Course Description
Open to: Grades 10, 11, 12 One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Photography 5 or Instructor Approval
Content: (Photography 5 and 6) These are semester courses with a 2 hour block
recommendation. Further development of photographic skills from previous levels
will be emphasized. The students will be expected to work more independently
and be self-motivated. Students will work extensively in both studio and other
environments. Students will explore various methods of presenting their work,
including but not limited to electronic media. They will produce a final portfolio
and mount an exhibition of their work. Employability skills are covered in
this course. An internship or coop work experience is desirable.
Major Concepts/Content:
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the field
of commercial photography (89914751).
The program familiarizes individuals with various
black and white film, their processes and printing
of black and white film, along with an emphasis in
digital photography. The content includes, but is not
limited to, communication skills, leadership skills,
human relations and employability skills, safe and
efficient work practices, using film, camera, chemicals,
photographic paper, laboratory practices, photographic
equipment, computers, scanners, and printers.
Listed below are the semester courses that comprise
this program when offered at the high school level:
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
Photo 5-recommend a 2 hour block
Photo 6-recommend a 2 hour block
This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding
and demonstration of the following elements of the Commercial Photography industry;
planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles
of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental
issues.
Laboratory Activities
Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program and provide instruction
in the tools, materials, processes and precision equipment found in general
use throughout the photography industry for the purpose of photographing,
processing and presenting photography.
Special Note
The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Inc. (Skills USA/VICA), is the
appropriate vocational student organization for providing leadership training
and for reinforcing specific vocational skills. Vocational Student Organizations,
when provided, shall be an integral part of the vocational instructional
program, and the activities of such organizations are defined as part of
the curriculum.
The cooperative method of instruction may be utilized
for this program. Whenever the cooperative method is
offered, the following is required for each student:
a training plan, signed by the student, teacher and
employer which includes instructional objectives and
a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences;
a work station which reflects equipment, skills and
tasks relevant to the occupation the student has chosen
as a career goal. The student must receive compensation
for work performed.
The outcomes and student performance standards which
the handicapped student must master must be specified
in each student's individual education plan (IEP).
Additional credits may be earned when outcomes and
standards are mastered in accordance with subsequent
IEPs. The job title for which the student is being
trained must be designated in the IEP.
Performance Goals
Copyright
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Course Scope & Sequence
| Unit 1 |
Advertising Media/Lighting Techniques |
4 Weeks |
| Unit 2 |
Employability Skills |
3 Weeks |
| Unit 3 |
Entrepreneurship |
3 Weeks |
| Unit 4 |
Copyright Laws |
1 Week |
| Unit 5 |
Internship, Co-op Training, etc. |
4 Weeks |
| Unit 6 |
Portfolio |
3 Weeks |
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Assessment
Correlation acronyms key
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Unit
1 |
Advertising Media/Lighting
Techniques |
4 weeks |
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Instructional Objective
0129.01The student will create an advertising
media using their own photographs utilizing
various lighting techniques. |
Standard Reference
District |
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No. |
Performance Objectives |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Take photographs with available light. |
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TMA, TO |
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02 |
Take photographs with electronic strobe. |
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03 |
Take photographs with photo-flood lighting. |
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Instructional Objective
0129.02 The student will be able to demonstrate
employability skills. |
Standard Reference
District |
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No. |
Performance Objectives |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Comprehend the photography market and the technology
as used in industry standards. |
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TMA, TO |
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02 |
Comprehend how photographic imaging relates
to other career pathways including printing,
graphic arts, and journalism. |
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03 |
Apply knowledge of business management and marketing
to the photography business. |
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04 |
Conduct a job search. |
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05 |
Secure information about a job. |
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06 |
Identify documents which may be required when
applying for a job interview. |
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07 |
Complete a job application form correctly. |
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08 |
Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques. |
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09 |
Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses
to criticism from employer, supervisor or other
employees. |
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10 |
Identify acceptable work habits. |
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11 |
Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes
appropriately |
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12 |
Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits. |
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13 |
Demonstrate knowledge of acceptable dress standards
for employability. |
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Instructional Objective
0129.03 The student will be able to demonstrate
an understanding of entrepreneurship. |
Standard Reference
District |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Define entrepreneurship. |
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TMA, TO |
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02 |
Describe the importance of entrepreneurship
to the American economy. |
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03 |
List the advantages and disadvantages of business
ownership. |
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04 |
Identify the risks involved in ownership of
a business. |
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05 |
Identify the necessary personal characteristics
of a successful entrepreneur. |
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06 |
Identify the business skills needed to operate
a small business efficiently and effectively. |
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07 |
Comprehend the photographic market and the technology
as used in industry standards. |
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08 |
Comprehend how photographic imaging relates
to their career pathways including printing,
graphic arts, and journalism. |
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Instructional Objective
0129.04 The student will be able to demonstrate
knowledge of copyright laws pertaining to art,
applied art and photography. |
Standard Reference
District |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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09 |
Demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws |
Boise School District copyright handbook. |
TMA, TO |
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Unit
5 |
Internship, Co-op Training,
etc. |
4 weeks |
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Instructional Objective
0129.05 The student will be able to fulfill
an internship, co-op training, job shadow or
observation within a professional field. |
Standard Reference
District |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Understand the requirements and obligations
for Internship or other on the job experience. |
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TMA, TO |
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02 |
Complete all research and background on the
business identified for the work experience to
prepare for the job. |
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03 |
Submit the job application and your resume to
the appropriate personnel. |
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04 |
Obtain all relevant information on personnel
who will be responsible for working with you
on the job site, and provide them needed personal
information and background. |
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05 |
Maintain a daily log of activities and job assignments
during the job experience. |
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06 |
Provide appropriate personal comments and letters
of appreciation to the business and education
partners who assisted you in the job assignment. |
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Instructional Objective
0129.06The student will be able to produce
a final portfolio. |
Standard Reference
District |
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No. |
Performance Objectives |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Mount photographs. |
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TMA, TO |
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02 |
Mat/Frame photographs. |
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03 |
Spot photographs. |
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04 |
Demonstrate sequencing and creating an electronic
portfolio. |
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05 |
Produce a resume. |
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06 |
Include a letter of recommendation. |
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