Photography Curriculum

Objectives

Students will learn digital photography basics Check this page

•  How to use a camera

•  How to use Photoshop

•  How to print pictures using Photoshop

•  The importance of understanding light and the role it plays in photography

•  Discerning the difference between an artistic photograph and a snapshot

•  Applying the principals of design in a photograph

•  Students will learn to apply the rule of 3 in composition of a photograph

•  Students will use and understand photo vocabulary

Weekly Lessons

• Week 1 and 2 -Photography and Photoshop basics Photoshop Basics Digital vocabulary

• Week 3- Light how does it play an important role in the execution of a photo Check this page

• Week 4-What is the difference between a snapshot and a photograph Vocabulary

• Week 5-Variation and repetition applying principles of design to your photos Principles of design animation Principles of design2 Principles of design worksheet

• Week 6- Landscapes applying the rule of 3 Rule of 3

Some sites that may be of interest and help

Photoshop tips and tricks a great site that is very helpful Great tutorials