D2L Corporation
2015-05-22T13:41:12-04:00
2015-05-22T13:41:12-04:00
D2L Corporation
Fundamentals of Photography
This core introductory program is designed to provide practical knowledge and skill in preparation for a career in photography.
2015-05-22
2009
1:
Unit
Studio Safety
1.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms related to safety in the Photography classroom
1.1.1
Application
Use terms appropriately
1.2
Knowledge Statement
Identify safety procedures for handling equipment in the studio
1.2.1
Application
Demonstrate safety procedures
1.2.2
Application
Illustrate proper studio design and use
1.3
Knowledge Statement
Identify hazards
1.3.1
Application
Demonstrate procedures for emergencies
2:
Unit
History of Photography
2.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms related to the history of photography
2.1.1
Application
Use terms appropriately
2.2
Knowledge Statement
Explain the development and influence of photography
2.2.1
Application
Collect and analyze samples that illustrate different uses of graphic images
2.2.2
Application
Construct a timeline of major developments
2.2.3
Application
Compare photography as an art form to other visual art forms
2.2.4
Application
Analyze the mechanical development of photography
3:
Unit
Tools of Photography
3.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms related to photographic equipment
3.1.1
Application
Use terms appropriately
3.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss similarities and differences between photography and human vision
3.2.1
Application
Compare/contrast the mechanics of the human eye and the camera
3.3
Knowledge Statement
Describe different types of cameras
3.3.1
Application
Demonstrate the use and purpose of various types of cameras
3.4
Knowledge Statement
Describe the use and purpose of the Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera
3.4.1
Application
Demonstrate the use of camera controls
3.5
Knowledge Statement
Describe the different types and uses of lens
3.5.1
Application
Compare the effects of focal length, aperture, and point of focus relating to emphasis in a photograph
4:
Unit
The Nature of Light in Photography
4.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms related to light in photography
4.1.1
Application
Use terms appropriately
4.2
Knowledge Statement
Explain the nature of light in photography
4.2.1
Application
Categorize the different types of light
4.3
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the use of natural light in the production of photographs
4.3.1
Application
Practice making photographs in natural light
4.4
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the use of artificial light in the production of photographs
4.4.1
Application
Practice making photographs in artificial light
4.5
Knowledge Statement
Describe how to meter for correct exposure of photographs
4.5.1
Application
Practice metering light for the production of photographs
4.6
Knowledge Statement
Explain the use of light modifiers in the production of photographs
4.6.1
Application
Practice using light modifiers
5:
Unit
Camera/Media Controls
5.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms related to camera controls
5.1.1
Application
Use terms appropriately
5.2
Knowledge Statement
Explain the use of shutter speeds to control motion in photographs
5.2.1
Application
Use the camera shutter speed controls to shoot stop action, showing motion, and panning photographs
5.2.2
Application
Make a contact sheet and print stop action, showing motion, and panning
5.3
Knowledge Statement
Explain how cameras control the depth of field
5.3.1
Application
Use the camera aperture control to make photographs exhibiting depth of field
5.3.2
Application
Make a contact sheet and print maximum and shallow depth of field
5.4
Knowledge Statement
Control digital output
5.4.1
Application
Use various types of media storage
5.4.2
Application
Use output media
5.4.3
Application
Control output resolution
6:
Unit
Photographic Composition and Print Production
6.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms related to print composition and print production
6.1.1
Application
Use terms appropriately
6.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the rules of composition
6.2.1
Application
Make photographs using the rules of composition
6.3
Knowledge Statement
Explain how to make photos using compositional elements
6.3.1
Application
Practice making photos using the compositional elements of line, pattern, texture, shape, form, and perspective
7:
Unit
Matting and Display of Photography
7.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms related to matting and display
7.1.1
Application
Use terms appropriately
7.2
Knowledge Statement
Explain the use of matting and display in photography
7.2.1
Application
Produce an exhibit
8:
Unit
Professional Development
8.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms related to professional development
8.1.1
Application
Use terms appropriately
8.2
Knowledge Statement
Demonstrate ethical actions in the field of photography
8.2.1
Application
Evaluate situations in which ethics is an issue
8.3
Knowledge Statement
Summarize careers in photography
8.3.1
Application
Research career opportunities
8.4
Knowledge Statement
Explain the components of a portfolio
8.4.1
Application
Create a portfolio
8.5
Knowledge Statement
Describe the traits which an employer considers desirable
8.5.1
Application
Demonstrate the desired traits of an employee
8.6
Knowledge Statement
Explain the parts of a letter of application
8.6.1
Application
Write a letter of application
8.7
Knowledge Statement
Explain the elements of a résumé
8.7.1
Application
Write a résumé
8.8
Knowledge Statement
Explain the information requested on job applications
8.8.1
Application
Complete a job application
8.9
Knowledge Statement
Explain the benefits of participating in student organizations
8.9.1
Application
Compare/contrast positive and negative aspects of participation