The career exploration program for grades 9 through 10, as part of a comprehensive K through 10 career development program, attempts to develop an awareness of and appreciation for work, extend knowledge of the variety of career opportunities, and provide experiences in career areas of individual interest. The document, a collection of materials consisting of student learning experience packets and a resource list, is designed to introduce students to occupations in photography. The introduction defines the career area, and presents course objectives, course strategy, procedures, evaluation, exploration trips, and a suggested time table. The learning activities are organized into objectives, activities, and resources, and include the following learning activities: discussion, role playing, self-analysis quiz, job performance rating, worksheets, interest surveys, examination of equipment, interviews, field trips, job analysis, construction of pin-hole cameras and darkroom boxes, film evaluation, and discussion of career maturity. The appendix contains suggestions and procedures for field trips and exploration trips, forms for exploration trip permission and report, job titles, and resources. (JB)