be a multi-part series of reflective questions. This will be extra credit on the exam, so if you struggle with the above ideas/questions – you should plan to do this part. It could be the difference between an average grade and a very good grade.

That is it!!! Good luck and you have almost 2 weeks to prepare.