Photography: Basics to Composition and Creativity
In this 8 week course, students will learn essential photography composition rules to create outstanding shot.
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1 hour per week. Students will be asked to compose a unique photograph each week demonstrating the skills learned that week and weeks prior.Letter Grade
Students will receive a grade on each photograph submitted. The grade will be based on the inclusion of the composition skills.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
During this course, students will learn about the characteristics that make a photograph visually appealing and interesting to viewers. Students will learn about these characteristics through a mini lecture which will be paired with an activity to further develop this idea. After the lecture, students will be given an assignment that builds on the characteristic discussed. Students will be creating unique photographs encompassing these characteristics. Each week we will learn a new characteristic and students will have to include each characteristic in their weekly project. Students do not need an expensive camera. They can use phones, tablets or cameras. Household objects can be used for the photography assignments.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their photography composition skills by learning about characteristics such as leading lines, rule of thirds and color theory.Students will create unique and creative images which demonstrate their understanding of composition basics.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
What is Composition?
Students will explore what makes a photograph well composed. Students will learn about the rule of thirds and how to incorporate it into their photography. Lesson 2:
Leading Lines
Students will learn about leading lines. Students will find leading lines in photographs and explore ways to incorporate it in their work. Lesson 3:
Framing
Students will learn creative methods to frame their photographs as well as ways to use their natural environment to frame their subjects. Lesson 4:
Perspectives
Students will learn about different perspectives in photography including bird's eye view, worm's eye view and up close & personal. Students will explore ways to incorporate different perspectives into their work. Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to print handouts from our sessions. Students will need access to a camera - this can be on a phone or tablet.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a professional photographer for 11 years. During this time, I have been published in 8 different publications with 16 different images being published. I have also been nominated as a best photographer 4 years and won the title twice.
I have also taught camera basics, high school digital photography, high school digital media and photography composition basics.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$16
weekly or $125 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-18
