Class Info
Course Description: This course is designed to engage students in the lifelong hobby of photography. Students will learn to capture unique images through the use of photography concepts like composition, lighting, and exposure. Students will learn how to manipulate and edit images using programs like Gimp and Photoshop. Other multimedia software may be used as well. Highly self-motivated individuals looking at photography for career or hobby pursuits are encouraged to sign-up.
Digital Photography Classroom Policy & Syllabus
Student & Parent Policy Digital Signature
Digital Photography Camera Checkout Digital Signature
GRADING
SAVING FILES
When saving files in class always remember two things:
1. Give the file a good name
2. Tell the computer where to save the file
Make sure to keep your files organized. I recommend making a folder for each project and saving you files there. Consider using Google Drive to save images taken on your device.
TAKING NOTES
Good note taking is a skill you will use throughout high school and college. Look at the examples on the Course Docs.
WRITING FRAME
The writing frame can be used to create well composed written works. It gives you a structure that can be applied to school papers or standardized tests. Look at the example under the Course Docs.
PICTURE TAKING/SHOOTING ASSIGNMENTS
Behavior & Expectations:
In this course, you will be allowed to take photos around the school during class time. When you are shooting, you MUST follow these guidelines:
**Failure to follow these guidelines will result in temporary or permanent loss of shooting privileges outside of the classroom during class time. This means all photos that need to be taken outside of the classroom will need to be done on your own time.
Assignments:
APPS
- 10 Best iPhone Camera Apps You Should Use in 2019
- The Best Camera Apps for Android and iPhone
- 15 best camera apps for Android
- iOS & Android (paid) - Moment
- Android (paid) - Camera Zoom FX
- Android (paid) - Camera FV-5
FILE FORMATS
- Apple's HEIC image format is not always compatible with Windows. Here are two links that show you how to disable the feature or make it more Windows friendly. Here is an article about converting HEIC images you've already taken (online converter, uploading to Gmail).
RUBRIC
Digital Photography Self Assessment Rubric & Critique
Creative/Original Computer Rubric
Projects & Resources
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PHOTO CLASS ID CARD (BHS SKIP)
PHOTOGRAPHY AS AN ART DISCUSSION
HOW CAMERAS WORK, SETTINGS, AND MEGAPIXELS
PINHOLE CAMERAS (BHS SKIP)
PHOTOGRAPHY ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES
THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE & SHUTTER SPEED
BASIC EDITING, HISTOGRAMS, FILE TYPES
THE CLONE TOOL (SKIP FALL 2019)
PHOTO ESSAY (SKIP??)
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY (SKIP??)
COMPOSITION RULE BOOK (SKIP FALL 2019)
LIFELONG LEARNING: CINEMAGRAPH
Maybe:
CUBISM
DOUBLE EXPOSURE
TRICK PHOTO
LEGOGRAPHY
STILL LIFE
FOOD
MINIMALISM