BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY

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Learning Outcomes

Comprehends how today's photographic camera works and records images.
Explains the working mechanism and production of the camera at the basic level in the context of the historical process.
Identifies cameras according to formats and view finder systems.
States what type of camera to be used for different photographic purposes.
Names the main parts of the photographic camera.
Puts into words the types of lenses and explain what type of lenses to be used for different purposes.
Explains the correct exposure in terms of light sensitive surface, light sensitivity, light metering, and qualities of light.
Describes the qualities of light in terms of photography.
Defines light sensitivity and light sensitive surfaces.
Restates the concept of correct exposure.
Identifies correct and incorrect exposure in photograghs.
Explains alternative correct exposure in terms of depth of field and recording of movement.
Calculates alternative exposure values through a correct exposure value.
Defines factors affecting depth of field.
Defines factors affecting recording of a movement.
Explains technological features on the camera, the process of film and print, and digital photography. Defines the general composition rules of photography.
Explains technological features on the camera in terms of needs, and describes how to use them.
Explains the digital photography recording process and its usage principles comparing it with the film technology.
Identifies the basic composition rules on sample photographs.
Operates the camera.
Holds the camera correctly.
Uses the light metering mechanism of the camera.
Applies settings of shutter speed, control depth of field via aperture settings.
Applies correct exposure considering conditions and purpose.
Identifies and applies a suitable focal length.
Uses the general technological features of the camera.
Takes photographs hand held or on tripod.
Manages factors which make the photograph.