Class:Digital Photography A ( CTE or FA )
Start Date: 01/20/2010
Instructor: Michael Lee

Digital Photography is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of photography and related fields. This course will provide instruction in the fundamentals of digital photography including: exposure control, shooting techniques, composition, and image editing software.

Essential Questions

Essential Understandings

How does the camera force you to “see the world differently”?

How does composition influence your photographs?

How does incorporating the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design help with creating powerful photographs?

How does image editing software help to enhance the appearance of your photographs?

Students will understand that digital photography is more than documenting life through snapshots. They will see that digital photography is a platform for conveying artistic creativity.

Students will understand that history and the future of photography revolve around the basic principles outlined in the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.

Students will understand that preserving the integrity of a photograph is possible through digital photography and image editing software.

Scope and Sequence

Semester 1

Unit 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Camera Anatomy / Operations
Unit 3: Exposure Control and Metering
Unit 4: Digital Editing / Image Quality
Unit 5: Design Elements / Principles
Unit 6: Survey the History of Photography / Critical Analysis
Unit 7: Lighting
Unit 8: Presentation / Finishing
Unit 9: Digital Camera and Photography
Unit 10: Digital Portfolio

Semester 2

Unit 11- Safety and Procedures
Unit 12- History
Unit 13- Advanced Camera Operations
Unit 14- Art Concepts and Vocabulary
Unit 15- Advanced Image Editing
Unit 16- Advanced Lighting and Metering
Unit 17- Presentation / Portfolio
Unit 18- Leadership and Employability Skills

Semester 1 Timeline

Unit 1: Introduction	1 Week
Unit 2: Camera Anatomy / Operations	2 Weeks
Unit 3: Exposure Control and Metering	2 Weeks
Unit 4: Digital Editing / Image Quality	2 Weeks
Unit 5: Design Elements / Principles	2 Weeks
Unit 6: Survey the History of Photography/Critical Analysis	2 Weeks
Unit 7: Lighting	2 Weeks
Unit 8: Presentation / Finishing	2 Weeks
Unit 9: Digital Camera and Photography	1 Week
Unit 10: Digital Portfolio	2 Weeks

Semester 2 Timeline

Unit 11: Safety and Procedures	1 Week
Unit 12: History	2 Weeks
Unit 13: Advanced Camera Operations	3 Weeks
Unit 14: Art Concepts and Vocabulary	4 Weeks
Unit 15: Advanced Image Editing	2 Weeks
Unit 16: Advanced Lighting and Metering	2 Weeks
Unit 17: Presentation / Portfolio	3 Weeks
Unit 18: Leadership and Employability Skills	1 Week

Course Policies

Academic Integrity :
It is the responsibility of the student to uphold the highest in academic integrity. Students in this course will be expected to comply with the official Spokane District 81 Policy regarding Academic Integrity. It is the assumption of the instructor that all work is done by the student.

District Computer/Network Usage:
Careful and ethical use of computing resources is the responsibility of every user. Students will be held to a stand of accountability for how they use computers. The official District Acceptable Use Policy is found here (PDF).