Art9-12+
Manual Camera Controls for Photography
By Erinn V.
This 1-page guide introduces 9th graders to the creative controls on a manual camera, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. It's designed to build foundational photography knowledge and encourage experimentation with camera settings.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this guide as an introduction to manual camera settings, perhaps before a hands-on photography session.
- Discussion question: How can changing aperture affect the mood or focus of a photograph?
- For struggling readers, preview key vocabulary and provide visual aids for each camera control.
- Advanced students can research the "exposure triangle" and its relationship to creative choices.
- Estimated time: 20-30 minutes.
Art9-12+
Manual Camera Controls for Photography
By Erinn V.
This 1-page guide introduces 9th graders to the creative controls on a manual camera, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. It's designed to build foundational photography knowledge and encourage experimentation with camera settings.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this guide as an introduction to manual camera settings, perhaps before a hands-on photography session.
- Discussion question: How can changing aperture affect the mood or focus of a photograph?
- For struggling readers, preview key vocabulary and provide visual aids for each camera control.
- Advanced students can research the "exposure triangle" and its relationship to creative choices.
- Estimated time: 20-30 minutes.