photography chaney| shs. course description this course addresses the technical, aesthetic, and...
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PhotographyCHANEY| SHS
Course Description
This course addresses the technical, aesthetic, and conceptual challenges implicit with digital photography. You can expect to learn how the camera works, the history of photography, photographic excellence, and in-depth knowledge of Photoshop as well many other photo editing tools.
You will be taking hundreds of photographs!
Art Room/Computer Lab
Lectures, Demonstrations, Practice: Mon-Wed in the art room
Labs: Thurs-Fri computer applications
Prerequisites: computer skills
Credits: 1
Course Objectives
Course Objectives Results/Outcome Expected Skills Developed
Compositional Excellence
Each photograph will be a work of art
Complete understanding of the principles of good design
Technical Quality Photographer in control of the camera
Functions used with confidence for optimal photographic results
The Physics of Light Energy
Control of Lighting and Focus
Working knowledge of the properties of light
Skilled photo editing Proficient at computer software techniques Adobe Photoshop +
Required Materials
• Photography Books• Articles• Web• Handouts
Reading
• Camera with manual functions, case, strap, tripod, SD cards• Batteries, charger• USB External storage device (flash drive), extra SD card
Project
• Internet photo editing programs (befunky.com or picmonkey.com or etc.)
• Free download editors (gimp…)Technology/Tools
Instructional Methods A wide variety of methods are employed to assist the student
with many different approaches to the technical and intellectual production of a photograph Lectures
Demonstrations
Class discussion/Virtual discussions
Individual/group projects
In-depth off campus practice
Labs
Written self assessment
Peer assistance and evaluation
Tests and quizzes
Schedule
Week Topic Assignment/Project Objective
Week 1Photograph or Snapshot?
What makes a photograph good?
How to make a good photograph.
Week 2 How the Camera Works
The machine and its parts and light energy’s role.
Make a camera and know the parts of the camera.
Week 3 Framing The view finder’s role.
How to know what goes in the photograph and what is left out.
Week 4 The Histogram
How to read and understand the light meter.
Good lighting always.
Week 5 Depth of Field Blur out unimportant details. Focus on meaning.
Assessment Criteria
Weekly assignments
Projects
Quizzes
Final Exam/Darkroom30
40
20
20
Percent of Grade
Weekly assignments ProjectsQuizzes Final exam
ResourcesWeb &
Software Tools
Class web site: www.scottsboroschools.net
Search: Digital Photography Tips and Tutorials
: digital-photography-school.com/how-to-
photograph
Phone/Ipad: Snapseed, befunky, iphoto…
Social Media
Twitter: SHSDep_ART_ment
Labs, Study Groups
Labs: 1. There are two photography classes this term 2. The library 3.
Downstairs and upstairs 4. Tech rooms
Work together in and out of class or get in touch with a
previous photography student.
Instructor Contact Information
[email protected] Office phone: 218-2077
Office hours: 1st Block Planning Instructor web page on the high school web site
Questions?“ YOUR FIRST 10,000 PHOTOGRAPHS ARE YOUR WORST.” – HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON
“ YOU DON’T TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH, YOU MAKE IT. - ANSEL ADAMS
FULL AWARENESS OF WHAT MAKES A GOOD PHOTO IS ESSENTIAL IN TAKING GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS.
READ MORE: DIGITAL-PHOTOGRAPHY-SCHOOL.COM