🌻 This 101 class runs often in its "camp" form (5 days in one week) during June, July, August, December and January: https://outschool.com/classes/manual-dslr-photography-101-for-teens-camp-version-HoOG0ugW

🌻 The content of this 101 class is also included in the 10 week 101+201. If the schedule for the 101 doesn't work for you, please check out the combo class: https://outschool.com/classes/manual-dslr-photography-101-+-201-for-teens-rgGyKQFd 



🔐 This class is the first class in the series of Manual DSLR Photography for Teens. The next class is the 201, or the 201 portion of the 101 + 201. You can view the class series here: https://outschool.com/saved-classes/c456d7ae-ea21-48fe-93fd-b750640362aa

🖇️Prerequisite: None
This class is a great fit for a few categories of learners: learners who thrive in this class range from those who have just gotten their cameras, to those who have been shooting on auto modes for awhile and want to move to the next level, to those who have started exploring manual mode and want to make sure they're thinking about it all correctly. They are all good matches for this class -- the key factor for getting a lot out of this class is being motivated and eager to learn about photography, and ready to take a lot of photos along the way! 



⏳ Estimated Time Commitment Outside of Class: 1-2 hours each week that class meets


The class starts with understanding the foundation of all photography: light! 

This class is designed to be an in-depth small group experience, supporting students in learning and practicing the science and art of manual photography -- using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to make creative choices and get the photo they want without any automation from the camera! This method empowers students to learn how to "see" light and create an image while in complete control of the mechanics of the camera.

✴ This class is highly interactive and goes in-depth into technical and creative concepts. This is an ideal class for students who want the option to continue with photography, as they have the possibility to continue to the Manual DSLR Photography 201 class, 301 class, and the Advanced Workshop, continuing photography classes for as long as they wish (for example, turning it into a year-long course), building skills in finding their creative voice and building a body of work.

✴ Each week's lesson builds on the last, weaving in material on compositional awareness and visual intention.

✴ Photography projects will be assigned each week. Projects are connected to the week's lesson, and are set up to encourage experimentation, exploration, and discovery, in order facilitate a successful learning process.

✴ The following class meeting, each student will turn in each work to share and discuss their experience and any questions around the assignment. They will also share positive feedback with each other as a way to practice the language around the new terms and concepts. Small class sizes ensure plenty of 1:1 support and discussion of each student's work. 

✴ Each class, students will also learn about a specific photographer from history and look at some of their key ideas and/or most famous photos.


Handouts 📑  are provided outlining the material covered in classes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Learner progress is evaluated through review of their images. 

Week 1 - Introduction to the Camera's Manual Mode (Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO) 📑 
Week 2 - Troubleshooting and Feedback 📑 
Week 3 -  Composition 📑 
Week 4 - Final Project Plans 📑 
Week 5 - Final Presentations