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		Photojournalism
		Course Description: This course explores Web Design, Graphic Design, Hardware, and Software associated with Interactive Media. Students will develop skills using such software as: Dreamweaver ® PhotoShop ® , Flash ® in the PC and Macintosh ® platforms. Students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills needed for today and tomorrow. Course Description: This course explores Digital Photography and its uses in Journalism as well as the Hardware, and Software associated with Digital Photography. Students will develop design skills and techniques using digital cameras and software which may include: Adobe PhotoShop ® in the Windows ® environment . Students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills needed for today and tomorrow. About the Instructor : Ron Ross is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education (Comprehensive). Mr. Ross began teaching public high school in 1982. From 1984-1986 Mr. Ross taught grades 7-12 in the Catholic school system before teaching 3 years at the Federal Correctional Institute in Ashland. For 10½ years Mr. Ross worked as an executive in an architectural interior design firm. He has many years experience in the use of technology and of software. Most recently, Mr. Ross taught College Tech Prep at South Point High School from 2001-Present.   Course of Study Students will explore the following competencies as prescribed for by the Ohio Department of Education: Visual Communications Arts. 09. Photography 01. Identify photographic equipment 01. Differentiate between various camera formats (i.e., traditional, digital) 02. Select appropriate camera format for given situation 03. Identify film for different light sources 02. Demonstrate knowledge of photographic language 01. Demonstrate knowledge of the role played by the following photographic elements: composition's formal qualities, scale, use of space, use of light 02. Demonstrate knowledge of how the meaning of a photograph is affected by composition, formal qualities, scale, use of space, and use of light 03. Identify the use and meaning of symbolism and of metaphor in given photographs 04. Set up photo shoots 01. Define parameters of photo shoot according to layout 02. Gather materials and equipment needed for photo shoot 03. Style subject matter according to layout 10. Digital Media Design/Basic Computers 02. Create visual design guidelines 01. Integrate paint illustration program techniques with digital photography imagery 02. Perform basic layout functions using word-processing software 05. Perform basic layout functions using imaging software 09. Define color-editing capabilities (i.e., RGB, CMYK, PANTONE, TRUMATCH, WEB COLOR) 03. Enhance images 01. Identify image file formats 02. Manipulate font 03. Convert file formats 04. Manipulate contrast 05. Crop images 06. Scale images 07. Adjust images using various filtration methods 09. Adjust images using selection tools 10. Adjust images using painting and editing tools 11. Manipulate multiple image layers 12. Adjust images using masking techniques 13. Optimize images for specific uses   Ironton High School    2009-2010 302 Delaware St Ironton, Ohio 45638 Phone: 740 -532-3911 Fax: 740 -533-6027 e-mail address- Mr. Ross Websites of Interest Special Links of Interest Ironton City Schools Website Turtle image- (used as part of Photoshop Project 1) Holiday Lights Photoshop Tutorial Church Image - (used as part of Photoshop Project 1) Sin City PhotoShop Tutorial Door Image - (used as part of Photoshop Project 1) Design Presentation Principals Stephen Crowley Examples Ansel Adams Annie Liebovitz

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