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Simulate daylight in the photo studio
Assessment Strategies
Digital images
Criteria
Simulate the sun with a bare bulb strobe
Image includes fill light without creating a second shadow
Image resembles a realistic environment for a set and background
Image uses multiple mirrors to create a less controlled, more natural look
Image features shadows without obscuring the subject
File is named as specified by the instructor
Format is 2500 px jpeg
Images one and two have different subjects, a realistic set
Image one has a hard, far away key light and
Image one has appropriate exposure, color balance, contrast, cropping, and focus
Image one has shadows coming from off camera
Image two has a hard, far away key light
Image two has appropriate exposure, color balance, contrast, cropping, and focus
Image two has shadows coming from off camera
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Build studio backdrops and lighting tools
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, project
Criteria
Identify the various types of cards and reflectors
V-flats and reflectors are created using foamcore
Room set is created with painted walls and wood floor
Backdrop, lighting tool, or other studio set piece is effective according to industry standards and instructor guidelines
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Photograph products using light painting tools (Capture One)
Assessment Strategies
Digital images
Criteria
Separate out the different roles lighting plays in a product photo
Use camera stand, Capture One, long exposure, and manual focus to capture images
File is named as specified by the instructor
Format is 2500 pix layered psd or tif
Subject is a 3-dimensional object
Layered Photoshop file combines multiple exposures
Image consists of multiple photos combined in Photoshop
Image has appropriate exposure, color balance, contrast, cropping, and focus
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Produce an ad in partnership with graphic design students
Assessment Strategies
Digital images
Criteria
Meet with graphic design students to plan out the shoot
Speak with graphic design student(s) to refine and/or confirm their concept
Execute the designer’s concept
Image files are delivered to the designer on time
Delivered image files meet graphic design students’ criteria, such as color balance, exposure, contrast, cropping, and focus
File is named as specified by the instructor
Format is 2500 pix jpgs
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Create a personal portfolio image
Assessment Strategies
Written pre-planning documents, digital images
Criteria
Use a concept template
Execute the photo shoot
Final products are edited in Photoshop to a portfolio-quality level
File is named as specified by the instructor
Format is 2500 pix psd or tif
Image has effective exposure, color balance, contrast, cropping, and focus
Concept template is completed according to instructor guidelines
You act on feedback received before shooting
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Create composite images in Photoshop
Assessment Strategies
Digital images, form
Criteria
Use pre-shoot planning form
Shoot concept includes multiple images to be combined
Images are captured in or out of studio
Match intent, lighting and color, perspective, and foreground background relationship
Use a system to manage composite assets
Various images are composited in Photoshop (matching lighting, color balance, contrast, etc.)
Image has effective exposure, color balance, contrast, cropping, and focus
Image has been retouched and cleaned up as necessary in Photoshop/ Lightroom
File consists of multiple images combined in Photoshop
Concept template is completed according to instructor guidelines
You act on feedback received before shooting
File is named as specified by the instructor
Format is 2500 pix layered psd or tif
Collage of files is uploaded and includes all images used
Image has overall effective exposure, color balance, contrast, cropping, and focus
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Analyze professional photo studios
Assessment Strategies
Written questionnaire, interview, reflection
Criteria
Speak effectively with a professional photographer
Describe the studio
Determine what attributes of these studios and professionals could inform your own career
Questionnaire meets guidelines specified by the instructor
Reflection includes attributes and characteristics of the studio and professional
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Create animated GIFs using Photoshop
Assessment Strategies
Digital images
Criteria
GIF is made from a series of your photos
GIF is lit consistently for animations
Use Photoshop’s frame animation panel
GIF meets guidelines specified by the instructor
GIF is exported correctly for the web
GIF file is named as specified by the instructor