Middle School Photography teaches the basics of using a camera, lighting, and how to choose great subjects to create magazine-worthy photographs. This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to become proficient in photography. Through a combination of curriculum topics, discussions, and hands-on activities, students will learn the core terminology, the various tools, the elements of art, and principles of design that can impact the quality of a photograph. Students will be able to identify the key techniques and methods that can be used to create the perfect photograph.

To complete this course, students will need to provide:

• Digital camera: “point and shoot” or below
• *A Smartphone may be used for most required tasks; however, appropriate applications will need to be installed to allow the student to make the necessary adjustments to the camera mode, shutter speed, and aperture.
• USB cable (as needed to transfer photos)
• Audio recording device
• Video recording device
• An everyday household item (like a TV, refrigerator, etc.)
• Assorted food items
• Backdrop (blanket, construction paper, sheet, etc.)
• Word processing software 
• Slide presentation software
• Online timeline creator