Title: Commercial Photography II (11052-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Applying Photography Techniques
  Analyze the parts of a camera.
  Describe the function of a camera’s metering system.
  Demonstrate the elements of exposure.
  Produce a photo using multiple composition techniques.
  Capture photo in various formats.
Understanding Digital Citizenship and Intellectual Property
  Explore ethical issues related to commercial photography.
  Explore legal issues related to commercial photography.
  Demonstrate methods for protecting photographic work.
Applying Lighting Techniques
  Identify studio equipment.
  Determine exposure without using a meter or exposure chart.
  Select lighting solutions.
  Program white balance manually.
  Demonstrate studio lighting for portraits.
  Capture images using flashes.
  Light subjects using studio lighting.
  Describe how natural light affects subject matter.
Processing (Editing) Digital Images
  Color-manage an image.
  Describe raster and vector formats and their uses.
  Create a conceptual image using layers and masks.
  Process a high-dynamic range (HDR) image.
  Create a photo composite.
  Restore a photograph.
Managing Files
  Batch-process multiple files.
  Identify a digital photography workflow from capture to delivery.
  Organize a digital file library using file management techniques.
Printing Digital Images
  Calculate minimal megapixel needs, based on output.
  Identify printer problems.
  Set printer profiles to desired output.
Staging a Variety of Digital Photos
  Capture a product photograph for commercial purposes.
  Capture a landscape and/or nature photograph for commercial purposes.
  Capture a fashion photograph for commercial purposes.
  Capture a photojournalism or event photograph for commercial purposes.
  Capture a real estate photo.
  Produce a series of commercial photography images.
Presenting Photography Media as Content
  Identify exhibition procedures, guidelines, and trends.
  Identify industry standard sizes.
  Select digital assets for a portfolio.
  Output images to a digital portfolio.
  Establish an online presence in which to share and market work.
Working with Clients
  Identify the client’s needs.
  Identify the target audience.
  Create a proposal for the client's project.
  Create a model release form.
  Plan a photography project.
  Produce an image based on client needs and expectations.
  Presenting the image to client for approval.
Establishing a Photography Business
  Prepare photographic work for a commercial photography opportunity.
  Identify steps needed to establish a photography business.
  Identify steps to market a new business.
  Describe the positive and negative influence of social media on a personal brand.
Using Professional Interpersonal Skills
  Research a variety of professional fields within the industry.
  Demonstrate how to locate professional opportunities through a variety of sources.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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