Middle School Beginner Photography -DSLR or ANY Camera, Composition, History+
In this full semester course, the basics of photography including the history, settings, composition and more with be taught! Any camera welcome! (DSLR Camera or Lightroom Mobile App for a phone camera suggested) DSLR focused.
Alyssa Teaches Photography
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(117)
What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
average 11 mins per video8 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 13 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Photo assignments are given during class and after class. The assignments out of class are designed to support the learner's skills and are required if a grade is requested.Letter Grade
When requested a letter grade can be sent to the parent following the class. The class is graded from the photo assignments completed.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
👩🏫 WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT During this 12 lesson photography semester course for tweens/middle schoolers, your learner will gain a basic understanding about photography, the history of photography and cameras, composition, settings, focus, creative photography, and lighting. ✨ TEACHING STYLE Teacher will be using a presentation, videos, question prompts, and in-class and out-of-class photo assignments. I will explain concepts with encouragement and demonstration. I am an enthusiastic and energetic teacher who loves to help learners grasp concepts needed to succeed. 😍 STUDENT INTERACTIONS Students will interact through discussion about their photos, answering questions during the presentation, interacting during Kathoot! games, and through questions and answers about their cameras. 📕 EXTRA INFORMATION See external resources. A memory card and battery for the camera are items required. Also a way to transfer the pictures from the memory card to a device is recommended as well so teacher can see how well the learner is understanding the material.
Learning Goals
Photography skills in the areas mentioned in the syllabus.
Syllabus
4 Units
12 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: History of Photography
Lesson 1:
History of Photography 1800's to Present Day
My lesson is about the history of photography from the 1800's to present day. We learn about where the first pictures came from and what it looks like, what the first few cameras were and how they worked, along with watching video clips about the development of film photography. We will learn about photographer historical figures like Niepsce, Deguerre, and Talbot. Homework will be assigned to find the oldest picture in your home and to take a few fun pictures to share with the class next time. 1 assignment
25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Evolution of Camera-Explore cameras throughout 1950-present day.
My lesson is about the cameras from 1950-present day. We look at cameras such as box cameras, point and shoots, bridge cameras, DSLR's and Mirrorless cameras. We discuss our own cameras and explore how the settings are utilized. We use our cameras by trying our manual focus modes vs. auto focus. This is a fun class where we connect history with our present day love for photography! Homework will be assigned to take a few pictures with manual focus and auto focus to master the skill of focus. 1 assignment
23 mins of video lessons
Unit 2: Composition of a Photo
Lesson 3:
How to Create a Good Subject and Framing
My lesson is about finding and creating a great subject in a photo. We discuss three ways to create a good subject. We also analyze and discuss how to recognize a great photo and what could be improved on other photos. In-class and out-of-class photo assignments will be given to practice the skills. 1 assignment
13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Composition #1 - How to use Rule of Thirds, Symmetry, and Leading Lines
My lesson is about creating awe-inducing composition in your photos by using these three rules, rule of thirds, symmetry and leading lines. We will have a presentation and videos about each type of composition and then in-class photo assignments using each one. The learners will then show their photos in class by just turning their cameras around in the zoom video. Then there will be homework assigned using the same techniques and then upload the images to the classroom for next class. 8 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined November, 2020
4.9
117reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree from Bethel University (College), Mishawaka, IN
I have been a family photographer for 3 years and have taught in and out of classrooms for over 15 years. I enjoy working with students to see them reach their potential and have experience with all types of learners.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$19
weekly12 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 10-14
