Photography CHANEY| SHS

Course Description  This course addresses the technical, aesthetic, and conceptual challenges implicit with digital photography. You can expect to learn how the camera works, the history of photography, photographic excellence, and in-depth knowledge of Photoshop as well many other photo editing tools.  You will be taking hundreds of photographs!  Art Room/Computer Lab  Lectures, Demonstrations, Practice: Mon-Wed in the art room  Labs: Thurs-Fri computer applications  Prerequisites: computer skills  Credits: 1

Course Objectives Results/Outcome Expected Skills Developed Compositional Excellence Each photograph will be a work of art Complete understanding of the principles of good design Technical Quality Photographer in control of the camera Functions used with confidence for optimal photographic results The Physics of Light Energy Control of Lighting and Focus Working knowledge of the properties of light Skilled photo editing Proficient at computer software techniques Adobe Photoshop +

Required Materials Photography Books Articles Web Handouts Reading Camera with manual functions, case, strap, tripod, SD cards Batteries, charger USB External storage device (flash drive), extra SD card Project Internet photo editing programs (befunky.com or picmonkey.com or etc.) Free download editors (gimp…) Technology/Tools

Instructional Methods  A wide variety of methods are employed to assist the student with many different approaches to the technical and intellectual production of a photograph  Lectures  Demonstrations  Class discussion/Virtual discussions  Individual/group projects  In-depth off campus practice  Labs  Written self assessment  Peer assistance and evaluation  Tests and quizzes

Schedule WeekTopicAssignment/ProjectObjective Week 1 Photograph or Snapshot? What makes a photograph good? How to make a good photograph. Week 2 How the Camera Works The machine and its parts and light energy’s role. Make a camera and know the parts of the camera. Week 3 FramingThe view finder’s role. How to know what goes in the photograph and what is left out. Week 4The Histogram How to read and understand the light meter. Good lighting always. Week 5 Depth of Field Blur out unimportant details.Focus on meaning.

Assessment Criteria  Weekly assignments  Projects  Quizzes  Final Exam/Darkroom

Resources Web & Software Tools Class web site: Search: Digital Photography Tips and Tutorials : digital- photography - school.com/ how-to- photograph Digital Photography Tips and Tutorials Phone/Ipad: Snapseed, befunky, iphoto… Social Media Twitter: SHSDep_ART_ment Labs, Study Groups Labs: 1. There are two photography classes this term 2. The library 3. Downstairs and upstairs 4. Tech rooms Work together in and out of class or get in touch with a previous photography student.

Instructor Contact Information phone: Office hours: 1 st Block Planning Instructor web page on the high school web site

Questions? “ YOUR FIRST 10,000 PHOTOGRAPHS ARE YOUR WORST.” – HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON “ YOU DON’T TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH, YOU MAKE IT. - ANSEL ADAMS FULL AWARENESS OF WHAT MAKES A GOOD PHOTO IS ESSENTIAL IN TAKING GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS. READ MORE: DIGITAL-PHOTOGRAPHY-SCHOOL.COM