Unit C – Introduction to Photography Equipment

In this unit, students will be introduced to operation and safety of Photography Equipment.

Learning Goals

• Student demonstrates the multi-step process of taking a photograph (select subject, select shooting mode, compose image, create exposure, review image).

• Student identifies the Camera Body Parts on a Nikon D3500 correctly.

• Student demonstrates basic understanding of focus modes, autofocus modes and autofocus area modes.

• Student demonstrates correct and safe attaching and removal of lenses.

• Student demonstrates correct and safe operation of tripod (setup and breakdown).

• Student operates the Nikon D3500 correctly in Auto No Flash Mode.

• Student operates the Nikon D3500 correctly in Programmed Auto Mode.

• Student operates the Nikon D3500 correctly in Shutter Priority Mode.

• Student operates the Nikon D3500 correctly in Aperture Priority Mode.

Activities

1. Camera Expectations & Safety

2. Camera Basics // D3500

3. Color

4. Focus Basics

5. Focus Series

6. Elements of Art

7. White Balance Basics

8. White Balance Series

9. Tripod Basics (--> Self-Portraits??)

10. Lens Basics

11. Telephoto Portrait