Advanced Photo Tech

Course Description

This class will continue to build knowledge on the foundation of basic photography skills that students learned in the introductory course. The images captured during this course will also support the Student Publications Department and the FOSD Public Relations Department. Students continue to use the current photo editing software. The course will also feature components of ethics and studio management for those students seeking future careers in photographic related fields. This course will also require work outside of the school day. Extra curricular time is required.

Classroom Expectations

Learning Targets

• gain a working knowledge of photo editing software.

• identify the elements and principles of photography in their works and those of others.

• practice the elements of photography and show improvements.

• learn and practice the professional standards related to photography careers.

• practice ethical standards of photo law both stated and unstated.

• organize data, information, and ideas intro useful forms

• use technology as it applies to photography.

• evaluate information to solve problems with equipment and customers.

• identify, analyze, and compare the institutions, traditions, and photographic art forms of the past and present.

• apply acquired information, ideas, and skills to different context as students, workers, citizens, and consumers.

• produce works in the fine and practical arts.

• identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete those tasks.

• participate in formal and informal presentations and discussion of works.