Photography I

Photography I

Photography Contest

Standards and Benchmarks

Standard 1

Demonstrate knowledge of leadership
1.1	Participate in classroom and/or TSA leadership activities
1.2	Demonstrate knowledge of TSA mission, purpose, motto, and benefits of membership
1.3	Participate in various organizations and competitive events

Standard 2

Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career
2.1	Develop photographs, written essays, photo essays, and special projects for a career portfolio.
2.2	Identify various photography career path opportunities.
2.3	Develop good work ethics and the skills necessary to become a viable part of the community at large.

Standard 3

Demonstrate workplace safety
3.1	Practice safe use of the darkroom.
3.2	Demonstrate proper skills and use of the lighting equipment.

Standard 4

Demonstrate knowledge of skills in chosen area
4.1	Demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamentals, techniques, and principals of photography.
4.2	Demonstrate an appreciation of the world of photography and its ability to cross language and culture barriers.
4.3	Utilize photography as a communication tool.
4.4	Practice business and industrial team leader skills.
4.5	Demonstrate interpersonal skills.

Standard 5

Demonstrate appropriate workplace attitudes, ethics, and etiquette
5.1	Demonstrate how respect and positive attitude in classroom will prepare student for workplace attitudes, ethics, and etiquette.

Content Outline

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
History of Photography	1 week
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 4.1
Content:
Describe early attempts to produce photographic images. Name important inventors and the inventions which led to the present technological development of photography. Trace the development of film and cameras
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Work in text and class discussion. Collaborate in small groups the development of a timeline of photographic inventions.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook and Internet
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Careers in Photography	2 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 4.5
Content:
List nine separate areas of Photography that offer career opportunities for the professional photographer. Describe, in general, the work performed by a photographer. Describe working conditions for some photographic careers. Explain the work of a camera repair technician. Explain how to get a photography job. Introduce purpose of Technology Student Association
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Textbook activities Show video on Photography Take a field trip to local lab. Research photography careers on OKCIS Form local Technology Student Association and conduct meeting
Suggested Resources:
Textbook On-site visit Internet TSA materials
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Lenses	1 week
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 3.1, 4.1
Content:
List two simple rules of light and optics. Define transmitted light and tell why it is important to photography. Describe the types of lenses and how each transmits light. Explain "focal length," "aperture," and "f-numbers." Describe the four different types of lens mounts. Introduction to dark room
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Textbook activities Make pin-hole camera. Collect lens advertisements and discuss in class.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook Demonstration Class discussion
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
The Camera	3 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 4.1, 4.5
Content:
List the basic, essential parts of a camera and explain their function in exposing film. Describe the modes or methods of operation of the modern camera. Name the types of cameras and explain the main differences between them. Demonstrate the operation of several different types of cameras.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Textbook activities Make a large scale drawing of their own camera and list all the parts. Practice composing photographs. Take photographs
Suggested Resources:
Textbook Class discussion Professional Photographer’s Portfolios
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Black and White film	2 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 4.1, 4.5
Content:
List the different forms in which black and white film is manufactured. Describe terms such as color sensitivity, grain, speed, contrast, density, and resolution as they relate to black and white film. Explain how film records images produced by reflected light. Describe the make-up of film. List different film speeds and relate this information to exposure control. Describe proper procedures for care and handling of film.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Textbook activities Demonstrate how to load reusable canisters. Take pictures
Suggested Resources:
Textbook Video Class discussion
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Using a Camera	2 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 2.2, 2.3, 4.3
Content:
Load and remove film from the camera. Hold the camera and operate the shutter without movement. Focus the camera accurately, using rangefinder and through the lens focusing systems. Use the metering system accurately. Compose and frame the scene or subject being photographed. Rules of the darkroom.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Textbook activities Practice changing lens on camera. Process film. Take safety test. Take photographs
Suggested Resources:
Textbook activities Class discussion
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Lighting	1 week
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 4.1, 4.4
Content:
Describe various types of outdoor lighting and light angles. Take outdoor pictures using available light, reflectors, and fill-in flash. Describe types of artificial light and explain how to use each. Use automatic electronic flash units.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Textbook activities Take photographs outdoors and develop film. Evaluate photographs. Make a series of photos using different types of light.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook Class discussion
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
The Basic Darkroom	3 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 4.1, 5.1
Content:
Select basic equipment and tools for a darkroom. Select print papers. Select chemicals for developing and fixing. Prepare chemicals for film and print developing. Plan a simple darkroom.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Textbook activities Darkroom checkout Clean and organize darkroom. Shadow prints.
Suggested Resources:
Text book Class discussion
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Developing Black and White Film	1 week
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 4.1, 5.1
Content:
Describe what happens during the process of developing and fixing. Mix and store chemicals for darkroom work. Load film into developing tanks, working in complete darkness. Process film. Wash and dry film.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Textbook activities Using scrap film practice loading film. Take pictures and develop.
Suggested Resources:
Text book Class discussion
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Making Black and White Prints	2 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 4.1
Content:
List and discuss characteristics of print paper. Make contact prints and enlargements. Use printing aids. Improve prints by cropping, dodging, burning, and scratch removal. Describe stabilization process.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Textbook activities Prepare a chart listing the precautions that must be taken when mixing processing chemicals. Demonstrate how a projection print scale is used. Make a series of pictures demonstrating how to develop film and make prints.
Suggested Resources:
Text book Class discussion
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Portrait and Action Photography	3 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Photography I 2.1, 4.2
Content:
Techniques for - Close-up photography - Portrait/studio photography - Action photography
Suggested Student Performance/Product:</