This is a Basic Photography Course, designed for
beginners with little to no knowledge of photography or the art of
taking good pictures. It has been created to fulfill a Fine Arts
Elective course within a home schooling or private school
environment.
Possessing an aptitude for taking pictures can be
helpful in any number of life situations, so this course will
provide students with a skill that will prove useful throughout
their lives. It could even be the beginning of a profitable,
exciting career. Professional photography is a vocation that can be
practiced in conjunction with any number of fields, which offers a
interesting and varied selection of career paths to consider.
Material covered within this course-
- We begin with a comprehensive outline of the history of
cameras, the art of photography, and careers in photography.
- A discussion of the physical structure of camera
equipment, film, and digital imaging familiarizes students with the
various parts of a camera and how it works.
- Instruction is given in all aspects of good photographic
technique - composition, lighting, focus, exposure settings, and
more!
- This course culminates with the implemention of good
photographic techniques - which will be illustrated by the students
taking various types of pictures including- portraits; action;
flash; and night shots and interiors without flash - putting what
they have learned during the course into practice.
This course includes-
- One CD - containing the textbook with assignments written
in MS Word - all pictures in the CD textbook are in color
- Unlimited e-mail support is provided at no additional
charge for the duration of the semester. (Students have one year to
complete the course.)
The students will complete the assignments in the
textbook and can then e-mail them to Ms. Stellby for grading and to
critique the pictures. The curriculum includes both written and
shooting assignments.
This course is graded on completion, not on talent,
so if your child does not show a propensity for photography, this
will not be reflected in their final grade, given that they
complete all the assignments, and follow directions to the best of
their ability. A written grade will be provided if required
for credit. The author of this programs
recommends it for 1/2 Credit in Fine Arts.
Camera Requirements-
If using a Film Camera ...
- 35mm SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Camera
- Camera must have at least a 50mm Lens
- A Flash Unit - it is acceptable if flash is built-in on
camera
- Manual Focus capability - even if camera has Auto Focus
(AF)
- 35mm Film - 4-8 rolls at least
- Access to photo processing
- Ability to digitalize photos to be sent online - by
either obtaining the photos on a CD at processing or having access
to a scanner¹
If using a Digital Camera ...
- Digital Camera
- Must have Manual Focus capability - even if camera has
Auto Focus (AF)
- Must have Manual Control of: Shutter Speed, f/stop
[aperature] and Flash
- Ability to send in digital photos via e-mail¹
¹You may send actual photos to Ms. Stellby for
grading, provided you include return postage, if necessary.
If you don't have a camera that meets these
requirements, see below for purchasing and pricing
information.
If using a Film Camera ...
- The camera outfit as described will cost around $200 to
purchase new.² Cameras can be purchased through Porter's Cameras Online Catalog
- or any good local photo dealer.
- Cost of Film: ~ $18 - $48
- Cost to process film: Varies by location
If using a Digital Camera ...
- The digital camera as described will cost around $400 to
purchase new.² Cameras can be purchased through Porter's Cameras Online Catalog
- or any good local photo dealer.
- The make and model of the digital camera is irrelevant and you
may use whichever brand you prefer - as long as it offers the
features and functionality described above
²If you already own a film or digital camera
that is available for the student's use - and meets all
of the above requirements - there is no need to purchase a new
one.
Please include the
following information in the comments section when ordering this
title-
- Parent(s) Name
- Students Name
- Students Age
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Is a grade needed from the teacher?
This item is drop
shipped directly from the publisher. Price includes free
Priority Mail shipping within the United States!!!
International orders please call for a shipping
quote.
Kitty Stellby received her training in photography in the US
Navy, and served for 10 years as a Navy Photographer and in Naval
Photo Intelligence. Since leaving the Navy, she has taught
photography and free-lanced in legal photography. She has a
degree in secondary-education in California, hold an ACSI
credential, and has 6 years of experience in classroom
teaching.
