CLASS SYLLABUS

Class Description: The Digital Photography Class is designed to provide self-directed 

and advanced instruction and knowledge of digital photography. Students will also use Adobe 

Photoshop editing software or Photopea.com editing software to create digital portfolio  

projects and individual photos. 

Some finished photos will be printed and showcased online on a weekly basis.

Students will learn how to take well composed photographs using their own digital 

cameras. Emphasis will be placed on basic camera handling skills, 

reading and understanding of their camera’s operations manual, compositional 

guidelines, and proper utilization of natural light and electronic flash, film speeds and 

lens capabilities. Many of the lessons are with supplemental tutorials videos from Youtube or that I created on Streams.

Students are expected to have their own point-and-shoot or SLR digital cameras (6 mega- 

pixels minimum). In addition students may need access to a computer outside of class 

time to complete assignments. All students will get equal time working on class 

computers with Photoshop. 

Objectives: Demonstrate knowledge of photographic techniques and materials. Learn to 

use Photoshop techniques to produce a work of art. Examine and analyze professional 

and peer produced examples of digital imaging artwork. Develop visual literacy. Create 

art and a portfolio of great photographs. 

Course Outline: 

Digital Camera: Megapixels and what they mean, storage devices and memory cards, 

input and transfer data. 2. Computer: Input devices (USB, flash drives, card readers, 

DVD’s) 3. Software: Adobe Photoshop 

Class Materials Needed: 

-SLR camera, point-and-shoot camera, mirrorless camera or camera phone 

-flash drive 

Photography Rules/Guidelines: 

1. Arrive on time  
2. Be online and in class logged in when class begins. 
3. Be courteous to your instructor and fellow classmates. 
4. You will only use the internet for researching a school photo project during class time. 

Grades: 

A=90-100%; B=80-89%; C=60-79%; D=50-59%; F=0-49% 

1. Class participation 2.Projects 3. Portfolio 5. Homework