<p>I am a "former" portrait/wedding photographer turned Professor. I have taught introductory photography courses for years, but next semester I will be teaching our section of Portrait Photography. I am putting together my curriculum now, and I thought that I would open it up to the professional world to see what your opinions are on these questions:<br> 1. What type of content would you put into a class like this, or what type of content do you think is most important?<br> 2. What assignments would you use?</p> <p>For this class, it will be almost entirely Juniors and Seniors, so 20 years of age and up. All will either have their own cameras, or will use the school cameras (Canon SL1's). We have a host of equipment to use, including these lenses:<br> 50mm 1.8<br> 70-200 f/4<br> 100 f/2.8 macro<br> And also, we have access to a Canon 1DX, Canon 6D and a Hasselblad H3D2-39 with 80mm f/2.8 and 120mm f/4 lens. </p> <p>I want to make the most out of their experience, so any/all suggestions are welcome. Thank you in advance!</p>