Tammy Hotchkiss September 1, 2015

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Lesson Plan: September 1, 2006

Objective
Develop an understanding of
the parts and basic
functionality of a camera.

Materials

The required Text for

this course is the
Complete Digital Getting to Know a Camera
Photography In this class, we will discuss the basic science and mechanics
Eighth Edition. By: Ben Long behind a camera of your choice.
ISBN-13:987-1-305-25872-3 In chapter 1, you will learn the ways a camera receives data in
! comparison to the structure of how the vision of an eye is in
Access to the usage of a comparison to a camera, the differences between a point and
Digital Camera and tripod will shoot camera, SLR, and mirror less cameras.
be used for this block of
instruction and will be In chapter 2, you will become familiar with the camera settings
required for completion of both internally and externally that can or cannot be adjusted
assignments. manually, as well as the basic care and performance of the
! camera.
Students will need access to a In Chapter 3, you will learn more about the cameras anatomy,. By
computer the online portion of the end of this course you should be able to identify the parts and
the course instruction. functionality of a camera, identify the best way to grip your
camera in order to get the best shot possible, configure your
Hours camera, and download your images onto your computer.

This class is a hybrid course Get ready to start documenting the experiences in your life
and will include two hours of through the lens of a camera next session. I look forward to a
instruction, including both in rewarding semester as we master the skills of photography.
class and online interactions.

College Level 1
Tammy Hotchkiss September 1, 2015

Homework!
1. Complete the online post providing details about your college
background, the type of camera you will be using and what
experiences or other you wish to gain from taking this course.
Title your post Introduction be sure to include your name.

2.Read Chapter 1, 2 and 3 in the textbook, Complete Digital

Photography Eighth Edition. By: Ben Long. Complete a short
discussion online titled ReadingOne Assignment. Paragraph
Grading System format is acceptable and must be 100 words or more written with
complete sentence structure. Student must respond to at least one
1. Introduction - 100 points other students post with a response relevant to course reading
assignment.
2. ReadingOne - 100 points
3.Write an outline of the key concepts described in these chapters.
3. OutlineOne - 100 points
Upload your outline in dropbox titled OutlineOne.
4. Basic Anatomy APA - 100 4.Write a 2 page APA style process paper on the basic anatomy of
points
the camera you will be using for this course. Paper must contain:
5. Chapter 1-3 Quiz - 100 points the critical components of the similarities and differences between
your eye and a camera taught in chapter one, explicit details of the
A 90 -100 Exemplary camera basics including differences between various types and
In depth development of topic and styles, basic settings such as shutter button, focus, lighting,
ideas. Academically written with
modes, camera anatomy, lens, stabilization, zoom, focus, basic
syntax rich vocabulary, organized
thoughts, free of errors in grammar, controls, shooting controls, playback controls, configuration, file
spelling, capitalization, punctuation, format, storage, and familiarity of what raw images are used for
and formatting. and when they would prove useful.
B 80 - 89 Proficient
Sufficiently developed ideas with 5. Successfully complete Quiz on content covered in Chapter 1
structured paragraphs, effective through Chapter 3 . Test will cover the above four criteria
syntax, occasional errors in grammar,
including any lecture notes.
spelling, capitalization, punctuation,
and formatting.
C 70 - 79 Emerging
Insufficiently developed ideas with
non-structured paragraphs,
ineffective syntax, several errors in
grammar, spelling, capitalization,
punctuation, and formatting.
F 69 - below Unacceptable
Confusion with the topic, lack of
support of main ideas, multiple
errors in grammar, spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, and
formatting.

* Student must obtain a C or

better in order to pass this
course.

College Level 2