Do you enjoy taking pictures and posting to Instagram or Snapchat? Would you like to learn how to take the perfect selfie, or make your own portfolio? Then this is the class for you! Throughout this class we will be learning about the fundamentals of camera operation and digital photography while exploring popular photography topics. You will spend time learning about photography careers, composition guidelines, principles and elements of design, photo imaging, lighting, and digital editing. This hands-on course will provide you with the opportunity to learn photography tips and techniques to create and capture high-quality images. Adobe Photoshop will also be used to learn digital processing techniques and create one-of-a-kind photographs. Digital cameras will be provided for class projects.
20 Weeks 0.5 Credits Grades 9-12
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Convey what basic skills and information are portrayed concerning the art of photography.
Explore and create in the realm of photography.
Identify how information is communicated by pictures.
Discuss the visual needs of a client.
Identify the basic elements of composition.
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Describe the components of a digital camera system.
Select and apply appropriate materials, accessories, and equipment to produce an optimum image.
Evaluate prints for their artistic and technical merit
Explore career clusters within the photographic field.
Analyze the impact that visual communication has on our life.