This document provides an overview of the Commercial Photography I course. The course covers black and white photography, digital SLR cameras, Photoshop, and digital printing in the first semester. Students will learn about exposure, camera parts and functions, and the history of photography. Throughout the course, students will complete shooting projects, engage in critiques, and develop a final portfolio. The course emphasizes effort, meeting deadlines, respect, and having fun exploring photography.

1. Commercial
Photography I
An introductory course in the
art of photography.

2. Course Overview
• Start of the year
– Black & White Photography
• Introduction to the darkroom
• Pinhole Photos
• Photograms

3. • Color Photography
• Digital SLR’s
• Adobe Photoshop
• Digital Printing

4. Learn the technical aspects of
the art of Photography
• EXPOSURE: It’s not just
pointing and clicking…there is
THINKING involved!!
– ISO
– Aperture
– Shutter Speed
• Camera and Lens Parts
and Functions
There is NOTE TAKING required!! There is NOTE TAKING required!!

5. –History of Photography
•Brief history
•Research a photographer:
• *Class oral presentation *
•Imitate their subject matter and style
•Photo history TEST at the end of the unit.
There is NOTE TAKING required!! There is NOTE TAKING required!!

6. What to Expect in
Photo I:
1. Respect
• Mutual respect= professional working relationship
** No phones. They should be off and out of sight.**
• Respect for the classroom and equipment
** Drinks with lids and snacks only when cleaned up!**
** All personal belongings and trash cleaned up before leaving. **
2. Shooting Projects: 400 points each
• This is how you practice what we learn!! You cannot
pass photography class if you don’t take photographs.
• 8-10 total in the year
• Variety
• 4 grades: Technical, Creative, Work Ethic, Oral Critique

7. • DEADLINES!!
• Best approach to photography
• “New Eyes”
• Observing light
• Multiple Angles
• Challenging Yourself
3. Critiques
• Talk about your work
- Connection to
assignment, problems, solutions, things that worked
well, questions, commendations/recommendations
from the class
• SO much learning
• Point deductions for being
unexcused absent
• Must be made up before the end of
the quarter.
• Everyone MUST participate!!!

8. 4. Photo History Unit
• Powerpoint on early photo history
• Video series with questions about
American photo history
• TEST at the end of the unit.
• Research photographer: give oral
presentation.
- Imitate your photographer
photographically
5. Written 1st Semester Exam
• Identify camera parts
• Digital photography
terminology
• Exposure: Shutter Speed,
Aperture, ISO

9. • Photoshop knowledge & skills
• Composition
6. Organization
• You need a BINDER
• SAVE handouts to use for photoshop information
• SAVE notes to study for exams
7. 10 Photograph Final Portfolio :
Final Exam
• Need to SAVE all digital files in YOUR
folder, all year for final portfolio
• All students must complete a final portfolio- no
exemptions!

10. 8. Field Trips/ Guest Speaker(s)
• Assignment shooting around CHS
and McIntire Park
• Portrait field trip downtown
• Guest speaker(s)
• In-class workshops with local
photographers
9. A New Skill!
• Skill for a hobby, job,
major in college
• Photography connects to
other interests
• Everyone takes photos
• Everyone likes to look at
photos! Get better at it!!

11. 10. Opportunity for an A or B!
• Simple recipe= complete every assignment with
EFFORT!
• Not an “easy A,” but VERY achievable with EFFORT
• ALL projects that meet expectations and is completed
withEFFORTwill earn passing grades.
• What does EFFORT look like?
- Meeting ALL assignment expectations
- Pushing yourself to try new things
- Strive for perfection!
- Variety of approaches, subject matter, angle
** NEW *
• We will have class time to shoot all assignments in class.
• You may have to bring items in, recruit friends to photograph, and think of
other out-of-the box ideas to accomplish your projects as the year goes on..
• Students with ALL work completed and turned will have the opportunity to
check out a camera for a limited amount of time to take photographs
outside of school.
Two reasons for this change:
1.) ALL students should shoot ALL assignments: no excuses = higher
grades and everyone passes
2.) Reduces the loss of photography equipment by irresponsible students

12. 11. Blogs
• Every photography student will create a photo blog
which will be used to connect to a larger community.
• Current work
• Inspirational work
• Problems/ Solutions
12.Working with Studio Lights
• In the spring you will use studio
lights to create an advertisement.
• This allows you to have complete
control over your image!

13. 13. FUN!!
• Photography provides theopportunity and
reason to explore!
-Explore places, people, events,details, animals,
objects,emotion, action
• Meet new people
• Have new experiences
• Photography provides the opportunity for
everyone to explore their creativity.

32. Photography is an
ELETIVE: Please elect to
be here or choose another
class that you will like
better!
Make sure you are committed to
learning photography and all the
expectations that come with it!