In this exciting NEW class learn how to use your cell phone camera to capture amazing images! This class covers the Art Elements and Principles of Design, compositional techniques like the rule of thirds, basics of editing and image and adjustment, filters and much more! In only one semester you will improve your photography, learn the language of art and design, use apps to elevate your images and develop an online photography presence. All you need is a cell phone camera and a willingness to capture the world around you!

The fine art of photography emphasizes aesthetic, compositional and technical photographic experiences using black and white processes. This course teaches the basic use of the 35mm manual camera and darkroom techniques. Students learn to create interesting photographic compositions by developing an eye for seeing and selecting images, camera operation for selective vision, recording light and exposing film, developing the negative, making the final print and evaluating their work. An introduction to photography related careers, the history of photography and digital photography will be integrated into the course.

In this exciting NEW class learn how to use your cell phone camera to capture amazing images! This class covers the Art Elements and Principles of Design, compositional techniques like the rule of thirds, basics of editing and image and adjustment, filters and much more! In only one semester you will improve your photography, learn the language of art and design, use apps to elevate your images and develop an online photography presence. All you need is a cell phone camera and a willingness to capture the world around you!

AP Studio 2–D photography is a course that studies the elements and principles of photography. Students will demonstrate their skills and ideas by using the design principles on two–dimensional surfaces. Students are expected to keep a sketchbook journal of ideas and class notes. Students will develop a portfolio of work demonstrating their understanding of the principles of design. In addition to works of art that demonstrate visual principles and material techniques, students will also create a body of work that demonstrates an in–depth investigation of a particular design concern. This concentration idea will be developed based on a student’s interest. Portfolios produced in this course may be submitted to the College Board for AP evaluation and potential college credit. Choosing to complete an AP Studio portfolio requires additional independent work outside of class.

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