MS Beginner Photography -DSLR or ANY Camera, Composition, Full Semester in 6 Wks
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. 6 or 12 wks
Alyssa Teaches Photography
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included
12 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will take 1-2 hours each week and will include answering questions from what was discussed, taking photos and researching topics to bring information/photos to class.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
👩🏫 WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT During this 6 or 12 week photography full semester course for tweens/middle schoolers, your learner will gain a basic understanding about photography, the history of photography and cameras, composition, settings, and focus. In the summer, we will meet three times a week for 4 weeks and in the fall/winter/spring we meed 1-2 times a week for either 6 or 12 weeks. *SEE SYLLABUS FOR TOPICS COVERED 🏛 CLASS STRUCTURE Introductions -2 min. Review photos by students- 5-10 min. Lesson of the day - 25 min. Take photos during class - 10 min. Homework explained - 5 min. Kahoot or share more photos if time. ✨ TEACHING STYLE Teacher will be using a presentation, videos, Kahoot!, question prompts, photo assignments, and discussion to teach the material. There will be plenty of time during class to ask questions and gain understanding of his or her camera. In class 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. I can't wait to meet your learner! 😍 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
Students will learn the basics of photography from where photography came from, where it is now, and where its going, as far as we can tell. This is a first level course designed to just introduce the student to photography.
Syllabus
4 Units
12 Lessons
over 6 WeeksUnit 1: History of Photography
Lesson 1:
History of Photography
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. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Cameras & Shooting Modes
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. 40 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Subject and Compostion
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. 40 mins online live lesson
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. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I am utilizing Spark, an Adobe product, through screen share only, to create my presentations for class. I am also using YouTube videos that either I created or that already exist on the platform. I be sure to keep them all kid friendly. I also don't show the whole video and just pick out sections that support my teaching.
Also the Lightroom Mobile App is a phone camera app that is a camera as well as an editing tool. I recommend the camera app because it offers shutter speed, exposure, white balance, and ISO options. The app currently has a 7 day free trial, then it's $4.99 a month. If you do not want to use this app, feel free to find another one with the options listed is possible. It is highly recommended but not required.
Supply List
CAMERAS: A digital DSLR is highly recommended, which can be bought, borrowed, or rented from various photography equipment sites, friends or family, however a basic point & shoot or phone camera works well too. APP: For phone cameras only, there is an app called Lightroom Mobile app (link above in materials) that has some of the same settings as a digital DSLR and is also highly recommended if a phone camera is being used, but is not required. Also the Lightroom Mobile App is a phone camera app that is a camera as well as an editing tool. I recommend the camera app because it offers shutter speed, exposure, white balance, and ISO options. The app currently has a 7 day free trial, then it's $4.99 a month. If you do not want to use this app, feel free to find another one with the options listed is possible. It is highly recommended but not required. BINDER or FOLDER: There will be notes attached in the classroom before class each week, and I recommend printing them and using them in class to follow along and refer back to later. You may want to hole punch them and place them in a binder or put them in a folder. For more resources, but not required - visit my TpT Store- Camera Genius at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cameragenius
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined November, 2020
4.9
119reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree from Bethel University (College), Mishawaka, IN
I have been teaching for over 13 years and I have taught photography on Outschool since 2019. I am also a family photographer which qualifies me for teaching this class as well. Reviews
Live Group Class
$22
weekly2x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Completed by 85 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-4 learners per class
