Course Description: This is a one-half credit, one semester course for grades 10-12. Art 1 is a prerequisite for this course with a "C" average or higher or teacher consent. Basic Digital Photography provides student with basic art and photography skills. The major emphasis of this course will be to develop the ability to see in a photographic manner and to analyze images through the elements of formal design. Students will learn how to take compositionally artistic photographs, analyze their own photographs, and present their photographs in a professional manner. Students will be taught how to use shutter speeds and apertures, file formats, photo resolution and digital cameras. They will also learn how to artistically manipulate a photograph using the same equipment that professional photographer and graphic designers use today. Ownership of a DSLR camera is recommended, but not required. This course is recommended if a student plans to continue onto AP Art Portfolio.
Overview Of Course: Students will learn basic techniques and skills using the Adobe Creative Suite software while learning about camera settings and darkroom processes. Units:
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