Exploring Photography (FLEX Class) - Fall Semester
In this flexible schedule course, students will learn how to capture stunning photos and understand how the parts and features of their camera can help them take photos.
Andrew Linke - Photography, Chess, D&D
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4.9
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What's included
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be expected to complete the following homework each week: - View presentation - Respond to discussion prompt at least once - Complete research graphic organizer - Capture at least five photosAssessment
Students will receive a numerical grade for their responses to weekly quizzes. They will also receive formative (practice) feedback on their research and photos.Grading
includedClass Experience
Students will learn how to use photography tools and techniques to capture a variety of awesome outdoor photographs no matter what the season. Whether you are traveling to visit natural wonders, going for walks around your neighborhood, or exploring your back yard, this class will give you the tools you need to not only take good snapshots, but understand the how and why of capturing amazing photos. In each of week-long sessions, students will learn how a different photographic technique can be applied to outdoor photography. Students will learn through a combination of Google Slides presentations, instructional videos, brief research assignments, and photographic challenges. Each week students will be required to: - Respond to discussion prompts on the OutSchool classroom. - Complete a research graphic organizer showing how they have explored the topic using either internet searches or resource links which I will provide. - Turn in at least five photos they have taken. - Complete an interactive visual Google quiz. I will respond to students' discussion posts, answer questions about the instructional slides, and return grades through OutSchool messaging. Each week I will also compile all photos which have been submitted by the deadline (Wednesday morning) and create a response video in which I analyze each student's photos, praise their successes, and give them tips on how to further improve their photography. **Schedule** September 6 - (No meeting. Parents will not be charged for this week.) 13 - Narrow Aperture & Landscapes 20 - To Flash or Not to Flash 27 - Background Matters October 4 - Wide Aperture & Portraits 11 - Change Your Perspective 18 - Exploring Exposure & Lighting 22 - Open Spaces
Learning Goals
Students will learn about how photography techniques and technology can best be used to explore nature photography.
Students will improve their photography skills and learn the meanings of key terms, including:
- Composition
- Rule of Thirds
- Exposure
- Depth of Field
- F-Stop
- Lenses
- Cropping
- Shutter Speed
- ISO
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please check photos which your child uploads to ensure that they do not contain any sensitive information, such as addresses or faces of people who do not participate in social media.
Supply List
Learners need to have a digital camera. They may use a phone camera to complete all assignments, but some may be more difficult without a standalone Single Lens Reflex camera.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have been a teacher for over a dozen years and a photographer for twice that long. Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly or $200 for 16 weeks16 weeks
Completed by 9 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
