Prerequisites
None
Home Learning
Light
Course Description
This studio elective introduces basic skills and concepts of photography in both 35mm film and digital formats. Topics studied include: image composition, camera controls, darkroom printing and manipulation of digital images. Many projects allow for open-ended exploration and students will be encouraged to develop their own personal approach to photography. Additionally, students will be introduced to both historically significant and contemporary photographers as they develop their portfolio of work.
Learning Outcomes
Student will:
- Make informed judgments based on an understanding of the elements and principles of art and design.
- Develop an understanding of manual camera functions, composition, basic darkroom printing techniques and digital image manipulation.
- Become familiar with photographers from a variety of social, cultural and historical contexts.
- Translate ideas into photographic imagery.
- Realize the potential and limitations of materials, tools and technology through a process of experimentation and research.
Assessment
Students are expected to keep a portfolio in which they record their ideas, experiments, research and self-reflections. Areas of assessment will include:
- Studio Projects: Digital + Darkroom Printing
- Image Composition + Camera Mechanics
- Critiques + Class Discussions
- Written Reflections
- Research
- Presentations
Grades
9,
10,
11,
12
Grading Scheme
Standards-based Course