Digital Photography is designed give students a basic foundation in the use of DSLR cameras and Photoshop. Students will make use of digital cameras, scanners, process raw files, manipulate and print digital images, as well as learn about responsible use of imagery on social media. A significant portion of this class is dedicated to students' understanding of the shutter speed / aperture relationship as well as photographic composition. The materials fee for this class is $30.
Grading Policy and Rubric
Grading Policy and Rubric
Materials and Software needed: 16GB or larger Flash Drive. In addition you will need to create a free account on Pinterest. Instructions for uploading to Pinterest are here. Feeling like there is nowhere to take pictures? Look here!
There will be constant adjustments to pacing, content, assignments, etc. Some of the assignments listed below may be dropped and others may be added as student progress demands. Download the assignment sheet by clicking on the assignment title. Click on the references to the right of the assignment for related content.
Potential Assessments for Digital Photography:
Loaner Policy *5 points*
remind.com/Pinterest signup *5 points*
Photo for Discussion *10 points*
Weekly word challenge (runs all term) *30 points*
"Mainstream, Wild, Vignette, Escape, Bisect"
Elements of Art *30 points*
Principles of Design *30 points*
Yearbook Cover Contest *20 points*
Flash vs Available Light *20 points* Reference 1 (video)
Depth of Field *20 points* Reference 1, Reference 2 (video)
Composition *30 points* Reference 1 (video),
Self Portraits *30 points*
David Hockney Joiners *30 points*
Long Exposures / Painting with Light *30 points*
Portraits *30 points*
Cyanotypes *30*
Final Exam (open note) *30 points*
Archiving work *5 points*
Potential Assessments for Digital Photography:
Loaner Policy *5 points*
remind.com/Pinterest signup *5 points*
Photo for Discussion *10 points*
Weekly word challenge (runs all term) *30 points*
"Mainstream, Wild, Vignette, Escape, Bisect"
Elements of Art *30 points*
Principles of Design *30 points*
Yearbook Cover Contest *20 points*
Flash vs Available Light *20 points* Reference 1 (video)
Depth of Field *20 points* Reference 1, Reference 2 (video)
Composition *30 points* Reference 1 (video),
Self Portraits *30 points*
David Hockney Joiners *30 points*
Long Exposures / Painting with Light *30 points*
Portraits *30 points*
Cyanotypes *30*
Final Exam (open note) *30 points*
Archiving work *5 points*