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INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY
Through the lens of a 35mm film camera, Introduction to Photography offers students a new way to see and control light. They learn how to use a camera, develop film, and print in the darkroom. Projects include the camera obscura, various shooting assignments on and off-campus, and exposure to other photographers, both contemporary and historical. Students build on technique and vision. In-school 35mm loaner cameras are often available. Spring term students will be introduced to Adobe Photoshop CC and digital photography as a preview to Intermediate Photography.
INTERMEDIATE
With knowledge of camera basics, Intermediate Photography students complete assignments designed to build on vision and technique. Both traditional darkroom and digital projects using Adobe Photoshop will be covered. Students have the option to work in one or both mediums. Projects include challenges in seeing in new and unique ways; bookbinding; and assignments covering nature, sports, fashion, reportage, commercial, and environmental portraiture. Students will choose a contemporary or historical photographer to research, create a presentation in Slideshow, and present it to the class. A digital camera is necessary.
ADVANCED
Given their acquired base of Intro and Intermediate Photography classes, students are able to take their work to the next level. They’ll develop a personal vision and experiment with technique, make Slideshow presentations of historical and contemporary photographers, create a solo exhibition in the gallery, try alternative darkroom techniques, learn how to critique the photographic image, and create a final video project. Seniors will create a final retrospective exhibit of their work. Students may choose between darkroom and digital photography. A digital camera is necessary.
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Through the lens of a 35mm film camera, Introduction to Photography offers students a new way to see and control light. They learn how to use a camera, develop film, and print in the darkroom. Projects include the camera obscura, various shooting assignments on and off-campus, and exposure to other photographers, both contemporary and historical. Students build on technique and vision. In-school 35mm loaner cameras are often available. Spring term students will be introduced to Adobe Photoshop CC and digital photography as a preview to Intermediate Photography.
INTERMEDIATE
With knowledge of camera basics, Intermediate Photography students complete assignments designed to build on vision and technique. Both traditional darkroom and digital projects using Adobe Photoshop will be covered. Students have the option to work in one or both mediums. Projects include challenges in seeing in new and unique ways; bookbinding; and assignments covering nature, sports, fashion, reportage, commercial, and environmental portraiture. Students will choose a contemporary or historical photographer to research, create a presentation in Slideshow, and present it to the class. A digital camera is necessary.
ADVANCED
Given their acquired base of Intro and Intermediate Photography classes, students are able to take their work to the next level. They’ll develop a personal vision and experiment with technique, make Slideshow presentations of historical and contemporary photographers, create a solo exhibition in the gallery, try alternative darkroom techniques, learn how to critique the photographic image, and create a final video project. Seniors will create a final retrospective exhibit of their work. Students may choose between darkroom and digital photography. A digital camera is necessary.
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