High School Digital Photography Course
Dive into the vibrant world of visual storytelling with Excel High School's Digital Photography course. This comprehensive one-semester online class is meticulously designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the art and science behind photography. Whether you're a budding photographer or simply looking to refine your skills, this course will take you through the essentials of camera mechanics and photographic composition, fostering the development of your unique visual language.
As you navigate through the course, you'll master the elements of art as they apply to photography, become adept at handling your camera's settings, and learn how to manipulate aperture, ISO, and shutter speed to create stunning visual effects. With a focus on hands-on learning, the course encourages you to apply each new concept to real-world photography tasks, with the ultimate aim of assembling an impressive portfolio that showcases your learned techniques and personal style. By the end of your journey, you will have not only enhanced your technical abilities but also gained the creative confidence to capture the world around you through a lens, transforming everyday moments into lasting memories.
Digital Photography
Course Syllabus
This one-semester online Digital Photography course offers an opportunity to learn the elements of art and photography, how to navigate typical camera settings, as well as how to employ photo composition techniques that will enhance photos. This will include the essentials regarding camera exposure, aperture, ISO, shutter speed, as well as programmed modes that many cameras have. Students will also have the opportunity to apply the concepts they learn with the goal of building a photography portfolio at the end of the course.
Textbook: Digital Photography © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2020
Course Objectives:
- Explore the capabilities of your digital camera and optimal ways to use it.
- Discover the pillars of exposure in photography: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO; and how they each are individually used for photographic effect.
- Identify and apply photo composition techniques that will help you to naturally frame more aesthetically pleasing photos.
- Develop an awareness of how to arrange and frame a scene for beautiful photos.
- Study best ways to apply concepts to specific photography genres and events where photo-taking scenarios.
Course Contents
- Chapter 1: An Introduction to Digital Photography
- Chapter 2: Exposure
- Chapter 3: Camera Shooting Modes
- Chapter 4: Photo Composition
- Chapter 5: Direction and Movement
- Chapter 6: Light and Shadow
- Chapter 7: Milieu Photography
- Chapter 8: People Photography
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................35%
Writing Assignments.........35%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$225
per course
Standard high school courses are priced at an affordable $225 each. This cost-effective rate makes quality education accessible for every student.
Enrolling is Easy!
Step One
Begin the Enrollment Process
When you're ready to take the next step towards your education, simply click 'Enroll Now'. This will direct you to our dedicated student information system, Learnstage. Once there, simply click 'Enroll Now' located in the top right corner of the page.
Step Two
Create Your Learn Stage Account
Next, you'll be asked to create your student account. This process begins with entering a valid email address and selecting a secure password. Following this, you'll be prompted to provide some essential information such as the students full name, date of birth, and address. On the last page, you will be asked to choose a security question.
Step Three
Submit Payment
Single course options at Excel High School range in price depending on their difficulty. Single course prices are below:
- Standard High School Courses: $225
- Honors High School Courses: $325
- (AP) High School Courses: $599
Step Five
You're Ready To Start!
Once your payment has been received, you'll get an email with your student account details. This will be your portal to submit any previous academic transcripts, view vital account information, and navigate other critical resources. Your classes will be added automatically and adjusted based on your submitted transcripts (if applicable).