Media Arts

Digital Photography: Camera Confidence

Sept. 13 - Oct. 25, 2025 | Saturdays | FREE

A hands-on, beginner-friendly course where middle school students learn to use digital  cameras confidently. Students will explore composition, exposure, lighting, and storytelling while  creating images in their neighborhoods and around the city.

Key Components

• Understanding camera basics (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)
• Composition: rule of thirds, framing, leading lines
• Practice with portraits, nature, and architecture
• Weekly photo challenges to build skills and confidence

Ages: 11-14 (Capacity: 15 students)
Dates: Sept. 13 - Oct. 25, 2025
Times: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Days: Saturdays
Location: Metro Campus
CRN: 30878

Registration opens on Monday, Aug. 18.

This program is offered in partnership with the Cleveland Print Room.

Email creativeartsacademy@tri-c.edu or call 216-987-6145 for more information.

Photo Editing and Digital Storytelling

Nov. 1 - Dec. 20, 2025 | Saturdays | FREE

This class introduces students to post-production editing and using photography to tell stories. Students will learn to edit their photos using beginner-friendly tools and sequence images to build a narrative.

Key components

• Basics of photo editing: cropping, exposure adjustments, color balance
• Introduction to photo sequencing for storytelling
• Creating a mini digital photo zine or slideshow by the end of the course
• Group critiques to develop visual language and feedback skills

Ages: 11-14 (Capacity: 15 students)
Dates: Nov. 1 - Dec. 20, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Days: Saturdays
Location: Metro Campus
CRN: 30879

Registrations opens on Monday, Aug. 18.

This program is offered in partnership with the Cleveland Print Room.

Email creativeartsacademy@tri-c.edu or call 216-987-6145 for more information.