STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Utilize SLR or DSLR camera media, processes, and skills to create technically appropriate images. (I) (II)

 2. Apply and analyze the visual elements in digital photographs. (III)

 3. Apply and analyze the principles of composition in photographs. (IV)

 4. Create photographic images that communicate ideas and sensibilities. (V)

 5. Utilize the fundamentals of photography to demonstrate enhanced perception, creativity, and self-expression. (V) (VI)

 6. Analyze and evaluate photographs. (VI)

 7. Assemble and assess a presentation of your work that demonstrates professionalism. (VI)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Media and processes

 A. Film or digital photographic recording media and processes

 1. Use of various films and digital cards

 2. Construction

 3. Speed and other characteristics

 4. Basic overview of image downloading & processing software

 5. Basic overview of film processing operations

 II. Media specific skills

 A. Basic camera composition and functions

 B. ISO adjustment, pushing/pulling, levels adjustments and resulting effects

 C. Lens

 1. Aperture and depth of field control

 2. Focal length and angle of view and perspective

 3. Controlling focus and close focusing

 D. Shutter

 1. Shutter speeds and motion control

 2. Shutter construction

 E. Basic exposure techniques using aperture and shutter speed

 1. Meters and meter readings

 III. Conceptual thought and composition

 IV. Fundamentals & manipulation & light

 A. Quality

 B. Available light

 C. Artificial light

 D. Color temperature

 1. Filters for film and digital white balancing

 V. Printing

 A. Lab verses inkjet prints

 B. Papers & finishes

 C. Finishing (matting and framing)

 VI. Overview of careers in photography

 VII. Overview of ethics and law

 VIII. Professionalism

 A. Criticism and evaluation

 B. Presentation

 C. Assessment