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Description
Digital Photography is a practical art course designed to introduce students to foundational elements of photography. No prior art experience is needed. Students will analyze mentor artworks to learn about compositional techniques and to find inspiration for their own work. Students will then experiment with photography techniques, styles, and editing and create both teacher-directed and student-driven art projects.
Each week, students will explore topics related to a central course theme. Students will relate photography to its historical, social, and cultural contexts. They will develop concepts and techniques in their own photography, and they will explore how meaning can be conveyed through their photographs. The study of photography in this course will be process-based, with an emphasis on analysis, investigation, and reflection.
This course incorporates a variety of multimedia resources from various sites providing a range of exposure to photography techniques and styles. Students will be exposed to photography representative of different artistic movements, cultures, and styles as they consider different ways of evaluating art.
Students will analyze photographs, develop plans for their own photography, experiment with compositional techniques, provide constructive feedback to peers, and reflect on their products and processes. Students will also engage in collaborative activities, including discussions and collaborative photography projects.
About the Self-Paced Course Model
Self-Paced courses are comprehensive courses designed for students who need or desire more flexibility in their academic schedule. VHS Learning teachers will regularly interact with students in asynchronous discussions, will host weekly office hours, and will invite students to monthly 1-on-1 progress meetings. Teachers will support students, answer questions, and provide feedback on work. Students will work independently on course activities; the course does not include class discussion assignments or other collaborative work.
This course is open enrollment; students may register and begin at any time. Students must maintain enrollment for a minimum of 6 weeks and have up to 20 weeks to complete all assignments in the course. It is expected that students will work for approximately 95 hours to complete this course, though the amount of time may vary depending on a student’s work habits and comfort with the material.
Prerequisites
- Students will need a smartphone or digital camera with editing software. See technical requirements for additional information.
- I acknowledge that this is a self-paced course.
- This course contains an end-of-course proctored exam. Instructions for students to identify an appropriate adult proctor are included in the course lessons.
Course Objectives
Course Essential Questions:
- How do artists use photographic techniques to achieve meaning and convey messages?
- How does the study of photography influence artistic development?
- What impacts and influences artists' work and decision-making?
Course Objectives:
- Incorporate knowledge of photographic techniques, styles, and editing to develop and refine photographs.
- Reflect on the outcome and process of creating photographs.
- Analyze style, intent, and meaning in photography.
- Analyze social and technological impacts in photography.
Additional Requirements
- Students will need a smartphone or digital camera with editing software. See technical requirements for additional information.
Technical Requirements: Smartphone cameras are preferred and have all of the necessary editing capabilities for the course. Students who choose to use a digital camera will not be provided specific instructions regarding the operation of the camera; they will need to reference their user manual. Students using a digital camera will also need editing software; they may use the Photos software on their computer or will need to create an account and download software for the additional options listed below.
Digital Camera:
- Smartphone (preferred)
- Digital Camera (dSLR)
Editing Software:
- Native smartphone editing software (Google Photos or Photos App (iOS))
- this software is built into the smartphone
- or one of the following:
- Adobe Lightroom App (iOS, Android, Chromebook)*
- Fotor.com (Windows, Mac, Web Browser, iOS, Android, Chromebook)*
- Photos (Windows, Mac)
*Students will need an account to access the free version of the software.
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Details
Discipline:
Arts
Level:
High School Standard
Program:
Gifted and Talented Middle School, High School, Self-Paced
Grade:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
When Offered:
Open Enrollment
Duration:
20 weeks
Lab Kit Purchase Required:
No
Accredited:
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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