862 Beginning Photography
Gr 9-12 | 1.5 Credits | Quarter-Long | 5x per Cycle
This course for the beginner covers the elementary technical aspects of camera, film, processing, basic darkroom techniques, and laboratory time. Students learn how to shoot and develop film and will print and dry mount their work. The thrust of the course is factual, non-manipulative photography with an emphasis on journalism and portraiture stressing the application of basic art/design principles. Basic aesthetics and composition are stressed A limited number of school cameras are available; however a personally-owned camera is highly desirable. All equipment and materials are supplied. There is homework.
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Essential Skills:
Skill 1: Process
1A: Planning 1B: Time Management 1C: Experimentation and Revision
Skill 2: Product
2A: Use of Media/Tools 2B: Composition. 2C: Artistic Voice 2D: Visual Synthesis
Skill 3: Response
3A: Written Evidence 3B: Art Criticism 3C: Presentation