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Fine Arts: Digital
Arts
• Intro to Digital Photography- (middle & high school) This class provides students with an introduction to
basic photographic principles using their DSLR cameras. Students will implement techniques of
composition and
lighting, combined with an understanding of the “photographic triangle” (aperture, ISO, and shutter
speed), to create stunning images.
Course content includes: Camera Settings, Lighting, Composition, Using Flash, Troubleshooting, Layout
and Design, ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, Basic Digital Editing, Photographing wildlife, pets, sunrise,
sunsets, flowers, forests, night photography, and more.
Required Text: Tony Northrup’s DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography Teacher: Syria
Sanchez Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class
Required equipment:
DSLR camera (digital SLR)
Your camera’s manual
Notebook and pencil or laptop for notetaking
USB cable or other way to transfer your digital images to a computer
Access to a laptop of home computer to download and edit digital images
OPTIONAL: a laptop to bring to class for a few specific dates, to work on in-class image editing.
• Advanced Digital Photography - This is a class geared toward students who understand and implement the
principles of the photographic triangle (aperture, ISO, and shutter speed), and who can comfortably shoot
in manual mode using their DSLR cameras. Students in this class will spend time exploring different genres
and fields within photography, such as portraiture, scientific photography, product/industry/advertising
photography, wildlife photography, sports photography, forensic photography, and documentary
photography. Students will improve their technical skills by learning about white balance and focal point
settings, and will begin using Adobe Lightroom for the digital enhancement of some images. Required
Textbook: Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson, 4th edition Teacher: Elka Swingle Recommended
Donation of $12 per weekly class
Required equipment:
DSLR camera (digital SLR) Your specific camera’s manual
IDEALLY: a laptop to bring to class for a handful of specific dates, to work on in-class image enhancement
• Graphic Design- (high school students) The class will explore the basics of graphic design, as well as
photoshop, illustrator and general typography. Students will have the opportunity to create their own
font, and learn to get their work published. Required Textbook: pending Required equipment/supplies:
Laptop/computer to bring to class (Adobe Photoshop will be provided as a download with this class, for
your use for the academic year) Teacher: Claire Thai Recommended Donation of $15 per weekly class
• Image Post-Processing with Photoshop- (grades 9 and up) Unlock the potential of Photoshop. Using
industry- standard techniques, students will apply their learning towards practical applications such as skin-
