SPHS Digital Photography

Digital Photography is a yearlong course that focuses on understanding the basic operations and functions of a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera and the manipulation of its settings for creative visual expression and communication. Students will complete this course with a greater understanding of the history of photography, photographic elements of art and principles of design, composition, and lighting. They will have hands on experience in using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and other software applications to explore creative and experimental possibilities for processing and manipulating photographs.  Topics included are Black and White photography, Portraiture, Action Photography, Photojournalism, Architecture/Urban Landscape, Still Life, and more.