Courses of Study : Career Tech: Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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1 ) Describe the purposes, rules, and regulations relative to commercial photography.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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2 ) Research career opportunities available in commercial photography.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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3 ) Demonstrate the use of a 35mm camera, including loading film, identifying basic camera controls, and adjusting shutter speed, focus, and film speed.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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4 ) Identify equipment and tools needed for processing black and white film.

•  Explaining aspects of chemistry involved in film developing
•  Demonstrating chemical safety rules in combining developers and other chemicals
•  Explaining the importance of proper agitation and temperature for developing and printing film
•  Describing the proper nomenclature of the enlarger for large format printing
•  Evaluating density and contrast in a print
•  Demonstrating archival processing for maximum permanence
•  Creating enlargements of prints
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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5 ) Demonstrate the process for producing photographs.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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6 ) Analyze early inventions in photography for their impact on modern photography.

•  Critiquing a gallery of contemporary photography
•  Comparing early and modern images
•  Analyzing motion in early photography
•  Classifying pictorial photography as art
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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7 ) Explain the importance of safety precautions to avoid hazards in the commercial photography workplace.

•  Demonstrating the importance of wearing protective gear while mixing photography chemicals
•  Describing safety procedures for work in darkroom
•  Describing environmental issues regarding disposal of chemicals used in photography
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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8 ) Practice photography with available natural light or lighting equipment.

•  Identifying photography lighting equipment
•  Identifying the qualities of light with regard to photography
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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9 ) Demonstrate light conversion into an electronic image.

•  Determining overall resolution and pixilation of a digitized image
•  Comparing similarities and differences of digital camera sharpness to conventional film cameras
•  Determining the most direct pathway to digitize images
•  Evaluating high-resolution film scanners
•  Employing digital backs to existing 35mm and medium format cameras
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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10 ) Describe ways to establish business ownership in the photography industry.

•  Comparing advantages and disadvantages of owning a commercial photography business
•  Evaluating marketing components of a photography business
•  Determining freelance photography opportunities
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
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11 ) Explain marketing functions used by a photography business.

•  Identifying the role of market research
•  Explaining the role of competition in marketing
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Commercial Photography
All Resources: 0
12 ) Demonstrate procedures for obtaining employment in commercial photography, including job search, completion of a résumé, application, and interview.