Course Details
Digital Photography 1A (Grade 9-12)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Communications and Audio/Visual Technology
- State Course Code
- 11156
- Length
- One Semester
- Total Hours
- 90
Photography courses provide students with the opportunity to effectively communicate ideas and information via digital, film, still and video photography. Topics covered typically include composition, layout, lighting and supplies. More advanced courses may include instruction in specialized camera and equipment maintenance, application to commercial and industrial need and photography business operations.
Learning Goals
Students will:
- Identify and explain basic camera anatomy and function
- Discuss the main subjects found in photography
- Explain how to care for and maintain camera equipment
- Describe how a camera is held and used
- Explain the significance of file format
- Identify different types of camera lens and how they function
- Discuss the workings of a light meter
- Discover the importance of exposure and overall lighting effects
- Explain the difference between art and fine art photography
- Identify and discuss selected artists who have contributed to the development of photography
- Identify and discuss general themes and trends in different periods of photographic history
- Describe the mechanics of early photographic systems
- Identify light sources and describe how they differ
- Explain how to effectively use available light
- Describe safe and proper use of photographic tools and processes
- Discuss the characteristics of color and how they are affected by light
- Explain various composition techniques and their effects
- Identify the appropriate lens for a subject
- Discuss how a camera lens relates to visual composition
- Describe the basic components of a tripod and other support equipment
- Identify job titles associated with digital photography
- Discuss the interrelationship among artists
- Describe the various stages of production
- Explain photographic terms and jargon
- Explain how image editing and manipulation affects the craft
- Apply design skills to create original works of art
- Discuss the significance of image distortion in digital photography
- Define and discuss the boundaries of copyright protection
- Discuss the key components of a photographic exhibition
- Create an artistic statement
- Explain the various ways a print can be mounted and installed
- Identify the important factors in a budget
Choose Curriculum
Digital Photography 1A
Have you wondered how professional photographers manage to capture that perfect image? Gain a better understanding of photography by exploring camera functions and the elements of composition while putting theory into practice by taking your own spectacular shots! Learn how to display your work for exhibitions and develop skills important for a career as a photographer. Some assignments may be difficult to complete without a digital camera with both automatic and manual controls. However, many activities can be achieved with the use of a smartphone. Students choosing to use a smartphone will need to plan with their teacher how to accomplish specific tasks.
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Items
| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Photography 1A: Introduction | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Unit 3: A Snapshot of History
Unit 5: Creative Composition
Unit 8: Presenting Your Work