Welcome to Casteel High School Mr Nedow Digital

Welcome to Casteel High School Mr. Nedow Digital Photo I/II & Digital Media Lab A 35

Who is Mr. Nedow? n n n n Native to Michigan Graduated from Central Michigan University & Northern Arizona Univ. Working in District since 2005 Have a wife (Angie) son (Cole) and daughter (Corrine) Coach Jr. High Boys Basketball Photography Club Sponsor Taught 7 th/8 th Science, Computer Apps, PLTW, Digital Media and Digital Photo

Casteel High School Culture n n n Kindness Building Relationships Growth Mindset Academic Excellence Elective/CTE Opportunities Athletics

Student Expectations and n Grading Materials: Flash Drive (4 GB+) & DSLR n n Camera (Optional for Digital Photo), Color Printed 8 x 10 image per quarter (Dig. Photo classes only) Portfolio Book (Dig. Photo II ONLY), Data Cable (Dig Photo Classes Only) Class Materials Fee: $25 due at bookstore or online Grading: Classes will be graded by a total point system including homework, classwork, projects, quizzes and exams

Semester Grade Breakdown: 1 st Semester 1 st Quarter Grade 40% 2 nd Quarter Grade 40% Final Exam 20% 2 nd Semester 3 rd Quarter Grade 40% 4 th Quarter Grade 40% Final Exam 20%

Photography Club (CTSO) n n n Weekly Meetings (Wednesday during Conference Period) $10 Fee which includes T-Shirt Work with Yearbook Club Compete in local, regional and national events Fieldtrips

Digital Media Curriculum Quarter #1 n n I will be able to understand what digital media is and the laws that apply to the profession. I will be able to understand the basic features of Adobe Illustrator and how to use them to create different designs. I will be able to understand the design process within digital media processes and how elements of design and principles of design help to create them. I will be able to understand the basic features of Adobe Illustrator and how to use them to create different designs.

Digital Media Curriculum Quarter #2 n n n I will be able to understand the difference between Raster (Pixel) digital art and Vector (Shape) digital art. I will be able to understand the basic features of Adobe Photoshop and how to use them to manipulate images. I will be able to understand the basic features of Adobe Premiere Pro and how to use them to create different video productions.

Digital Photography I Curriculum Year 1 Unit 1: Communication Skills Unit 2: Investigating Photographers Work Unit 3: Effective Communication Unit 4: Digital Camera Unit 5: Legal and Ethical Issues Unit 6: Computer Skills Unit 7: Technology in Industry

Digital Photography I Curriculum Year 1 continued…. Unit 8: Photo Production Unit 9: Troubleshooting Unit 10: Impacts of Technology Unit 11: Elements of Design Unit 12: Composition Unit 13: Color Theory & Psychology of Color Unit 14: Content, Mood and Meaning Unit 15: Technological Literacy Unit 16: File Size Unit 17: Portfolio Unit 18: Studio Lighting, Props and Posing Unit 19: Methods of Effective Communication Unit 20: Legal and Ethical Behavior n

Digital Photography II Curriculum Year 2: Unit 1: Employability: Problem Solving and Decision Making Unit 2: Reviewing Cameras Unit 3: Themed digital Photo Project Unit 4: History Unit 5: Content, Mood, Meaning Unit 6: Productivity and Accountability Unit 7: Composition Unit 8: Elements of Design (ELA Enhanced) Unit 9: Color Theory Unit 10: Psychology of Color Unit 11: Final Project, Semester 1 Unit 12: Leadership and Collaboration Unit 13: Studio Setup & Lighting Unit 14: Photo Restoration Unit 15: Basic Photo Corrections Unit 16: Advanced Photo Corrections Unit 17: Client Needs

QUESTIONS? n Have A Wonderful Evening And Thank You For Coming To The CCHS Curriculum Night!! n DON’T FORGET Tax Credit Forms online!!