Photography 2: What Makes a Good Picture?

Grade Level: 
Student Level: 
Middle School

How are all cameras alike? Why do some photographs intrigue us more than others? In this interdisciplinary pair of programs, students are introduced to the science and art behind this extremely popular form of visual communication. Accompanying materials include in-program activity guides as well as teaching extensions for getting students launched on their own photographic projects.

These programs may be scheduled individually.


Program Format: 
  • Review elements of a camera (if students also had Photography 1 program).
  • Answer remaining questions.