Photography

ESSENTIALS OF MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY:  Develop your vision, capture your world, unleash your potential

Grades 9 - 12; no prerequisite required

AR91 - ½ Elective Credit - ½ Year

In this half-year course, students will learn the fundamentals of mobile photography including how to create stronger, more interesting images, lighting, composition and mobile editing techniques. Students will explore the Elements and Principles of art and design while investigating photography genres including landscapes, still life, portraiture, abstract, and photojournalism. A collaborative, studio community is utilized, including collaborative shoots, group critiques and projects. A mobile photography device is required. This course may not be repeated.

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES: Elevate your skills with vintage visions and timeless techniques

Grades 10 - 12; prerequisite: Essentials of Modern Photography

AR93 - ½ Elective Credit - ½ Year

This class is open to students who have successfully completed Essentials of Modern Photography. 

In this one semester course, students will build upon their foundational skills in order to gain a deeper understanding of how the camera operates and how to make stronger, more technically complex images.  Students gain access to professional digital cameras and equipment, as well as 35 mm film cameras and a new state of the art darkroom. They will use project based learning in both contemporary and analog photography.  Students study photography as a fine art form, contemporary career opportunities as well as develop and print their own images in the darkroom.

DSLR and 35 mm film cameras are provided.  *18 student max enrollment due to limited equipment.