Assignment #11

Chiaroscuro: Italian, from chiaro clear, light + oscuro obscure, dark

Compositional chiaroscuro is most clearly defined by artist's use of contrasting "lights" and "darks" during the Renaissance. The paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, Carravagio and Titian best demonstrate the use of chiaroscuro.

Description: Based upon class lecture, create a series of black and white photos that convey compositional chiaroscuro. Each student must post three interior space photos, three exterior space photos, and three portrait photos exemplifying this artistic device. Overall design must be considered with each photo.

Assignment #10

Portrait Lighting

This assignment is intended to build a basis of understanding of the intentional use of light in design.  We have discussed three basic types of single-source lighting:

-Rim Lighting
-Rake Lighting
-Front Lighting

Post 3 EXCELLENT examples (taken by you) for each of these types of light sources.  Each image must be clear, well composed, black and white, posted on your blog and linked to our class blog.

http://world-market-portraits.blogspot.com/2008/01/lighting-solutions.html

Due: Friday

Assignment #9

and so it begins.....first draft, first site.

Before building a framework, ask:  What am I communicating?
   -ideas?
   -artwork?
   -products?
   -photos?
   -service?
   -resume?
   -alterego?

This is a first draft of a year-long process of polishing the diamond of your idea!

Post the link to your first draft HTML site.  No need for bells and whistles (yet!)

Due this week.

Assignment #8

ON-LINE!!!!!!
OUTSTANDING BLOG DESIGN!

This week each blog site gets polished.  A solid, well designed, cohesive site that has an overall unity. In other words, all visual elements relate to each other in some way.  A grade of 100 will have each of the following  well-considered elements.

-Title
-Supporting Text
-Background Image/Texture
-Web Link*
-Text Placement
-Font Style/Font Color
-Add-ons (Widgets...at least one)
-Followers (at least 5)

Assignment #7

Web-Sensibility

Post a link to the each of the following types of sites:

1.) -BAD The most horrific, terrible, poorly designed site you can find.

2.) -GOOD Effective, simple and clear.

3.) -INTERESTING Interesting, fun site that does not communicate the message.

4.) -SHAZAM Freakin' sweet!!!!!!!

Upon return from break.

Assignment #6

MY BACKPACK.....

Description:
For this post you will write a description about your backpack. The length of the writing is a minimum of 200 words, and it should be both interesting and authentic.  5 well composed photographs must accompany the writing.

Consider:  These types of exercises are designed specifically to help develop your "voice." Why is developing a voice important at this stage in your life?  Scholarship applications, NHS, college essays, etc...  

Due: October 19th

Assignment #5

Post 10 original color photos that demonstrate your understanding of the following principles:
Each student will present their best photo, and indicate each of the following principles for a "test" grade.

-Focal point
   -one point and/or multiple points of emphasis

-Perspective including:
    - overlapping ( forground, middle ground, background)
    - atmospheric perspective
    - distinctive point of view (worms eye, birds eye, warped)

-Line
   -literal -and- implied
   -intentional use of horizontal and/or vertical and/or diagnal

-Lighting
   -unifying lighting from natural and/or artificial source

-Color
    -Use of color as an intentional element of design.

Due: Oct 11

Assignment #4

Forced Worms-Eye View:

Ten photos taken from the perspective of the worms-eye.
Photos must be linked from your blog to our class blog,
and well-composed!

Due: Oct 1

GRADING CRITERIA

Grading Criteria

Digital Journaling Class 2012/13

Instructor: Jim DeCesare

Description:

Each assignment is assessed a numerical grade based upon the criteria listed below.  The instructor will review the assessment for each grading criteria when concerns over assignment grades arise.  Students will have the opportunity to improve assignment grades by addressing the areas that need improvement.  Only assignments handed-in on time will be eligible for resubmission (one week from grade posting).

Each objective is measured from 1-10.

9-10: Evidence of exceptional understanding.

7-8:   Adequate evidence of understanding.

4-6:   Minimal/moderate evidence of understanding.

0-3:   Minimal to no evidence of understanding.

__8__Minimum requirements described in the assignment were met.

__9__Visual elements were well design.

__6__Content was polished.

__9__Content was coherent.

__9__Student was productive. (not distracted by web-use during class-time)

__80____Grade

Comments:

John’s post was well thought-out, and carefully designed, but contained numerous grammatical errors.  Re-submission of post with grammatical corrections will result in an increased final grade.

Assignment #3

Depth of field:
We looked at depth of field created by:
-Atmospheric perspective (filtering)
-Overlapping
-Linear perspective.

Post 10 well composed photos that exemplify depth of field.

Due: 9/24

Assignment #2

This i Believe

Based on the National Public Radio's (NPR) popular program, This i Believe, offer insight into what YOU believe. Write a meaningful post on your blog describing your point of view, on a topic close to you.

No less than 400 words!!!
No less than 1 photograph taken by you specific to this post!!!!

You will share your post in class.

We are developing an ability to create a positive web-presence...this presence is centered on your emerging voice. You are polishing your abilities to communicate succinct ideas that reflect your uniqueness!

Deadline: Tues, Sept. 11

Assignment #1

Welcome to DG Class!! Assignment #1 has 4 parts, and is purely logistical:

#1 - Log on! (update all passwords, able to log on!)
#2 - Access YOUR storage drive and be able to upload/access photos and movies.
#3 - USE a digital camera, uploading - making compatible camera/computer/storage
#4 - Gmail Account - accepted author to our blog.

DUE NOW!!!!