Student must provide a 35mm S.L.R. film camera (for schools with darkrooms) or a digital camera. A fee may be charged for consumable materials needed to complement the provided materials.
Students will expand on their photography skills through the use of 35mm cameras. Emphasis will be placed on the study of personal expression and development of creativity. Advanced camera skills and darkroom techniques will be studied through a variety of assignments. The history of photography will be offered through the study of major photographers, photographic imagery, the use of photography for artistic communication, and the major themes used by photographers. Ethical issues concerning photographic imagery will be explored. Students will produce a portfolio containing both 35mm and digital photographs reflecting a series of works organized around a compelling visual concept or concentration.