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.
Transforming Images with Photoshop PH01SP12
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. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge.
Instructor: Tung Hoang
Mondays, 10am - 12pm, Mar 12 - May 14
10 sessions: $250; members: $225
Digital Photography I PH02SP12 a or b
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, Camera Raw and Photoshop. In Photoshop, students will be introduced to a variety of tools for making tone and color corrections, as well as retouching. Students will explore output possibilities, learning about color management and printing. 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; point and shoot digital cameras are acceptable. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge.
Instructor: David Driscoll (section a) or Peter Baker (section b)
a Wednesdays, 7 - 9:30pm, May 2 - May 30
5 sessions: $157; members: $141
b Thursdays, 7 - 9:30pm, Mar 15 - Apr 19
6 sessions: $188; members: $169
Digital Photography II - The Next Step PH03SP12
This course will build upon the foundation provided in Digital Photo I with a focus on learning to use Photoshop to implement photographic vision. We will use editing tools to change both 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. Students must have a working knowledge of their camera and be able to copy their picture files from their camera to their computer. Prerequisite: Digital Photograpy I, basic camera and Photoshop skills.
Instructor: Kurt Heumiller
Tuesdays, 7 - 9:30pm, Mar 13 - May 1
8 sessions: $250; members: $225
Photo III: Digital Photography PH04SP12
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, weekly assignments and building a body of work.
Instructor: Harold Shapiro
Mondays, 6:30 - 9pm, Mar 12 - May 14
10 sessions: $313 members: $282
Personal Vision and Style PH05SP12
This class is for those who have learned the basic digital workflow, and are ready to think about initiating or developing a cohesive body of work. Students will show past work, discuss ideas, create new work and formulate an ongoing practice of editing and sequencing. We will cover color theory, advanced editing and how to get the print we want. Class will consist of critiques, readings, slide presentations, demos and assignments. Each student will put together a small body of work that makes a personal statement by the end of class. Lots of printing! Bring 8-10 digital images or prints to the first class. Prerequisite: Digital Photograpy I or knowledge of the basic workflow and DSLR camera.
Instructor: Phyllis Crowley
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Mar 14 - Apr 25 (except Mar 21)
6 sessions: $188; members: $169
Photography and Family PH06SP12
This course will investigate portraiture, landscape and documentary photography with a focus on relationships and individuality within the family dynamic. Weekly assignments photographing family and friends required. Kate is a Yale MFA Photography candidate. Her photographic work focuses on family dynamics within the rural landscape. Prerequisite: basic camera and Photoshop skills.
Instructor: Kate Merrill
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9pm, Apr 26 - May 31
6 sessions: $188; members: $169
Developing a Portfolio PH07SP12
This advanced class is designed to help serious students continue to refine their darkroom and digital photography skills. Instructor must approve admission into the class, and a portfolio review is required.
Instructor: Harold Shapiro
Wednesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Mar 14 - May 30
12 sessions: $450; members: $405
Individual Instruction
Instructors are available for individual critiques or instruction on an hourly basis.
Cost: $60 per hour.
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