RNPS Photography

The Art of 'Seeing'

Images are all around you

From a worm's eye view to the treetops

Seeing in Colour & Black & White

Training your eye & brain at the same time

How does a digital camera work?

Creating an amazing image

Composition

Creating impact

Drawing the viewer into the image

Creating a story in one image

Image style

Action shots

Macro

Portraits

Papparatzi (Secret capture)

Movement

Why is controlling image exposure so important?

Aperture

Shutter speed

ISO

Depth of Field

Using camera Scene Modes (grades 3/4)

Correct image saving procedures and file storage

Naming your image files

Taming the Mountain (Reading a levels histogram)

Brightness & Contrast

Vibrance & Saturation

The Importance of Sharpening

Dodging & Burning

Using layers

Identity

Community

Friendship

Challenges of Youth

1. Short demonstrations on small topic

Go out and shoot

Load images onto computer

2. Follow up (week after) with sharing and discussing images - chat about focus of the week e.g. exposure

Demonstrate a new post processing technique

Students work on own work

3. Regular public viewing of images via internet, assembly, exhibition etc (Student Managed)

Viewing work of photographers for inspiration

Camera Purchase

Student to Camera ratio

Type of camera - compact, hybrid or DSLR

Storage

Location

Security

Cards

Size

Batteries

Chargers

Responsibilities

Session Times

1 hour or two hour sessions

Group Options

Gender Based

Grade level

Mixed or like Abiilty Based

Printing or digital projection only

Will the children be able to print images at a lab occasionally?

Methods of content delivery

1/2 class on computer task 1/2 on photo task

Ways to reduce 'wait' time for kids (1 teacher to 25 kids?)

Set day during the week

Camera settings - check before shoot

Correct handling of equipment & clear consequences for misuse

Assign camera to individuals

Battery Monitor

Making sure batteries are charged

Camera Monitor

Checking all cameras are returned etc

Blogger

Writing reports on the latest photography news

Advertising

Promoting exhibitions

Visual Design team

Keeping displays up to date

Voice Thread Tutorial Team

Suited to high achievers who can work independently

Students create tutorials to help each other, using Voice thread or a similar program (UTube style)

Books on the program of choice (Lightroom, Photoshop Elements or IPhoto)

Internet resources

'Experts' - chn ask an expert (more advanced worker) as the program progresses