Commercial Photography I is an organized learning experience that includes theory, laboratory, and studio work as each relates to all phases of camera use, photographic processing, and electronic photographic editing. Instruction covers the topics of composition and color dynamics; contact printing and enlarging; developing film; lighting techniques and meters; large and medium format cameras and other current photographic equipment used for portrait, commercial, and industrial photography. Focus
is placed on camera operation and composition related to traditional photographic
principles and also tools and creative effects for editing and/or enhancing photographs.
Instruction emphasizes the planning, development, and production of materials that
visually communicate ideas and information.
DOE Code: 5570
Recommended Grade Level: Grade 10-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Interactive Media
Credits: 2 credits per semester, maximum of 2 semesters, maximum of 6 credits
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with
Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
This course is aligned with postsecondary courses for Dual Credit: Ivy Tech-PHOT 104 Basic Photography, 3 cr.
Additional Cost: approx. $15 (flashdrive)
Commercial Photography II is a continuation of Commercial Photography I.
Students will further their study of camera use, electronic photographic editing and study
various type of photography.
DOE Code: 5570
Recommended Grade level: Grade 11-12
Required Prerequisites: Commercial Photography I
Credits: 1 credit per semester, maximum of 2 semesters
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, core 40 with
Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
Additional Cost: approx. $15 (flashdrive)