Course Syllabus
Purpose:
The objective of the photography class is to give students a small background and history in photography and to give them some tools and some skills to take a good photograph.
They will learn how a camera operates and how to manipulate it in a way that will result in a picture that they can be proud of. Students will create a portfolio for the final project of the class.
Topics Covered:
A Brief History of Photography
Parts of the Camera
How to Handle a Camera
Rule of Thirds
Perspective
Lighting
Composition
Manipulation of Photos
Correcting and Editing of Photos
Printing and Sharing
Types of Photos:
Indoor Portraits
Outdoor Portraits
Candid Photos
Action Photos
Materials used:
Digital Cameras with digital media and USB connections
Computers
Photoshop Elements (Software)
Google Slides
Printers - color
Grades:
- 1st Six Weeks of the Class
- Background Information – Homework
- In class projects or worksheets – Daily
- Paper Tests – Tests
- 2nd and 3rd Six Weeks
- Background Information on a particular topic or photo – Homework
- Participation – Daily
- Photographs for each two week project - Tests
- Final Project
- Portfolio of Photos from the entire Semester
- New Photos added to the past photos
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct types of photos
- Demonstrate ability to write a cutline with a caption
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