Wallingford Public Schools - HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OUTLINE. Department: Art Grade(s): 10-12

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1 Wallingford Public Schools - HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OUTLINE Course Title: Digital Art Photography Course Number: Department: Art Grade(s): Level(s): Academic Credit: ½ Course Description Digital Photography students will develop both technical and creative skills through the use of digital cameras, scanners, printers, and digital imaging software. Students will study and apply the art elements and principles of design. Major aspects of study include the development of photography as an art medium, the eye of the photographer, and the quality of the work. Contemporary digital photography is explored. Having your own digital camera is recommended, but is not required. Prerequisite: Art Photography Required Instructional Materials Completion/Revision Date Digital cameras, computers, scanner, Adobe Creative Design Suite Premium software, photo-quality inkjet paper, printer, thumb-drives, memory card, card readers, smart-board, ink cartridges, dry mount press, tacking iron, photograph trimmer, mat cutter, mat board, Approved by Board of Education on December 15, 2008 Mission Statement of the Curriculum Management Team The mission of the Art and Music Curriculum Management Team is to ensure that the K-12 curriculum provide educational experiences that foster creative expression, develop the full range of students abilities in music and the visual arts, and develop in students the ability to make informed aesthetic choices. The Wallingford graduate will possess an appreciation of the importance of the arts in relation to history, cultures, and our society. Enduring Understandings for the Course Digital art photography is a form of visual communication. Digital photographers use elements of art and principles of design within their compositions. Art elements and design principles can be used intentionally to elicit a specific response from a viewer. Digital photography media, techniques and processes work together to create works of art. Digital photography media, techniques, and processes should be used in a safe and responsible manner. Digital photography is often manipulated for a variety of reasons, for example: retouching, combining, and coloring. Digital photography can reflect the time period, culture, geography, and status of a region s inhabitants. Digital photographers express meanings and ideas in different ways. Digital photographers are inspired from many sources. Page 1 of 11

2 Digital photography elicits personal responses. Using visual art and digital photography terminology allows us to communicate our personal response to artwork. The critique process enables one to better understand and appreciate art and digital photography. Digital photography is an art medium. Digital photography allows for multiple processes and solutions to a problem. There are a multitude of career opportunities that utilize digital photography skills. Page 2 of 11

3 LEARNING STRAND 1.0 Art Elements and Design Principles ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS Digital art photography is a form of visual communication. Digital photographers use elements of art and principles of design within their compositions. Art elements and design principles can be used intentionally to elicit a specific response from a viewer. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the art elements and design principles in digital photographic works of art. Art Elements o Line o Shape o Value o Form o Texture o Color o Space Design Principles o Balance o Pattern o Repetition o Rhythm o Movement o Emphasis o Unity 1.2 Create original digital photographs using art elements and design principles. 1.3 Manipulate existing images using art elements and design principles. 1.4 Analyze personal work, peer work and that of contemporary digital photographers. 1.5 Modify original works of art. 1.6 Evaluate personal work, peer work and that of contemporary digital photographers. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How are art elements and design principles used to organize and express ideas? How are art elements and design principles used to manipulate the viewer s response? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Photography books Past student work Computers LCD projectors Photography posters SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Lecture o Introduction and explanation of assignments including history, techniques, etc. Reading assignments o Handouts o Examination of photographs Class discussion o Analysis of photographs Small group discussion/cooperative learning o Analysis of photographs Modeling/Demonstration of Techniques o Scanning o Teacher/student examples o Videos o Cropping, dodging, burning o Safety Problem Solving Group projects o Compilation projects each student completes section to create whole Video with follow up discussions Research o Digital Photographers o Written, spoken Page 3 of 11

4 o Formal, informal o Self, peer, group SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Quizzes/tests Journals Projects Peer evaluations Teacher observation of group activity Homework Participation Self-evaluations Rubrics Page 4 of 11

5 LEARNING STRAND 2.0 Photographic Processes and Techniques ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) Digital photography media, techniques and processes work together to create works of art. Digital photography media, techniques, and processes should be used in a safe and responsible manner. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 2.1 Identify general parts of the digital camera. 2.2 Identify the components of the workspace. 2.3 Demonstrate correct usage of photographic equipment such as: Digital Camera Program Tools Scanner Printer 2.4 Demonstrate correct usage of photographic processes such as: acquiring and opening images manipulating images saving images printing and publishing images 2.5 Apply media, techniques and processes with sufficient skill. 2.6 Demonstrate the appropriate, safe and responsible use of digital media. ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) How do digital photographers use tools and techniques to express their ideas? Why do digital photographers choose particular tools, techniques, and materials to express their ideas? How do digital photographers use tools and techniques to create successful images? What are the safe and responsible uses of materials? How are digital photographs manipulated? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Photography Books Computers LCD Projectors Photography posters Smart Board SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Lecture o Introduction and explanation of projects including contemporary images, processes, techniques, etc. Reading assignments o Handouts Modeling & Demonstration of Techniques o Teacher/student examples o Program Capabilities o Smart Board Problem Solving Journals Group projects o Research and oral presentation o Written, oral o Formal, informal o Self, peer, group SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Quizzes/tests Journals Projects Page 5 of 11

6 Peer evaluations Teacher observation of group activity Homework Participation Self-evaluations Rubrics Page 6 of 11

7 LEARNING STRAND 3.0 Contemporary Digital Photography ENDURING UNDERSTANDING(S) Digital photography is often manipulated for a variety of reasons, for example: retouching, combining, and coloring. Digital photography can reflect the time period, culture, geography, and status of a region s inhabitants. Digital photographers express meanings and ideas in different ways. Digital photographers are inspired from many sources. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 3.1 Recognize that digital photographers use different elements and principles of design. 3.2 Analyze and interpret digital photographs using elements and principles, as well as post modern principles of design. 3.3 Analyze and interpret photographs and photographers in terms of artistic, cultural and technological context, and purpose. 3.4 Identify the historical, cultural, and aesthetic influences of photographs. Essential Questions What is digital photography? Why are digital photographs created? What can digital photographs tell us about a culture or society? What impact has digital photography had on society? How has digital photography evolved? For what reasons are digital photographs manipulated? How are digital photographs manipulated? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Computer LCD projector Videos Digital photography books Art photography posters Handouts Tutorials SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Lecture o Introduction and explanation of contemporary images Teacher Demonstration Reading assignments o Handouts o Examination of photographs o Study of individual photographers o Evolution of digital photography Class discussion o Analysis of a photograph o Compare & contrast photographs Cooperative learning o Compare & contrast photographs o Student presents a photographer Group projects Museum field trip o MOMA, Yale or Met. visits o See an artist s body of work in person Guest speaker o Museum curators, photographers Page 7 of 11

8 Video with follow up discussion SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Quizzes/tests Journals Projects Peer evaluations Teacher observation of group activity Homework Participation Self-evaluations Rubrics Page 8 of 11

9 LEARNING STRAND 4.0 Digital Photography Criticism and Aesthetics ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS Digital photography elicits personal responses. Using visual art and digital photography terminology allows us to communicate our personal response to artwork. The critique process enables one to better understand and appreciate art and digital photography. Digital photography is an art medium. Digital photography allows for multiple processes and solutions to a problem. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 4.1 Identify devices the photographer used to express his or her ideas. Art elements, design principles Media (camera, computer, scanner) Techniques and processes 4.2 Relate a work of art to his or her personal experience. 4.3 Appreciate the artist s intent in a work of art. 4.4 Compare their work to the work of their peers. 4.5 Formulate hypotheses regarding the work of their peers and master photographers. 4.6 Assess their work, the work of their peers, and master photographers. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How can we read and understand photographs? What can we learn from studying the art of digital photography? How can reflecting on your own work help you improve as an artist? If art is personal, how is it critiqued? Why do we need visual art and digital photography terminology when responding to art? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Computers LCD projector Photography posters Smart Board SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Lecture Reading assignments o Handouts Class discussions o Analysis of a photograph o What is the photographer trying to communicate? o Compare & contrast photographs Written response o Is this photograph successful based on the stated aesthetic criteria? o Why or why not? o What does this photograph remind you of? o Free writing regarding a photograph o Journal responses to a photograph Debate o Is this photograph successful based on the stated aesthetic criteria? o Why or why not? Cooperative learning o Groups are formed, a consensus is reached and presented. Page 9 of 11

10 o Personal responses to photographs o Interpretations of photographs Museum field trip o View and examine masterworks in person Team teach Video with follow up discussions o processes, photographers Research o Digital photographers o Photographic careers critic, museum curator, educator Critique o Why is this photograph considered successful? o Groups are formed; a consensus is reached and presented. SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Quizzes/tests Sketchbooks/journals Projects Peer evaluations Teacher observation of group activity Homework Participation Self-evaluations Rubrics Page 10 of 11

11 LEARNING STRAND 5.0 Digital Photography Careers ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS There are a multitude of career opportunities that utilize digital photography skills. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will: 5.1 Recognize opportunities for careers in digital photography. 5.2 Understand how digital photography skills can be applied to other disciplines, careers or daily life. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How can digital photographic knowledge and experience prepare you for a career? What types of careers exist that utilize digital photography skills? INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS Guest speakers Videos Magazines Computers LCD projectors Photography posters SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Lecture o Introduction and explanation of career opportunities. Reading assignments o Handouts o Photography careers Class discussion o How skills can work in digital photography careers and other related disciplines o About a photography career Field Trip o Museum curator, docent o Studio o Photographing on location with instructor Guest speakers Video with follow up discussions Research o Careers Job Shadowing SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS Projects Homework Participation Rubrics Page 11 of 11