Unit B – Photography Basics

In this unit, students will be introduced to the basics of Photography.

Learning Goals

  • Student demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic of Photography.
  • Student identifies good and bad photography.
  • Student demonstrates a basic understanding of History of Photography.
  • Student demonstrates a basic understanding of Careers in Photography.
  • Students demonstrates a basic understanding of file formats and file sizes.
  • Students demonstrates a basic understanding of Photography Keywords.
  • Students demonstrates a basic understanding of Lighting Basics.
  • Students demonstrates a basic understanding of Copyright and Ethics.

Activities

  1. What is Photography?
  2. Fabulous Photography
  3. A Brief History of Photography
  4. Careers in Photography
  5. File Formats & Sizes
  6. Creativity & Innovation
  7. Copyright
  8. Teamwork
  9. Creativity
  10. Lighting Basics
  11. Photography Keywords
  12. Phone Photography vs. Photography with a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera