acampbell@seq.org Room I-2
Digital Photography 1
This class is an introductory class for students interested in learning the art of photography. The course involves the study of the principles of composition and design, then applying learned principles to photographic expression. The course also involves the technical side of digital cameras so students can control exposure, depth of field, and shutter speed to overcome the challenges of low light settings, sports photography, and portraitures. Students use Adobe Photoshop CS6 to do color correction, improve skin tones, sharpen images, crop images, white balance, … as needed. Students will be able to evaluate and critique works of art and understand important photographic techniques and photographers.
California Content Standards
Woodside High School offers a comprehensive, standards-based program of study. Particular emphasis will be placed on the following standards:
1.1 Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and write about visual aspects in the environment and in works of art, including their own.
1.4 Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of a particular principle of design.
2.3 Develop and refine skill in the manipulation of digital imagery (either still or video).
Cameras we will use in class: Canon t5i
Program used: Adobe Photoshop CS6
We will use excerpts from the following books or magazines: Adobe Photoshop CS6 Classroom in a book, O’Reilly: Photoshop, photo effects cookbook, O’Reilly: Photoshop fine art effects cookbook, Popular Photography
Homework: At least one writing assignment per semester, but usually no HW.
Assessment/ Grading Policy: Accumulated points from projects and writing assignments.
Needed supplies:
8 GB (or more), class 10, SD card ($10 or so)
Behavior Policy:
School wide policies will be upheld in this class.
This includes, but is not limited to:
electronic device policy (cell phone, mp3 players, ...)
dress code policy
tardy policy (in this class a tardy is defined as not in the room and ready when the bell rings)
academic integrity policy (turning in an image you did not create/make is plagiarism)
The privilege of WHS’s Digital Photography Class
In photography at times we get the privilege to go outside and photograph. It is very important that you understand this is a privilege and it can be revoked at anytime if it is abused. At all times you must respect the fact that other classes are in session.
Avoid the classrooms.
Do not disturb classes (through a window, a door, or other means)
Do not communicate with people in classes (that includes talking and waving)
Whisper in the halls, your talking voice can be very loud to a quiet classroom
Stay within the outlined boundaries.
Stay East of A-wing (do not go around A-wing)
Stay on or North of Faculty Lane’s sidewalk
Stay West of G-wing (do not go around G-Wing)
Stay South of the Student parking lot and the PAC (do not go to the Lot or the PAC)
You can not hang out in the halls (only use the halls to quietly go to an open space)
You can not use your cell phone while on a photography assignment (it is still classtime) You can not leave campus
Any behavior viewed as disruptive to another class will result in revoking your outdoor photography privilege!
Student Work Release for
Woodside High School
I, the undersigned, do hereby give permission to Woodside High School and the Sequoia High School District to use digital or print copies of my work for reporting, publishing, fundraising, and promoting their programs.
Student’s Name: __________________________________ Period: _____
School: Woodside High School Teacher: Aaron Campbell
Behavior and Camera Safety Agreement
In digital photography there will be many opportunities to photograph outside of the classroom during class time. I understand that during this time I MUST be respectful of other classes and I WILL be held accountable for my behavior.
In using expensive camera equipment I will follow the guidelines for camera safety. I understand that I AM financially responsible for any lost or damaged equipment while it is checked out to me.
I have read and understand the class syllabus online and in class.
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