Compass-Bell Center – Photography [AP Studio Art: 2-D Design]
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
Major Outcomes: • Photography Composition: Focus of the creative side of an image. Work with unique canvas sizes, i.e., square, panoramic, circular, etc. • Camera Technology: In-depth on the use of RAW photography. Best practice with mass storage devices. • Site Selection: Preparing for a photo-shoot [both indoor and outdoor] • Lighting: Setup studio for photo shoot. Use of light meter to determine correct exposure for an outdoor photo shoot. • Manipulative software: In-depth. Master the creative techniques photographers use to take an image from just o.k. to really amazing. | Projects/Activities: Create a Photographic Portfolio of 15-20 unique photographs utilizing various camera, lighting techniques, and soft- ware manipulation. Portfolio [due early May] will be eligible for sub- mission to the College Board for credit. | Instructional Focus: Closely aligned to the re-
Prerequisites: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Digital Photography I and Digital Photography II, or teacher recommendation.
Grades: Grades 11 and 12
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