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Use the DSLR or Mirrorless cameras
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Photo Project (10 images)
Criteria
Use camera and flash essentials
Demonstrate function of aperture priority or shutter speed priority
Demonstrate effects of F-Stop (aperture setting) on depth of field and shutter speed on photographs
Demonstrate effects of shutter speed on photographs
Images are focused and exposed within normal range
Images show variation in focus, blur, etc.
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Shoot photographs
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Photo Project (15-20 images)
Criteria
Use the DSLR or Mirrorless cameras
Wide Shot: At least two images are wide shot (scene is established showing overall layout or structure)
Color Story: Five images emphasize different dominant colors
Macro World: Three to five images are macro or close-up shots showing details
Light and Shadow: Two to three images use natural light creatively
Human Interaction: One to three images are candid or posed shots of people interacting
Patterns and Repetition: Two images are of repeating shapes or patterns in nature or design
Unexpected Details: Two images are of something surprising, strange, or often overlooked
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Manipulate digital files, formats, and resolutions
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Photo Project (15)
Criteria
Define digital image (pixels, resolution, DPI)
Differentiate file types such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, RAW
Determine when and why to use file types
Compare color modes of RGB vs CMYK
Identify metadata and image properties
Compare different image formats
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Set up a workflow to import, edit, and export images
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Five Images (provided)
Criteria
Import photos from external hard drive
Name files and folders
Create catalogs
Cull and rate images
Perform batch processing and presets
Export settings for web, print, or social media
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Use the Lightroom Library module
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Import images into the Lightroom Library module
Compare images and rate each
Make quality decisions about images
Use the filter function using star rating, color label
Apply keyword and copyright
Use the attribute in the Filter tool
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Demonstrate essential photo editing techniques
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration using Sample File
Criteria
Use Lightroom Classic for photo editing
Crop, straighten, and resize
Adjust exposure, contrast, brightness, shadows, and highlights
Manipulate white balance and color correction
Manipulate sharpening and noise reduction
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Perform non-destructive editing and manage layers
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Photo Project (two versions of an image)
Criteria
Use Lightroom Classic
One image is saved as original and one a virtual copy
Create two versions of the same image
Apply global changes to one image
Apply local changes to one image
Use adjustment layers without altering the original
Perform mask and layer blending
Locate the history and undo options
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Create digital inkjet prints
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Prints
Criteria
Print shows use of Photoshop layer masking techniques
Print shows use of Lightroom Classic masking techniques
Print is on photopaper
Adjust your proof print
Compare monitor view of image to printed image
You apply print settings from Photoshop or Lightroom Classic Print Module
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Present a collection of your strongest work from the course
Assessment Strategies
Written Document, Oral Presentation with Slide Show, Five of your best Images
Criteria
Make decisions about the quality of your images
Images show technical skill, creativity, and workflow effectiveness
Assess your growth in both image capture and editing workflow skills
Describe the development of your personal style
Describe advances in your technical growth
Assess your editing workflow efficiency
Written document includes a brief summary (3–5 sentences) for each image
Summary includes the original concept or intent behind the shot
Summary includes the shooting setup (camera, lens, lighting, settings, etc.)
Summary includes the editing process (software used, key adjustments, or creative choices)
Images are submitted as high-resolution JPEGs or (TIFFs)
Filenames are clear (e.g., Lastname_Firstname_Image1.jpg).
Photos are exported in JPEG format