ART 186 - Principles Digital Photograph

1. Operate and use the basic DSLR digital camera.
   1. Show the basic parts of the digital DSLR camera.
   2. Identify basic types of digital SLR cameras.
   3. Discuss functions of adjustable digital SLR cameras.
   4. List shutter settings on standard digital SLR cameras.
   5. Describe all F/stops found on adjustable digital SLR cameras.
   6. Determine the differences between a wide-angle, normal and telephoto lenses.
2. Use good metering techniques when photographing.
   1. Define the term “aperture” and write out the standard scale of aperture settings.
   2. Describe what a “stop” is as a measure of exposure.
   3. Describe the differences between “underexposure” and “overexposure.”
   4. Define what is meant by “TTL metering.”
   5. Describe the differences in metering patterns between averaging, restricted angle and spot meters.
   6. Demonstrate how an incident light meter and a reflected light meter are used to
   7. determine exposure.
   8. Define the term “bracketing” and how it helps insure an optimum exposure.
   9. List the various ISO speed settings and how they make your camera more or less light sensitive.
3. Apply various types of ISO speeds for the correct job application.
   1. Describe the difference between ISO speeds and noise.
   2. Define how one would use the various speed settings on your digital camera in different situations.
   3. Demonstrate the use of ISO on a light meter and on a digital DSLR camera.
   4. List how one should select the best speed for portraits, high resolution pictures, low-light level shots and all-around picture taking.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of Photoshop/ Lightroom Basics.
   1. Identify and explain the purpose of the tools and menus that are most often used in editing digital photography images.
   2. Understanding the relationship between pixels, image resolution, image quality, image size, and the Photoshop and JPEG file format.
   3. Know how to read a histogram and understand its relationship to the digital image.
5. Classify memory devices and file types associated with digital cameras.
   1. Demonstrate the various options available for downloading images from your digital camera to your computer.
   2. Understand and be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of working with the Digital RAW and JPEG file formats in Photoshop.
   3. Develop a strategy for archiving and retrieving digital captures.
6. Critque understanding of Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority Modes.
   1. Demonstrate the procedure for taking a photograph in shutter priority mode.
   2. Explain the reason for taking an image in aperture priority mode.
   3. Identify different uses for aperture priority and shutter priority modes.
7. Use the camera controls to take a photograph in the manual mode.
   1. Explain and demonstrate a how to set the camera to manual mode
   2. Demonstrate how to expose an image in the manual mode.
   3. Explain the advantages of using the camera in the manual mode.
8. Identify the basic difference between lenses.
   1. Describe what a long focal length lens would be used for.
   2. Explain and demonstrate the use of a short focal length lens.
   3. Identify what a normal focal length lens would be used for.
9. Critique the principals of art, design and composition.
   1. Demonstrate simplicity/ emphasis.
   2. Execute the rule of thirds.
   3. Discuss perspective or point of view.
   4. Identify leading lines.