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Focus Academy: 3rd Grade Photography

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Ages 7-9
Live Group Course
This dynamic photography class for 3rd graders immerses students in creative photography techniques while enhancing their storytelling skills! Cameras, phones, or tablets will be used to capture their vision.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(479 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 9 weeks
2-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

9 live meetings
6 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will be encouraged to get out and take more photos in between classes to share at the beginning of every class.
Letter Grade
included

Class Experience

US Grade 3
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this 9-week photography course for 3rd graders, students will dive deeper into the art of photography by focusing on lighting, texture, and capturing details. Learners will explore how different types of natural light—morning, afternoon, and evening—affect photographs. They will experiment with close-up photography to capture intricate details and textures in their surroundings, and learn how to use advanced composition techniques like symmetry and patterns. Students will also create photo series that tell a story or document changes over time, integrating photography with lessons in English, math, science, and social studies.

This live, online course provides a creative and hands-on introduction to photography techniques for 3rd graders. Each week, students will explore topics like natural lighting, capturing textures, and photographing movement, with projects that allow them to apply these skills in their own environments. Through interactive lessons, students will photograph plants, animals, local landmarks, and geographic features while learning about science and geography. In addition, they will enhance their storytelling abilities by creating photo essays and writing descriptions or captions for their images.

Live Zoom classes will feature engaging presentations, photo assignments, games, and group discussions. Learners will share their work with their peers and receive personalized feedback on their photos. 

This course is part of a series offering a complete and comprehensive photography curriculum for all grade levels, Kindergarten through 12th grade. All of these courses meet grade-level academic standards for photography and integrate other art, English, math, science, and social studies skills. 

Focus for 3rd Grade Photography: Lighting and Detail

Photography Skill: Understanding natural light and its effects (morning, afternoon, evening light), capturing details and textures

English Skill: Writing descriptions for photos, creating captions
Math Skill: Fractions and patterns (photographing halves, thirds)
Science Skill: Plant life and biology (photographing plants and animals in different environments)
Social Studies Skill: Geography and landmarks (photographing local geographical features)

Learning Goals

Learners will understand how to use different types of natural light (morning, afternoon, evening) to enhance their photographs.
Learners will practice capturing fine details, textures, and movement in their surroundings through close-up photography.

Syllabus

9 Lessons
over 9 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Light
 Photographing in Morning, Afternoon, and Evening 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Textures and Details
 Photographing Close-ups of Objects and Nature 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Capturing Movement
 Photographing Fast and Slow Movements (running, jumping, flowing water) 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Telling a Story
 Using a Series of Photos to Show Change Over Time 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
With a Master's in Special Education, Erika designs our courses to support diverse learners. Our hands-on, interactive lessons foster engagement, and we are open to accommodating any specific needs to ensure to ensure success.
Supply List
Camera, phone, or tablet to take photos 

1st class - flashlight or any small light source that learners can move around (lamp, ring light, phone flashlight that's not that phone they use to photograph)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Erika Hatfield
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Erika Hatfield
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Erika Hatfield
Erika is a Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America, and she holds two degrees in education. Her experience combines practical photography skills with a strong educational foundation, allowing us to create engaging, interactive lessons that encourage learners to express their creativity through photography. Our goal is to inspire students to explore their artistic vision while mastering essential photography techniques.

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