This is a year-long course. 

Students will build on the skills learned in Fundamentals of Photography, deepening their knowledge of both digital and film photography, including darkroom techniques. They will refine camera techniques to enhance interpretation, assess and control lighting, and develop advanced manipulation skills in Adobe Photoshop. Film-based work will continue, with students practicing traditional darkroom processes, from developing negatives to printing on photo paper. Additionally, students will explore studio lighting, developing their skills across various lighting setups for portraiture, fashion, still life, and product photography. This course will encourage students to focus on “seeing photographically,” improving image quality, and employing solid techniques to create compelling and technically strong images. A D-SLR, or Mirrorless, camera is strongly recommended.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Photography

This is a year-long course.

This course is designed for the serious photography student who wishes to delve deeper into the medium, including advanced work in film and darkroom techniques, and to create a personal portfolio. Students will refine their skills in both digital and film photography, exploring advanced darkroom processes such as alternative developing techniques, tonal adjustments, and print finishing. To enhance their photography skills and develop a distinct style, students will focus on creating a cohesive portfolio in preparation for the end-of-year exhibition. This course emphasizes both technical and artistic growth, empowering students to produce compelling images that reflect their personal vision and are worthy of a portfolio. A D-SLR, or Mirrorless, camera is strongly recommended.

Prerequisite: Advanced Photography

Students will have the option to independently prepare and submit an AP 2-D Art and Design Photography portfolio if they choose.

This is a year-long course.

Students will become proficient in capturing, uploading, manipulating, and printing both color and black-and-white photographs in digital and film formats. Emphasis will be placed on mastering the technical precision of an exacting craft while exploring the creative freedom inherent in an expressive visual medium. Students will learn the intricacies of digital camera capture, film photography, and processing in both Adobe Lightroom and a traditional darkroom. Topics covered include camera care and operation, principles of composition, proper exposure, capture size, cropping, image evaluation, digital and darkroom manipulation, and final output. In addition, students will explore the history of photography and significant movements, grounding their projects with historical context. Through diverse assignments, students will develop their skills with digital and film cameras, digital editing, and darkroom techniques. A D-SLR, or Mirrorless, camera is recommended but not required.

Open to students in grades 9-12.