## Objectives: * Understand the basic concepts of photography, including exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. * Learn how to compose a photo using the rule of thirds and other compositional techniques. * Develop skills to take high-quality photos in various lighting conditions. ## Materials: * Digital camera or smartphone with camera capabilities. * Tripod (optional but recommended). * Sample photos for discussion and analysis. * Access to photo-editing software (optional). ## Activities: 1. **Introduction to Camera Settings (20 minutes)** * Discuss the fundamental settings: exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. * Hands-on demonstration: adjusting camera settings and observing the effects on a photo. 1. **Composition Techniques (20 minutes)** * Teach the rule of thirds and other composition guidelines (e.g., leading lines, framing). * Activity: Take several photos using different composition techniques. 1. **Outdoor Photography Walk (30 minutes)** * Students will practice taking photos outdoors, focusing on applying the concepts learned. * Capture photos in different lighting conditions (e.g., natural light, sunset). 1. **Photo Review & Editing (20 minutes)** * Review a selection of photos taken by the class. * Introduction to basic photo-editing techniques (cropping, adjusting exposure, etc.). 1. **Wrap-Up (10 minutes)** * Recap key lessons and encourage students to continue practicing.