last week for MP1
MCSM Photography
notes on MCSM HS Photography class
Friday, October 10, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
switching over to manual Mode
learn to control the camera in Manual mode. (getting ready for the test). pg 49
goto "Q" Quick Menu
to SELECT the part you want to change
- set it at 1/125 s, F/5.6 and ISO 400 and take a picture for slide 8. to finish PPT# 3 due tomorrow.
(practice for MP1 test next week)
Switching over to Manual Mode
Google Photo album - finish adding number, title and description to all photos. & watch this video
Monday, October 6, 2025
PPT# 3: Photography lighting
slide 1: cover slide
can you find all 4 lights in this photo?
Slide #3: There are 6 essential components to Photography:
Define the following
1. Light
2. Medium
3. Aperture
4. Shutter Speed
5. Composition
6. Optics
Slide # 4: Hard light with 3 samples from 500px.com +1 taken by you with DSLR in Manual Mode.
Slide # 5: Soft light with 3 samples from 500px.com +1 taken by you.
Slide # 6: Transmitted light with 3 samples from 500px.com +1 taken by you.
Slide # 7: Reflected light with 3 samples from 500px.com +1 taken by you.
Slide 8: Quick "Q" button on the Menu adjustment "how to change the exposure"
goto https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1066856/Canon-Eos-Rebel-T6.html?page=49#manual
write out the steps on how you can adjust the menu to change the exposure.
Friday, October 3, 2025
PS# 1: Cityscape due also finish up PPT# 2 presentation
PS# 1: Cityscape due tomorrow
Classwork: peer evaluation of the table presentation to continue your Glow and Grow.
We are wrapping up our presentation of PPT# 1 today: if your table did not present yet you will need to present today to get credit.
HW: watch the video for lighting watch it and identify the 4 types of lighting for photography.
Friday, September 26, 2025
Finish PPT# 2 with DSLR photos for Design principles
do now: check to see your album is updated with art element photos labeled.
shapes / form - (google photo# 5)
space -(google photo# 6)
value - (google photo# 7)
Texture - (google photo# 8)
Color - (google photo# 9)
Classwork: In group of 3 people and your Press Pass share 1 DSLR to take the 6 photos for Design Principles.
Emphasis - (google photo# 10)
Visual Balance - (google photo# 11)
unity - (google photo# 12)
contrast - (google photo# 13)
Movement/Rhythm - (google photo# 14)
Pattern/Repetition - (google photo# 15)
SCAVENGER PHOTO SHOOT Rules for being out of classroom:
Must have press pass and follow all MCSM school rules (no disturbing other classes in session) If I hear any complaint about you, you will not be allowed to go out after that.
Return 10 minutes before the end of the period.
HW: update your album to photo # 15 with proper labeling.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Con't with PPT# 2 with Design Principles
are you done with the art elements?
Do now: Thursday 9/25/25
Update album with element of arts photos and labels.... finish slide 5
Class work: Slide 6: Define Design Principles (compositions)
and find more examples from 500px.com in slide 7.
Bring SD card to take your photos with DSLR to complete the notes on Photography is art.
DSLR photos tomorrow for Design principles - using your Press Passes too... did you print yours out already?