Learning Outcomes for Photography 10-12
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding and knowledge of darkroom and digital photography taught through a series of practical exercises.
Darkroom, 35mm and Digital Photography
Darkroom, 35mm and Digital Photography
- I can identify and define the Elements of Design within a given artwork.
- I have a thorough understanding of the Principles of Design and how to apply those concepts to the creation of my own artwork.
- I can create a photogram with strong contrast and composition.
- I can list the four basic camera parts and have a clear understanding of their purpose and function.
- I can successfully load my 35mm black and white film into a developing tank after exposure.
- I can develop my 35mm black and white film maintaining a clear understanding of the chemicals needed and the time rotation required for my specific film.
- I can create a contact sheet and use it to inform my future steps in the darkroom and following shoots.
- I can correctly operate a pinhole camera and understand the dynamics that occur within a pinhole camera body.
- I can create a successful paper negative using a pinhole camera that has a pure black, pure white and strong tonal range.
- I can identify the chemical steps necessary to process a paper negative, successfully remembering the appropriate times and the purpose of each bath.
- I can identify, describe and use all the parts of an enlarger and timer correctly.
- I can make a test strip, and from that identify the correct exposure time for a contact print positive.
- I can identify, describe and use all the parts of a 35mm SLR camera in manual mode.
- I can answer exposure problems to understand that there are multiple ways to get a correct exposure reading on their manual camera.
- I can successfully load my 35mm black and white film into a developing tank after exposure.
- I can develop my 35mm black and white film maintaining a clear understanding of the chemicals needed and the time rotation required for my specific film.
- I can create a contact sheet and use it to inform my future steps in the darkroom and following shoots.
- I can create a strong and successful enlargement using my knowledge of the 35mm black and white negative and the enlarger.
- I can create a successful positive image from a pinhole negative
- I can identify all of the tools available in Adobe Photoshop CS2 & Photoshop Elements and use the tools to manipulate my imagery in a way that I find desirable.
- I can use the lighting studio to create an interesting set-up and shoot of my own design.
- I can critique my work and the work of others in a way that promotes self-growth and encouragement.
- I can identify and describe all the parts and features common to most digital cameras
- I can research and write about historical and contemporary photographers.
- I can mat my artworks so that they are presentation ready.
- I can manage a digital workflow
- I can achieve good composition within a photograph
- I can successfully photograph shallow and deep depth of field
- I can successfully photograph blurr and stop action
- I can use Photoshop to create a Panoramic image
- I can produce a portfolio of work representing a personal inquiry question
- I can develop knowledge, skills and confidence in using technology
- I can develop a basic understanding of communication tools, the Internet, multimedia and Web 2.0 resources
- I can create useful resources integrating technology components that are appropriately related to content.
- I can develop skills using technology resources online and be able to reflect on the learning process in a blog format
- I can develop skills for collaboration in an online environment