Forest Park High – Studio Art 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Student must provide a 35mm SLR film camera (for schools with darkrooms) or a digital camera. A fee may be charged for consumable materials needed to complement the provided materials. Students will expand on their photography skills through the use of $3 5 \\mathsf { m m }$ cameras. Emphasis will be placed on the study of personal expression and development of creativity. Advanced camera skills and darkroom techniques will be studied through a variety of assignments. The history of photography will be offered through the study of major photographers, photographic imagery, the use of photography for artistic communication, and the major themes used by photographers. Ethical issues concerning photographic imagery will be explored. Students will produce a portfolio containing both $3 5 \\mathsf { m m }$ and digital photographs reflecting a series of works organized around a compelling visual concept or concentration.