4-H Members Name: PHOTOGRAPHY Level 1

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1 4-H Members Name: PHOTOGRAPHY Level 1 Explorer-The Explorer level is the most basic of all levels. The youth begins to explore the boundaries of the project area, touching on many skills and knowledge areas that will be expanded later. 1. Learn the difference between a point & shoot camera and an adjustable camera. 2. Learn the best way to get dust off camera parts. 3. Learn the effect of finger prints on a camera lens. 4.Learn what ISO stands for. 5.Learn what is the cause of an underexposed and an overexposed picture. 6.Learn what backlighting is. 7.Learn what causes redeye. 8.Learn how your photos look if you are out of range of your flash. 9.Learn what the first rule of composition is. 10.Name 3 reasons your photos may not be sharp. 11. Name 3 composition techniques. 12.Explain how to compose your photo using the rule to thirds. 13.Name 3 ways to get a clean background when taking a photo. 14.What is depth of field? 15.Give a demonstration/display at Presentation Day. 16.Exhibit 3 photos you have taken at the fair. 17.Describe each part of your camera and tell how it works or what it does. Project Leader s Signature of Completion: : Key Leader s Signature of Completion: : COMMENTS:

2 4-H Members Name: PHOTOGRAPHY Level 2 The Producer level builds and expands on the knowledge and skills learned in Level 1-Explorer 1. Name 2 things a telephoto lens will do to a photograph. 2. Name 2 things a wide-angle lens will do to a photograph. 3. What is meant by pan action? 4. Name 2 things that happen to photo quality when your ISO rises. 5. How many extra f-stops or shutter speeds do you gain when you go from. ISO 100 to ISO 400? 6. If your meter doesn t work, how can you determine a perfect exposure. in bright sunlight? 7. What is meant by depth of field? 8. What f-stop will give the most depth of field? 9. Name what type of lens gives the most depth of field? 10. What type of lighting is best to show texture? 11. Name 2 ways to use your flash. 12. Enter 5 photos in the fair. 13. Take a picture of a still person and a picture of an animal. 14. Make a gift of one of your photos. 15. Give a demonstration at Presentation Day. 16. Give a talk/write an article about photography. Project Leader s Signature of Completion: : Key Leader s Signature of Completion: : COMMENTS:

3 4-H Members Name: PHOTOGRAPHY Level 3 The Consumer Level takes the member beyond the immediate project, out into the community, as they explore the project area in depth. 1. What direction of natural light is best for portraits? 2. What times of day are best for portraits using natural light? 3. When taking portraits, name 2 ways to reduce imperfections. 4. What is a high key portrait? 5. Where is the fill light supposed to be positioned? 6. What is horror lighting? 7. Name the 2 main lights used in a studio. 8. What nun lens is best to use for portraits with a 35mm camera? 9. What is the highest light ratio you can use and still hold detail in your picture? 10. Name 2 sources of fill light that can be used outdoors. 11. Write or give a talk to your club or school 12. Give a demonstration at Presentation Day. 13. Give a picture framed to a friend. 14. Become a junior/teen leader for photography. 15. Learn how to mount your pictures. 16. Try different frames on a picture to see how it can affect the picture. 17. Make a photo book with your pictures. 18. Take a photo of: a) Scene b) Architecture c) Sports 19. Use a tripod to take a picture. Project Leader s Signature of Completion: : Key Leader s Signature of Completion: :

4 COMMENTS: 4-H Members Name: PHOTOGRAPHY Level 4 Leader The Leader level takes the member into a teaching role as they continue to explore the project area. 1. Serve as Junior or Teen leader in this project for one year. 2. Assist younger members in selecting equipment and locations for their photos. 3. Prepare teaching materials for use at project meetings. 4. Develop and put on a demonstration or judging event or train a junior team for Such an event. 5. Speak on a project-based subject before an organization other than your 4-H Group. 6. Assist at a local art fair or show. 7. Assist younger members about learning a specific technique in the project. 8. Develop your own special project related activity. Chart your progress, plan the activities, analyze successes and problems, and report your findings. Project Leader s Signature of Completion: : Key Leader s Signature of Completion: : COMMENTS:

5 4-H Members Name: PHOTOGRAPHY Level 5 The Researcher level This level has the member doing research on a topic of their choosing. 1. Report on the results of a demonstration comparing measurable differences in Management procedure. (experiment) 2. Prepare a paper of 300 words or more on one of the following topics: Evolution of techniques History of photography and equipment used Markets and methods of marketing photography products Effect/use of color, light, shape, form, pattern, etc. Other 3. Prepare a speech or illustrated talk to orally summarize your findings and Present at a club, project meeting, or other educational event. Project Leader s Signature of Completion: : Key Leader s Signature of Completion: : COMMENTS: