1. WELCOME TO ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY Ms. Schou (pronounced: Skow) Room 16

2. So many questions……………. Am I in the right place? What sort of credit can I get for this class? Where is the bathroom? Do I have to sit in the same seat every day? What will each day look like? What are we going to do in this class? What if I don’t have a camera?

3. WEEK #1 (this week) Loads of paperworkLoads of paperwork Get to know each otherGet to know each other Make classroom rules and then postersMake classroom rules and then posters Become familiar with the computersBecome familiar with the computers Set up our foldersSet up our folders Learn how we will turn things inLearn how we will turn things in Get used to each otherGet used to each other

4. My Expectations Be here on time-attendance policyBe here on time-attendance policy NO CELL PHONES-EVERNO CELL PHONES-EVER Hoods down, ear buds out while I’m talking, presenting, or we’re watching a PPT or movieHoods down, ear buds out while I’m talking, presenting, or we’re watching a PPT or movie Mature behavior-in and out of classMature behavior-in and out of class R-E-S-P-E-C-TR-E-S-P-E-C-T CommunicationCommunication

5. Did I say NO CELL PHONES? Why, YES, I said NO CELL PHONES They will be confiscated and taken to the office for your folks to come get

6. FIRST HANDOUTS Letter from me to your family at homeLetter from me to your family at home SyllabusSyllabus Camera checkout sheetCamera checkout sheet Safety sheet-let’s read it togetherSafety sheet-let’s read it together Return the checkout and safety sheets by the end of the weekReturn the checkout and safety sheets by the end of the week Intro sheet-fill outIntro sheet-fill out

7. NOW……………………. We are going to interview each other. Then you will introduce your partner to the class.

8. THIS IS YOUR CLASSROOM Each group will come up with a guideline they would like everyone in the class to followEach group will come up with a guideline they would like everyone in the class to follow Next, we will spend two days making the most incredible and creative posters EVER and post them around the classNext, we will spend two days making the most incredible and creative posters EVER and post them around the class You will not have a class notebook in this classroomYou will not have a class notebook in this classroom Everything will be turned in electronicallyEverything will be turned in electronically You will be required to make several prints of your best workYou will be required to make several prints of your best work

9. $$$$ CLASS FEE $$$$ $30 Per semester$30 Per semester This covers the prints you will be making as well as printer cartridges, darkroom supplies, mat boardsThis covers the prints you will be making as well as printer cartridges, darkroom supplies, mat boards Payable to Edmonds School District (or ESD)Payable to Edmonds School District (or ESD) Take it to the front office-DON’T GIVE TO METake it to the front office-DON’T GIVE TO ME If you pay it by the end of week #2, you can get 10 extra credit pointsIf you pay it by the end of week #2, you can get 10 extra credit points If you pay it by the end of week #3, you can get 5 extra credit pointsIf you pay it by the end of week #3, you can get 5 extra credit points

10. THEN WHAT? Our first project will be designed to introduce you to Photo ShopOur first project will be designed to introduce you to Photo Shop We will be taking pictures of ourselves and making changes to themWe will be taking pictures of ourselves and making changes to them We will then apply filters to the imagesWe will then apply filters to the images Later, we will be adding text and making business cardsLater, we will be adding text and making business cards

11. ALONG THE WAY…. During these first weeks, be looking for examples of business cards and bring them into class (you will need at least 5 for credit)During these first weeks, be looking for examples of business cards and bring them into class (you will need at least 5 for credit) Also ask your friends and family if they have old or damaged photos that you can borrowAlso ask your friends and family if they have old or damaged photos that you can borrow We will be scanning these images and fixing them in Photo ShopWe will be scanning these images and fixing them in Photo Shop

12. SAVE…SAVE…SAVE… Be prepared for computer issuesBe prepared for computer issues Save your work several times throughout the class as you never know when the computers will go downSave your work several times throughout the class as you never know when the computers will go down “H” drive !!!!!!!! Webtrekker?“H” drive !!!!!!!! Webtrekker? Always include your last name in any file you turn inAlways include your last name in any file you turn in Be patient…sometimes the computers are slowBe patient…sometimes the computers are slow

13. COMPUTERS ARE YOUR FRIENDS Please treat the computers wellPlease treat the computers well You will loose your privilege of working on the computers if you abuse them-no exceptionsYou will loose your privilege of working on the computers if you abuse them-no exceptions You may have drinks but they have to have closed lidsYou may have drinks but they have to have closed lids No foodNo food Make smart choices if you need to use the internetMake smart choices if you need to use the internet

14. TALK TO ME!!!!! I am very available, so let me know if you thing you may have difficulties coming upI am very available, so let me know if you thing you may have difficulties coming up You must make up missed class time during tutorial or OCCASSIONALLY after schoolYou must make up missed class time during tutorial or OCCASSIONALLY after school You will be assigned tutorial if you are missing more than two assignmentsYou will be assigned tutorial if you are missing more than two assignments

15. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you try to enjoy this class and get the most out of it, you will find it easy and fun at the same time!If you try to enjoy this class and get the most out of it, you will find it easy and fun at the same time! Don’t put off any aspect of the assignments! There are limited facilities and everyone will need to share, so if you come to me saying” there were no cameras, enlargers, etc” I will say “I’m sorry, but you should have planned your time better, and your assignments will be counted as late”Don’t put off any aspect of the assignments! There are limited facilities and everyone will need to share, so if you come to me saying” there were no cameras, enlargers, etc” I will say “I’m sorry, but you should have planned your time better, and your assignments will be counted as late”