Instructor: David Graham

Contact: david.graham@stlucieschools.org

Industry Certifications/Credentials Offered:

• Adobe Photoshop

Course Descriptions:

• Creative Photography I – Students explore the aesthetic foundations of art making using beginning photography techniques. This course may include, but is not limited to, color and/or black and white photography via digital media and/or traditional photography. Students become familiar with the basic mechanics of a camera, including lens and shutter operation, compositional foundations, printing an image for display, and evaluating a successful print. Student photographers may use a variety of media and materials, such as 35mm black and white film, single lens reflex camera, digital camera, darkroom, computer application, filters, various papers, digital output, photogram, cyanotypes, Sabatier effect, and pinhole photography. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface of the prints and the care of the materials. Photographers use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.
• Creative Photography II – Students experiment with a variety of photographic media and techniques, and make connections with historical and contemporary photographers to develop a focused body of work. This course may include, but is not limited to, researching the history of photography, making connections to contemporary and community photographers, critiquing with varied techniques, and experimenting with a variety of photographic media. Processes and techniques include, but are not limited to, handcrafted pinhole cameras, hand-tinted photographs, mixed media, cyanotypes, medium format, photo collage, cross-processing, creative filters, infrared and slide film, night photography, macro, panoramic, and/or digital output via a variety of media. Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface of the prints, care of the materials, attention to compositional conventions, and expression of ideas and feelings. Photographers use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.
• Projects / Lessons:
  • History of Photography
  • Photo Technique
  • Portfolio Development
  • Manipulation sets via Photoshop
• Techniques:
  • Various Genres & Purposes of Photography
  • Basic Camera Usage: Lighting, Methods of Composition
  • Depth of Field, Motion Blur
  • Photoshoots
  • Online promotion, storage, presentation, community connection
  • Color Enhancements, Restoration, Montage, Special Effects
    

    Satisfies 1 Fine Arts elective and can lead to Certification in Adobe Photoshop