Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 16
PHOTOGRAPHY - 255
(Repeatable with permission)
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
PR
Grade Level: 10-12
Fee: $30
Throughout this photography course students will learn the art of taking, working,
developing, printing, and presenting artistic photography. Students will learn to use
photography as an artistic medium to create beautiful film prints. This course will include
studies of famous photographers, technical knowledge of film cameras, technical
knowledge of photography, darkroom chemistry processes, lighting techniques, and
compositional theory. Students will participate in creating many artistic and commercial
photographic works. A manual 35mm SLR camera is highly recommended. Cameras are
available for checkout from the instructor with a signed camera agreement. Students will
be responsible for supplying their own package of 8"x10" Darkroom photo paper. It must
be black and white darkroom development paper. This may be purchased at Bedford
Camera and Video (Ilford luster/glossy 8x10 darkroom photo paper).
Students must be highly motivated to work independently in this course. To be successful,
students will need to engage in off-campus activities outside of the school day. Weekly
homework will include taking photos at off-campus locations throughout the semester.
Prerequisites:
