CLASS.SCPHOTO.COM  is a  web based classroom for learning the basics of Digital Photography.

Designed for independent study this class can also be used in a classroom as a teacher directed curriculum and it has worked nicely for home school students as well.

Students first view resource materials and lessons Online and then put that lesson to work in either an assignment, quiz, journal or shared discussions in a forum. Assignments are uploaded to the web and graded Online by the teacher. Quizzes are graded Online for instant feedback.

Independent study students working with Keith Wills have one-to-one contact for evaluation of work as well as suggestions on ways to advance their knowledge and practice of photography. Almost like a private tutor you have an opportunity to grow as much as you wish with your photography skills in this class. 

  The cost for the Independent Study class is $75 for a course that is equivalent to a full year class or 135 hours of study in most schools. Students should contact their local school or home school adviser to see if credits can be accepted for this class before enrolling.

Current course offerings:

• Basic Digital Photography - This is the full curriculum in photography taught for 28 years at Santa Cruz High School updated for Digital Photography techniques. The Basic class is a set of lessons, assignments, tests and discussions that introduce students to basic skills such as composition and design and technical control of an image using exposure, camera controls and editing software. Students in this class may use any digital camera and most any editing software to participate. Full price is $75 per student for the full course that comes at either a semester length or full year "pace" for the work. In this full course the instructor is Keith Wills who will manage all of your assessment. In addition schools with their own photo teacher who can evaluate work and manage student questions can use the class for only $20 per student subscription. You will need a teacher subscription (also $20) for each school. Students may be grouped within a school site by periods or what ever works for your school.
  

•  Digital Textbook - This is the "green alternative" to a paper textbook. Updated annually this is the same as the Basic Digital Photography class without the online submission of assignments and discussions.  This is an annual subscription of $10 per student with a site license plan available for school using the program several years or more. A single subscription is $20 for 9 months.      

• Intermediate Photography - This is a more advanced course either for a beginner or students with some previous photo experience. The class is 100 hours of instruction and assignments in photo design, exposure control, lighting, flash and camera handling challenges plus photo editing work with Photoshop Elements or CS. This class requires students to own a DSLR or equivalent technology with manual controls plus a copy of Photoshop.  Students who have taken the Basic class may take this one next as a stepping stone to advanced study in college. Students will be creating a portfolio as part of this class which will be necessary for advanced placement in most colleges. This class is a bargain at $75 or at $20 per student when enrolling a group or school and providing your own teacher.

This class is recommended for adult students who own a DSLR camera and want to get a solid foundation of skills in photography to enhance their use of photography.

FREE PREVIEW OFFER

To review the class and see how this works with a sample week of the program visit CLASS.SCPHOTO.COM and create an account.

After your email is verified by you, login to the site and select Basic Photography Preview from the course listing. When asked for an enrollment key put in " free" and you will have 10 days access to a sample of the class content to review. 

Please feel free to use the Contact Me link or the Forum to request additional information about this curriculum.