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Artist Statement

5/8/2013

 
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(c) Philip-Lorca diCorcia
'Like an introduction to a book, your statement presents the fundamental underpinnings of your art; write it for people who like what they see and want to know more, not those who already know you and everything your art is about.' 
-from 'ArtBusiness.com'

First Draft Due: Thursday, 5/9 (per 5- 5/10)
Final Draft Due: Monday, 5/13 (per 5- 5/14)

You will be writing a 3-5 paragraph artist statement (about 3 paragraphs to 1 full page typed) about your body of work. You will be displaying it alongside your images for 'Celebration of the Arts' on May 28th.

For tips on write your artist statement please use the following resources:
Self-representing Artists - Writing an artist statement
Artist Statement - ArtStudy.org
Artist Emerging - Writing an Artist Statement
Artist Statement Tips - Digital Photography School

Sample Artist Statements:
Sample Artist Statements - ArtStudy.com

Resume

5/6/2013

 
You will be creating a Traditional resume

Read: What is a Resume?
Read: Writing a Resume the shouts 'Hire Me'

Activity: Make 3 columns on a piece of paper.
Column 1 – Skills, talents, abilities and interests.
Column 2 – Employment and achievement history, including jobs, volunteer work, community service and any achievements or awards. Don't forget to include art shows you have participated in- (COAL Student show, California College of San Diego, Del Mar Fair, and artwork published in Literary Arts Magazine)
Column 3 – Jobs you aspire to hold, either in the short term (for example, a summer job or internship, an after-school job or a volunteer position) or in the long term, or fields in which you might be interested in working. Alternatively, you might list colleges or graduate schools you are interested in attending. 

When the lists are finished, go back over the first two columns and mark every item that could be showcased or illustrated using audio, video or other technology. For example, musicians could imbed an audio clip into a résumé, writers could add links to their written work and chefs could use links to recipes or imbed a video of a cooking demonstration.

Traditional Print Résumé
Working alone or with a partner, expand your list in columns one and two, taking each item and explaining or describing it in four sentences or less. Detail when and where the work or activity took place, what it entailed, what your duties and achievements were, what skills you developed, and so on.

Then, using the samples below or a MS Word template, craft a basic resume, using one or more items in column three to develop an objective and focus. Return to the tips in the article to work around any personal challenges, such as a lack of employment history.

Print out to 'Printer 5000' and turn in before leaving class

Ideas & Examples:
Giving your resume a face lift
Horizontal Resume
Resume Designs
Resume Designs 2

Interactive and Non-traditional resumes:
Interactive Resume Examples
Tufts, Please Pick Me
'Amazon' Resume

Del Mar Fair

4/1/2013

 
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CLASS 5 - Students Grades 10-12, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year, including ROP


MONOCHROME IMAGES - Division 4625
Any subject. Prints may be a traditional photographic print or a high quality digital print. The digital print must be straight print using only techniques which replicate what is possible in a traditional darkroom, such as burning, dodging, contrast control, etc.

COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY- Division 4626
Any subject. Prints may be a traditional photographic print or a high quality digital print. The digital print must be straight print using only techniques which replicate what is possible in a traditional darkroom, such as burning, dodging, contrast control, etc. Commercial processing acceptable. 

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY - Division 4627
Black and white or color images that have been altered to create an artistic or unique photographic interpretation. No presentation requirements.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIFESTYLES - Division 4628
Black and white or color images that reflect the lifestyle of San Diego County. 

FAIR THEME, “Game On!” - Division 4629
Photographs of any activitiesreflecting “Game On!” theme. May be any artistic style, realistic or creative 
interpretation. 

PHOTO RETOUCHING/BEFORE & AFTER - Division 4630
Digital retouching of images to improve or enhance the quality or objective of the original image. Entry must be accompanied by a print of the original un-retouched image. No presentation requirements.

PHOTO RESTORATION - Division 4631
Digital restoration of old or damaged photographs. Entry must be accompanied by a print of the original unretouched image. No presentation requirements.

PANORAMIC IMAGES - Division 4632
Panoramas or collages created with photomerge stitching. Three or more images, color or monochrome that have been blended to create a panoramic photograph with elongated fields of view. Digital images will not exceed 22 inches on the longest dimensions. No presentation requirements.

Street Photography

3/5/2013

 
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© Martin Parr
3/5- Today you will learn about 'Street Photography'. 
Before you complete the Masters assignment, read the Wikipedia entry on street photography so you can have a better understanding of the genre: CLICK HERE
Download the Masters of Photography word document and complete. Download Masters Here
The assignment (word document) must be turned in by the end of the period to V: > McKay > Photo 2 > 17 Masters of Street Photography

Six street photography images are due April 1st (period 5- April 2nd)

Once you are done with the masters assignment, go to this webpage and download the article on Public Service Ads (PSA). Read pages 18-21 about PSA's for Drunk Driving. (The article will automatically download in your downloads folder in 'My Documents') See the previous assignment post below (Public Service Ad series) for further directions.

NEXT CLASS: You must be prepared to shoot your concentration (#4) in class on Thursday, it will be your only day in class to work on it. Due Monday, March 11.

Public Service Announcement / Photo Series

3/4/2013

 
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Public Service Announcement

For this project, you will work with a partner to create two advertisements (one per partner) and series of photographs with a consistent theme (3 each person- six total) to promote awareness of an issue for teenagers.  Your team will be presenting it to the class.  

You may choose among the following topics, or one of your choice (has to be approved)- each group will have a unique project:

Domestic violence                                        Driving While Texting        Depression
Body Image/Eating Disorders                       Gang violence                   Gambling                          Environmental Issues                                   Gun Control                       Obesity                        
Bullying                                                         Suicide                              Anti-Smoking             
Anti-Drug                                                      Homelessness                   Drunk Driving

Your ads must have a headline, tagline, copy and illustration and it all must be original and contain factual information.  It must give information on where to go for help or to get more information.

The print advertisements have to be done in Photoshop using type tool and layers.  The ads must be 8-1/2” x 11” tall with a resolution of 300 pixels/inch.

You are to use your unique photograph as an illustration for the advertisements.

Your marketing campaign must speak directly to a teen audience.  Go for the gut- think of something that would make an impact!

Please note the following:

1.     You are to do research first on the subject, using websites- (sometimes there are ones on the topic, such as www.depressionhurts.com, www.familyfirstaid.org, www.at-risk.org...), as well as personal research done among peers. 

2.     With the research, find out what ads have been done before, what logos have been used, what headlines have been used, etc.  Use this as your springboard for your new ad.

3.     Your presentation will discuss the issue, show what has been done previously for awareness, and explain what you two are doing differently to raise awareness.  It will be set up through Powerpoint as follows:
        Slide 1: Title Page
        Slide 2: Present the problem- statistics etc (can be more then one slide if needed- include the source)
        Slide 3: What ads were done before (can be more then one slide if needed/ ads that were published)
        Slides 4- 9: Your photo series of six photographs (each photograph on their own unique slide)
        Slide 10: First 8-1/2" x 11" ad that is done in Photoshop (with your headline, image, copy, information)
        Slide 11: Second 8-1/2" x 11" ad done in Photoshop (created by the second partner)


You will be graded on the following:
Presentation: presentation of new materials versus old, well spoken Print ads & Photo Series

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Concentration #4

2/28/2013

 
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Your Concentration turn-in #4 is Due March 11 (Period 5 - March 12) If any concentration submission dates were missed, those must be made up by this date too to receive partial credit.

Two Photography Internships! 

2/19/2013

 
Visit YEP Interns to view the 2 internship opportunities with local photographers in Vista. Amazing opportunity for those wanting to learn more about running your own photography business.
Click Here

Interested? Get your resume and cover letter together and Ms. McKay will look over it with you ASAP.

Product Photography

2/19/2013

 
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You will be creating a series of 3 images showcasing a product(s). Each image in the series should feel like part of the campaign, different but similar. You will turn each of the images into an advertisement using Photoshop tools.
To download fonts to use in your AD go to the resources page for directions.
 
Assignment Due: 3/1 (per 5 - 3/4)

First- complete the 'Masters of Product Photography' assignment.



Concentration #2

1/22/2013

 
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© Gregory Crewdson
Your progress (min 2 images) is due Thursday, January 24. (Per 5 - due 1/25)
Turn in your new images and your previous ones in a folder titles with your LastName_FirstName
You will be talking to the class about your progress and how your new image(s) fits into your concentration. Use this as an opportunity to receive feedback on your progress

Photo Opportunities!

1/17/2013

 
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© Robert Frank from the series 'the Americans'
Enter work in the San Diego Museum of Photographic Art's Youth Exhibition! The 2013 theme is 'My City'. Download the information packet HERE.

Re-Imagining Borders: TBI is excited to host a photography contest for high school and college students titled “Re-Imagining Borders” aimed to stimulate young audiences to develop greater awareness, think creatively, and exchange ideas about the meaning and impact of borders. While the Institute’s work focuses on the U.S.-Mexico border, participants are encouraged to use photography to explore the theme of borders in a variety of forms (physical, psychological, ethnic, cultural, national, or international) and imagine new ways of overcoming barriers.

Also, Submit your winning photo (color, black and white, digital) in the “What Makes Vista Great” photo contest in honor 
of the city’s 50th Anniversary. Photo Contest requirements and details are posted on cityofvista50th.com or call 
760.726.1340 ext. 1146. Prizes will be awarded to 1st - 3rd place winners. 

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