Course Details
Digital Photography 2 (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
Photo Imaging 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:
- Discuss professional photography and what this career is like
- Discuss the different types of professional photography
- Examine some of the steps to becoming a professional photographer
- Investigate the job outlook for professional photographers
- Understand what professional photographers do as part of their jobs
- Discuss the rights that photographers have to take photographs, including how this is impacted by the
- First Amendment in the United States
- Understand copyright and how it can affect professional photographers
- Examine the differences between personal, editorial, and commercial uses of a photograph
- Discuss several different types of photograph licenses for commercial use
- Understand model releases and why they are used
- Talk about some of the most well-known professional photographers
- Discuss the influence of these photographers on the practice and field of photography
- Discuss how to critique photographs
- Realize the benefits of photograph critiques
- Understand why photography critiques are subjective in nature
- Discuss some of the common photo imaging software choices available today
- Understand the basic guidelines for using photo imaging software
- Talk about some of the advantages and disadvantages to using photography software
- Discuss the common features and tools in image editing software
- Show an understanding of the modern digital darkroom.
- Discuss the use of darkrooms and their advantages for photographers
- Talk about the history of film and film development
- Describe how film is developed into negatives
- Understand how a negative is used to create an image print
- Discuss darkroom safety and potential risks
- Discuss fine art photography and its connections to both fine art and other types of photography
- Describe some of the techniques used to present and display photographs
- Discuss the area of product photography
- Understand more about the area of stock photography and microstock photography
- Discuss the tips and techniques for stock and microstock photography.
- Describe photojournalism and how it relates to journalism
- Discuss why individuals become photojournalists
- Describe the common types of photographic shots that photojournalists use
- Understand how to catch the perfect candid shot of news stories
- Discuss the responsibilities of photojournalists.
- Discuss the business aspect of wedding photography
- Describe what it takes to be a good wedding photographer
- Understand the two types of wedding photography
- Talk about some of the actions needed to prepare to photograph a wedding
- Discuss some aspects of photographing the wedding and reception
Choose Curriculum
Digital Photography 2
We are surrounded by images; in advertisements, on websites, in magazines, and on billboards. Learn how to effectively critique photographs so you can better understand composition and go on to create more eye-catching photographs on your own. Examine various aspects of the photography field including specialty areas, ethics, and famous photographers throughout history. A digital camera with “point and shoot” or above features is recommended. A Smartphone may be used for most required tasks. However, appropriate applications will need to be installed to allow the student to make the necessary adjustments to the camera mode, shutter speed, and aperture.
Online
Items
| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Photography 2: Discovering Your Creative Potential | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Unit 3: Photographers and Critiques
Unit 5: Going Back: History of the Darkroom
Unit 8: Wedding Photography