Florida 4-H Photography Training Online

Course Name:  "Focus on Photography" Level 1

Course Book:  Focus on Photography Level 1 Leader’s Guide

Registration Deadline: July 30, 2008 and class begins on August 1, 2008. Must be 19 or older to register.

Course Instructor:          

Georgene M. Bender
Regional Specialized 4-H Agent
gmbender@.ufl.edu 
Phone: (813) 757-2184
Fax: (813) 707-7399

Course Description:
This is leader training course for the 4-H Focus on Photography Level 1 curriculum available through the Florida 4-H and University of Florida e-learning website. Participants will be given a password and will have access to audio and video lessons that focus teaching the 4-H youth Photography book.   Participants can work at their own pace through a series of lessons online.

This six-week leader training course will meet on-line one hour each week through a on-line meeting conference program known as Elluminate Live! Guest photographers will be available to answer questions and evaluate your photos weekly.  Virtual Photo Contest for all will conclude the course. Each participant will receive the course syllabus and 4-H Photography youth project book.

Registration Form: 
Download Registration Form (pdf)
Print and fax your registration form to Georgene Bender at (813) 707-7399.

Equipment Requirements: 
Computer with internet service
Digital camera for homework assignments
Headset and microphone for weekly on-line conference via www.elluminate.com

Class Schedule:  Each class will meet online at 7:00 pm EST on Elluminate Live!
Thursday, August 7
Thursday, August 14
Thursday, August 21
Thursday, August 28
Thursday, September 4
Thursday, September 11

Course Outline:   

Session 1:            Project Area - Equipment

How to Access and Use Elluminate Live!
Introduction
First Photo shoot
Keep it Steady, Keep it Level

Session 2:            Project Area - Lighting

The Light Makes a Difference
Fun with Shadows
Directing the Light
Flash for More Light

Session 3:            Project Area - Composition

What Do You See?
Photograph with Your Feet
What's the Point?
Bird's (or Bug's) Eye View
Hat Tricks and Magic

Session 4:            Project Area - Skill Building

Taking Great Photographs
Photos Can Tell the Story
Black and White
You Be the Judge

Session 5:            Project Area - Exhibiting Your Work

Guidelines for Virtual Photo Contest
Review judging criteria

Session 6:            Application of Project Learning to 4-H Photo Project with Youth

Ages and Stages
Various 4-H Photo Contest opportunities
Photo opportunities in your community
Course - Virtual Photo Contest
Course Evaluation

 

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