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Kristy Jimenez » Welcome to Photography & Animation!

Welcome to Photography & Animation!

class Panoramic
Room 211, PVHS
Instructor: Kristy Jimenez
Students will find a home in this inclusive learning environment where everyone is encouraged to find their artistic voice through art production. Students can expect to study the basics to advanced skills in digital art, current world events, artists, careers in the field, participate in community shows and competitions, as well as produce a portfolio of their own work online and in print form. Advanced students take on local jobs in the field, organize their own exhibition, and use their work to help support community events. 
 
Throughout the year students can participate in field trips traveling to places throughout Los Angeles,San Francisco, and abroad. In years past, students have traveled to Thailand, Laos, and Cuba. On these trips students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the class material in real world experiences. Application and celebration of student production is an important theme. Please take a moment to check out the student work and course expectations posted below. 
If you should have any course questions, would like to volunteer, or donate to the arts program, please contact Kristy Jimenez.  [email protected]. 
 
PHOTOGRAPHY 
 
Photography is designed to introduce/ enhance students' knowledge about the camera and how it works. Students will learn how to take a good photo, learn to use editing software such as Adobe LightRoom and Photoshop, as well as how to print and digitally share out their work with the world. This class is geared to explore, create good photos, and have fun learning about the world around them through the lens.
Advanced photo students will continue to develop technical, compositional, and digital skills in photography.  Historical events and photographer biographies will be explored to create short and long term themed projects. Students will participate in contests, organize their own photo show, participate in a community photo shoot, publish a photo book as well as develop a creative online presence. 
SEMESTER WORK LOAD
Daily Class Assignments 
3 quizzes
2 Monthly Homework Assignments
1 Final Semester Project
MATERIALS
Recommended: A camera with manual controls
Note:
A $50 materials donation fee is requested. Cash or check (made to PVPUSD, memo Photo 1 and student name), given to the Student Store. 
What does the donation provide? All the materials needed for the class outside of a camera. 
VOLUNTEER!
Your involvement is what makes any program great. If you or someone you know can contribute to the photo program that would be great. In years past we have had guest speakers, parent field trip chaperones, gone to studios, attended photo shoots, visited historical buildings, traveled to San Francisco, received photo equipment, visited botanical gardens, and more because of parent involvement. Your suggestions are appreciated!
ONLINE CLASS COMMUNICATION
The following online communication apps are used to communicate class information with both parents and students. 
Parents are welcomed to join the Google Classroom through your student's account. Group codes will be shared with students.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
The daily class agenda, project directions, videos, study sheets and quizzes are posted on this site. Students upload all their work for the class to this site for grading. Files are also shared on this site. 
The instructor uses this group text app to remind students of upcoming deadlines. 
 
 
ANIMATION
Animation is designed to introduce students to drawing and the moving form. Students will learn the history of animation, basic terms, how to tell a story, hand drawing, animation software such as Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and After Effects to create short films. Students will be introduced to 3D modeling software such as Autodesk's Maya Program. Students will produce printed and digital work to share out with the world. This class is geared to explore, create interesting visuals, have fun while telling an interesting story. Drawing skills are NOT required to sign up but an open mind to learn basic drawing skills is recommended. 

SEMESTER WORK LOAD
Daily Class Sketchbook Drawing Assignments 
2 Quizzes
2 Homework Assignments
1 Weekly Class Assignment
1 Monthly Large Project
1 Final Semester Project
MATERIALS
Recommended: A camera with manual controls
Note:
A $25 materials donation fee is requested. Cash or check (made to PVPUSD, memo Animation and student name), given to the Student Store. 
What does the donation provide? All the materials needed for the class for the year!
ONLINE CLASS COMMUNICATION
The following online communication apps are used to communicate class information with both parents and students. 
Parents are welcomed to join the Edmodo account. Group codes will be shared with students during class time. 
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
The daily class agenda, project directions, videos, study sheets and quizzes are posted to this site. Students upload all their work for the class on this site for grading. Files are also shared on this site. 
The instructor uses this group text app to remind students of upcoming deadlines.