Amador Valley High – Photography 1 (P)
Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester
One-year course: Open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Meets the UC/CSU "F" Requirement for Visual and Performing Arts. This course will begin with an introduction to the basic fundamentals of black and white photography, including digital. Students will learn camera mechanics and handling, correct exposure, processing, printing and composition. Students will be required to analyze and write descriptive responses to all work produced in the class. The class will emphasize hands-on projects but will include tests and quizzes as well as other written work. In addition to traditional photographic processing, students will be given the opportunity to use computers for creating digital images. The course will also explore the history of photography and career opportunities. A lab donation is requested
Grades: One-year course: Open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12. Meets the UC/CSU "F" Requirement for Visual and Performing Arts.
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