Jamie Doiron EDTECH 597

Blogging activity for motion photography unit

Course
Photography (grades 9-12). Class size 12-16 students.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the unit, the student will be able to: 1. Capture photographs using the blur, stop action, and panning techniques. 2. Post the photographs to their own photography blog. 3. Provide meaningful feedback to his/her peers regarding the techniques. 4. Respond to feedback on their own blog.

Blog Types
Each student manages his/her own photography blog. This blog serves as a place for the student to post pictures that best show their skills development throughout the course. Blog posts that will be produced throughout the semester include composition, lenses, depth of field, Photoshop and editing, motion study, studio work and a final project. For the purposes of this unit, students will complete their project by posting their best motion study photographs to the blog.

Process
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Research blur, stop motion and panning techniques with a partner. Complete guided notes worksheet. Take photographs using the three techniques. Download photographs. Determine which photographs are the best examples of each technique. Post photographs to personal photo blog. Comment on at least three (3) other blog posts. Respond to comments on own blog.

Assessment
Student work will be assessed using the following rubric: Requirement Blur Technique (10 points) 100-90% A Student submits at least 3 quality examples of blur photography. Student submits at least 3 quality examples of panning photography. Student submits at 89-80% B Student submits 3 satisfactory examples of blur photography. Student submits 3 satisfactory examples of panning photography. Student submits 3 79-70% C Student submits 2 examples of blur photography. Student submits 2 examples of panning photography. Student submits 2 69-0% D/F Student submits 1 or less examples of blur photography. Student submits 1 or less examples of panning photography. Student submits 1

Panning Technique (10 points)

Stop action

Technique (10 points) Blog Post (10 points)

least 3 quality examples of stop action photography. Student creates a blog post that contains at least 9 photographs and explains the techniques and settings used to create each photo. Student comments on at least three (3) other student blog posts and provides meaningful feedback, both constructive and reinforcing. Student also responds to comments on his/her own blog.

satisfactory examples of stop action photography. Student creates a blog post that contains at least 9 photographs.

examples of stop action photography. Student creates a blog post with less than 5-8 photographs.

or less examples of stop action photography. Student either does not create a blog post or includes less than 5 photographs.

Commenting (10 points)

Student comments on at least three (3) other student blog posts.

Student comments on two (2) other student blog posts.

Student comments on one or less other student blog posts.

Timeline
Students will have one class period to learn about the three techniques and take notes on the guided notes worksheet. Students will have four class periods to take photographs. Students will have one class period to select and post photographs to blog. Students will complete commenting from home no later than day 8. Day 1 - Learn about motion photography techniques Day 2 - Take photos Day 3 - Take photos Day 4 - Take photos Day 5 - Take photos Day 6 - Post photographs to blog. Homework - Comments (due by day 8)