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A Basic Photography Lesson

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Students explain the aesthetics of photography, take photos that demonstrate their understanding of aesthetics, and take photos that convey a message or tell a story. They analyze the qualities of a given photo.

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Grade
9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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