Photography

Curriculum Framework

Elementary Art

Course Overview:

This course is designed as an introduction to the photograph as a vehicle of artistic expression. Students will explore the history of the Photographic Arts, the development of the camera and study the influences of master photographers and contemporary photographic artists. In the darkroom, students learn to chemically process black and white film and develop enlarged prints. The enlarger is used to create timed exposures with proper f-stop and contrast settings. Students will learn and experiment with printing techniques. *Students need a 35mm manual SLR film camera – new or used.

Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):

Photography, Barbara London

Assessments:

Guided project Rubrics

Student and class critiques

Content/Topics/Learning Goals

Subject to Pacing and Schedules

First Quarter

Students will know/learn:

Basic history of Photography
Pinhole camera (aperture, shutter speed, and exposure)
Contact printing the positive image
Photograms and basic composition
Elements of art/principles of design/ Rule of thirds
Overview of the SLR camera and camera function
Exposing film/camera exposure, film development
Enlarging the negative (making the print)
Criticism of famous artworks (4 parts to an artwork: subject, content, context, form)
Semester Slides Student Portfolio: Visual Journal of Student’s Work Pt. 1

Second Quarter