Middle School Photography Online Single Semester
Photographs play an important role in our world today. We photograph to preserve memories, document events, and create artistic works. This course introduces students to the basics of photography, including camera functions and photo composition. Students will learn what it takes to create a good photograph and how to improve photographs of animals, people, and vacations. They will also begin working with their photographs using photo-editing software. Through a variety of assigned projects, students will engage their creativity by photographing a range of subjects and learning to see the world through the lens of their cameras.
Unit 1: Introduction to Photography
· What is Photography?
· Early Photography
· Color Photography
· How Does a Camera Work?
· What Do You Need for Digital Photography?
Unit 2: Meeting Your Camera
· Point-and-Shoot Cameras
· What Does This Button Do?
· Taking Care of Your Camera
· Dirt
Unit 3: Choosing a Subject
· Choosing Your Photograph
· The Purpose
· Choosing a Great Subject
Unit 4: Elements of Composition
· Composition
· Rule of Thirds
· Framing
· Orientation
· Look and Imitate
Unit 5: Backgrounds and Foregrounds
· The Foreground
· The Middleground
· The Background
· Drawing Attention to Your Subject
Unit 6: Managing and Editing Your Photos
· File Types
· Managing Your Photos
· Editing Your Photos
Unit 7: Vacation Photos
· Preparation
· Classic Vacation Shots
· Parades, Festivals, and other Attractions
· Nature and Landscapes
· Urban Areas and Human-Made Objects
· Your Hometown
Unit 8: The Wild Side
· General Animal and Wildlife Photography Tips
· Photographing Birds
· Photographing Pets
Unit 9: Photographing People
· Photographing People
· To Pose or Not to Pose
· Self-Portraits
Unit 10: Photographer Etiquette and Display
· Photography Etiquette
· Printing Photography
· Displaying Photographs