Beginning Photography
Class Description
Why are my pictures blurry? What is a pixel? My pictures have how many? What is an ISO or a F-stop? We will answer these questions and more about your camera. We will also explore picture composition, contrast, and texture to help you get great pictures. Then. what to do with your images once you have them? You will have at least 2 pictures to frame and put in the HERO art show in the spring.
Instructor: Jenifer Hanson
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Supply List
Must have Camera, batteries, memory/film, camera manual and assignments/photos.
Expectations
Minimum of 2 of your favorite pictures mounted or framed for the Spring Art Show.
Hand in assignment each week, worksheets or 2-5 prints.
Tests
Class participation: have your camera with full batteries and memory/film.
Grading Scale
Class Participation:
(class and lab time) 15%
Weekly Assignments:
(time and creativity) 30%
Tests: 30%
Art Show: 25%
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Grading Scale
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100-92% Excellent
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91-82% Very Good
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81-70% Good
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69-60% Fair
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59%- Poor
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Class Outline
1. Intro., Class Expectations and Intro. Photography History.
2. Go through History assignment. How the camera works .
3. Getting to know your own camera, BRING YOUR MANUAL.
a. Learning about your camera.
b. Image quality.
c. Shooting mode.
d. Talking and reviewing photos.
e. Changing critical settings quickly.
4. Taking Pictures.
a. Figuring out what to shoot.
b. Composing shots; Rule of 3, Framing, Cropping, Angles.
c. Focal Length.
d. Getting the exposure you want.
5. How to get sharply focused photos,
6. Camera Features.
a. The Histogram
b. Using the exposure compensation.
c. Using exposure lock, metering modes and focal points.
7. Taking Photos
a. People b. Animals
c. “Scapes” i.e. Landscapes d. Still Life.
8. Manipulating Photos.
9. Mounting, framing and scrap-booking
