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Photography

Digital Photography I Full year, one credit Grades 9-12
Students approach photography as an art form. They will learn to use a single lens reflex camera, producing prints through various processes to include digital technology. Topics covered include history of photography, elements and principles of design, lighting and camera functions. A lab fee of $50.00 is
charged for printing costs.   Students are requested to supply their own camera if possible and are required to provide their own photo paper. A limited number of cameras are available based
on need. Students are responsible for lost, stolen, or significantly damaged cameras.

Digital Photography II Full year, one credit Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Photography I or permission of photography instructor
In this advanced course, emphasis is placed on artistic and expressive solutions to a variety of photography problems that expand the basic concepts and techniques learned in Photography I. Works of major photographic artists are studied as they relate to photographic problems explored. A lab fee of $50.00 is charged for printing costs. See page 17 for fee reduction/waiver information. Students are
requested to supply their own camera if possible and are required to provide their own photo paper.
A limited number of cameras are available based on need. Students are responsible for lost, stolen,
or significantly damaged cameras.

Digital Photography III Full year, one credit +1 quality point Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Photography I and Photography II
This is an advanced photography course for the serious photo student. Students will spend a year
building their professional photography portfolio and advancing the skills learned in Photography I and II.
A lab fee of $50.00 is charged for printing costs. Students are requested to supply their own camera
if possible and are required to provide their own photo paper. A limited number of cameras are
available based on need. Students are responsible for lost, stolen, or significantly damaged cameras.

College Credit: This course may be dual enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) as PHT101 for a total of 3 credits at NOVA. The NOVA entrance requirements must be met before
registering. The content of this course is taught at the college level. Please consult with your counselor for more details.