Digital Photography

Course Description:
This humanities course covers how to communicate through graphics and digital
photography. In this class, students will focus on the basics of camera operation,
exposure, image control, picture composition, photo enhancement, and photo
manipulation. This course discusses digital and traditional film photography, design,
graphic arts, and electronic communication through discussions and mock-ups.
Students will complete photography projects which demonstrate techniques such as
portraiture, composition, landscapes, architecture, wildlife, and nature. It is STRONGLY
recommended that students use a digital camera for this course to complete all required
assignments. Students choosing to use cell phone for this course, will probably need to
purchase a cell phone lens addition and/or an editing application.

Unit Titles:
Unit 1: Introduction to Digital Photography and Communications
Unit 2: The Digital World
Unit 3: Getting in Focus
Unit 4: Extremely Focused
Unit 5: Getting More Personal
Unit 6: Moving Out
Unit 7: Special Effects
Unit 8: Lasting Impressions

Suggested Prerequisites:
None

Compatibility:
This course is Chromebook compatible.

Required Textbooks and Resources:

There is no textbook required for this class. All required resources are available
through the online course.

Camera Requirements:
It is STRONGLY recommended to use a digital camera for this course. Video Cameras
are NOT suitable. A cell phone will be difficult to complete some assignments
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successfully and will most likely require you to purchase a cell phone lens and/or a
photo editing application. Ideally, the camera you use should allow for experimentation
with lighting, settings, and menu functions.

Your Camera Must Have:

● a flash that you can control and turn on/off as needed
● OPTICAL zoom (the range doesn't matter as long as it can zoom)
● macro capability
● USB cable or other means of transferring your photos from the camera to the
computer
● viewfinder OR monitor screen
● JPEG image format

Optional (but useful):

● manual focus ability
● lens cap
● extra memory storage
● extra battery and battery charger
● camera case
● tripod
● cell phone lens addition
● •cell phone photo editing application

Digital Camera Resources:

If you are unable to purchase or borrow a digital camera for the course, you can contact
your regional director for support.

Click this link to read How to Choose A Digital Camera .

Software Requirement:
Photo editing software is required. We recommend free picmonkey.com or PAINT.
If you are using a Chromebook, Pixlr Editor works well.
If you are using a cell phone, you may need to purchase an editing software, or at least
download a free application.

Technical Skills Required for Course Activities:

Create files with a word processor.
Save, download, and attach files to submit assignments.
Work in multiple tabs within an Internet browser.
Other technical skills will be taught within the course.

Accessibility and Assistive Technology:

The Resources tab in your class includes information about assistive technology. This
can be accessed by going to the Resources tab at the top of your navigation bar and
choosing ‘Group’. Then choose “Idaho Digital Learning Alliance” under the School
Resources.

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Technical Support:
The Resources tab in your class also provides information about how to access
technical support and is found under the same Resources tab as the Accessibility and
Assistive Technology.
Phone: 1-800-927-8158, option # 3
Email Address: support@idla.k12.id.us
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MST) Monday through Friday

Other Policies:
Visit the Parent/Student Resources website to obtain information about other policies
such as fees, drop deadlines, how to enroll, how grades will be reported, and how to set
up your proctored final exam.

Ownership of Materials:
All ownership, copyrights, trademarks, and other rights in Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
(IDLA) courses shall remain with Idaho Digital Learning Alliance. Except as expressly
authorized, students and schools using Idaho Digital Learning Alliance courses do not
have the right to sell, transfer, license or distribute Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
courses in any other format, context, manner, or means or for any other purpose not
specifically authorized without Idaho Digital Learning Alliance’s prior written consent.
All rights not expressly granted to the user are reserved to Idaho Digital Learning
Alliance.