Photo Elements

Objectives:

Language: I will be able to discuss why we selected a certain photograph by explaining what specific elements are in the picture.

Content: I will be able to take, choose and compare photographs that include the six elements.

Elements of Photography:
CVI
Rule of thirds
Framing
Repetition
Action/Emotion
Leading Lines

Journalism Standards
4.2 Identify audio and visual approaches that connect with an audience
5.5 Demonstrate teamwork
5.6 Practice effective time and meeting management
5.10 Practice decision making process
16.1 Conduct formal/informal research to collect appropriate information for a presentation on an audio/visual technology topic

Current Events 1/28/10

Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”

“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”

Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.

List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)

1. What automobile maker told dealers to stop selling eight car models for at least several weeks because of a problem with accelerator pedals?

2. What speech did President Obama give Wednesday night?

3. One of the things he is expected to cover in the speech is putting a freeze on spending for some domestic programs and even some White House officials’ salaries. How long is the freeze expected to last?

4. What company comes out with a much-hyped 10-inch multimedia tablet device this week?

5. In what country this week did U.N. troops have to fire tear gas and warning shots to prevent a mob from taking aid supplies?

6. After last Sunday’s games, two teams are left to play in the Super Bowl Feb. 7. Name one of them.
Extra credit: Name the other

7. This week, what surpassed “Titanic” as the highest-grossing movie ever?

8. North and South _____________ exchanged artillery fire this week.

Bias (Every story has two, or more, sides)

Objectives: Using the code of ethics you worked on yesterday (or are finishing today), analyze other schools' news. Determine if the articles follow the code of ethics. Decide if the articles can be corrected or written from a different point of view.

Assignment: Write a response article (at least 3-5 paragraphs) or the same type of article from your viewpoint. Be sure to follow the code of ethics as you write your article.

Code of Ethics:
1. Be responsible. (Are they doing the right thing?)
2. Be fair.
3. Be honest.
4. Be accurate. (Are all parts of the story true?)
5. Be independent. (Do they offer other ideas or just one idea?)
6. Minimize harm. (Is it hurtful?)
7. Be accountable. (Can they back up what they wrote?)

School News Websites:
Borman Broadcast
Cartwright Community
Downs Dispatch
Harris Headlines

Standards:
Electronic Journalism 9.1 Explore code of ethics for an audio/visual environment
Social Studies: S2PO6 Determine the credibility and bias of primary and secondary sources.

Journalism and Life Ethics

Ethics are a system of moral principles: what is right and what is wrong.

Journalists have a code of ethics.

1. Be responsible.
2. Be fair.
3. Be honest.
4. Be accurate.
5. Be independent.
6. Minimize harm.
7. Be accountable.

As we record the news of Castro, I would like us to follow this code or a similar code of ethics.

Using WORD, Powerpoint or GARAGE BAND, please write or discuss your thoughts on each number (1 through 7). With GARAGE BAND, you can record a podcast.

For example, tell me what you think it means to be responsible. Tell me what you think it means for journalists, writers or story tellers to be responsible. Tell me how you think you'll be a responsible reporter for Castro news.

Write a paragraph detailing your thoughts and ideas for all seven points.

Later, we'll be writing our own code of ethics. You may begin to brainstorm ideas as you write your definitions.

Objectives:
Students will be able to analyze a code of ethics and make connections by explaining the meanings using 'Word' or 'Garage Band.'

Standards:
Journalism 9.1 Explore code of ethics for an audio/visual environment
Writing C4 PO 1. Write persuasive text (e.g., essay, paragraph, written communications) that: a. establishes and develops a controlling idea and b. supports arguments with detailed evidence.

Current Events 1/21/10

Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”

“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”

Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.

List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)

1. Getting aid to what earthquake-ravaged country has been a major problem this week?

2. What two former presidents are working on relief for this country?

3. What commemoration Monday meant most schools and many businesses were closed?

4. The Golden Globes this week kicked off the season of movie and television awards. Which movie won the best motion picture () OR which won the best motion picture (comedy or musical)?

5. What state was hit Tuesday by a powerful storm with a tornado, at least four water spouts, winds up to 80 mph and torrential rains?

6. Those in Massachusetts voted this week to decide who would fill the late Sen. Edward Kennedy’s spot. To what party does the winner belong? This is important because what has changed in the Senate now?

5W, H, Who Cares, So What Project

The “Who, What, Where, When, Why, How, Who cares, So what” Project

Using photos and words, define the 5Ws, H and Who Cares, So What with a photo/writing collage.

You can also click here to search images on flickr creative commons. Be sure to list your sources!

Be creative: use close ups, use props, use people, think!

Explore the program Keynote or PowerPoint and write text, drag in photos, be creative!!

News of Castro

Today and in this class, we are focused on the:

Who, what, when, where, why and how of Castro.

1. Think of your audience. Are you writing so that students will be reading or teachers or parents or everyone?

2. Think of your story. What do you want to write about. What things do you know are going around here at Castro. What is important to you?

3. Begin writing. Write, edit, revise, rewrite. Details, full sentences, grammar and punctuation.

4. Your story should have a beginning, middle and end.

Current Events 1/14/10

Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”

“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”

Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)

1. What former vice presidential candidate is now going to be a television news contributor?
Extra credit: Which channel?

2. What comedian, moved to prime time from late night in September, will be pulled from that spot before the Olympics begin in February?

3. What state has had such cold weather in the last week that both its major orange crop and its iguanas (which fell out of trees when they were too cold to hold on) are in danger?

4. One hundred-year-old Miep Gies died this week. She was the Dutch woman responsible for saving whose diaries in 1944?

5. What country had a major earthquake registering 7.0 near its capital Tuesday?

Welcome Second Semester Students

Hello and welcome to Mr. Uttech's Photojournalism class!

This blog has been designed for students in photojournalism. The students will use this site to gain more experience using the technology involved. They will be working on text, photo and video functions as well as design features. They will also be able to read their assignments.

These stories, photos and designs will need editing and fine-tuning. Once this material is edited and peer-reviewed, select stories will by chosen to be placed on their school blogs. In a sense, this is our drawing board.

Please remember that this is purely an assignment and brainstorming site.
Thank you and enjoy!

Classroom Rules

Respect, Responsibility, Honest, Caring, Do your best

Goals

I want us to learn and relax. You have a special opportunity to learn in a different way in this class. But this class is not playtime. If you are not doing your work in class there will be consequences.

Consequences for not doing your work: “Three strikes and you’re out”

1. Turn your computer off, write the objective, turn your computer back on and resume your work.
2. Turn computer off, Think sheet, turn computer on and resume your work
3. Turn computer off, Art room, think sheet, then return and resume your work
4. Office referral
   

Going “On Assignment”

On of the ways we learn in this class is “by doing.” You will at times have the opportunity to leave the room to go take pictures, get interviews and shoot video. When you leave the room, you must still follow the class and school rules. I do speak with other teachers and they will tell me if you are doing a good job or not.

Procedure to go “on assignment”

1. You must have a plan.

• A written story
• Written questions
• Written list of photo ideas
  

2. You must sign out and return within 10 minutes. If you do not return within 10 minutes, there will be a consequence.

3. If you need to go to a classroom or get another student, you need to plan ahead of time. See the REQUEST FORM

First Semester Last Day

You made it! You worked hard and survived the first semester ever of Photo Journalism at Castro Middle School. Congratulations!!

Please let me know how it went. For the long answers, you need to write at least five sentences. Don't forget capitalization, punctuation and grammar.

Thank you!

Click here to take survey

Also, finish any projects from this week: current events, photo-word match.

CURRENT EVENTS

Who are the Arizona Cardinals playing this week and why is it different than last week?

Are gasoline prices rising again? How much could gas cost in a couple months?

What new technology did Apple recently unveil? How did Microsoft, Apple’s main competitor, respond?

Just how cold is it getting in the deep south?

Word/Photo Match

Objectives: "I will use the computer as a learning tool to deepen my knowledge of a vocabulary word."

"I will use words and pictures to help to determine the meaning of a word."

Programs: "I will use Firefox, Word, iPhoto and Photo Booth."

1. Click here

December Words of the Day

or

January Words of the Day

2. Pick three words. Click on the word and listen to the pronunciation and read its meaning.

3. Write the definition for each word.

4. Use each word in a sentence.

5. Using photo booth, take a picture that shows the definition or use of the word.

Once you take a picture, you can click on your picture and drag it into WORD. If dragging your picture does not work, in word, you need to click on INSERT, scroll down to PICTURE and select FROM FILE. Then scroll down to MEDIA, click on PHOTOS and go to PHOTO BOOTH and pick your picture.

6. Access your picture using iPhoto and crop and edit if there is anything in your picture you want cropped out.

7. Using the program WORD on your computer, put your word, picture, definition and sentence into a document on the desktop and save it.

Have fun! And be ready to share your words and photos next week!

Grade Rubric:
Word, definition, sentence, photo (all four parts) - A
Three of the four parts - B
Two of the four parts - C
One of the four parts - D
None of the four parts - F

Review, Edit, Build, Update

1. Find one of your stories on castrocougarcourier.blogspot.com.

2. If you don't have a story posted on Castro Cougar Courier, write one! You could write a feature article about this class for the incoming students.

3. Focus on what makes something newsworthy. Who, what, where, when, why, how, conflict, action, timeliness, novelty, impact, proximity and prominence.

4. Work to build on your story. Decide if you need more information, quotes from students or teachers, photos or video.

5. If you find more information on a website or news website, be sure to list your source. For example, write: "According to cnn.com, ...."

6. Add at least three more paragraphs to your story.