Photography Draft
ArtsA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
Photography teaches you to see and tell a story with a camera, and to edit images the way professionals do.
What you'll learn
- Use camera settings: exposure, focus and light
- Compose strong images
- Edit photos with professional software
- Put together a themed series
You'll do: Shooting assignments, editing, critiques and a portfolio.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- Film, video and photography
- Journalism
- Graphic design
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- Set and Exhibit DesignersSet and Exhibit Designers use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Graphic DesignersGraphic Designers use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Museum Technicians and ConservatorsMuseum Technicians and Conservators use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Art TherapistsArt Therapists use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceMakeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.