Photography
The Photography Program is a dynamic, hands-on stream of courses that introduces students to the world of Visual Composition, DSLR Photography, Studio Lighting and Adobe Photoshop. Through a variety of fun assignments, students will learn to control a camera in full manual mode, work in a photography studio setting and retouch their images using the professional standard, Adobe Photoshop.
Photography 10 (3 credits) *Course fee
Students learn to employ principles of design, colour theory and typography in their photography. Students will develop essential skills for making and displaying high-quality photographs and will learn the technical and creative uses of aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Students will use Adobe Photoshop to enhance their photographs. Students also have the opportunity to design and create their own clothing, mugs and other merchandise using Photoshop and sublimation printing. Students will submit their best work for the annual ESBCHS Art Beat Show. Students will also complete COM1005 – a prerequisite for many CTS courses.
Photography 20 (5 credits) *Course fee
Required prerequisite: 55% Photography 10 or 55% in COM1005 from another course, with permission from the instructor
Students will examine different media and their impact on personal, community and national interests. Students will learn to create well-designed publications and will expand their skill in composition, exposure, basic studio and location lighting, camera operation, image processing and image display. Students will explore the effects and purposes of various lenses and focal lengths. Students are introduced to the principles and practices of client services. Students also have the opportunity to design and create their own clothing, mugs and other merchandise using Photoshop and sublimation printing. Students will submit their best work for the annual ESBCHS Art Beat Show.
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Photography 30 (5 credits) *Course fee
Required prerequisite: 55% Photography 20 module
Students will learn and apply various light sources and set-ups with an emphasis on off-camera lighting, both in the photography studio and on location. They will continue their study of digital publishing and layout as well as non-destructive editing and manipulation. Students will have the opportunity to select from a variety of special interest subjects such as Photojournalism, Colour Photography, Black and White Photography and Outdoor/Landscape Photography. Students will submit their best work in the annual ESBCHS Art Beat Show.