Middle School Photography Inspires Creativity. Build Skills. Capture the World. Give your child the opportunity to see the world through a new lens—literally! Middle School Photography introduces students to the exciting art of photography while helping them develop essential technical and creative skills. Designed specifically for middle school learners, this course empowers students to explore the basics of camera use, lighting, composition, and subject selection in a fun, hands-on environment. Throughout the course, students will gain a strong foundation in photography fundamentals, including visual storytelling, the elements of art, and principles of design. They'll learn key terminology, explore different tools and techniques, and participate in creative activities that encourage personal expression and critical thinking. Whether your child is brand new to photography or already loves taking pictures, this course will help them sharpen their eye, build confidence, and create images they're proud of—images that are truly magazine-worthy.
To complete this course, students will need to provide:
- Digital camera: “point and shoot” or below
- A Smartphone may be used for most required tasks; however, appropriate applications will need to be installed to allow the student to make the necessary adjustments to the camera mode, shutter speed, and aperture.
- USB cable (as needed to transfer photos)
- Audio recording device
- Video recording device
- An everyday household item (like a TV, refrigerator, etc.)
- Assorted food items
- Backdrop (blanket, construction paper, sheet, etc.)
- Word processing software
- Slide presentation software
- Online timeline creator