Photography True North Academy

Photography & Digital Technology

(4 customer reviews)

$679.00

Photography – Elective

High School

Full Year – 1 Credit Class

Meets:  Monday, 10:15-11:15 am CST

Instructor: Kiersten Shamberger

Required Materials:

  • Regular access to a camera (phone or digital)
  • Free Canva account 
  • Free Photopea account

 

Photography & Digital Technology

Unlock your creativity and develop your photography skills with our Photography & Digital Technology course! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this course will help you refine your personal style and learn to communicate through visual storytelling.

What You Will Learn:

  • Explore different genres of photography and discover your unique style
  • Understand the entire photography process: planning, shooting, and editing
  • Gain hands-on experience with photography challenges and projects
  • Learn basic graphic design principles and photo presentation techniques
  • Develop a photo journal, take part in themed projects, and create a final portfolio

Course Structure:

First Semester:

  • Learn the fundamentals of photography, including composition, lighting, and camera settings
  • Apply concepts through weekly projects exploring various photography styles

Second Semester:

  • Delve deeper into the technical aspects of photography
  • Enhance visual artistry and storytelling through digital editing

By the end of the course, students will have developed a strong foundation in photography and digital design, while also reflecting on how photography can be used to pursue truth, beauty, and goodness in their creative expression.

Why Take This Course?

  • Flexible for all levels – Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your skills, this course is designed to challenge and inspire you.
  • Hands-on learning – Engage in real-world photography exercises, editing projects, and collaborative assignments.
  • Practical skills – Gain experience with industry-standard tools like Canva and Photopea.
  • Creative exploration – Discover your artistic voice and apply your skills in meaningful ways.

What Our Students Say:

"My review of this class is I give it a 10 out of 10! I have learned so much from Mrs. Sarah—she is very nice and understanding. If you have questions, she’s always there to help. If your family or kid wants to learn from her, definitely take this class!"
— TNHA Student

"I really enjoyed this class! I think it would be easy to enjoy and learn at any level of photography. It was never overwhelming or difficult, and I learned a lot. My skills have improved immensely! The class covered a wide variety of photography basics, styles, and skills, and it was all very interesting!"
— TNHA Student

"We watched cool videos on techniques for taking photos, created fun projects in Canva, and stretched our photography skills a lot! I can definitely see that I am a better photographer at the end of this class than before. It was a great experience!"
— TNHA Student

"This photography class was a really cool experience, and I learned a ton from it. I had so much fun being creative. This class helped me find my style of photography and what I like to photograph!"
— TNHA Student

Course Requirements:

  • A camera (phone or digital)
  • A free Canva account for graphic design projects
  • A free Photopea account for photo editing

Perfect for:

  • High school students looking to earn 1 full credit
  • Middle school or junior high students who want a challenge
  • Anyone interested in photography, storytelling, and digital creativity

Enroll Today!

Join this exciting journey into photography and digital design. Sign up now to start capturing the world through your lens!

4 reviews for Photography & Digital Technology

  1. TNHA Student

    My review of this class is I give it a 10 out of 10 I have learned a lot form mrs Sarah she is very nice and understanding If you have questions or have internet don’t we all lol so I suggest if your family or kid wants to learn form her definitely take this class.

  2. TNHA Student

    I really enjoyed this class! I think it would be easy to enjoy and learn at any level of photography. It was never overwhelming or difficult and I learned a lot, and I think my skills have improved immensely from before. It covered a wide variety of photography basics, styles, and skills and was all very interesting! -student

  3. TNHA Student

    I really liked this photography class! We watched cool videos on techniques for taking photos, we created fun projects in Canva, and we stretched out photography skills a lot! I can definitely see that I am a better photographer at the end of this class than before I did it. It was a great experience. – student

  4. TNHA Student

    This photography class was a really cool experience and I learned a ton from it. I had so much fun being creative. This class helped me find my style of photography and what I like to photograph!

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