Getting Started
Unit 0
A Year of Photography
The course is organized into weekly lessons, each with its own learning objective and assignment. Mid-way through the year, there will be a break wherein you can get caught up on missed lessons. There will also be assigned exercises that you can do at your leisure, just to keep on track.
The course will culminate in a final project, due on the last day of the year. You will have support of teachers, mentors, and peers to complete the project, as well as built in lessons meant to get you set up for success.
The Syllabus
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Lesson 1: On Photography
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Lesson 2: What is a Camera?
Lesson 3: Lenses and Focal Length
Lesson 4: RAW vs. JPEG
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Lesson 5: Exposure, Buckets, and the Histogram
Lesson 6: Digital Workflow
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Lesson 7: Shutter Speed
Lesson 8: Aperture & Depth of Field
Lesson 9: ISO
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Lesson 10: Objects & Landscapes
Lesson 11: Portraits
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Lesson 12: Light
Lesson 13: Basic Compositional Guidelines
Lesson 14: Basic Color Theory
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Lesson 15: Visual Narrative
Lesson 16: Break the Rules
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Lesson 17: Be Inspired
Lesson 18: Receiving Feedback
Lesson 19: Giving Feedback
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Lesson 20: Revisiting Goals
Lesson 21: Brainstorming & Planning
Lesson 22: Beginning a Project
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Units 23-25: Break to get caught up and exercises to complete on your own time.
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Lesson 36: Autofocus & Manual Focus
Lesson 37: Metering Modes
Lesson 38: Flash & Accessories
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Lesson 39: Light Part Two
Lesson 40: Advanced Compositional Guidelines
Lesson 41: Advanced Color Theory
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Lesson 41: Inspire Yourself
Lesson 42: Exploring Genres
Lesson 43: Try Something New
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Lesson 44: Confidence in Sharing
Lesson 45: Working on Your Project
Lesson 46: How to go Further
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Final project due December 31, 2024.