Photography 101: Learn History, Manual DSLR, Composition, Editing and MORE!
Join me for a 12 session FULL SEMESTER COURSE for the student photographer where we will learn camera settings, shooting modes and more through interactive activities and in-class projects. Grading is available upon request! 2 times a week
Alyssa Teaches Photography
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(116)
What's included
12 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework can take anywhere from 30 minutes - 2 hours each week depending on how much time the student wants to invest in his or her practicing taking photos. These should be uploaded each week to the classroom. Additional ways to learn here-- see my TpT store for FREE or very inexpensive handouts to guide you through more lessons- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/CamerageniusGrading
Grading is based on class participation and photo assignments completed. Within a week after class, if requested, a letter grade along with the class description, name of the class, and timeframe of the class will be uploaded to parents' messages.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
👩🏫 W H A T W I L L B E T A U G H T 🌞 👉 Join me for a 12-session full semester course (grades available!) for the beginner photographer to learn camera settings, shooting modes & more through interactive activities and in-class projects. Grading is available upon request! 🚌 👉 This is a full semester course taught in the Fall/Winter/Spring for 6 or 12 weeks. I will teach about DSLR cameras or phone cameras with an equivalent app. The students will learn all about their cameras including manual mode, composition, subject, lighting, editing, careers, black & white photography and more! 📒 T O P I C S C O V E R E D - SEE SYLLABUS 🏛 C L A S S S T R U C T U R E 💫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. 🌟 T E A C H I N G S T Y L E 👩🏫 Teacher will be using: 👉 a presentation 👉videos 👉Kahoot! 👉question prompts 👉in-class photo assignments 👉discussion to teach the material 👩🏫 Teacher interaction will have: ⭐️ encouragement⭐️ ⭐️demonstration⭐️ ⭐️enthusiasm⭐️ ⭐️energy⭐️ 😍 S T U D E N T I N T E R A C T I O N S 🥰 Students will interact through: 👉 in-class projects 👉discussion about their photos & cameras 👉answering questions during the presentation 👉interacting during Kahoot! games 📕 E X T R A I N F O R M A T I O N 💻 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, so I can see how well the learner is understanding the material. 💫 A digital DSLR is needed for this class and you're welcome to buy, borrow, or rent one from various photography equipment sites. However, a camera on a phone would work as well. There may not be as many options as we discuss in this course, but it could still work. There is an app called Lightroom Mobile app that has some of the same settings as a digital DSLR and could also be functional for this class. ➡️ Additional photography handouts and self-guided lessons are available at my TpT store- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cameragenius
Learning Goals
Students will learn the basics of photography from history, composition, levels of exposure, white balance, shooting mods, editing, black and white photography and photography careers.
Other Details
Learning Needs
I have experience working with students with special needs and am willing to help!
Parental Guidance
I am utilizing a presentation 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 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
CAMERA: A digital DSLR camera is highly recommended, however, a camera from a smart phone will also work. Our classes will have photo taking assignments. LIGHTROOM MOBILE APP: (only for phone cameras) This app is highly recommended as we will be learning settings in our Digital DSLR and they also have most of those settings in this app that your student can use so he or she will still be learning along with us. It is $4.99 monthly after a 7 day free trial. See the link under materials. BINDER OR FOLDER: Also there will be notes with fill-in-the-blank areas that your student may find really helpful for class. I recommend printing them and putting them in a folder or binder to support learning.
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Joined November, 2020
4.9
116reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree from Bethel University (College), Mishawaka, IN
Hello & Welcome! My name is Alyssa Chirch and I am your learner's Photography teacher!
WHAT I TEACH
During the school year, I offer full curriculum courses in photography for middle school and high school students, and 1:1 tutoring for photography. I teach in the evenings during the school year and have daytime or evening camps, groups, and tutoring in the summer. Grades can be given for full curriculum courses as requested.
MY BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION
Currently, I am a family photographer in South Florida and I teach 4th grade at a Christian school.
I love photography, have a family photography business, and have been teaching photography on Outschool since 2019. I have taught virtually or in-person for over 12 years in various subjects. In that time, I have taught English, Spelling, Reading, Physical Education, Praise Dance, Ballet, and Bible. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible & Ministry from Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN. I also have my temporary teacher certificate in the state of Florida for elementary education and am working toward my permanent licensure.
I have worked in the social work field with people with disabilities, as an employment specialist, and as a foster parent recruiter. These experiences have prepared me to work with all levels and abilities as well as helped me develop patience and compassion for my students so they feel safe and encouraged in my classes.
WHY & HOW I TEACH
My philosophy behind teaching is that I want every student to feel welcome and open to share in my classes. I want to create a place where the students feel comfortable interacting with each other as well as with me. I think it’s really great when the students help each other in class as well. I am very interactive and ask for feedback from my students to support their learning. This feedback can be verbal responses to questions about learning, sharing their photos and answering questions about them, or sharing what they like about certain concepts discussed in class. I also give positive encouragement and constructive criticism to help them in the learning process.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling with my family to experience new places. Most recently we have been exploring South Florida, since we moved here from small-town Indiana in 2019. My husband and I have 5 kids, 3 are grown and 2 are still at home. I have kids with special needs, as well, which continues to prepares me to work with all sorts of learners. I love to draw and paint as a hobby and play with our 2 beloved cats, Felix & Marie (Disney names, if you know-you know). Fun fact about me, I love to exercise and explore health-related concepts to stay in good health.Reviews
Live Group Course
$33
weekly or $198 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 165 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-6 learners per class
