Open School Night 2026

 Welcome to MCSM Digital Photography Class (1 semester art credit)

In this course students will be able to learn basic DSLR camera operations. 

Try different techniques for capturing different photos.

students will also tell story through a series of photo-stories.

Google Photo album portfolios are required for assessment.

breakdown of the semester with a quiz each marking period.

Marking period 1 - DSLR basics, review of art principles, and how camera works.

Marking period 2 - Explore DSLR camera in different modes.

                               AV or Aperture mode (f-stops) for portraits

                               TV mode for motion

                                Manual mode for maximum control of the photos captured.

Marking period 3- Learning from other master photographers through research.

                               Quick review of Photography history.

                               Individual presentation of photo works.

Materials:

Canon T-6 DSLR camera (school class set) & student bring their own SD card.

textbook; pdf online   Grading 

 thank you for stopping by Miss E. Wang

week #2 - PPT#1: Different types of cameras & How the camera works...

 If you missed the Quiz - bring your absence note to make it up.

do now:  goto your work on the top right corner of google classroom and attach your Diagram link.

               and submit your printout of the Press Pass!

Classwork:  Sample template

 PPT # 1 - Compare and contrast: compact (Point and Shoot) and DSLR cameras 

Create a google slide and attach to your work for submission by this Thursday.

Tuesday 9/22/26
1.*Cover slide with your Class code with album link, QR code & SD card.
2.  compare & contrast - Compact  (point and shoot) camera vs. DSLR
3.  Your phone and a camera substitute.

Wednesday 9/23/26 - google class video link 
slide 4. how the camera works - video review https://youtu.be/BNA97LaWLF0
slide 5: Canon T-6 DSLR features and diagram.
slide 6:  how to handle and care for DSLR (add picture on how to hold the DSLR)
HW: find something small you can bring to school for your photoshoot.

Thursday 9/24/26
slide 7:  other types of cameras- look up Go-Pros, 3D (360) camera and drones.
slide 8 :  comparing photos taken with your phone vs. school camera T-6
slide 9:  conclusion - your take away from PPT # 1

Due

Friday 9/25/26combine your table's slides for presentation.

Quiz 1

 review your DSLR diagram 

do now: pls attach your album link to the press pass assignment before submitting with your SD card picture on Google classroom.

submit your labeled drawing with 10 step - quick start guide for 50 points. and title your looseleaf for QUIZ 1. 

If you are absent, please plan on coming to the after school tutoring Tuesday in Rm 360 to make up the Quiz.

day 6 - Finish DSLR diagram + Quick start guide

 Canon T-6 manual

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300022698/01/eos-rebelt6-1300d-im-en.pdf (pg 27)

Do now at the back of your drawing paper pls add the steps to operating a camera. (pg 6-7)

                                                                                  add step 10: transfer photo via USB port.

Classwork Pg 27 (back and bottom of the DSLR)

Reminder: Sd card due.  Tomorrow Quiz (study guide)

Day 5: DSLR Diagram - learning about Canon T6

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Canon T6 DSLR (digital Single Lens Reflex) camera Diagram

 Do now: did you email your Press Pass.pdf to mcsmphoto@gmail.com AJS11-0__ your name Press Pass?

Classwork: Learning the parts of a DSLR (Canon T-6)                                               <3

get your handout of the DSLR Front side Pg 26 and draw it on the top part of the paper

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300022698/01/eos-rebelt6-1300d-im-en.pdf

draw the DSLR diagram first... 

pg 26 (Wednesday) & 27 (Thursday). Label after sketch.

ALSO: SD card check write your SD card size after your name in the attendance sheet.

HW: Print out your Press Pass & add your slide to class slide.

did you update your album to picture # 3?

      * Mp1 QR code

         1. Selfie

            2. Best photo so far

                3. DSLR Diagram- Canon T-6 with SD card

day 4 finish Press pass & start SD card check

 Reminder: did you get your SD card yet? get SD card (2GB minimum) deal from Amazon, Best Buy or Target

Do now: Now that your album is updated (labeled)- let's check out each other's photo albums.  you should have at least 2 comments from your classmates. (turn to the left and right side to scan the QR code) and comment on photo# 2 - Best Photo so far... get to know your classmates - you will be working in groups later.

Classwork: day 2 of Press pass link to steps https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yG6m25-urBq-DgQ-LipVN_TdtNweA6ur-apPF0sCrzw/edit?usp=classroom_web&authuser=0

Yesterday we learned about layering the photos and reshaping with cropping tools.

Today we are going to add text and rotate the work before submitting to google classroom. Pls print out by Friday.

hw: bring a pencil for drawing tomorrow... we will be studying the parts of the camera that we will be using.

********************** if you finish early ****** check out http://www.500px.com ********************

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300022698/01/eos-rebelt6-1300d-im-en.pdf

draw the DSLR diagram first... 

pg 26 (Wednesday) & 27 (Thursday). Label after sketch.

Day 3 Press Pass for Photography class

Press Pass for Photography class

 Day 3:  9/14/26

 check on your progress in your sent mail... did you email the album link and the Qr code?

Recap: creating Google Photo album (portfolio)

log in to Gmail and access google Photo 

to create an album title AJS11-0_ your name MP1 then make QR code

 check: did you reply to the " selfie & introduction" email with your album link & Qr code?

Did you log in to your Gmail and open Google Photo add your #2 best photo to the photo album and share with Miss Wang  (mcsmphoto@gmail.com)

 

Do now: Label your photos in your google Photo album.

you should have 3 pictures by today. * QR code, selfie then best photo so far...

Label then in the INFO side bar ( toggle it by pressing the INFO ( i ) button on the top right corner) and label with details/ descriptions

_____________________________________

* MP1 Qr code

#1 selfie taken with ---- app or camera

# 2 my best photo so far because ...

_______________________________________

Day 1 of 2 for Press pass in Google Slide:

gather all materials then add to a google slide.

on the computer, you should have your selfie and Qr code already.

then go on the internet to find the front and back view of the CANON T-6 camera 

insert all graphics into google slide before we edit and arrange the graphics.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yG6m25-urBq-DgQ-LipVN_TdtNweA6ur-apPF0sCrzw/edit?usp=sharing

************************* did you get your SD card yet? I will be checking by Thursday! ***************

Bring Pencil tomorrow - we are drawing after the press pass.