Media Arts
Digital Photography I: Camera and Editing Basics
Jan. 29 - May 7, 2022 | FREE
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - noon | Ages 13 - 18
In this introductory course, students will build a technical and creative foundation in digital photography. Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, students learn the basics of using cameras and imaging software to produce compelling digital photographs. Through artist-led lectures and critiques, students develop an understanding of how to talk about and evaluate photography in several contexts. Students will be exposed to other practicing photographers, engage in group activities like photo walks, and begin developing a photographic practice.
Requirements:
- Students must display an interest in digital photography
- Students must be 13 years or older
The program is supported by Cleveland Foundation.
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Digital Photography II: Deepening Skill and Developing Voice
Jan. 29 - May 7, 2022 | FREE
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - noon | Ages 14 - 18
Through this intermediate course, students will utilize their foundational photography skills to immerse themselves in the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography. Students deepen their familiarity with both cameras and imaging software in service of developing their own creative voice. They continue to critique as a group, focusing on the connections between photos and the power of a photo series and a 'body' of work. Practicing/professional photographers will be invited into class to expose students to different career paths, perspectives, equipment and techniques. The goal is to cultivate confident young photographers with a passion for and an understanding of a photo-based practice.
Requirements:
- Students must have a basic understanding of how to operate a DSLR/mirrorless camera (taught in Digital I)
- Students must have a foundational set of Photoshop editing skills (taught in Digital I)
- Students must be at least 14 years or older
The program is supported by Cleveland Foundation.
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