ACFL Scheme of Work
Course Title: Digital Photography
Delivery Site: Wiseworks
Duration: 6 weeks (15 GLH)
Tutor: Debbie Dye
Time: 10am-12:30
Project Manager: Sophia Facey (Community Learning Mental Health)
Aims of the course :
 Understand basic camera functions in theory and practical use
 Understand the nature and quality of light
 To develop an eye for photographs through research and critique
 To develop a challenging mindset in what can or can’t be done using basic camera kit
 To contribute to the Community Learning mental Health Research Project through discussions and assessments
Target Group (if any): General Interest
Level: Beginners
Session & date
Topic
Learning outcomes
By the end of the
session learners will be
able to
Teaching and learning
activities
Assessment
Pre-course
assessment
Are learners in scope or
not
IAG
Pre course Smart
Survey
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Camera function activity
Marking handout
Key Skills
Lesson 1
1. New learner
Select two personal
goals
Eng: Use the relevant
terminology and spelling
2.
3.
4.
5.
induction (power
point)
Getting to know
each other
Initial assessment
Discovering
Potential
Understand basic
camera functions in
theory and practical
use


Explain basic
camera terminology
using appropriate
language,
Understanding
camera default
settings (sharpness,
resolution), and
change accordingly
on own camera
Icebreaker activity
Portfolio

aperture
Using photography to
record your day
Use bounce questioning

Shutter Speed

Flash

lens
Discussion about how
learners feel about
taking portraits and also
about having photo
taken
E&D: Is people
photography taboo in
some cultures?
Differentiation: slower
learners using a
supported handout
Stronger learners –
additional activity on
buttons and menus
Lesson 2

1. Understand the
nature and quality of 
light
2. Discover the impact
of composition
3. British values:

Photography
Mindfulness/dos
and donts

(suggested topic:
DEBATE)
Q&A
Lesson 1 recap
Demonstrate
appropriate settings
for landscape
Explain the term
‘available light’
Name two
composition rules
Get camera ready for a
landscape shot
Observation
Practical landscape
activity on location
Product evaluation
Group conversation on
sharing and critique Examine how it feels
when others criticise
work. How to provide
constructive feedback
“Sandwich”
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Maths: Understanding
thirds
Maths: Using triangles
within the 5:3 ratio
E&D / BV: Being
respectful and mindful of
other people
Observation
2
Differentiation: slower
learners using How to
guide
Stronger learners –
Creating their own how
to guide
Lesson 3

1. Self assessment
2. Discovering
Potential
3. Discovering POV in
an architectural
image


Q&A
Lesson 2 recap
Demonstrate the
impact of focal
length
Explain the terms
foreshortening and
distortion in the
context of
architectural
photography
Wide angle and
compressed activity
Product Evaluation
Discuss examples of
foreshortening and
distortion in groups
Observation and peer
correction
Group conversation on
“conveying a mood”
Maths: Spatial
awareness in context of
wide angle
E&D: Why is
architectural
photography very
important in some
cultures?
Differentiation: slower
learners using quality
check lists
Stronger learners –
Creating their own lists
Lesson 4

Lesson 3 recap

Explain Formal,
informal and Candid
Q& A
1. Portraiture
Portrait activity
(expression)
Observation and
product evaluation
Portrait Activity (Mood)
Observation and
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Maths: Using triangles
within the 5:3 ratio
E&D: Meaning of
expression. Is smiling
always seen as friendly?
3
product evaluation
Re-visit comfort levels
for photographing and
directing people
Differentiation: slower
learners use the settings
guide
Stronger learners – trial
using own settings
(guess)
Lesson 5
2. Dusk and Night
3. This lesson will
consist of
location work and
will commence at
3pm or 4pm
subject to GMT.

Lesson 4 recap

Demonstrate
appropriate settings
for long exposure

Lesson 6
1. Self assessment 
and IAG
(Discovering

Q&A
Light trail activity
Maths: GMT+ 1 / time
and sunset
Observation and
product evaluation
Group discussion on
Demonstrate camera staying safe during night
settings for action
photography
night photography
Differentiation: slower
learners use the settings
guide
Stronger learners – use
skills to transfer to other
long exposure scenarios
Consolidate learning
Demonstrate
Take several images of
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Q&A
Eng: SPAG
Observation and
E&D: Sharing feelings is
4
Potential)
2. Progression
3. Student selected
lesson from:
Action and Sport
Animal
Still Life
Image Editing
appropriate settings
for chosen subject
and indicate reasons
for choices

Select 2 next step
activities to support
learning goals
chosen topic and select product evaluation
one that reflects how the
learners feel that day
and write a 100 word
blog/WP post to support
this.
not always easy in some
communities?
Group discussion: Does
mood and wellbeing
make learners take
certain types of images.
IE do shy people stay
clear of portraits. Do
people with depression
take sad pictures etc.
Progression activity and
top up info.
Differentiation: slower
learners select from
poems brought in by the
tutor
Stronger learners –
Write their own
post/poem
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