Grant High School – Approved Open Period
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
Do you love taking photos? Do you love looking at photos? Do you want to knowhow to improve the photos that you are currently taking? Well then, this is the class for you! Nobackground in photography is needed for this course, nor do you need to own a camera. The majoremphasis of this hybrid photography course is gaining technical and artistic photography skills. Youwill learn a myriad of photographic techniques like: composition and framing tools (these are whatmake your photos look good) and how to use the manual settings of the DSLR & SLR film cameras(this gives you full control over your camera). You willalso learn how to: develop film, scan negatives,and edit your photos in Adobe's Lightroom. Evaluation is based upon completion of assignments,keeping an up-to-date notebook, participation in group discussions and critiques, and evaluation ofthe quality of your work. You will be graded on your growth in the class, and not how your workmeasures up to the work of others.
Grades: 12 Course Description: In accordance with the guidance from Portland Public Schools, Grant High School
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