Del Norte High – Digital Photography 1-2

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Digital Photography 1-2 is a course that focuses on understanding the basic operations and functions of a digital camera and the use of its settings to achieve a specific result. Students will learn about photographic elements of art and principles of design, composition, and lighting. They will explore the history of photography, artistic movements, important innovators in the field, and relevance within diverse cultural contexts. Students will write and speak about aesthetic, technical and expressive qualities in a photograph, learning to critique their own and others' imagery. Students learn file management and digital editing teaching them how to archive, organize, and optimize their photographs for print or web purposes using software including but not limited to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Students will learn how to manage and creatively alter digital images as well as critically analyze the use of visual media as a means of communication in our society today. Students will explore the significance of photography within the larger context of the art world, and learn about the critical and varied application it has to professional photography. Students will build a digital portfolio demonstrating aesthetic values and professional practice for use in advanced studies or career purposes.