Summary of Course Content and Activities
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In this class we will learn the basics of photography and the difference between a photograph and a snapshot. Building a portfolio of images, we will explore the history of photography, camera functions and care along with the basics of composition.
Philosophy statement for teaching this course
Photographs are used all around us for communication. Cameras were designed after one of God's most intriguing designs - the human eye. Just as our eyes allow us to take in the world God created, photographs can capture what we see and freeze it so we can share it with others.
Prerequisites
None
Materials and Resources
Provided by NSA
- Adobe Photoshop CC
Purchased by Students
- DSLR Camera or Compact Digital Camera
- Must be able to set camera shutter speed and aperture
Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week's lesson
4-6 hours per weekly lesson