2. Name:Rebecca Hoholski Subject:Digital Photography Grade Level & Age:Post-secondary and/or Adult learner, age 18 and up Topic Description:In Module One students will learn about the flow of the course, craft and post their introduction, create a Flickr account, learn how a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera works, and to begin taking photographs. Learning Theories:The theories that support the instructional strategy include constructivist, connectivism, and project-based learning. Lesson Title:Module One – Introduction & Getting Started + Components & Mechanics of DSLR Cameras Learning Objectives for Module One: Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the mechanics, internal components, and camera settings. Learners will experiment with, recall, and recognize DSLR camera settings including f-stops, ISO, depth of field, aperture, and shutter speed through a quiz and image assignment. Learners will construct an online photo gallery using Flickr.

3. Module 1: Introduction & Getting Started + Components & Mechanics of DSLR Cameras Instructor: Rebecca Hoholski

4. Introduction & Getting Started Welcome Getting Started Have your camera owner’s manual accessible Be familiar with the course syllabus and deadlines Read each module text Watch all video link in each module Complete all assignments, quizzes, and contribute to discussions on time Most importantly, transfer new photography knowledge to creating images Be ready to take your camera with you. You never know what you will see CourseSites Module materials, discussion boards, quizzes, grades, Q&A Flickr Create your free account, images, post image comments, portfolio project DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 3

5. Introduction & Getting Started Each of the ten modules will blend written content and videos with 4 assignment areas: (1) Discussion Posts: (2) Quiz: (3) Camera: (4) Flickr: DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 4

6. Introduction & Getting Started Read “What Makes a Successful Online Student?” article“What Makes a Successful Online Student?” Module One Objectives: Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanics, internal components, and camera settings Learn how a DSLR camera works including f-stops, ISO, depth of field, aperture, and shutter speed Experiment, recognize and recall camera settings as well as how modifying the camera settings change the image results. Construct an online photo gallery DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 5

7. Types of Cameras & Components Variety of cameras with different features, sizes and price points. Cameras have evolved from the single reflex lens (SLR) 35mm film camera to digital single reflex cameras (DSLR) and now the newer DSLR models have perfected the ability to record video. Be familiar with the background and capabilities of the SLR, DSLR, point-and-shoot and camera phones.SLRDSLR point-and-shootcamera phones This course will focus on making images with DSLR cameras. This knowledge of photography will translate if your point and shoot has capabilities to control ISO, aperture and shutter speed. DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 6

8. Camera Components DSLR cameras internal components include: Lens elements, digital image sensor, rotating mirror, pentaprism, shutter, and eyepiece. External components include things like the LCD screen, shutter release button, on/off power dial, lens release button, flash, hot shoe, view finder, memory card slot, and dials or buttons to change the ISO, aperture, shutter speed, flash intensity, and white balance. DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 7

9. Cameras DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 8 Canon & Nikon are only 2 quality camera manufacturers on the market. Nikon D800 example external parts and controls. Nikon D800

10. Cameras DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 9 Canon EOS cameras Canon EOS cameras Canon EOS 7D example

11. Cameras DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 10 Canon EOS 7D example

12. Cameras DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 11 Canon EOS 7D example

13. Cameras DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 12 Canon EOS 7D example

14. Cameras DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 13 Canon EOS 7D example

15. Cameras DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 14 Canon EOS 7D example

16. Digital Resource DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 15 DigitalDictionary.com Great online resource for all things camera related Use this resource throughout this course.

17. How a DSLR Camera Works DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 16 How a DSLR Camera Works video from GreatPhotosWithDan.com How a DSLR Camera Works (this link accesses the same video)

18. How to Use Your DSLR Camera How to Use Your DSLR Camera video on shutter, ISO, and aperture. (this link accesses the same video) DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 17

19. Know Your Camera Tutorial Know Your Camera: Basic Functions of Your Camera video on Focus, ISO/Film speed, Exposure, Aperture/f-stops, Shutter speed, Depth of Field, Color temperature, Camera angles, and Time of day. Know Your Camera: Basic Functions of Your Camera (this link accesses the same video) DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 18

20. Camera Modes Basic Functions Shutter speed ISO/film speed Aperture / f-stops Focus Exposure Color temperature Depth of field (size of aperture, distance and zoom) DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 19

21. Camera Modes Understanding Your DSLR Camera Mode Dial video Understanding Your DSLR Camera Mode Dial (this link accesses the same video) Four creative camera modes M = Manual A = Aperture S or Tv = Shutter Priority (Tv = Time Value) P = Program DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 20

22. Camera Modes Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, & Light Explained-Understanding Exposure & Camera Setting video Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, & Light Explained-Understanding Exposure & Camera Setting (this link accesses the same video) DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 21

23. Focal Length & Depth of Field Understanding Focal Length article Understanding Focal Length Depth of Field (DOF) & Aperture video Depth of Field (DOF) & Aperture Digital Frame (DX) vs Full Frame (FX) Understanding DX vs FX format article Understanding DX vs FX format DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 22

24. Image Stabilization Why IS & VR Matter article Why IS & VR Matter Nikon Image Stabilization (VR=Vibration Resistance) article Nikon Image Stabilization Canon Image Stabilization (IS) DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 23 Vibration Reduction

25. Lenses Prime Lens article Prime Lens Zoom Lens article Zoom Lens Macro Lens article Macro Lens Tele-converter article Tele-converter Fish-eye article Fish-eye DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 24

26. File Format: Raw vs JPEG Rick Sammon article Rick Sammon Raw = Retain details JPEG = Compression JPEG Resolution Low Medium High JPEG Compression Normal Fine Superfine Choose Both! Shot Raw + JPEG + High resolution + Fine or Superfine DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 25

27. File Format: Raw vs JPEG DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 26

28. Megapixels The megapixels your camera is relates to the print size of an image Megapixels are measured by per square inch Example: a 5”x7” photo quality print can be made from a 3 megapixel camera Inches @ 300ppi (numbers inside colored boxes are megapixels) DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 27

29. Memory Cards How Memory Cards Work article How Memory Cards Work Infographic visual Infographic DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 28

30. Memory Cards How Many Shots Fit on a Card? Infographic visual Infographic DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 29

31. Memory Cards Anatomy of a CompactFlash card Infographic visual Infographic DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 30

32. Metadata Metadata Overview Search features Image content Keywords Size Date of creation Copyright Title GPS coordinates DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 31

33. EXIF EXIF Data (Exchangeable Image File Format) EXIF Data Shutter speed Aperture Date & Time ISO White Balance Camera Model & Make Lens Type Focal Length Flash or No Flash Etc. DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 32

34. Flickr.com Flickr Beginner Tutorial video Flickr Beginner Tutorial Intro to Digital Photography 33

35. Flickr.com 2013 New Features & Layout video 2013 New Features & Layout DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 34

36. Flickr.com How to Create Your Flickr Account article How to Create Your Flickr Account Now create your Flickr accountFlickr DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 35

37. Extras How to Hold Your DSLR Camera video How to Hold Your DSLR Camera How to Clean Your DSLR Camera & Lens article How to Clean Your DSLR Camera & Lens Ken Rockwell: Reviews cameras and lens Ken Rockwell Professional Photographer Rick Sammon: Blog, Images, Books, WebsiteRick Sammon Professional Photographer Bryan Peterson: Books, Images & WebsiteBryan Peterson Digital Camera World Outdoor Photographer Magazine Outdoor Photographer DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 36

38. Module 1 Assignments DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 37 (1) Discussion Post: Introduce yourself through a written or audio/video discussion post to Coursesites.com. a) Include what areas of photography interests you, b) What camera(s) and lens you shoot with or would like to shoot with, and c) What area of photography interests you (ie nature, portraits, landscapes, etc). (2) Quiz: Camera Components (in CourseSites)

39. Module 1 Assignments DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 38 (3) Camera: Create your online portfolio using Flickr.com. Post one original image to the Introduction to Digital Photography group, located here. If you’d like more details on how to create your Flickr account, use this link for a short video. located herelink (4) Flickr: Locate on your camera the ISO, aperture and shutter speed on your specific camera. Decide on what you would like to take a photograph of. Set your camera on Manual (M) and using these settings: ISO 200, f2.8, 1/250. Press the shutter. Now take 3 photos of the same scene changing the ISO only from 200 to 400 to 800 to 3200. Reset the ISO to 200. Take 3 photos of the same scene changing only the f-stop (aperture) from f 2.8 to 8 to 11 to 22. Reset the f-stop to 2.8. Take 6 photos of the same scene changing the shutter speed from 1/250 to 1/500 to 1/1000 to 1/125 to 1/60 to 1 second to 2.5 seconds. You will have a total of 13 images. Add all images to your Flickr.com album titled “Module One” making note in Flickr on each image the camera settings – ISO, f stop/aperture and shutter speed.

40. Module 1 Rubric DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 39 Performance Criteria/Skill MasteryProficientNovice Total Points Flickr Created Flickr account, created one album, added an album and uploaded 1 image to the Flickr album. 30 points Created a Flickr account but did not upload 1 original image to Flickr. 15 points Did not create a Flickr account and did not upload one original image. 0 points Introduction Posted a written, audio or video introduction file and answers all 4 areas in CourseSites. 15 points Posted an incomplete introduction in CourseSites. Missing some of the four components. 7 points Did not post an introduction in CourseSites. 0 points Discussion Post Responded to at least 2 classmates’ Introduction in CourseSites. 15 points Responded to only 1 classmate’s Introduction in CourseSites. 7 points Did not respond at all to classmate’s Introduction in CourseSites. 0 points Image Assignment Captured 13 images, uploaded to Flickr noting in Flickr all camera settings (ISO, f-stop, shutter speed). 40 points Captured and uploaded some/all images to Flickr but did not note camera settings. 20 points Did not upload any images to Flickr. 0 points Total Possible Points = 100Total Points Earned

41. Module 1 Quiz DIG 101 : Intro to Digital Photography 40 1. What two internal DSLR camera components need to move to take a photograph? 2. What does the aperture control? 3. Which number represents more light coming through the shutter? Which number represents less light coming through the shutter? f1.8, f2.8, f4.5, f5.6, f8, f11, f18, f22 4. What does shutter speed control? 5. Which number represents a slow shutter speed? Which number represents a high/fast shutter speed? 1/250, 1/1000, 1.6”, 2.5”, 1/125, 1/1600 6. What does ISO control? 7. What is the result of using a low ISO? What is the result of using a high ISO? 8. In a room that has ambient or low lighting which ISO would you be more likely to set the camera? ISO 100, ISO 350, ISO 500, ISO 1200 9. What does the metadata tell you? 10. What are some the metadata items you should add in your editing software? 11. What does EXIF tell you? 12. Describe focal length? (write in answer box) 13. Describe the difference between prime and zoom lenses including f-stops. (write in answer box) 14. What is/are the image result(s) of not using a “raw” file format in your camera? (write in answer box)