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'''Advanced Photography Honors''', sometimes abbreviated to '''Photo AdvH''', is one of two second-level photography courses at Gunn, the other being '''Advanced Photography'''. The two classes are combined in the same period, taught by [[Ms. Durquet]], and are almost exactly the same class, the only difference being the required museum visits{{Dubious}}. AP Photography is also usually combined into the same class period as the two second-level courses, but the classwork and projects differ. Only juniors and seniors can take Advanced Photography and Advanced Photography Honors, as [[Photography 1]] is a prerequisite to both and is not open to freshmen. | '''Advanced Photography Honors''', sometimes abbreviated to '''Photo AdvH''', is one of two second-level photography courses at Gunn, the other being '''Advanced Photography'''. The two classes are combined in the same period, taught by [[Ms. Durquet]], and are almost exactly the same class, the only difference being the required museum visits{{Dubious}}. AP Photography is also usually combined into the same class period as the two second-level courses, but the classwork and projects differ. Only juniors and seniors can take Advanced Photography and Advanced Photography Honors, as [[Photography 1]] is a prerequisite to both and is not open to freshmen. | ||
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Revision as of 18:16, 31 May 2025
| Department | Art |
|---|---|
| Length | Year |
| Weight | Weighted |
| Teacher(s) | Ms. Durquet |
Advanced Photography Honors, sometimes abbreviated to Photo AdvH, is one of two second-level photography courses at Gunn, the other being Advanced Photography. The two classes are combined in the same period, taught by Ms. Durquet, and are almost exactly the same class, the only difference being the required museum visits[dubious - discuss]. AP Photography is also usually combined into the same class period as the two second-level courses, but the classwork and projects differ. Only juniors and seniors can take Advanced Photography and Advanced Photography Honors, as Photography 1 is a prerequisite to both and is not open to freshmen.
| Department | Art |
|---|---|
| Length | Year |
| Weight | Unweighted |
| Teacher(s) | Ms. Durquet |
Course Catalog description
Advanced Photography Honors builds on skills taught in Photo I. This course fulfills the district Career Technical Education requirement. Assignments will emphasize the technical as well as emotional and communicative nature of the photographic medium. Students will master advanced skills in composition, use 35 mm or medium format film cameras, and practice portable or studio lighting techniques. Students will expand their knowledge of darkroom and digital processes to include contrast control, filters, dodging and burning, advanced film exposure and developing methods. They will also explore one or more alternative photo processes (such as working with text, photo collage, multiple exposures, solarization and photogram composites).
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate an understanding of current and historical directions in photography through completed works, written reviews of exhibits and class critiques. Students will have the opportunity to take field trips outside of Palo Alto, where they will visit galleries and practice street photography or nature photography. During the second semester, students will develop an independent project and have the option to create a blog that features their work. They will also be introduced to online book publishing and have the opportunity to create their own photo book. This course may be repeated for credit upon instructor recommendation.
Honors students will have additional assignments (written and project-based) beyond those in Advanced Photo, and will select a theme that they pursue independently throughout the year, along with regular meetings for feedback from the instructor. Advanced Photography Honors will prepare students interested in taking the AP Studio Art 2- D Design course. Seniors in Advanced Photo Honors have the opportunity to curate and exhibit their work on campus through a sign-up process. Students will be assigned a museum or gallery visit in Palo Alto or in the Bay Area.
• Prerequisite: Successful completion Photography 1 or instructor approval
• Homework Expectations: On average 1 hour per week
• This course fulfills the district Career Technical Education requirement
Should I take this course?
If you enjoyed Photography 1 and have a passion for photography, you should take this course. Be sure to acknowledge that this course has fewer written assignments than Photo 1, but more actual photography projects and a higher standard of work. Students who take this course will have mandatory museum visits with critiques and photography assignments. Many field trip opportunities will be to the San Francisco MoMA or smaller galleries around the San Francisco area. There is often free time in the class, despite its honors weighting. Juniors who take this course commonly go on to take AP Photography in their senior year.