Unit C – Introduction to Photography Equipment

In this unit, students will be introduced to operation and safety of Photography Equipment.

Learning Goals

  • Student demonstrates the multi-step process of taking a photograph (select subject, select shooting mode, compose image, create exposure, review image).
  • Student identifies the Camera Body Parts on a Nikon D3500 correctly.
  • Student demonstrates basic understanding of focus modes, autofocus modes and autofocus area modes.
  • Student demonstrates correct and safe attaching and removal of lenses.
  • Student demonstrates correct and safe operation of tripod (setup and breakdown).

Student operates the Nikon D3500 correctly in Auto No Flash Mode. Student operates the Nikon D3500 correctly in Programmed Auto Mode.Student operates the Nikon D3500 correctly in Shutter Priority Mode.Student operates the Nikon D3500 correctly in Aperture Priority Mode.

Activities

  1. Camera Expectations & Safety
  2. Camera Operation // D3500
  3. Camera Body Parts // D3500
  4. Shapes
  5. Focus
  6. Lens Basics
  7. Tripod Basics