SOFTWARE:
Photoshop
I movie
Course Requirements
CourseObjectives:
Bytheendofthiscoursestudentswillhavelearned:
ArtHistory
ArtCareers
Basiccamera/lensparts
Landscapephotography
Documentaryphotography
Portraiture
StudioLighting
Photoediting/Photoshop
Learning Outcomes
Upon Completion of this course, students will:
Make informed choices about composition when photographing and editing digital images.
Develop knowledge in design concepts for Digital Media.
Develop an understanding and knowledge in Digital Media.
Make informed choices about appropriate technologies for use in a variety of photographic
assignments
Analyze and discuss ideas in works of art.
Create original works of art with increasing skill that reflect their feelings and point of view.
Describe the relationship involving the art maker, the process, the product and the viewer.
Demonstrate proper camera and digital processing techniques in production of a work of art
Common Goals:
Thinking and Communicating
1) Read information critically to develop understanding of concepts, topics and issues.
2) Write clearly, factually, persuasively and creatively .
3) Speak clearly, factually, persuasively and creatively.
4) Use computers and other technologies to obtain, organize and communicate information and
to solve problems.
Gain and Apply Knowledge in and across the Disciplines
1) Gain and Apply Knowledge in:
c. Science and Technology
d. Social Studies, History and Geography
e. Visual and Performing Art
CourseDescription:
Topics include camera and lens operation, memory cards, file formats, exposure, white balance,
composition, lighting, creativity, image editing software and output. Course requires a digital
camera.
In this course we will explore digital photography in relation to fine art. Students will be given
assigned lectures, writings and a semester project. Students will be asked to produce art work and
will be asked to participate in class discussion to better understand composition, story telling
characteristics of electronic media as it pertains to art and art making. Emphasis will be placed on
the students' development of an understanding of the evolution of photography , art, and electronic
imaging as well as art history in a way which will help them to produce thoughtful works of art.
Students will be introduced to the basic technology necessary for the production of their art work,
as well as learning about the visual arts, how to look at and critique photography, photographic
vocabulary, using tools such as framing, composition, "rule of thirds", light, texture, pattern, lines,
symmetry, depth of field, distance, perspective, culture, space, balance, color and black and white
photography. Students will be introduced to many works by well known photographers. Students
will be expected to demonstrate an ability to use the tools competently in the production of their art
work. The production and analysis of expressive and thoughtful art work is the main objective of
this course.
Content Outline:
FIRST SEMESTER
UNIT 1: History of Photography:
1. Origins/History of Photography
2. Genres of Photography
3. What is Fine Art? SECOND SEMESTER
4. Critique of Photography
5. Careers Unit 1: Intro lighting-Day light
1. Soft box
2. Silver light
UNIT 2 : Technology 3. Direct sun light
UNIT 4: Book
a. Documentary
Photography Book
Grading
Class participation/discussion
Completion of projects /
assignments on time! No late
work!!!!
Presentations/ critique
Online-Portfolio
Exhibition/contest participation- 1
per semester
Technology quizzes
Vocabulary quizzes
Class Themes
Review getting to Know Your Mac:
2. Mac log in
3. Making your own folders
4. The dock
5. Mac OS X
Storage:
3) Using flash drives
4) Store files on your mac documents
5) Using Shard documents
6) Transfer a file from your flash drive to other
computers
7) Naming, organizing files
8) C. Design Principles
9) a. Identify methods used to achieve emphasis
10) b. Identify types of balance
11) d. Identify methods used to achieve rhythm
12) D. Elements of Design
13) a. Line.
14) b. Shape
15) c. Space
16) d. Value
17) e. Color
18) f. Texture
19) 6. Careers:
20) 1. Write a resume using technical skill
21) 2. Prepare a personal portfolio
22) 3. Reserch a job