This course introduces students to the basic 35mm film camera, shooting pictures, and the developing and printing of black and white photographs in the darkroom. Students gain a basic understanding of how design and composition helps the photographer produce creative and artistic photographs with visual expression. Students also learn how to record photographic ideas into a sketchbook.
Recommendation: Take Photo 1 and 2 in the same school year
Note: Students are REQUIRED to have a 35mm SLR FILM camera (Example: Canon AE-1)
Note: In addition to class fees of $120 (this covers chemicals, 10 rolls of film, filters, mat board, negative cleaner, negative sleeves, etc), students must buy their own supplies such as photo paper and a sketchbook (approximately $100.00)
Note: We would love to see a section of zero hour fill!
This course is an extension of Photo 1. Students will continue to work with the 35mm film camera, shooting pictures, and the developing and printing of black and white photographs in the darkroom. Students will gain a basic understanding of how design and composition helps the photographer produce creative and artistic photographs with visual expression. Students also learn how to record photographic ideas into a sketchbook.
Recommendation: Take Photo 1 and 2 in the same school year
Note: Students are REQUIRED to have a 35mm SLR FILM camera (Example: Canon AE-1)
Note: In addition to class fees of $120 (this covers chemicals, 10 rolls of film, filters, mat board, negative cleaner, negative sleeves, etc), students must buy their own supplies such as photo paper and a sketchbook (approximately $100.00)
This course is for the advanced photography student who wishes to learn an experimental approach to photography as an art form. Students learn to make cyanotypes, experiment with Holga cameras, anthotypes, platinum palladium, etc. Students shoot approximately half of the assignments with film, and half of the assignments with digital. The primary focus is to create meaningful images that have a voice.
Prerequisite: Photography 2
Recommendation: Grade of B or higher in Photography 2
Note: Students will have both film and digital photography assignments. It is recommended that students have their own DSLR digital camera, although a few are available for nightly checkout.
Note: In addition to class fees of $120 per semester, students must buy their own supplies such as photo paper, a sketchbook, etc. The approximate cost of these items is $100. Alternative process chemicals, wood panels, digital negative material, mat board, negative cleaner, negative sleeves and inkjet prints are provided
This course is for the student who wishes to develop his own style in photography. Students choose a theme each quarter and develop a series of photographs. Students utilize all information learned in Photo 1, 2, and 3. This class is for students who are independent thinkers. This gives the advanced student an opportunity to explore in depth an area of photography that interests them. Students must have a serious approach to producing and creating quality works of art. Portfolio development is also covered and encouraged for those students seeking a college major and career in art. Students work independently under contract and are responsible for most supplies.
Prerequisite: Photography 3
Recommendation: Grade of B or higher in Photography 3
Note: Students will have both film and digital photography assignments. It is required that students have their own camera.
Note: In addition to class fees of $120 per semester, students must buy their own supplies such as photo paper, a sketchbook, etc. The approximate cost of these items is $100. Alternative process chemicals, wood panels, digital negative material, mat board, negative cleaner, negative sleeves and inkjet prints are provided.
In this course students refine their personal vision with a variety of studio and location assignments. Students work independently under contract, and create several bodies of work, and are responsible for most supplies. Senior students are required to create and build a personal art show exhibiting their work during our spring Fine Arts Night. All artwork needs to be finished, matted, or mounted for the show.
Prerequisite: Photography 4
Note: Students will have both film and digital photography assignments. It is required that students have their own camera.
Note: In addition to class fees of $120 per semester, students must buy their own supplies such as resin coated photography paper, a sketchbook, etc. The approximate cost of these items is $100. Alternative process chemicals, wood panels, digital negative material, mat board, negative cleaner, negative sleeves and inkjet prints are provided
In this course students refine their personal vision with a variety of studio and location assignments. Students work independently and create several bodies of work. Students work independently under contract and are responsible for most supplies. Senior students are required to create and build a personal art show exhibiting their work during our spring Fine Arts Night. All artwork needs to be finished, matted, or mounted for the show.
Prerequisite: Photography 5
Note: Students will have both film and digital photography assignments. It is required that students have their own camera.
Note: In addition to class fees of $120 per semester, students must buy their own supplies such as resin coated photography paper, a sketchbook, etc. The approximate cost of these items is $100. Alternative process chemicals, wood panels, digital negative material, mat board, negative cleaner, negative sleeves and inkjet prints are provided
This course follows College Board Entrance Examination guidelines for creating a portfolio for advanced college placement. The requirements for the visual art portfolio are demanding in the amount of required artwork and the quality must be exceptional. All work must be finished, matted, or mounted in the portfolio. AP Studio Art is for the highly motivated student who is seriously interested in the study of art. All students create and build a personal art show exhibiting their work during our spring Fine Arts Night.
Prerequisite: Four art credits or teacher approval
Note: DSLR camera required
Note: Students are responsible for all supplies over the $120 assessed class fee.
Note:Submitting the AP portfolio is required for the course and submission fee is funded by NACS.