PPT# 2- Photography is art

HW: update your album (6 pictures now: *Qr code, 1. selfie , 2. Best photo with 2 comments, 3. DSLR diagram with Sd card, 3b. Phone camera sample photo, and 3c. DSLR sample photo) 

Monday 9/28/26

start PPT# 2- Photography is art 

AIM: answer what is art? what is photography? how is photography art?
(share Google slide everyday)

slide # 1 PPT# 2- Photography is art cover slide Due 10/1/26 and share
slide #2: answer what is art? what is photography? how is photography art?
slide # 3 element of art definitions
Tuesday 9/29/26
*********Element of Art ******************
Lines -
shapes / form -
space -
value -
Texture -
Color -
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Slide # 4 find sample photos from 500px.com cite your sources
***homework for 09/29/26********************************************************
Slide 5: your practice photos for art elements (take 6 Phone pictures) 
             upload your photos to your google photo album - # 4-9
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Wednesday 9/30/26
REPEAT 

slide 6: Principle of Designs Definitions
Emphasis -
Visual Balance -
unity -
contrast -
Movement/Rhythm -
Pattern/Repetition -
***************************************10/1/26*********
Slide # 7 find sample photos from 500px.com
***classwork for 10/1/26**************************************************
Slide 8: your practice photos for art elements (take 6 DSLR pictures) 
upload your photos to your google photo album - # 10-15
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submit on google classroom to meet deadline.

Friday 10/2/26
combine with your classmates slide for group presentation

Table group PPT# 1 consolidation

 Pls sign in with the substitute teacher.

Did you submit your PPT#1 yesterday? 
for today, 

write your name on the cover group slide 
then contribute  1 to 2 slides from your own slide show to the table slide show for presentation. (copy and paste)
making sure to indicate your slide by writing your name to the slide your added.

talk amongst yourself to pick a table leader to make sure everything is good for presentation.
* leader will earn extra credit*

Open School Night 2026

 Welcome to MCSM Digital Photography Class (1 semester art credit)

In this course students will be able to learn basic DSLR camera operations. 

Try different techniques for capturing different photos.

students will also tell story through a series of photo-stories.

Google Photo album portfolios are required for assessment.

breakdown of the semester with a quiz each marking period.

Marking period 1 - DSLR basics, review of art principles, and how camera works.

Marking period 2 - Explore DSLR camera in different modes.

                               AV or Aperture mode (f-stops) for portraits

                               TV mode for motion

                                Manual mode for maximum control of the photos captured.

Marking period 3- Learning from other master photographers through research.

                               Quick review of Photography history.

                               Individual presentation of photo works.

Materials:

Canon T-6 DSLR camera (school class set) & student bring their own SD card.

textbook; pdf online   Grading 

 thank you for stopping by Miss E. Wang

week #2 - PPT#1: Different types of cameras & How the camera works...

 If you missed the Quiz - bring your absence note to make it up.

do now:  goto your work on the top right corner of google classroom and attach your Diagram link.

               and submit your printout of the Press Pass!

Classwork:  Sample template

 PPT # 1 - Compare and contrast: compact (Point and Shoot) and DSLR cameras 

Create a google slide and attach to your work for submission by this Thursday.

Tuesday 9/22/26
1.*Cover slide with your Class code with album link, QR code & SD card.
2.  compare & contrast - Compact  (point and shoot) camera vs. DSLR
3.  Your phone and a camera substitute.

Wednesday 9/23/26 - google class video link 
slide 4. how the camera works - video review https://youtu.be/BNA97LaWLF0
slide 5: Canon T-6 DSLR features and diagram.
slide 6:  how to handle and care for DSLR (add picture on how to hold the DSLR)
HW: find something small you can bring to school for your photoshoot.

Thursday 9/24/26
slide 7:  other types of cameras- look up Go-Pros, 3D (360) camera and drones.
slide 8 :  comparing photos taken with your phone vs. school camera T-6
slide 9:  conclusion - your take away from PPT # 1

Due

Friday 9/25/26combine your table's slides for presentation.

Quiz 1

 review your DSLR diagram 

do now: pls attach your album link to the press pass assignment before submitting with your SD card picture on Google classroom.

submit your labeled drawing with 10 step - quick start guide for 50 points. and title your looseleaf for QUIZ 1. 

If you are absent, please plan on coming to the after school tutoring Tuesday in Rm 360 to make up the Quiz.

day 6 - Finish DSLR diagram + Quick start guide

 Canon T-6 manual

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300022698/01/eos-rebelt6-1300d-im-en.pdf (pg 27)

Do now at the back of your drawing paper pls add the steps to operating a camera. (pg 6-7)

                                                                                  add step 10: transfer photo via USB port.

Classwork Pg 27 (back and bottom of the DSLR)

Reminder: Sd card due.  Tomorrow Quiz (study guide)

Day 5: DSLR Diagram - learning about Canon T6

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Canon T6 DSLR (digital Single Lens Reflex) camera Diagram

 Do now: did you email your Press Pass.pdf to mcsmphoto@gmail.com AJS11-0__ your name Press Pass?

Classwork: Learning the parts of a DSLR (Canon T-6)                                               <3

get your handout of the DSLR Front side Pg 26 and draw it on the top part of the paper

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300022698/01/eos-rebelt6-1300d-im-en.pdf

draw the DSLR diagram first... 

pg 26 (Wednesday) & 27 (Thursday). Label after sketch.

ALSO: SD card check write your SD card size after your name in the attendance sheet.

HW: Print out your Press Pass & add your slide to class slide.

did you update your album to picture # 3?

      * Mp1 QR code

         1. Selfie

            2. Best photo so far

                3. DSLR Diagram- Canon T-6 with SD card