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Joshua Planas Grade 12

 

 Digital Photography I  [4163 (Alt 9,10,11,12)]
Semester, Prerequisite: None.
 
Digital cameras have revolutionized the field of photography.  They combine traditional photographic images with the latest technology in computer and printer applications.  Students in the digital photography course will acquire the technical skills to operate a digital camera and download recorded images onto a computer.  They will master the software programs needed to edit, alter, abstract, and retouch their digital images.  Students will be taught various scanner and printer techniques that will greatly increase their creativity options.  Computer programs currently used in the professional graphics industry will be featured in this course.
 
Students will receive basic instruction in design and composition as it relates to photography.  The art of searching for and selecting dramatic lighting, unique perspectives and capturing the perfect moment to record the most effective image will be emphasized.  The use of sequential still frames that produce visual statements or story telling images will be examined.
 
Final products will be formatted into slide presentations on various topics, web page designs, package designs, documentation, camera ready art for ads, as well as traditional color and black and white prints.
 
Students considering the fields of graphics, marketing, advertising, business or communications will find this course valuable.  For more advanced digital photo work, this course may be repeated for credit.
 
The Visual Arts Department will provide the digital cameras, computers, printers, scanners and related software programs.  There is no lab fee.
 
Digital Photography II  [4164 (Alt 9,10,11,12)]
Semester, Prerequisite: Digital Photography I.
 
Students will learn advance photographic techniques for more sophisticated visual problem solving.  Students will prepare a traditional portfolio of photographic prints for display.  Advance skill development of traditional art medium techniques and computer graphics work will be taught.  Students will participate in small group student displays/exhibits and/or featured in publications.  Students will learn conceptional and physical presentation techniques.