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Please note: This course deals almost exclusively with digital photography. In order to complete the course, students will need a digital camera to work with. Inexpensive cameras can be purchased online or from discount stores such as Wal-Mart. (You may want to begin the Guide to Digital Camera course before purchasing a camera, if you will need to do so, to have a better understanding of what features/capabilities you may want or need.)
RESOURCES: Digital Photography Textbook Photography Courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students Guide to Digital Cameras Using Your Digital Camera Digital Desktop Studio Photography Displaying and Sharing Your Digital Photos Photojournalism: What Makes a Winner - (requires site registration) PhotoPlus - PhotoPlus is a software that allows cropping and sizing. The SE version is free. |
Optional book:
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STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT:
Student will create an online portfolio by using a blog to display photos.*
Step 1. Create/register a blog. Weebly offers free blogs and hosting.
Step 2. Choose 4 or more of the following project ideas to complete. Please keep in mind that blogs are public. It is inadvisable to publish any personal photos.
Changing days. Choose a stationary object outside of the home (such as a tree or mailbox) and photograph it from the same position at the same time every day for five days. Upload the photos to the blog and include information concerning time of day and weather conditions such as rain or cloudiness.
Up close and personal. Pick 1 large item in the home and take 4 very close-up photos of a single part or portion. For instance, if the item is a dresser, one photo might be a drawer handle. Upload the photos to the blog and include information about the item. Finally, take 1 photo of the item from a distance that allows the entire item to be viewed and upload it to the blog as well.
Changing Perspective. Choose 5 items/things to photograph from an unusual perspective. For example, an item of furniture photographed while standing on a step-stool or a front door photographed from a prone position on the ground. Upload the photos and include a description and explanation of the perspective.
Five of One. Photograph 5 examples of one type of item. For instance, one photo each of 5 different candles, rocks, or apples. Each item should be positioned in the same place with the same background. Upload the photos and include a description
A Day in the Life of My ______ (pet). Photograph a pet five times over the course of one day. Each shot should show a different activity, such as eating, sleeping, or playing with a toy. Upload the files and comment about the activity and whether or not there was any difficulty in taking the picture.
The List. Take one photo (of each) that represents each item on the following list: book, yellow, water, string, hand. Upload the photos and explain what each item is and where it was when photographed.
Step 3. Share the blog with 5 friends or family members and ask for comments or critiques.
*Note: As an alternative, student may choose to create a "hard copy" portfolio, using a notebook or photo album. The same information should be presented with each project idea and the portfolio should be shared with five people for comments.
Recommended Course of Study:
Download the textbook for reading and reference. Choose and complete at least 3 lessons from the Photography Courses website. Complete the lessons available at the other websites in the resources section. Finally, complete the Student Photography Project.
Student will create an online portfolio by using a blog to display photos.*
Step 1. Create/register a blog. Weebly offers free blogs and hosting.
Step 2. Choose 4 or more of the following project ideas to complete. Please keep in mind that blogs are public. It is inadvisable to publish any personal photos.
Changing days. Choose a stationary object outside of the home (such as a tree or mailbox) and photograph it from the same position at the same time every day for five days. Upload the photos to the blog and include information concerning time of day and weather conditions such as rain or cloudiness.
Up close and personal. Pick 1 large item in the home and take 4 very close-up photos of a single part or portion. For instance, if the item is a dresser, one photo might be a drawer handle. Upload the photos to the blog and include information about the item. Finally, take 1 photo of the item from a distance that allows the entire item to be viewed and upload it to the blog as well.
Changing Perspective. Choose 5 items/things to photograph from an unusual perspective. For example, an item of furniture photographed while standing on a step-stool or a front door photographed from a prone position on the ground. Upload the photos and include a description and explanation of the perspective.
Five of One. Photograph 5 examples of one type of item. For instance, one photo each of 5 different candles, rocks, or apples. Each item should be positioned in the same place with the same background. Upload the photos and include a description
A Day in the Life of My ______ (pet). Photograph a pet five times over the course of one day. Each shot should show a different activity, such as eating, sleeping, or playing with a toy. Upload the files and comment about the activity and whether or not there was any difficulty in taking the picture.
The List. Take one photo (of each) that represents each item on the following list: book, yellow, water, string, hand. Upload the photos and explain what each item is and where it was when photographed.
Step 3. Share the blog with 5 friends or family members and ask for comments or critiques.
*Note: As an alternative, student may choose to create a "hard copy" portfolio, using a notebook or photo album. The same information should be presented with each project idea and the portfolio should be shared with five people for comments.
Recommended Course of Study:
Download the textbook for reading and reference. Choose and complete at least 3 lessons from the Photography Courses website. Complete the lessons available at the other websites in the resources section. Finally, complete the Student Photography Project.
