Riverside High
Grade 9Art: Photography 1

Riverside HighArt: Photography 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Photography 1 is an introduction to the art of photographic image making, both traditional and digital. Through demonstrations, lectures, projects and critiques, students will learn about the art of photography.This beginning course in photography covers the basic history of photography, terminology, and simple concepts of photographic chemistry. Care and use of materials and equipment are stressed. Darkroom experiences include contact printing, developing, and printing in black and white.This beginning course in photography covers the basic history of photography, terminology, and simple concepts of photographic chemistry. Care and use of materials and equipment are stressed. Darkroom experiences include contact printing, developing, and printing in black and white. PREREQUISITE: None

Grades: 9 - 12

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