A weekly sketch book is required as well as a written report each quarter on a topic agreed upon by student and teacher. One semester high school art, or senior standing. A general survey course covering technical, historical, and aesthetic aspects of black and white photography. Lab activities will include picture taking, film developing, and beginning darkroom techniques. This course will emphasize the operation of an adjustable SLR camera.
Several cameras are available for student use.
Black and white film will be provided. Students will also be introduced to digital imagery, web page construction, and basic Adobe Photoshop software. An Art 3 level course can be repeated for credit with consent of the instructor. Students will continue to be introduced to historic and aesthetic aspects of photography, as well as advanced black and white photographic techniques, including long exposures, hand coloring, tinting, double exposures, and digital imagery manipulation. Students will learn basic Microsoft Powerpoint Software and will create a portfolio presentation of their work.