Digital+Photography


 * Digital Photography** is a blast! Cameras are getting smaller. They fit in your shirt pocket. They’re in phones. Some are almost as small as a credit card. I even have one built into the lid of my new laptop. The goal of this class is to learn how to use digital cameras better. Together we’ll learn some technical details of how digital cameras work, we’ll learn some basic principals that photographers use to shoot great photos, and you’ll produce a portfolio of your photos. The portfolio of photos is what you’re aiming for. Everything we talk about and do in class will be so you can finish the class with a great portfolio of pictures.

What Makes A Great Photo?

 * In focus
 * Lighting
 * Angle or perspective
 * Rule of Thirds
 * Timing
 * Creativity
 * Taking a picture of ordinary things in a special way
 * Motion
 * Emotion
 * Humor

By the end of the quarter you need to have one photo ready for the bulletin board. It should be mounted on a piece of colored construction paper and be clearly labeled with your full name and a brief description. A title is optional.
 * Bulletin Board Photo**

Below are the portfolio requirements.