Module 9: Introduction to Digital Photography (Optional) Suggested time: 7-10 hours
Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: Module 2

Foundational Objectives

• To use digital technology in the production of photographic work.
• To develop skills related to the use of photographic equipment.
• To practise good photographic techniques.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objective(s)

• To transfer an image from a digital camera to computer and manipulate the image then print it. (CCT, TL)

Learning Objectives	Notes
9.1 To develop an understanding of the differences between a digital camera and a film camera. (CCT)	Digital cameras are available at a variety of prices, depending on the features that are desired. A mid-range camera will probably be suitable for school applications. Some film cameras with interchangeable film backs can be adapted to digital use by replacing film backs with digital back capability. This is not an economical option and is only available for expensive equipment.
9.2 To understand how a digital camera records visual information. (COM)	Students should know images are stored in the camera memory electronically in a numerical form that computer software can manipulate. Have students explain the purpose of pixels, megapixels and charge coupled devices (CCD) in recording the image.
9.3 To use a digital camera to record an image. (TL)	Students enjoy taking photographs of friends and classmates. If each member of a group takes a picture of the others, there is some assurance that each student has recorded one image on his or her own.
9.4 To compare the advantages and disadvantages of digital cameras and film cameras. (CCT)	Have students list the advantages of each type of camera and the results that each camera can produce.
9.5 To transfer a digitally-recorded image from the camera to a computer and display the image. (TL)	The type of digital camera used will determine the procedure used to move data to the computer from the camera.
9.6 To display and print a digital image using appropriate computer software programs. (TL)	At this time, the ability to manipulate the digital image to a simple black and white paper document is sufficient as a means of demonstrating the student's ability to use the computer and software.
9.7 To explain how a scanner is used to record images. (COM)	Have the students scan black and white and coloured images as part of their investigation of a scanner's operation.
9.8 To print a scanned image using computer software. (TL)	This exercise shows how other images (analog) can be recorded digitally and then manipulated using computer software.