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Photography Camp for Kids - Manual DSLR Photography 101
Katherine Causbie - Photography
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4.9
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In this 5-day camp, learn the original science and art of photography -- using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO -- and gain the skills to take beautiful photos without any automation from the camera!
Class Experience
🔐 This class is the camp version of the first class in the series of Photography for Kids - Manual DSLR Photography classes. The next class is the 201 portion of the 101 + 201. 🖇️Prerequisite: None ⏳ Estimated Time Commitment Outside of Class: 1-2 hours each day besides the final project day If your student is wondering... How does a camera really work? What does "M" mode mean? How can we control the camera settings to be more particular about how the photo turns out? And the popular...
5 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Shutter SpeedLearn how to use shutter speed to freeze motion for an 🚴♀️ action shot, or blur motion for special effects.Lesson 2Shutter Speed + ApertureLearn how to use aperture to make the background behind what you're photographing 🌻 more or less blurry, and learn how to balance out two settings at once!Lesson 3Shutter Speed + Aperture + ISOTime to get fancy! 📷 Now we'll use all three settings together, and put a purpose to your photos!Lesson 4Creative Photography (Intro to Composition)We'll look at the difference between form and content, and learn specific techniques to create strong compositions that guide the viewer's eye through a photo.Lesson 5Final Project PresentationsLet's celebrate all you have learned and your final set of images using all 3 settings! 🖼️You can imagine that the slides are an art gallery and all your photos are hanging on the the walls...
- - Understand the Camera: Learn how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO affect exposure and the appearance of the photograph, and work towards using these settings to make technically sound and creatively compelling photographs.
- - Explore Targeted Photography Projects: For each lesson, applying the ideas exploring in class in the most important part of learning photography: taking lots of photos!
- - Engage a Creative Learning Process: Students will be supported in practicing experimentation and embracing the freedom to make mistakes along the way with self compassion and persistence.
- - Share Their Work: Considering their work with a growth mindset, and speaking about their processes with pride (this process will be very scaffolded, and a growth mindset modeled!).
- - Talk Like Photographers: Practice the vocabulary and concepts covered in class through a positive, pragmatic discussion of everyone's photos for each project.
- - Apply and describe principles of effective photograph composition, learning to see the visual forms of the world around us and “think like a photographer.”
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the classFeedback: as neededDetails: Photography assignments that allow students to practice the ideas introduced in class will be given each meeting, and each student will share their work and discuss their experience and any questions around the assignment the following day.Assessment
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the classDetails: Assessment is done through review and discussion of learner's photos during the live meetings.Letter Grade
Frequency: includedDetails: Grades offered upon request, please ask before the end of class.
1 file available upon enrollmentAll learners will need: #1 A DSLR camera and lens, or other camera with a manual exposure mode to adjust the settings for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. (Make sure you have a memory card and battery + charger, too!) #2 The means to upload the photos to a computer, tablet, or cellphone with an internet connection and web browser. For example, with a cable for the camera or a memory card reader. *Please make sure your learner can upload photos to the device prior to class, so they are ready to complete your projects and focus on learning how to use their camera.* If you are unsure if your camera has a manual exposure mode, you can check the camera instruction manual, or feel free to message me! A film SLR camera could also be used, but the photos must be scanned to digital files, and with developing time learners would have less time to complete the projects each week. Many introductory DSLR cameras are available for relatively low cost used or new. Examples: - Nikon D3400 or D3500 - Nikon D5500 or D5600 - Nikon D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500 - Canon Rebel T8i / 350D - Canon Rebel T7 / 2000D - Canon Rebel T6 / 1300D - Canon Rebel SL3 / 250D - Canon Rebel T100v/ 4000D (Canon camera with lowest recommended retail price) A few old edition options that are still great to get started with learning manual mode on a budget: - Nikon D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300 (old versions of D3500) - Nikon D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300 (old versions of D5600) - Nikon D70s, D70, D80, D90 (old versions of D7000) - Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60 (old versions of D3000 and D5000 series) - any older Canon Rebel
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
External Resources Details: Padlet is used for submitting photos, no sign in is required.
Joined May, 2018
4.9
1075reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Wittenberg University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Wittenberg University
🍎 First Outschool class? Welcome, glad you're here! Coupon code KATEC20 will apply a $20 discount on your first class. 👋 Hello! I am a teacher on Outschool who loves to share artistic photography and human-animal psychology classes! My goal is...
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Group Class
$130
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class
