Senior Secondary Nigeria Curriculum. Federal Photography Scheme of Work for SS 1. The Camera, Printing –Schemeofwork
PHOTOGRAPHY SS 1 TEACHING SCHEME FIRST TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1. | INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY: The meaning of photography Scopes of photography Essence of photography | List the different aspect of life in which photography is in use. |
| 2. | IMPORTANCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Importance of photography historical purpose (b) Educational purpose (c) Security purpose (d) advertising purpose (e) communication purpose (f) labelling. | Enumerate areas of importance of photography identification. |
| 3. | HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY: The brief history of photography The word photography derives from a Greek word. The mentor of photography and permanent photography. | Construct a pinhole camera using a cardboard. |
| 4 | AREA OF PHOTOGRAPHY: The various areas of photography Fashion Sports Documentation Nature War Under water. | List various areas of photography |
| 5. | PHOTOGRAPHY TERMINOLOGY: The meaning of photography terminologies. Photography terminologies such as (a) zoom (b) focus (c) print (d) exposure (e) develop (f) image (g) subject etc. ` | List terms use in photography |
| 6. | THE THEORY OF LIGHT What is light? Various sources of light e.g.; Natural and artificial light Importance of light to photography | Experience with different artificial light. |
| 7. | PROPERTIES OF LIGHT: What are properties of light? The various properties of light e.g.; Absorption Reflection Refraction Dispersion | Experiment in the effect of artificial light on different surface. |
| 8. | THE CAMERA: What is camera Classification of camera based on lenses Single lens reflex Twin-lens reflex Video camera Types of Cameras Analogue camera Digital photo camera Video camera | Identify the principles upon which the camera is design |
| 9. | THE CAMERA (CONT.–) Types of video cameras e.g. (a) camcorder (b) close circuit (c) television camera (d) camera phone range camera etc. | Identify various types of video camera |
| 10. | THE CAMERA : Basic parts of the camera Functions of the camera Care of the camera | Identify the basic parts of camera using analogue camera List the function of the identified parts of camera |
| 11. | PRACTICAL: How to operate the camera How to maintain the camera e.g. (a) cleaning the lens (b) packaging of the camera when not in use (c) cleaning of the body. | Demonstrate how to; Clean the lens Handle the camera when loading the film. Keep camera in the bag when not in use. |
| 12. | Revision | Revision |
| 13. | Examination | Examination |
| 14. | Examination | Examination |
Senior Secondary Nigeria Curriculum. Federal Photography Scheme of Work for SS 1 –Schemeofwork
PHOTOGRAPHY SS 1 TEACHING SCHEME SECOND TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1. | THE FILM: The meaning of film The nature of film | Students observe the nature of an undeveloped film pull out of the cartriage. |
| 2. | TYPES OF FILM: Types of photography films e.g. black and white, coloured film. Meaning of film format. | Describe the various film format discuss and differentiate black and white film. |
| 3. | FILM SPEED : The film format (sizes) The meaning of film speed Importance of film speed | Discuss each category of film in relation of their speed. |
| 4. | SHOOTING PREPARATION: The meaning of shooting preparation The various forms of preparation prior to shooting photographs. | Load film into the camera and make other preparation as determined by the type of photograph to be taken. |
| 5. | SHOOTING PREPARATION: 1.types of photographs Two ways of handling camera e.g. hand held and using tripod. | Experiment with shooting of photographs both indoor and outdoor. |
| 6. | PRACTICAL (SHOOTING OF BOTH OUT AND INDOOR PHOTOGRAPH) | Students demonstrate how to shoot photographs. |
| 7. | THE DARKROOM : The meaning of darkroom Darkroom layout. | Visit the darkroom. |
| 8. | THE DARKROOM: Darkroom tools and equipment. | Identify the various tools and equipment in the darkroom. |
| 9. | THE DARKROOM: Darkroom safety | Demonstration: wearing of rubber gloves Apron and laboratory coat. |
| 10. | EXCURSION TO ANY PHOTOGRAPHIC COLOUR LABORATORY | The students observe and ask questions the processes taken in the laboratory during development. |
| 11. | Revision | Revision |
| 12. | Examination | Examination |
| 13. | Examination | Examination |
Senior Secondary Nigeria Curriculum. Federal Photography Scheme of Work for SS 1. The Camera, Printing –Schemeofwork
PHOTOGRAPHY SS 1 TEACHING SCHEME THIRD TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1. | REVISION (DARKROOM) | Visit to the dark room Identify the various tools and equipment in the darkroom. |
| 2. | FILM DEVELOPMENT Film development definition Film development method. | Identify the materials and equipment used for film development. Experiment with development tank and serious method. |
| 3. | FILM DEVELOPMENT: Film development materials and equipment. The use of each materials and equipment. | Identify the materials and equipment for film development. |
| 4.` | PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE OF FILM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS | Experiment with development tank and see-saw method. |
| 5. | THE NEGATIVE: The meaning of negative The meaning of drying of negative Method of drying of negative e.g. drier and open air method. | Identify negative Development using dryer and upon air method. |
| 6. | THE NEGATIVE: The meaning of storage of negative. Method of storage of negative e.g. film containers, cello-phone jackets. | Storage of negative using different method. |
| 7. | PRACTICAL ON NEGATIVE DRYING AND STORAGE | Demonstrating of drying and storage of negative by using different method. |
| 8. | PRINTING: The meaning of printing The printing materials and equipment such as; i. Enlarge, ii. Safelight, iii. Drier, iv. Developing tank, v. Guillotine, vi. Developer, vii. Fixer, viii. Stop bath, xi. Timer etc. | Identify the materials and equipment used in printing of photographs. |
| 9. | PRINTING: The printing process The printing of photographs using contact method, enlarging method. The drying and storage of photograph by using drying and open air drying method. Storage of photographs by using photo albums, cello-phone jacket, printing paper pack. | Experiment with; Negative and printing papers (contact printing) Negative and enlarger. |
| 10. | EXCURSION TO PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO | Students are to observe the printing process. |
| 11. | Revision | Revision |
| 12. | Examination | Examination |
| 13. | Examination | Examination |
