Intro to DSLR Digital Photography

Introduction to DSLR Digital Photography will give the student hands-on experience with shooting with a DSLR in manual mode. Along with experimenting with the camera, there will be activities to put things into practice and learn more about different styles of photography. Some of the topics that we will touch on are histograms, f-stop, aperture, ISO, depth of field, history of photography, and much more. The goal is to have the student dabble into photography and build confidence in telling stories. Photography is a wonderful side job to help pay for college books ;)

Age Range: 8th-12th

Pre-requisites: Point and Shoot camera with manual mode capabilities or DSLR, Laptop, Lightroom or Snapseed App, and Flash for second year students.

Students can expect to put in at least up to 5 hours a week at home practicing with their DSLR and working on individual projects. Students will also submit one piece of photography that they have worked on throughout the year for Tampa Covenant Homeschoolers Expo for an experience of having their art judged. Students will have the opportunity to shoot at events for volunteer hours.

Materials Needed In Class: Point and Shoot Camera with manual mode capabilities or DSLR and 3 ring binder. Recommendations will be provided with links for camera and flash options.

The student should have access to a point and shoot camera or DSLR at home to be able to put everything into practice. The student should also have access to a laptop if possible to upload their digital images. *a plus but not absolutely necessary, access to photoshop or lightroom. Adobe does offer student discounts.

Minimum # of Students: 6

Maximum # of students: 12

8 SLOTS REMAINING

Cost: $350

Preferred Day to Teach: Thursday - Location will be given once you have paid for the class. Class will be held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month with one week on location for more hands on experience.

Completed work at the end of the
semester:

• Daily work:

o Tell me about you worksheet
o Making the photo journal
o Photographer quote reflection
o Blind photography critique
o Elliott Erwitt artist research
o History of photography notes
o Your world critique
o Sally Mann artist research
o History of photography SLR-modern notes
o Family heritage critique
o Elements of photography notes
o Rules of composition notes
o Abstract or life in color artist research
o Abstract or life in color critique
o Aperture critique
o Shutter speed critique
o ISO critique
o Exposure (silhouette or nature) artist research
o Exposure (silhouette or nature) critique reflection
o Manual mode critique
o Portrait critique
o Environmental portrait artist research
o Environmental portrait critique
o Andreas Lie artist research
o Double exposure critique sheet
o A photograph that changed the world research
o Conceptual photography artist research
o Conceptual photography outline
o Conceptual photography critique
o Conceptual choice artist research
o Conceptual choice outline
o Conceptual choice critique
o Exhibit set up and participation
o Exhibit critique

• Projects:

o Photo journal design
o Blind Photography
o Your World
o Family Heritage
o Elements of Photography
o Rules of Composition
o Abstract or Life in Color
o Aperture
o Shutter speed
o ISO
o Exposure, Silhouette or Nature
o Manual mode
o Portrait Introduction
o Environmental Portrait
o Double exposure Portrait
o Storytelling
o Conceptual photography scavenger hunt
o Conceptual choice project

*All images were taken by our 2024-2025 students. Second year students will be required to step up their game. Since you know how to shoot manual already, you will be required to think outside the box when submitting assignments. You will be expected to challenge yourself to further develop your skills.

I can't wait to be your teacher!!

Ms. Jenny Cordero