1 Semester/0.5 Credit
Grades 9 10 11 12
CADR, CTE Dual Credit
Course fees: $40 for materials
Taught by: Miranda Steward/Melanie Artz
Course Description: Photography 1 is an introduction to digital based photography. Students will learn how to think like a photographer and shoot better pictures. The curriculum includes introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn basic digital enhancement and editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop. Expect to spend time outside of class taking digital photographs, but most other work can be completed during the class. Applied Photography I is a follow-on course to this one. Students should plan to spend 1-2 hours per week outside of class taking photos.
1 Semester/0.5 Credit
Grades 10 11 12
CADR, CTE Dual Credit
Prerequisite: Photography 1 or instructor permission
Requirements: Own a digital single lense reflex (DSlR) camera
Taught by: Miranda Steward/Melanie Artz
Course Description: This is an advanced level photography class for students who wish to review and refine the skills introduced in Photography 1. We will get more in-depth with camera controls using manual shooting mode. Traditional and creative studio lighting techniques are explored in projects. Applying the influence of professional photographers to your own work is a consistent theme. The final project is a portfolio of your best work. Level II students will continue learning new photography techniques and expanding their portfolio.
1 Semester/0.5 Credit
Grades 10 11 12
CADR, CTE Dual Credit, College credit available
Prerequisite: Applied Photography 1
Requirements: Own a digital single lense reflex (DSlR) camera
Taught by: Miranda Steward/Melanie Artz
Course Description: Students will continue to build on advanced technical photography skills practiced in Applied Photo 1. The learning will be more student directed, as students will focus on specific photographic interests and propose projects relevant to these. Students will develop and refine their own photographic aesthetic through a portfolio of work.