Photography

Level: All Levels | Instructor: Nancy Cavender-Garcia
Dates: Tues, 6/4/2019 to 7/2/2019 | 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Studio: Digital Imaging Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $175.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $160.00

Digital cameras can be easy and fun to use, but expanded knowledge can take results to a higher level. Explore what all those controls, features, and functions are for. This class covers how to take better photographs as well as how to transfer images from camera to computer or the internet. Students will discover their camera's potential by practicing classic shot techniques, and will also learn how to manage digital assets by editing, preparing, printing, and archiving images.

Level: All Levels | Instructor: Nancy Cavender-Garcia
Dates: Tues, 7/9/2019 to 8/6/2019 | 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Studio: Digital Imaging Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $165.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $150.00

Digital cameras can be easy and fun to use, but expanded knowledge can take results to a higher level. Explore what all those controls, features, and functions are for. This class covers how to take better photographs as well as how to transfer images from camera to computer or the internet. Students will discover their camera's potential by practicing classic shot techniques, and will also learn how to manage digital assets by editing, preparing, printing, and archiving images.

Level: All Levels | Instructor: Ramin Samandari
Dates: Mon, 6/3/2019 to 7/1/2019 | 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Studio: Ellison Lecture Hall | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $165.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $150.00

This introductory class is designed for those who want to learn basic creative control of their manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera. Sessions will cover cameras, focal lengths, composition, camera angles, and strategies for making successful photographs. This class reveals methods to make photographs more interesting, dynamic, and impactful by using simple techniques and compositional tools. The instructor will work individually with students to solve specific problems.

Level: All Levels | Instructor: Ramin Samandari
Dates: Mon, 7/8/2019 to 8/5/2019 | 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Studio: Ellison Lecture Hall | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $165.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $150.00

This class continues where the Introduction to Photography.1 class ends and expands upon its content in greater depth. Class assignments will cover topics such as the use of available light, flash, tripod, and creative camera control. This class will emphasize the creative and innovative applications of equipment to achieve inspired photographs.

Level: All Levels | Instructor: Joe Harjo
Dates: Wed, 6/5/2019 to 8/7/2019 | 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Studio: Lende Photography Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $330.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $315.00

This class is designed for photographers who have no previous darkroom experience or those who want to expand their knowledge of the darkroom. Learn about black & white film developing and printing, dodging and burning of prints, toning, print retouching, and print finishing. Essential elements of camera handling, metering, lens accessories, camera accessories, and composition issues will be explained and demonstrated. Intermediate-level photographers will be encouraged to achieve better mastery over their equipment, materials, and printing skills.

Level: Advanced | Instructor: Joe Harjo
Dates: Wed, 6/5/2019 to 8/7/2019 | 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Studio: Lende Photography Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $340.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $325.00

This class is designed for the advanced photographer who desires a challenging environment in which darkroom skills can be honed. Through darkroom demonstrations, class assignments, field trips, and informal gatherings to discuss photographic ideas, students will finish the term with a rich body of work ready for exhibition. Prerequisite: Instructor approval of portfolio prior to enrollment.

Level: All Levels | Instructor: Nancy Cavender-Garcia
Dates: Wed, 6/5/2019 to 8/7/2019 | 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Studio: Digital Imaging Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $320.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $305.00

This course will provide a thorough grounding in Photoshop and is designed to expand the student's skills in pixel-based photographic design and printing. Adobe Photoshop® is the primary image processing program used to digitally enhance, alter, and retouch photographic images. Using digital cameras to capture images, as well as flatbed and film scanners to digitize other photographic images, students will then use computers to improve or alter those images. A variety of output methods will be used, including laser and ink jet printers, to introduce students to the artistic possibilities of digital photography

Level: Advanced | Instructor: Victor Pagona
Dates: Dates and times to be arranged with instructor, 6/3/2019 to 8/11/2019 | Arranged through Department Chair-
Studio: Lende Photography Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $340.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $325.00

The Lende Photography Studios are completely equipped photographic workspaces available to experienced photographers. The equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with photography classes and full-term students given priority. The fee includes access to the darkroom, traditional black and white chemistry, and dry workspaces. Students are responsible for all cleanups. Prerequisite: Intermediate photography classes or equivalent experience. Before enrolling, students need to contact Department Chair Victor Pagona at 210.200.8256.