Cherry Creek Career & Technical Education
Comprehensive Commercial Photography
Standards Compliance:
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Meet Arapahoe Community College’s Concurrent Enrollment requirements
Meet State of Colorado Visual Art/Film Standards
Meet CTE SkillUSA Commercial Photography Standards
Course Objectives:
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To teach students to use a digital DLSR 35mm camera and related
photography software applications. In addition, students will use the
computer to conduct research, to write weekly summary reports, one
research paper, and work with various software programs to interface with
digital photography and the business industry that pro photographers must
interface with, which includes but is not limited to: Word, PowerPoint or
Keynote, iPhoto; Adobe Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 4, Adobe Bridge, and the
Internet.
To teach students effective darkroom skills for film development and
printing.
To provide students with opportunities to learn basic layout planning,
composition, working neatly, using equipment properly/accurately, and
learning how to present in front of others. Also, this class provides the
opportunity for students to grade other’s assignments/projects fairly and to
evaluate/grade themselves with respect.
To teach students the Element of Art and Principles of Design well as
principles of business, self-employment, marketing, customer service, and
advertising.
To teach/develop a resume, learn interviewing skills, and marketing oneself
in the business marketplace.
To gain an understanding of the production of acceptable work that meets
industry standards.
To introduce students to various forms of graphic representation.
To introduce students to time and quality production requirements.
To orient students to the range of photography methods, topics, and
occupations in this field. We will endeavor to invite various pro
photographers into class; some students may even have the opportunity to
shoot with a pro photographer based on their performance, professionalism,
interest level, attitude, and ability.
To learn the basics of how to critique.
To learn and practice how to present in front of others; public speaking.
To prepare students for the next level of Fine Arts training and education.
CTE Essential Outcomes
1) Intellectual and Practical Skills
a. Think creatively and critically.
b. To apply the academic foundation/prior knowledge from English, social studies,
science, math, and business with commercial photography’s theories and
applications.
c. Become life-long learners
d. Communicate effectively
1. Presentations; public speaking opportunities
e. Problem-solving
f. Prepare for post-secondary education
2) Professional and Career Skills
a. Develops positive work attitudes and ethics
b. Works productively/show initiative
c. Career awareness and competence
d. Possess technical skills
e. Interpersonal Skills
f. Act responsibly
3) Interpersonal skills
a. Works cooperatively/be good team members/work in collaboration
b. Solving interpersonal difficulties
c. Become good citizens/humanitarians
d. Become effective leaders
4) Intrapersonal Skills
a. Acquire positive self-image
b. Craftsmanship
c. Professionalism
d. Self-determination
e. Understanding self in relation to career
f. Understanding of personal strengths, weaknesses, talents & skills
5) Responsible world citizen
a. Think globally
b. Become good citizens and humanitarians
Unique Nuances:
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Students are provided with a digital camera for the year.
CTE emphasis
Resume and interview skills development
Software: Adobe Bride, Lightroom 4, and Photoshop CS6.
35mm Black & White film; large format film; darkroom + digital
Community Service Projects
o Food drive for Thanksgiving
o Unified Basketball Individual/Team Pictures
o Visiting Assisted Nursing Home
o Participates with District and State Commercial Photography Competition
o Fundraiser with actual customers
o Concurrent Enrollment with ACC