Study Guide

Objective

Students know how the camera works and can choose the appropriate camera settings for different situations. Students know how to operate a camera in manual mode and manipulate the exposure, when necessary. Students are able to shoot in raw format and edit the photographs. They are able to evaluate their photographs and, if need be, they can perform colour or tone correction on them. Students are able to optimize photographs for a variety of environments.

Content

- Fundamentals of digital photography
- Fundamentals of lighting
- Fundamentals of photo editing
- Fundamentals of colour management
- Sub-genres of photography

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Performance needs improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge. Performance meets expectations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge. Performance meets expectations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Performance needs improvement.