ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
COURSE CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE: / Introduction to PhotographyGRADE LEVEL: / Grade 9-12
CREATION DATE: /
February, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. History of Photography / Approx. Time Allotment: /PA Standards: 3.1.12. E; 3.6.12. B; 3.7.12.E; 3.8.12.C; 9.1.12.C, K; 9.2.12.A, B /
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies /
A. History of Photography
1. Recognize the development of photography through the technological discoveries and evaluate the change in man-made systems.
2. Research and analyze a discovery through power point presentation.
3. Successfully transfer files among different computer platforms and research using the computer.
4. Evaluate the impact on society of the technological inventions of photography through the years.
5. Recognize the names of the pioneers in photography.
6. Identify the inventions of photography.
7. Understand the evolution of the camera. / A. History of Photography
May include, but are not limited to:
Power Point Presentations Quizzes
Class work/participation/classroom discussion
Cooperative Learning Activities
Projects
Teacher observations during laboratory time
Textbook and teacher generated worksheets
Hands-on photography assignments and project
Self assessments
Multiple Hands-on photography assignments
Teacher Observation / A. History of Photography
Textbook:
Exploring Photography,
Walker & Walker,
The Goodheart-Wilcox Co., Inc.,
2000 edition
PC computers to include:
Power Point Software
Microsoft Word
Internet access
Distant learning classroom / A. History of Photography:
In order to do this, the following instructional strategies will be implemented:
1. Readings from chapter one in textbook
2. Use of Internet sites and
library materials for research
3. Cooperative learning
activities for review
4. Teacher directed discussions with review sheets.
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. History of Photography / Approx. Time Allotment: /
PA Standards: 3.1.12. E; 3.6.12. B; 3.7.12.E; 3.8.12.C; 9.1.12.C, K; 9.2.12.A, B /
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques / Enrichment Strategies / Remediation Strategies / Multicultural
Interdisciplinary
Connection /
A. History of Photography
General adaptations for all themes may include but are not limited to:
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Economically limited students- School Supply 35mm SLR manual Camera / A. History of Photography
May include, but are not limited to:
Those activities/ adaptations listed in the student’s IEP
Enrichment activities and assignments that accompany texts and other resources
Independent study assignments such as supplementary articles, project, or research.
Additional original and creative projects agreed upon by both instructor and student.
/ A. History of PhotographyMay include, but are not limited to:
Extensions (time and material) to assignments
Written self-evaluation and assessment
Frequent progress checks/ reports
Student-Teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/ assignments / A. History of Photography
Social Studies concepts:
Looking at the chronological evolution of photography
technology
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. The Pinhole Camera / Approx. Time Allotment: /
PA Standards: 3.2.12.A,B; 3.7.12.A; 9.1.12.H; 9.3.12.A /
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies /
B. The Pinhole Camera
1. Construct and identify thecomponents and function of a
pinhole camera.
2. Interpret and analyze a
photograph made from using a
pinhole camera.
3. Demonstrate an understanding
of how light creates
photographic images.
a. Create a positive image from
a negative image.
4. Demonstrate the safe use of all
equipment in the laboratory.
5. Describe and demonstrate the
use of chemicals and darkroom
equipment. / B. The Pinhole Camera
May include, but are not limited to:
Power Point Presentations Quizzes
Class work/participation/classroom discussion
Cooperative Learning Activities
Projects
Teacher observations during laboratory time
Textbook and teacher generated worksheets
Hands-on photography assignments and project
Self assessments
Multiple Hands-on photography assignments
Teacher Observation / B. The Pinhole Camera
Textbook:
Exploring Photography,
Walker & Walker,
The Goodheart-Wilcox Co., Inc.,
2000 edition
B. The Pinhole Camera
1. Video- On Assignment:
The Video Guide to
Basic 35mm Photography, Media West Home Video
2. Cardboard box; teacher
generated worksheets;
darkroom/chemicals;
enlarging paper; flat
black spray paint; duct
tape; masking tape;
aluminum foil; pins;
natural sun light from the
sun – students go outside
to take pinhole pictures; box cutters/scissors / B. The Pinhole Camera
1. Readings from the “pinhole” section in textbook.
2. Teacher directed discussions with review sheets.
3. Hands-on activity construction of a Pinhole camera.
4. Video Clip- On Assignment: The Video Guide to Basic 35mm Photography, Media West Home Video
5. Class work/participation/ class discussion.
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. The Pinhole Camera / Approx. Time Allotment: /
PA Standards: 3.2.12.A,B; 3.7.12.A; 9.1.12.H; 9.3.12.A /
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques / Enrichment Strategies / Remediation Strategies / Multicultural
/Interdisciplinary
Connection /
B. The Pinhole Camera
General adaptations for all themes may include but are not limited to:
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Economically limited students- School Supply 35mm SLR manual Camera / B. The Pinhole Camera
May include, but are not limited to:
Those activities/ adaptations listed in the student’s IEP
Enrichment activities and assignments that accompany texts and other resources
Independent study assignments such as supplementary articles, project, or research.
Additional original and creative projects agreed upon by both instructor and student.
/ B. The Pinhole CameraMay include, but are not limited to:
Extensions (time and material) to assignments
Written self-evaluation and assessment
Frequent progress checks/ reports
Student-Teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/ assignments / B. The Pinhole Camera
Science concepts:
The theory of light
Mathematics concepts:
Ratios and proportions
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. The Parts of the Camera / Approx. Time Allotment: /
PA Standards: 3.1.12.A, B, C, D; 3.7.12.A,B; 3.8.12.B; 3.2.12.A, B; 9.1.12.B,C,H; 9.3.12.A,B /
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies /
C. The Parts of the Camera
1. Demonstrate an understanding
of how a camera works and
functions.
a. Identify the parts of a pinhole,
basic, and SLR camera
b. Compare a pinhole camera
and a SLR camera using a
Venn diagram.
c. Define aperture, F-stop, and
shutter speed
d. Explain how a light meter works
e. Demonstrate bracketing
techniques
f. Understand, explain, and
demonstrate the mathematical
concepts of shutter speed and
F-stops.
g. Explain the law of reciprocity
h. Create products that
demonstrate the proper use
of a light meter, aperture, and
shutter speeds.
i. Explain how light reflects from
an object to form an image on
film. / C. The Parts of the Camera
May include, but are not limited to:
Power Point Presentations Quizzes
Class work/participation/classroom discussion
Cooperative Learning Activities
Projects
Teacher observations during laboratory time
Textbook and teacher generated worksheets
Hands-on photography assignments and project
Self assessments
Multiple Hands-on photography assignments
Teacher Observation / C. The Parts of the Camera
Textbook:
Exploring Photography,
Walker & Walker,
The Goodheart-Wilcox Co., Inc.,
2000 edition
C. The Parts of the Camera
1. Video- On Assignment:
The Video Guide to Basic
35mm Photography,
Media West Home Video
2. 35mm manual single-lens- camera; film; enlarging paper; darkroom/chemicals;
black bag; developing
tank; enlarger/easel/
lens/negative carrier/glass;
negative files; construction
paper; glue; markers; natural sun light for taking
pictures outside. / C. The Parts of the Camera
1. Textbook readings
Video- On Assignment:
The Video Guide to Basic
35mm Photography,
Media West Home Video
2. Discussion and hands-on
identification of a 35mm
manual SLR camera
(supplied by student)
3. Teacher generated worksheets
4. Cooperative learning activities
5. Venn Diagram
6. Selected hands-on projects
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. The Parts of the Camera / Approx. Time Allotment: /
PA Standards: 3.1.12.A, B, C, D; 3.7.12.A,B; 3.8.12.B; 3.2.12.A, B; 9.1.12.B,C,H; 9.3.12.A,B /
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques / Enrichment Strategies / Remediation Strategies / Multicultural/
Interdisciplinary
Connection /
C. The Parts of the Camera
General adaptations for all themes may include but are not limited to:
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Economically limited students- School Supply 35mm SLR manual Camera / C. The Parts of the Camera
May include, but are not limited to:
Those activities/ adaptations listed in the student’s IEP
Enrichment activities and assignments that accompany texts and other resources
Independent study assignments such as supplementary articles, project, or research.
Additional original and creative projects agreed upon by both instructor and student.
/ C. The Parts of the CameraMay include, but are not limited to:
Extensions (time and material) to assignments
Written self-evaluation and assessment
Frequent progress checks/ reports
Student-Teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/ assignments / C. The Parts of the Camera
Mathematics concepts:
F-stop and Shutter speeds;
Measurements
Science concepts:
Theory of light; measurements;
chemicals
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: D. Darkroom Techniques / Approx. Time Allotment: /
PA Standards: 3.1.12.A,C,E; 3.7.12A,B; 3.2.12.A,B; 9.1.12.B.C,H; 9.3.12.A /
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies /
D. Darkroom Techniques
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the safe use of all darkroom equipment.
2. Demonstrate the proper use of darkroom chemicals in the developing process of roll film.
a. Identify all the tools
used to in a darkroom.
b. Create a photographic
image using an enlarger.
c. Evaluate test strips and
utilize problem-solving
techniques.
d. Identify chemicals use to
develop film and enlargements.
e. Demonstrate bulk loading
technique.
f. Understand the chemical
steps and how they relate
to the developing process.
g. Demonstrate the sepia tone
process with an enlargement. / D. Darkroom Techniques
May include, but are not limited to:
Power Point Presentations Quizzes
Class work/participation/classroom discussion
Cooperative Learning Activities
Projects
Teacher observations during laboratory time
Textbook and teacher generated worksheets
Hands-on photography assignments and project
Self assessments
Multiple Hands-on photography assignments
Teacher Observation / D. Darkroom Techniques
Textbook:
Exploring Photography,
Walker & Walker,
The Goodheart-Wilcox Co., Inc.,
2000 edition
D. Darkroom Techniques
1. Video- On Assignment:
The Darkroom, Media
West Home Video
2. Darkroom Equipment:
enlarger; chemicals; enlarging trays; tanks; reels; film; enlarging paper; paper cutter; thermometers; measuring cylinders; gallon containers; scissors; masking tape; tongs; bulk loader; squeegees; close line clips; glass; easel; negative carrier; focuser; drying racks; sinks / D. Darkroom Techniques
1. Video- On Assignment:
The Darkroom, Media
West Home Video
2. Teacher
Demonstrations
3. Selected hands-on
projects
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: D. Darkroom Techniques / Approx. Time Allotment: /
PA Standards: 3.1.12.A,C,E; 3.7.12A,B; 3.2.12.A,B; 9.1.12.B.C,H; 9.3.12.A /
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques / Enrichment Strategies / Remediation Strategies / Multicultural/
Interdisciplinary
Connection /
D. Darkroom Techniques
General adaptations for all themes may include but are not limited to:
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Economically limited students- School Supply 35mm SLR manual Camera / D. Darkroom Techniques
May include, but are not limited to:
Those activities/ adaptations listed in the student’s IEP
Enrichment activities and assignments that accompany texts and other resources
Independent study assignments such as supplementary articles, project, or research.
Additional original and creative projects agreed upon by both instructor and student.
/ D. Darkroom TechniquesMay include, but are not limited to:
Extensions (time and material) to assignments
Written self-evaluation and assessment
Frequent progress checks/ reports
Student-Teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/ assignments / D. Darkroom Techniques
Science concepts:
Chemicals
Math concepts:
Ratios; measurements;
relationships
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: E. Composition in Photography
/ Approx. Time Allotment: /PA Standards: 3.1.12.A,B,C,D,E; 3.7.12.A,B,E; 3.2.12.A; 9.1.12.A,B,C,H,J; 9.2.12.A,B; 9.3.12.A,D /
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies /
E. Composition in Photography
1. Identify and demonstrate the
application of the guidelines of
composition.
a. Identify the guidelines
of composition in photographs.
b. Create ascetically pleasing
photographs by using guidelines of composition. / E. Composition in Photography
May include, but are not limited to:
Power Point Presentations Quizzes
Class work/participation/classroom discussion
Cooperative Learning Activities
Projects
Teacher observations during laboratory time
Textbook and teacher generated worksheets
Hands-on photography assignments and project
Self assessments
Multiple Hands-on photography assignments
Teacher Observation / E. Composition in Photography
Textbook:
Exploring Photography,
Walker & Walker,
The Goodheart-Wilcox Co., Inc.,
2000 edition
E. Composition
1. Video- Kodak
Guidelines of
Composition
2. Textbook; Magazines;
Computer images
3. All Darkroom
Equipment and
supplies listed above in
section D. / E. Composition in Photography
1. Video: Kodak Guidelines
of Composition
2. Teacher Demonstrations
3. Selected hands-on
projects.
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: E. Composition in Photography / Approx. Time Allotment: /
PA Standards: 3.1.12.A,B,C,D,E; 3.7.12.A,B,E; 3.2.12.A; 9.1.12.A,B,C,H,J; 9.2.12.A,B; 9.3.12.A,D /
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques / Enrichment Strategies / Remediation Strategies / Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection /
E. Composition in Photography
General adaptations for all themes may include but are not limited to:
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Economically limited students- School Supply 35mm SLR manual Camera / E. Composition in Photography