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Digital Photography Course
name and abbreviation: Intro
to Digital Photography Photo101 (Covers CTS Modules 1030, 2040, 2130, 1210,
and 2210)
Grade Level: 10-12
(5 credits)
Summary of course content
and activities: In this
class we will learn the difference between a photograph and a snapshot. We
will learn the basics in black and white photography, including care &
handling of a digital camera, cleaning, composition, exposure, and basic
image manipulation. We will learn about digital image acquisition and the
use of tools and filters in Photoshop.
Who should be taking this
course? For whom is this course designed and intended? Anyone
interested in photography – from beginner to advanced will learn much from
the content of this class
Philosophy statement for
and/or behind teaching this course:
Photographs are used all around us for communication. Cameras were designed
after one of God’s most intriguing designs – the human eye. Just as our eyes
allow us to take in the world God created, photographs can capture what we
see and freeze it so we can share it with others.
Major course goals:
Students will learn how photography developed.
Students will learn the basic parts of their camera and how to use them.
Students will learn about exposure and composition.
Students Will learn about image manipulation using Photoshop.
Pre-requisite(s):
None
Number of credits that
this course is worth: 5
Materials and resources
provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:
Provided by NSA:
Photoshop
Purchased by student: Digital
camera (Recommended cameras: Canon Elph, Canon S51S, Canon Rebel SLR) Others
may be used but student will need to read manual to learn to use it – the
camera must have settings other than “Auto” so the student can change the
exposure manually.
Recommended but not required: None
Forecasted amount of time
required to complete each week's lesson: 2-3
hours per weekly lesson
Description of student
evaluations, quizzes, and tests:
Students will have several tests and quizzes. The majority of the
assignments will be in the form of photography portfolios. Students will
have at least one assignment using PowerPoint. NorthStar Academy Canada | |