Thursday 19:30-22:00
February 23 to April 26, 2012
Sessions: 10
This ten session class covers all areas of taking pictures with digital cameras including techniques common both to film and electronic media. Topics include: Choosing the right camera and accessories, taking good pictures, the digital darkroom, memory cards, scanning, printing, the internet, storage and more. Students will learn image processing techniques with hands-on lessons in Photoshop at Ecole Parsons à Paris’ computer lab. This class is for people who are new to digital photography and want to learn more about it.
Supplies: Digital camera and memory stick
Please note that course availability is contingent on sufficient enrollment and that classes are subject to cancellation.
Wednesday 19:30-22:00
February 22 to April 25, 2012
Sessions: 10
This class is based on the students' images and practices in order to improve its photographic quality. It is thus recommended to take many pictures and gather images to prepare for class sessions. Personal work is discussed during critical sessions and confronted with other works and references, eventually through museum and gallery visits. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal vision through feedback on their pictures and by exploring the work of master photographers.
The class will also help the student to determine which form best suits his photographs and to explore various ways of presenting photographs such as through exhibitions, books and web galleries. In that matter, critical and technical choices will be confronted and discussed (such as prints, formats, digital treatment) in order to define a professional looking presentation of the body of work.
Recommended for students who already know basic camera skills and are ready to advance their photography to a higher level.
Supplies: Digital camera (preferably SLR Single Lens Reflex). Traditional film camera can be used but would require that the student provide printed and/or digital versions of his pictures.
Please note that course availability is contingent on sufficient enrollment and that classes are subject to cancellation.
