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Photography 1 .5 Credit
This course focuses on black and white 35mm film photography concepts.Camera controls such as f-stops, shutter speeds, and film speeds are explained and the importance of correct negative exposure is demonstrated.Skills learned include composition, criticism, and black and white film developing and printing in the darkroom with photo enlargers.Film camera skills are incorporated in this course through a variety of shooting assignments including elements of composition, depth of field, action and motion, portraiture, still life, triptych, and self-portrait exploration. Basic studio and natural lighting techniques are introduced and students experiment with hot lights and film pushing techniques to enhance exposure.Students will produce a portfolio book of images.This course meets either the fine arts or practical arts requirement. (Semester course open to all grades)
Photography 2 .5 Credit
This intermediate course in photography builds on fundamentals learned in Photography 1.Students explore the technical, artistic and commercial aspects of photography through creative assignments including advertising, portraiture, photojournalism, documentary, sports and photomontage.This course includes on and off camera flash techniques, studio strobe usage, and advanced camera techniques. Both film and digital photography are explored and digital darkroom techniques are used to enhance student photography and in the production of portfolio and project based work.Students will exhibit their work and produce a portfolio of images.A Day in the Life of FHS book will be produced by the class as a group project, and students will develop an individual theme based project. This course meets either the fine arts or practical arts requirement. (Semester course open to all grades)
Photography 3 .5 Credit
This course provides the advanced photography student a solid background in the theory and practice of photography. Emphasis is on both technical and artistic expression from initial image capture to finished print. The integration of technical skill and aesthetic expression are emphasized along with advanced studio techniques with digital camera equipment. An individual theme based project will be assigned and students will acquire skills necessary to create their own unique body of work. This course helps students identify and achieve professional goals and objectives by providing an understanding of the professional preparation necessary to get established in a particular career area. Students will exhibit their work and produce a portfolio of images. (Semester course open to juniors and seniors) Prerequisite: Photography 1 and Photography 2