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    Course Syllabus - Photography

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    This photography course covers the mechanics of photography including operating cameras, film, lighting, downloading and digital manipulation. Students will learn compositional techniques, history of photography, and developing a personal style. The course consists of two semesters. In semester 1, students study the history of photography and learn digital manipulation in Photoshop. They complete weekly shooting assignments. In semester 2, students continue weekly shooting assignments and take photographs impersonating different careers. They also complete an in-depth career research project. For their final assessment, students must provide a portfolio of proficient photographs along with writing explaining the work using proper vocabulary.

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    This photography course covers the mechanics of photography including operating cameras, film, lighting, downloading and digital manipulation. Students will learn compositional techniques, history of photography, and developing a personal style. The course consists of two semesters. In semester 1, students study the history of photography and learn digital manipulation in Photoshop. They complete weekly shooting assignments. In semester 2, students continue weekly shooting assignments and take photographs impersonating different careers. They also complete an in-depth career research project. For their final assessment, students must provide a portfolio of proficient photographs along with writing explaining the work using proper vocabulary.

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    This photography course covers the mechanics of photography including operating cameras, film, lighting, downloading and digital manipulation. Students will learn compositional techniques, history of photography, and developing a personal style. The course consists of two semesters. In semester 1, students study the history of photography and learn digital manipulation in Photoshop. They complete weekly shooting assignments. In semester 2, students continue weekly shooting assignments and take photographs impersonating different careers. They also complete an in-depth career research project. For their final assessment, students must provide a portfolio of proficient photographs along with writing explaining the work using proper vocabulary.

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    This photography course covers the mechanics of photography including operating cameras, film, lighting, downloading and digital manipulation. Students will learn compositional techniques, history of photography, and developing a personal style. The course consists of two semesters. In semester 1, students study the history of photography and learn digital manipulation in Photoshop. They complete weekly shooting assignments. In semester 2, students continue weekly shooting assignments and take photographs impersonating different careers. They also complete an in-depth career research project. For their final assessment, students must provide a portfolio of proficient photographs along with writing explaining the work using proper vocabulary.

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    Syllabus: Photography (Year)


    Teacher: Lauren Enjeti
    Course Description: This course will cover the mechanics of Photography, including: operation of both
    digital and manual cameras, how film works, lighting, downloading to the computer, and digital image
    manipulation. In addition, students will learn about compositional techniques, depth of field, black and
    white versus color photography, the history of Photography, and how to start developing a personal
    style. Students will exit the course with a portfolio of no fewer than 8 Proficient or Advanced
    photographs, accompanied by written explanations that utilize appropriate Photographic vocabulary.

    Semester 1
    History of Photography: Students will study the history of Photography. This includes:
    - in-class lectures and discussions on how Photography was invented, key players, and mechanics of film
    and processing. Students get to see and hold vintage cameras and learn how they work.
    - films on the history of Photography
    Digital Manipulation: Students will study and practice manipulating images using Photoshop. This
    includes:
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    Repairing damaged photographs


    Learning how to use levels, color balance, dodge and burn, and other color and value
    manipulation tools in Photoshop
    Create a Photomontage expressing a viewpoint on a Social Issue. Both student taken and found
    images may be utilized.
    Self Study Students take photographs in which the composition is not proficient, and using
    Photoshop, re-crop the photographs into a more successful composition. This is accompanied by
    writing which explains the process.

    Shooting Assignments:
    9 Shooting assignments per quarter, based on themes given in class. 20 Photos due each Monday (or
    first class day of that week). No make-up work allowed missing assignments are counted as 0s.
    Semester Exam:
    Students present their 4 best photographs of Semester 1, accompanied by written critiques of their
    work, using appropriate art related vocabulary. Students also present this work to the class for
    feedback.

    Semester 2
    Shooting Assignments:
    9 Shooting assignments per quarter, based on themes given in class. 20 Photos due each Monday (or
    first class day of that week). No make-up work allowed missing assignments are counted as 0s.
    -Jekyll and Hyde: Students must take a roll of film which showcases 2 different traits they possess, one
    positive and one negative. The two best examples are chosen and made into a diptych using Photoshop.
    -Career Photographs: As part of a larger research project on Careers in Photography, students take at
    least 1 roll of film in which they impersonate someone in that career.
    -Make up roll: Any student who has not fulfilled their portfolio requirement of 8 proficient or advanced
    photographs by May 1st, must take another roll in order to finish out their portfolio.
    In-Class Assignments:
    -1-3 Student Teacher led projects (varies by year)
    -Career Project: Students research a particular career in Photography (such as Sports Photographer,
    Wedding Photographer, or Fine Art Photographer). This is an in-depth project, which includes activities
    such as: research, job interviews, creating hypothetical job listings, designing business cards and
    websites, taking photographs (see above), and creating promotional posters.
    End of Course Assessment:
    For the end of course assessment, students must provide a portfolio of at least 6 proficient or advanced
    photographs, accompanied by proficient writing which explains why the photographs are proficient. The
    writing must utilize appropriate photographic vocabulary. This is presented in a simple Powerpoint.

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