1. Photography Elective
Mr. Gerson M. Abesamis

2. This is a
Basic
Photog Class
Intended to introduce
photography to
beginners, as well as
enhance the skills of the
advanced.

3. Open to both
Juniors and
Seniors!

4. Class Req’ts:
•Access to a working
SLR camera (preferrably
digital, but film is okay)
•Access to a computer
•Willingness to sacrifice
their lunchbreaks for
double periods

5. Topics will include:
• Basics: camera parts, exposure, focal
lengths, and other fundamentals
• Composition, imagery, semiotics
• Genre photography (photojournalism,
documentary, fashion, sports, fine art,
travel, portraiture)
• Advanced techniques

6. The activities lined up
for the year:
• Lectures, discussions, and screenings
• Brainstorming, projects, and critiques
• A lot of photo shoots
• 2-3 out-of-school location shoots
(a.k.a. fieldtrips)
• Guest speakers and seminars

7. And lastly,
BAWAL
TAMAD!
Expect weekly individual/group homeworks
that will require everything from conceptualizing,
shooting, editing, and even critiquing.

8. Ask Sir Gerson:
• email: gerson.abe@gmail.com
• website: pisaywebdev.wordpress.com
• cellphone: 0917-3272277