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Black-and-White Film I: Introduction to the Darkroom
Explore the timeless beauty of traditional, film-based black-and-white photography, including image selection, exposure and processing your own film and prints in Crealdé’s wet darkroom. This introductory course will cover basic camera controls and formats, film types, hands-on field trips, weekly assignments, print reviews and lots of fun time in the darkroom. Designed for students new to film photography and photographers who want to reconnect with this creative art form. Tuition includes lab fee, chemistry, and free loaner cameras. Prerequisites: Understanding of basic camera controls and functions. Skill Level: Beginner
This advanced course is designed for students considering work with large format cameras using sheet film. Information will be presented on how to select this type of camera, image management and development, and how to print negatives. Students will gain a basic understanding of the view camera’s movements as a creative tool with artistic applications. Includes an overview of the Zone System method for exposure and processing. Skill level: Advanced.
Learn the fundamentals of image processing with today’s most popular image processing tools and image enhancement techniques. Learn a step by step workflow that combines the best features of Lightroom, Photoshop and Epson inkjet printers to create expressive and aesthetically pleasing photographs. Topics will include creating and maintaining an image archive, image enhancement techniques, effective use of metadata, preparing images for online publishing, and the fundamentals of inkjet printing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Photography PH147 or similar experience. Skill level: Intermediate
Digital Street Photography (Ages 10-14)
Learn the rich history of street photography, one of the most famous photographic genres. Through instructor-lead photo walks, students will learn how to capture a fleeting moment in time and create candid images that last forever. Digital SLR cameras are provided.
Introduction to Digital Photography (Thur)
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflects or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations; no need for a camera until the third class meeting.
Introduction to Digital Photography (Fri)
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflects or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations, no need for a camera until the third class meeting.
Before digital photography, there was film. Have fun taking pictures using 35mm cameras and black-and-white film, then create your own photos in the darkroom. Loaner cameras available. Even Harry Potter would be amazed!
Storytelling through Film Photography (Ages 13-17)
Become a visual storyteller! Learn how to sequence images to create a narrative while incorporating the concepts of symbolism and metaphor. Process your film and watch as your prints develop in Crealdé's darkroom then combine with the written word. Get the picture? Film cameras are provided.
Black and White Film II: Fine-tuning Your Film and Printing Skills
Note: Class begins on April 21
Sharpen your black-and-white vision of the world surrounding you in this intermediate level course with more assignments, field trips, supervised time in the darkroom, and print reviews. Learn more about grain and contrast control, film speed manipulation and the relationship between camera exposure, film development and final print. Course includes darkroom demonstrations, print reviews, and a night photography field trip. Tuition includes lab fee, chemistry, and free loaner cameras. Prerequisite: Black-and-White Film Photography I PH168 or similar experience.
Black-and-White Film I: Introduction to the Darkroom
Explore the timeless beauty of traditional, film-based black-and-white photography, including image selection, exposure and processing your own film and prints in Crealdé’s wet darkroom. This introductory course will cover basic camera controls and formats, film types, hands-on field trips, weekly assignments, print reviews and lots of fun time in the darkroom. Designed for students new to film photography and photographers who want to reconnect with this creative art form. Tuition includes lab fee, chemistry, and free loaner cameras. Prerequisites: Understanding of basic camera controls and functions. Skill Level: Beginner
**This class will be presented as a hybrid learning opportunity, with classroom instruction via Zoom and on-location field trips**
Learn skills needed to capture the fascinating world of small nature subjects. Skills cover lens selection and use, lighting, timing, and stacking for focus, and how to overcome the close-up focusing conundrum. We will learn, explore, and photograph small subjects from wildflowers to flying insects.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Photography PH147 or similar experience. Skill level: Intermediate
This new intermediate level, 24-contact-hour course will introduce students to some of the classic themes in photography with technical instruction for film and digital, photographic history, and a series of extended field and studio sessions on Saturdays. Topics covered will include street photography, architecture, portrait, and studio. Through presentations on the history of photography, participants will be introduced to the masters in each specific genre. After each work session, the instructor will hold a formal review and discussion of the student’s work. Prerequisite: Photoshop & Lightroom PH258, Black & White Film Photo II PH239 or similar experience. *Class reviews Mondays: June 20, July 11, July 25 & August 1. Meets Saturdays for extended field & studio sessions: June 18, July 9, 23 & 30.
Introduction to Portrait Photography
In this class, students will learn basic lighting techniques, using flash and natural light to reveal a subject’s unique personality. Focus is given to the ways in which posing techniques can define the photographic portrait. Students may work in black and white or color. Prerequisite: Black-and-White Film Photo I PH168, Intro to Digital Photo PH147, or similar experience.
Digital Street Photography (Ages 10-14)
Learn the rich history of street photography, one of the most famous photographic genres. Through instructor-lead photo walks, students will learn how to capture a fleeting moment in time and create candid images that last forever. Digital SLR cameras are provided.
In this 4 week course learn to use the iPhone camera to achieve amazing results. Explore various iPhone camera photography modes and useful camera and image processing apps. There will be interactive demonstrations and image reviews. Both Apple and Android users are welcome.
Introduction to Digital Photography (Thurs)
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflects or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations, no need for a camera until the third class meeting.
Black-and-White Film: Continuous Studies
This special summer class will assist intermediate level students with black and white, film-based photography – both in the field, with image selection and in the darkroom. Sessions include supervised darkroom printing, technical demonstrations and assignments on different film and printing techniques, as well as practical applications in the field. The course also prepares students for the Film III class, which concentrates on exhibition printing. Note: Class meets June 14, 21, 28, July 5, and 12.
Introduction to Digital Photography (Fri)
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflects or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations, no need for a camera until the third class meeting.
Storytelling through Film Photography (Ages 13-17)
Become a visual storyteller! Learn how to sequence images to create a narrative while incorporating the concepts of symbolism and metaphor. Process your film and watch as your prints develop in Crealdé's darkroom then combine with the written word. Get the picture? Film cameras are provided.