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 PH01FA10
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 shown 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.
Instructor: David Driscoll
Tuesdays, 7 - 9pm, Sep 21 - Oct 23
6 sessions: $185; members: $167
Transforming Images with Photoshop PH02FA10
This course is designed to prepare the student to understand and use the computer as a graphic arts tool. Students will learn simple color correction, photo retouching, illustration and photo manipulation. The class will also cover capturing and enhancing student’s images from a variety of sources, including digital cameras and scanned prints and photographs. Basic computer knowledge is required. Class limit 6.
Instructor: Tung Hoang
Mondays, 10am - 12pm, Sep 20 - Dec 6
12 sessions: $370; members: $333
Digital Photography Workflow I PH03FA10
This is an advanced Photoshop I class for those with some knowledge of digital photography. It covers the basic digital workflow from camera to printing. We will begin with understanding how the many features in the camera can be used to optimize images. We will then explore the ways you can enhance those images in Photoshop. The principles of color and color management will be covered, along with Levels and Curves, Camera Raw and Bridge, and an intro to retouching tools. Each demo is followed by student practice. Each session begins with discussion of a Master Image to illustrate different conceptual approaches to photography. Digital SLR cameras required. Some familiarity with Photoshop tools required. Indicate Mac or PC when registering.
Instructor: Phyllis Crowley
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9pm, Sep 22 - Oct 27
6 sessions: $230; members: $207
Digital Photography II PH04FA10
This course will continue to build upon the foundation provided in Digital Photo I 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 a working knowledge of their camera and can copy their picture files from their camera to their computer. Prerequisite: Digital Photograpy I.
Instructor: Peter Craig
Thursdays, 7 - 9pm, Sep 23 - Oct 28
6 sessions: $185; members: $167
Photo III: Digital & Film Photography PH05FA10
This exciting advanced course will help the experienced student to move forward with their photography. Aesthetic and technical topics will be discussed. Students will work on personal photo projects and building a body of work.
Instructor: Harold Shapiro
Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Sep 20 - Nov 22
10 sessions: $370; members: $333
Developing a Portfolio PH06FA10
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.
Instructor: Harold Shapiro
Wednesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Sep 22 - Nov 24
10 sessions: $360; members: $324
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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