SS1 First Term Photography Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Photography
Welcome to the exciting world of photography! In this first week, we’ll dive into the basics of photography. Students will learn about the history of photography, types of cameras, and essential camera functions. Activities include a brief lecture on photography history, a hands-on exploration of different types of cameras, and a practice session on basic camera operations such as adjusting focus and exposure.
Week 2: Understanding Composition
Composition is key to creating visually appealing photographs. This week, students will learn about the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and other composition techniques. Activities include analyzing famous photographs for composition elements and going on a photo walk to practice applying these techniques in real-world scenarios.
Week 3: Lighting Fundamentals
Lighting plays a crucial role in photography. In this week, students will learn about different types of lighting, including natural light, artificial light, and flash. They will also explore techniques for controlling and manipulating light to achieve desired effects. Activities include indoor and outdoor shooting sessions to experiment with different lighting conditions.
Week 4: Exposure Triangle
Understanding exposure is fundamental to photography. This week, students will learn about the exposure triangle—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO—and how they interact to create properly exposed images. Activities include hands-on exercises to demonstrate the effects of changing each exposure parameter and practicing exposure control in various shooting scenarios.
Week 5: Depth of Field
Depth of field refers to the area of sharpness in a photograph. This week, students will learn how aperture settings affect depth of field and how to use depth of field creatively to enhance their images. Activities include shooting portraits and landscapes to experiment with different aperture settings and their impact on depth of field.
Week 6: Shutter Speed and Motion
Shutter speed controls the motion blur in a photograph. This week, students will explore how different shutter speeds freeze or blur motion and how to use this creatively in photography. Activities include capturing action shots and experimenting with long exposures to create motion blur effects.
Week 7: Portraiture
Portraiture is a popular genre in photography. This week, students will learn about posing techniques, lighting setups for portraits, and how to capture the personality of their subjects. Activities include practicing portrait photography with models and learning post-processing techniques to enhance portraits.
Week 8: Landscape Photography
Landscape photography captures the beauty of nature and scenery. This week, students will learn about composition techniques specific to landscape photography, such as leading lines and the rule of thirds. Activities include a field trip to scenic locations for landscape photography practice and a critique session to analyze and improve landscape photographs.
Week 9: Macro Photography
Macro photography focuses on capturing small subjects up close. This week, students will learn about macro lenses, lighting setups, and composition techniques for macro photography. Activities include a macro photography scavenger hunt and experimenting with different magnifications to capture intricate details.
Week 10: Photo Editing Basics
Post-processing is an essential part of modern photography. This week, students will learn the basics of photo editing using software like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop. Activities include editing their photographs from previous weeks to enhance colors, contrast, and composition.
Week 11: Revision Week
This week is dedicated to reviewing key concepts covered throughout the term. Students will participate in review quizzes, group discussions, and hands-on activities to reinforce their understanding of photography fundamentals.
Week 12: Examination Week
In this week, students will demonstrate their understanding of photography concepts and techniques through a written examination and a practical photography assignment. The written examination will cover theoretical knowledge, while the practical assignment will assess students’ ability to apply their skills to create compelling photographs.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
As the term comes to a close, students will wrap up any remaining assignments and projects. They will also have the opportunity to showcase their best photographs from the term in a class exhibition. Additionally, there will be time for reflection on their learning journey and setting goals for future photography endeavors.
