High School Photography
Second Draft - Updated 6/16/00
Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
Designed for
students who have excelled in basic photography. These courses aim
to define all photographic skills in the use of black and white
materials. Photographers will work on assignments using advanced
camera and dark room techniques, and picture composition. High quality
advanced work is expected; job shadowing, career possibilities and
a portfolio of work are required. The program may introduce students
to color photography.
1. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to create, to perform, and to respond effectively to the arts.
To meet this standard, the student will:
- 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and principles: line, value, color, texture, shape, form, balance, and pattern.
- 1.2 Demonstrate the knowledge of photography guidelines: simplicity, rule of thirds, and framing.
- 1.3 Show refined technical skills in operating and using SLR cameras such as: multiple exposure, developing black and white film, reticulation manipulate film, printing techniques including filters and enlargers.
2. The student applies the creative process with arts knowledge and skills to reason and solve problems.
To meet this standard, the student will:
- 2.1 Develop an advanced photography vocabulary related to equipment, materials, and techniques.
- 2.2 Apply knowledge of large depth of field and shallow depth of field.
- 2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of compositional elements in portraits and abstract composition.
- 2.4 Demonstrate skill in a variety of darkroom techniques: texture screens, vignetting, and hand tinting.
- 2.5 Utilize available technology incorporating computers and digital cameras.
3. The student uses at least one of the art forms to communicate ideas and feelings.
To meet this standard, the student will:
- 3.1 Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of equipment and media to solve a variety of photography problems.
- 3.2 Develop the ability to recognize mood in values, shape and form, lines, values, and color.
- 3.3 Develop ability to express feelings, values, and beliefs through their photographs.
4. The student understands how the arts connect to other subject areas, life, and work.
To meet this standard, the student will:
- 4.1 Develop a portfolio of personal photographs with written critiques of personal work and the work of others.
- 4.2 Identify and critique the work of a variety of photographers focused on various styles and techniques.
- 4.3 Listen to speakers in art-related careers and from art schools.
- 4.4 Observe art in public places, advertisements and mass media.
- 4.5 Observe photography as a means of historical documentation.