Course Description: 
This ongoing online course is designed to introduce young students to the fascinating world of photography. Students will learn photography fundamentals through interactive weekly meetings and hands-on photography activities, from mastering their cameras to developing a creative eye. Students will have a specific goal to achieve each week and an engaging photography activity to complete.

Course Outline:

Week of September 1-7:
Getting to Know Your Camera
- Weekly Goal: Understand the essential functions of your camera.
- Activity: Take photos around your home using different camera settings.

Week of September 8-14:
Composition and Framing
- Weekly Goal: Learn about the rule of thirds and framing.
- Activity: Practice framing your subjects in creative ways.

Week of September 15-21:
Lighting Basics
- Weekly Goal: Understand the importance of lighting in photography.
- Activity: Experiment with natural light and artificial light sources.

Week of September 22-28:
Capturing Motion
- Weekly Goal: Learn how to freeze or blur motion in your photos.
- Activity: Capture motion in your surroundings.

Week of September 29- October 5:
Portraits and People
- Weekly Goal: Explore portrait photography.
- Activity: Take candid portraits of your family members or friends.

Week of October 6-12: 
Macro Photography
- Weekly Goal: Experiment with macro photography.
- Activity: Capture detailed shots of small objects.

Week of October 13-19:
Long Exposure Photography
- Weekly Goal: Learn long exposure techniques.
- Activity: Capture light trails or starry night skies.

Week of October 20-26:
Storytelling Through Photography
- Weekly Goal: Create a photo essay with a series of images.
- Activity: Tell a story with your photos.

Week of October 27-November 2
 Black and White Photography
- Weekly Goal: Experiment with black and white photography.
- Activity: Convert color photos to black and white for artistic expression.

Week of November 3-9:
Landscape Photography
- Weekly Goal: Capture the beauty of nature.
- Activity: Explore landscapes and scenic photography.

Week of November 10-16:
Low-Light Photography
- Weekly Goal: Practice low-light photography techniques.
- Activity: Capture captivating night scenes.

Week of November 17-23
Still Life Photography
- Weekly Goal: Explore still life photography.
- Activity: Create captivating still-life compositions.

Week of November 24-30: NO Class this week

Week of December 1-7:
Photo Collages and Montages
- Weekly Goal: Create a photo collage or montage.
- Activity: Tell a visual story through photo arrangement.

Week of December 8-14
Editing and Enhancing Photos
- Weekly Goal: Learn to edit and enhance photos.
- Activity: Experiment with photo editing software.

Week of December 15-21:
Creating a Photo Portfolio
- Weekly Goal: Create a portfolio of your best shots.
- Activity: Share your portfolio with the class.

Week of December 22-28: NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Week of December 29-January 4:
Photography Ethics
- Weekly Goal: Discuss photography ethics.
- Activity: Explore responsible photo sharing online.

Week of January 5-11
Famous Photographers
- Weekly Goal: Research and present a famous photographer.
- Activity: Share insights about a renowned photographer's work.

Week of January 12-18:
Photography Scavenger Hunt
- Weekly Goal: Participate in a photography scavenger hunt.
- Activity: Capture photos based on provided themes.

Week of January 19-25:
Camera Settings Exploration
- Weekly Goal: Experiment with different camera settings.
- Activity: Report your findings and share your best shots.

Week of January 26-February 1:
Daily Life Photo Journal
- Weekly Goal: Create a photo journal of your daily life.
- Activity: Document your experiences through photography.

Week of February 2-8:
Photo Editing Challenge
- Weekly Goal: Participate in a photo editing challenge.
- Activity: Edit and enhance photos using online tools.

Week of February 9-15:
Collaborative Project
- Weekly Goal: Collaborate with a classmate on a photography project.
- Activity: Work together to create a mini photography project.

Week of February 16-22:
Advanced Editing Techniques
- Weekly Goal: Learn advanced photo editing techniques.
- Activity: Enhance and manipulate photos creatively.

Week of February 23-March 1
 Final Projects and Showcase
- Weekly Goal: Showcase your best work.
- Activity: Present your final photography projects to the class.

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