The Essentials of Manual DSLR Photography for Teens

Class
Katherine Causbie - Photography
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,054)
Want to know how your camera works, and then set off exploring photography on your own? This class covers the very first, foundational lesson of the Manual DSLR Photography for Teens curriculum, plus a feedback and troubleshooting meeting.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
Homework Offered
A project assignment between class 1 and 2 is designed to encourage discovery, experimentation, and exploration through practice with the camera.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
All learners will need:

#1 A DSLR camera and lens, or other camera with a manual exposure mode to adjust the settings for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. (Make sure you have a memory card and battery + charger, too!)

#2 The means to upload the photos to a computer, tablet, or cellphone with an internet connection and web browser. For example, with a cable for the camera or a memory card reader. Please make sure your learner can upload photos to the device prior to class, so they are ready to complete your projects and focus on learning how to use their camera. 


If you are unsure if your camera has a manual exposure mode, you can check the camera instruction manual, or feel free to message me! A film SLR camera could also be used, but the photos must be scanned to digital files, and with developing time learners would have less time to complete the projects each week.

Many introductory DSLR cameras are available for relatively low cost used or new. 

Examples: 
- Nikon D3400 or D3500
- Nikon D5500 or D5600
- Nikon D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500 
- Canon Rebel T8i / 350D
- Canon Rebel T7 / 2000D 
- Canon Rebel T6 / 1300D
- Canon Rebel SL3 / 250D
- Canon Rebel T100v/ 4000D (Canon camera with lowest recommended retail price)

A few old edition options that are still great to get started with learning manual mode on a budget: 
- Nikon D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300 (old versions of D3500)
- Nikon D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300 (old versions of D5600)
- Nikon D70s, D70, D80, D90 (old versions of D7000)
- Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60 (old versions of D3000 and D5000 series) 
- any older Canon Rebel
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Some photographers and/or photo theorists who we learn about may have photography work or analysis that involves nudity and themes of sexuality, much like you might encounter in an exhibit at an art museum or in fashion photography. We will not explore these in class, but there is the possibility that students come upon them during further research. 

External Resources Details:
Padlet is used to submit work, no sign in is required.

Available times

Pacific
Table of available sections

Meet the teacher

Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,054)
Hello! I am a teacher on Outschool who loves to share artistic photography and human-animal psychology classes! My goal is to offer high-quality learning experiences that support curiosity, inspiration, and understanding. All classes are held... 
Group Class

$45

for 2 classes
1x per week, 2 weeks
60 min

Average rating:4.5Number of reviews:(2)
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 12-17
2-5 learners per class

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