MEDIA ARTS 10-12
Photography - Beginner
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography and photo editing. It covers camera care, composition, and Photoshop basics. Throughout this course, students will apply critical, creative, and reflective thinking skills to their work. They will also create an on-line portfolio.
Photography - Intermediate
Prerequisite: Photography - Beginner
This course is designed to take students' digital photography and photo editing to the next level. It covers shutter speed, aperture, ISO, manual exposure, long exposure and intermediate Photoshop techniques. Throughout this course, students will understand the purpose of a critique and choose when to apply suggestions. They will also create an on-line portfolio.
Photography - Advanced
Prerequisite: Photography - Intermediate
This course is designed to introduce students to studio portrait lighting. It covers the behaviour of light, types and sizes of lights, reflections, main lights, fill lights, background lights, hair lights, kickers, and rim lights. Throughout this course, students will understand the purpose of a critique and choose when to apply suggestions. They will also create an on-line portfolio.
Yearbook 10 - 12
Prerequisite: None
In Yearbook 10-12, students design and create the GISS yearbook. In this course students get the chance to take photos of the people and events that happen during the year. They also learn graphic design, journalism, and digital publishing skills. Students will understand the marketing side of yearbook including costs, sales, and connecting with the Salt Spring Island community to create and design advertisements.