PHOTOGRAPHY
For digital photography classes, the Workshop’s photo department has 6 computers: 3 Mac and 3 PC. When signing up for these classes, please state your preference. Students with laptops may bring them instead of using CAW’s computers. Photoshop CS3 or CS4 is recommended. Students must provide their own paper for printing. For darkroom classes, tuition includes the use of the lab during class hours.
Digital Photography I – BOTH CLASSES ARE FULL
a Instructor: Joan Fitzsimmons
Tuesday mornings, 10:00-12:00 (June 22-July 27)
b Instructor: Meredith Miller
Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 (June 22-July 27)
This course will focus on the transition from traditional photographic practices to digital photography, including basic digital camera operation as well as the digital imaging suite of Adobe Bridge, Adobe Camera Raw, and Adobe Photoshop. In Photoshop, students will be introduced to a variety of editing tools for making tone and color corrections, as well as retouching. Students will explore both screen and print output possibilities, learning about basic color management and inkjet printing along the way. In addition, students will be exposed to contemporary photographic trends through illustrated lectures, readings, and photography assignments, enabling the development of a personal photographic language. Digital SLR preferred though not required: point and shoot digital cameras are acceptable.
Six sessions: $180; members: $162
Digital Photography II PH04SU10
Instructor: Chris Volpe
Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 (June 30-Aug 4)
This course will continue to build upon the foundation provided in the Digital Photography I course with more of a focus on Photoshop. Students will learn to implement their photographic vision using Photoshop. We will continue to use editing tools to change both the overall and specific areas of images through the use of layers, adjustment layers, layer masks, and selection tools. In addition, we will discuss black and white conversion, sharpening methods, and preparing images for print. It is assumed that students have participated in Digital Photography I, have a working knowledge of their camera, and can copy their picture files from their camera to their computer.
Six sessions: $180 members: $162
Traditional Black-and-White Photography PH05SU10
Instructor: Joan Fitzsimmons
Thursday mornings, 9:30-12:30 (June 24-July 29)
This basic class will cover the chemical processing of film and printing in the darkroom, as well as discussing master photographers who worked in black-and-white. A 35mm manual film camera required. Each student is responsible for purchasing film and paper for this class. A list of suppliers will be provided.
Six sessions: $215; members: $194
Digital Night Photography PH01SU10
Instructor: Harold Shapiro
Monday evenings, 7:00-9:30 (June 21-July 26)
No Class July 5
Now in its 25th year, this exciting course explores the world of photography after the sun has set. Using Digital or film cameras, students will go on excursions each week and employ long exposures, multiple flash, filters, and more to create memorable night photographs. Digital or film camera with manual control, portable flash, tripod and cable (or electronic) release is required. Further equipment choices will be discussed extensively during this class, but students should be very comfortable with basic camera controls to get the most out of this class. Basic computer knowledge is recommended.
Five sessions: $175; members: $158
Developing a Portfolio PH03SU10
Instructor: Harold Shapiro
Wednesday mornings, 9:30-12:30 (June 23-July 28)
This advanced class is designed to help serious students continue to refine their darkroom and digital photography skills. Instructor needs to approve admission into the class, and a portfolio review is required. Class limit 7.
Six sessions: $210; members: $189
Individual Instruction
Instructors are available for individual critiques or instruction on an hourly basis.
Cost: $50 per hour, digital: $60 per hour.
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