SUMMATIVE – 5%
AWQ4MI, Mrs. Kalinowski
Documenting Teams & Clubs
Action Photography: Close-up photography of a player(s)/team during game play that requires
precise angles and a telephoto lens
Candid Photography: Close-up/portrait photography of individuals/groups in their environment
Assignment Learning Goal:
I will learn action photography and candid photography techniques and understand how to
recognize and identify various styles. I will be able to demonstrate my understanding of these by
documenting GPSS sports teams and clubs throughout Semester 1. I will include a variety of
angles, subjects, and ensure include individual shots, small group shots, and a variety of
compositions.
Learning Skills/Work Habits Learning Goal: RESPONSIBILITY
I will demonstrate effective responsibility by being reliable to the team/club I am documenting. I
will attend scheduled home games, take a variety of photographs, and ensure I upload/edit/save
them the next day. I will be prepared to shoot by having the appropriate camera (Canon T5i with
telephoto lens, charged battery, 4GB SD card). I will return my loaned equipment to the
photography room/art department the next day.
Learning Skills & Work Habits Assessment: Responsibility
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
I always acted
reliable and attend
my assigned
team/club
game/event; I
ensured I had
proper equipment;
I took a variety of
shots; I took
mostly action
shots (sports) and
candids (clubs).
I usually acted
reliable and attend
my assigned
team/club
game/event; I
ensured I had
proper equipment; I
took a variety of
shots; I took mostly
action shots
(sports) and
candids (clubs).
I sometimes acted
reliable and attend
my assigned
team/club
game/event; I
ensured I had proper
equipment; I took a
variety of shots; I
took mostly action
shots (sports) and
candids (clubs).
GRADE:
COMMENT:
Needs Improvement
I never acted reliable and
attend my assigned
team/club game/event; I
ensured I had proper
equipment; I took a variety
of shots; I took mostly
action shots (sports) and
candids (clubs).
AWQ4MI, Mrs. Kalinowski
Action Shots & Candid Shots:
SUMMATIVE – 5%
*Record a brief note in your words that describes each type
1. Action Shots
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2. Candid Shots
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Steps:
STEP 1) ACTION/CANDID PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON
o You will participate in a power point lesson that review tips, tricks, and examples
of proper action photography and candid photography
 Take notes on your handout
STEP 2) PRACTICE
 We will take practice shots during a gym class to review/critique/improve our angles
o You will work with your partner to collect a variety of shots
 Close-up face
 Body of athlete
 Small group of athletes
 Entire team
 One shot from each of the four sides (sidelines and end zones)
 In the lab, upload your images and Mrs. K will review/critique them with you, providing
you with helpful feedback
STEP 3) SCHEDULE/SIGN-UP
o Choose a minimum of two (2) occasions where you will act as photographer on
location  you are responsible for remembering your scheduled photo shoot!
 Set a reminder on your smart phone; write it in your planner/agenda
STEP 4) PHOTO SHOOT!
 Locate Bring proper equipment (Canon T5i, telephoto lens, full battery, SD card, camera
bag)
o Be ON TIME for the photo shoot. If a game/event starts at 3:00pm, be there 1015 minutes early to set up.
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AWQ4MI, Mrs. Kalinowski
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Connect with the coach(es)/staff supervisor so they know you are there and are
OK with you being around the team
 Ask Mrs. K to email a staff reminder the day prior*
STEP 5) EDIT & UPLOAD
 Return all equipment to Mrs. K
 Upload your photographs to your computer, use Photoshop to make some simple edits
(contrast, noise, highlight/shadow, hue/saturation, crop, etc. – no filters that distort or
abstract the photo)
o Save each image with the team/club and a describing name (EG.
Field_Hockey_goalie.jpg)
o Make a folder named after the team/club/event (EG. Field Hockey)
 Mrs. K will save your folder on to her USB
*Record your photoshoot “client” and date
Photography Assessment:
Team/Club/Event:
Team/Club/Event:
Team/Club/Event:
Date:
Date:
Date:
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Knowledge &
Understanding
Understanding of
strategies, appropriate
use of angles, following
instructions.
Thinking &
Inquiry
Brainstorming and
planning; sophisticated,
meaningful thought
process and decisionmaking; challenges
resolved; editing; images
uploaded.
Application
Technical use and
manipulation of media
(DSLR); technical use
and manipulation of
angle; use of elements
design; attention to
detail; integration of
personal expression;
creative process and care
for materials.
Communication
Lesson note. Creative,
expressive use of
technique. Significance
of chosen shot and
editing visually
conveyed.. Photo shoot
schedule completed.
Comment:
Level 1
+
-
Level 2
+
-
*Level 3
+
-
Level 4
+
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-100%
Limited understanding of
strategies, appropriate use of
angles, follows instructions
poorly.
Some understanding of
strategies, appropriate use
of angles, follows
instructions to some extent.
Considerable
understanding of strategies,
appropriate and creative
use of angles, follows
instructions well.
Thorough understanding of
strategies, meaningful and
sophisticated use of angles,
follows instructions
precisely.
Limited brainstorming and
planning; poor thought
process and decision making;
challenges not resolved or
poorly resolved; no editing;
images not uploaded
correctly.
Some brainstorming and
planning; some thought
process and decision
making; challenges
somewhat resolved;
minimal editing; images
uploaded mostly correct.
Considerable
brainstorming and
planning; strong thought
process and decision
making; challenges
resolved effectively;
editing completed well;
images uploaded correctly.
Thorough brainstorming
and planning; mature
thought process and
decision making;
challenges resolved
entirely; profound editing
and contribution to others;
images uploaded
thoroughly.
Limited technical use and
manipulation of media
(DSLR); technical use and
manipulation of angle); use
of elements design; attention
to detail; no integration of
personal expression; poor
creative process and care for
materials.
Some technical use and
manipulation of media
(DSLR); technical use and
manipulation of angle;
minimal use of elements
design; some attention to
detail; integration of
personal expression is
minimal; some creative
process and care for
materials.
Considerable technical use
and manipulation of media
(DSLR); technical use and
manipulation of angle; use
of elements design;
attention to detail;
integration of personal
expression; creative
process and care for
materials.
Thorough technical use and
manipulation of media
(DSLR); precise technical
use and manipulation of
angle; strong use of
elements design; attention
to detail; integration of
personal expression
evident; consistent creative
process and excellent care
for materials.
Limited or no lesson note.
No creative, expressive use
of any technique used.
Significance of shot and
editing not visually
conveyed. No mid-point
assessment completed. No
Photo shoot schedule
completed.
Some evidence of lesson
note. Some creative,
expressive use of a few
techniques. Significance
of chosen shot and editing
somewhat visually
conveyed. Some mid-point
assessment completed.
Some Photo shoot schedule
completed.
Considerable evidence on
lesson note. Creative,
expressive use of most
technique appropriately
selected. Significance of
chosen shot and editing
visually conveyed with a
high degree of success.
Mid-point assessment
completed. Photo shoot
schedule completed.
Thorough lesson note,
including contributions to
others. Highly creative,
expressive use of all
techniques. Significance of
chosen shot and editing
visually conveyed with
sophistication. Mid-point
assessment completed with
revisions taken. Photo
shoot schedule completed
creatively.
Grade:
/5%
AWQ4MI, Mrs. Kalinowski
SUMMATIVE – 5%