PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

o    Monday or Wednesdays 6:00-8:00PM or Fridays 10:00AM-12:00PM

o    Teens or Adults

o    This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the basics, and the more advanced techniques in the Art of Photography.

o    This course is a Visual Arts class formulated to introduce and develop some of the necessary skills that will enable the students to understand the principals of digital cameras, film scanners and digital printing, as well as how to use them in the context of the visual language. It is a course designed to provide students with the necessary tools to understand the conceptual, visual, historical and cognitive arguments needed to create a cohesive and personal body of work. It will be a hands-on learning experience. Critiques will be the forum where students present their ideas discuss and verbalize concepts dealing with content and form; critiques are mandatory and will be a group experience.

o    Who should enroll in the Photography class?

 Beginning and Advanced Photography students (All ages), interested in learning not only the techniques, but in the further development of their eye.

o    Benefits of Photography Classes:

1.     Classes are provided three days a week, in order to provide a separation between different age groups (e.g <18 and >18). Classes are small (Typically only a maximum of 4 students per class).

2.     The students shall be able to fully understand how to use the camera as a tool for personal vision.

3.     Students will gain greater confidence in their ability to rely on their knowledge of the concepts and functions of shutter speeds, F-stops, ASA/ISO settings in digital photography, and how to manipulate the information to attain personal expression.

4.     Understand the differences between file formats. (RAW, JPG, TIFF, etc.)

5.     Be proficient in the transferring of digital information from the camera to the computer.

6.     Upon the successful completion of this course, the students should be able to use Photoshop as a tool for personal expression and visual exploration.

7.     Be able to properly operate and scan images by using a dedicated film scanner.

8.     Students will have the opportunity to attend a Black and White Darkroom field trip.

9.     Upon the successful completion of this unit, the students should be able to present a cohesive body of work in a professional manner. Complete a written Artist Statement

o    Course Requirements

1. The course requires that you own a digital camera (SLR preferred but Point and Shoot is also acceptable - at least 5-6 Megapixels – limited SLR cameras available) and/or film camera.

2. Advanced photography students are required to purchase 50 sheets (8.5x11) of the Epson Photographic Paper.