GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basics of Visual Communications or (Advanced) Digital Photography. Length: One trimester/one-half credit (may be repeated for credit)

Course Description

Students in this course develop and further their skills in digital photography, project-management, teamwork and leadership. Students use Adobe’s Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) to create various independent, group and community projects. Projects may include: Stop motion animation, photo collage, studio photography (people and products), photojournalism, event photography and/or portfolio design. Course qualifies for Fine Arts and Career & Tech credit.

Course Resources

• Photography Resources
• Keywords on Quizlet
• Mini Lessons

Required Material

• OHHS Google Account
• 3-Ring Binder or 3-Prong Folder to organize your work

Course Calendar

Course Overview

–> For Beginner students, click here.

Introductions

• Activity 1 – All About Me
• Activity 2 – Course Overview
• Activity 3 – Classroom Introduction – Review
• Activity 4 – Classroom Policy
• Activity 5 – Classroom Computers – Review

Projects (tentative)

1. Reflections
2. Teen Art Show
3. Lightpainting
4. Warhol Portrait
5. Mini Me
6. Minimalism
7. Candid Moments
8. Photo Collage
9. Choice Project 1
10. Choice Project 2
11. Portfolio Website
12. Texture
13. Introduction to Nikon DSLR Camera Lenses
14. Introduction to different Digital Cameras

Done? Talk to Mrs. Jansen about doing an Extra Credit assignment. Click here for more specific instructions.

Extra Credit Assignments

• Pick your own project (Click here for how to do that.) –> points are assigned based on amount of time/work required for the project
• Take photos of a School Event –> Find Activity Guide here.
• Participate in a Photography Competition

Closing

• Course Final
• Classroom Checkout
• Portfolio Presentations