Prerequisites: 11th or 12th Grade
Visual Studies-Digital Photography or teacher permission This class requires students to have interest, motivation, knowledge of basic computer operation, and an ability to work maturely and independently within a studio setting.
In Photography 3-4, students will learn the basics of black and white analog photography and the necessary skills for developing and printing film. Students will further their knowledge about composition and camera functions and will acquire a photographic vocabulary to help communicate their ideas. Students will build and expand on their knowledge of digital photographic practices. There will be opportunities to experiment with alternative photographic processes. The history and aesthetics of photography are woven throughout the class and will be explored through various readings, slides, and films. This class will emphasize using photography as an expressive art form, but will also look at and explore the practical applications of photography. Opportunities for students to relate with professionals in the field of photography will be provided through guest speakers, studio tours, and other field trips. Students earn one fine arts credit for this class. The course content is aligned with national and state fine arts standards and benchmarks.
Permission Form
Self Assessment Guide
Projects Self Assessment Sheet
Grading Contract
2nd Semester Journal/Blog Assignments
Light, Shadow, and Reflection
Visual Metaphor
Artist Profiles #7,8,9
Curate an Exhibit
Artist Profile #10 and Photo Analysis
Artist Profiles 12 and 13
2nd Semester Studio Assignments
Project 5-Light, Shadow and Reflection
PHOTO ESSAYS
PHOTO ESSAY-EMULATION
FINAL PORTFOLIO
Final Portfolio Assessment for Juniors *If doing this online, make a copy first
Final Portfolio Assessment for Seniors *If doing this online, make a copy first
Final Digital Portfolio Slideshow
1st Semester Projects
Photographer Posters
About Me- Blog/Journal entry and Self Portrait Collage
Artist Profiles 1 and 2
Early Process/New Artist
Early Process Blog/Journal Work
Composition Hunt
Artist Profiles 3 and 4
Using Motion
Artist Profiles 5 and 6
Creative Controls-Depth of Field, Abstraction and Portraiture
Early Processes Studio Assignment
Project 2-Angles, Elements, Framing and Filters
Project 3- Creative Controls Part 1- Motion
Project 4-Creative Controls Part 2-Depth of Field and Abstraction
Project 4-Creative Controls - Portraits
Semester Final-Make a COPY of these and then fill out. Print and turn in when finished
Semester Portfolio Assessment
Semester Portfolio Rubric and Evaluation
Self Assessment Guide
Projects Self Assessment Sheet
Grading Contract
2nd Semester Journal/Blog Assignments
Light, Shadow, and Reflection
Visual Metaphor
Artist Profiles #7,8,9
Curate an Exhibit
Artist Profile #10 and Photo Analysis
Artist Profiles 12 and 13
2nd Semester Studio Assignments
Project 5-Light, Shadow and Reflection
PHOTO ESSAYS
PHOTO ESSAY-EMULATION
FINAL PORTFOLIO
Final Portfolio Assessment for Juniors *If doing this online, make a copy first
Final Portfolio Assessment for Seniors *If doing this online, make a copy first
Final Digital Portfolio Slideshow
1st Semester Projects
Photographer Posters
About Me- Blog/Journal entry and Self Portrait Collage
Artist Profiles 1 and 2
Early Process/New Artist
Early Process Blog/Journal Work
Composition Hunt
Artist Profiles 3 and 4
Using Motion
Artist Profiles 5 and 6
Creative Controls-Depth of Field, Abstraction and Portraiture
Early Processes Studio Assignment
Project 2-Angles, Elements, Framing and Filters
Project 3- Creative Controls Part 1- Motion
Project 4-Creative Controls Part 2-Depth of Field and Abstraction
Project 4-Creative Controls - Portraits
Semester Final-Make a COPY of these and then fill out. Print and turn in when finished
Semester Portfolio Assessment
Semester Portfolio Rubric and Evaluation
