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Media Arts and Digital Identity · Term 3

Introduction to Photography: Light and Exposure

Understanding the principles of light, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to control exposure and creative effects.

Key Questions

  1. How does aperture control both light and depth of field in a photograph?
  2. Compare the effects of a fast shutter speed versus a slow shutter speed on capturing motion.
  3. Predict how different lighting conditions will impact the mood of a portrait.

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

MA:Cr1.1.HSIIMA:Pr5.1.HSII
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Media Arts and Digital Identity
Period: Term 3

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