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Photography & Digital Media

Enhance your multimedia skills through classes in digital photography, Adobe Photoshop®, and graphic illustration.

Summer Semester begins July 15.
Early Registration Discount: Register by June 2 to receive a $5 DISCOUNT on class tuition.
On-Time Registration: June 3 - July 7
Late Registration: Beginning July 8 a $10 LATE FEE will be applied to class tuition.


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AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Since digital courses were introduced at the Art Center over seven years ago, the department has grown by leaps and bounds. We started with just a few basic classes and a handful of students. Now we offer a wide variety of classes geared to everyone from beginners to the most advanced students. Hundreds of students take a digital class or workshop of some type at the Art Center each year. Whether it’s photography, Photoshop®, or Personal Digital Projects, we have an active and committed group of students (and faculty) with new students discovering the joys of digital art each semester. Today the Art Center’s Photography & Digital Media Department rivals any similar program in the New York metropolitan area, with class fees at a fraction of the cost. While we started with limited equipment, our digital lab now has state-of-the-art computers and printers – some of this expensive equipment was generously donated by our very involved students.

While we are very pleased with the popularity of our classes and our high level of professionalism, we now fi nd that some changes must be made in order to sustain our digital programs at the same level of quality and expertise. Digital is an expensive medium. The costs for equipment and maintenance, software updates, specialty inks and printing papers keep going up and these costs cannot be completely covered by the class fees. The cost of these high quality items has become exorbitant, especially as we have more advanced students printing numerous pieces. To deal with this issue, and the impracticality of storing a large range of paper surfaces and sizes, the Art Center will no longer be providing printing paper as of Fall Semester 2012 – as is the practice of other digital programs in the New York metropolitan area. At the start of each semester, our instructors will advise students on the best papers for students’ individual needs. With this change, our instructors believe that all of our students will be better served. We look forward to serving our existing digital students and we also look forward to the continued growth and popularity of our exemplary Photography & Digital Media Department.

Mari D’Alessandro, Director of Programs & Communications



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Introduction to Digital Photography
 
1101
Photography & Digital Media
Beginner
Class
Monday
Member:
$260 + $40
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


Non Member:
$290 + $40
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


6-week course  
Class Held: 7/15/2013 - 8/19/2013
Day(s)/Timing : Monday  9:30AM - 12:00PM
Season: Summer - 2013  
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This course is designed for students who want to learn about their digital point-and-shoot or SLR camera system. Topics include basic camera operation: shutter, aperture, focal length, white balance and metering. Students will learn to adjust raw images and make basic adjustments using Adobe Photoshop® CS4 & 5. Students will also learn how to scan and make photo-quality prints on our fine art inkjet printers. Simple composition, presentation and lighting strategies will be addressed. Shooting assignments will be given. Students should bring their own digital camera, a tripod if possible, and the camera manual to the first class; additional materials will also be discussed.
Introduction to Digital Photography
 
1103
Photography & Digital Media
Beginner
Class
Tuesday
Member:
$260 + $40 lab fee
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


Non Member:
$290 + $40 lab fee
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


6-week course  
Class Held: 7/16/2012 - 8/20/2012
Day(s)/Timing : Tuesday  7:00PM - 9:30PM
Season: Summer - 2013  
Hurry!! only 4 seat(s) left

CLICK HERE FOR COURSE INFORMATION:
This course is designed for students who want to learn about their digital point-and-shoot or SLR camera system. Topics include basic camera operation: shutter, aperture, focal length, white balance and metering. Students will learn to adjust raw images and make basic adjustments using Adobe Photoshop® CS4 & 5. Students will also learn how to scan and make photo-quality prints on our fine art inkjet printers. Simple composition, presentation and lighting strategies will be addressed. Shooting assignments will be given. Students should bring their own digital camera, a tripod if possible, and the camera manual to the first class; additional materials will also be discussed.
Personal Digital Projects
 
1105
Photography & Digital Media
Int/Adv
Class
Thursday
Member:
$300 + $45 lab fee
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


Non Member:
$330 + $45 lab fee
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


6-week course  
Class Held: 7/18/2013 - 8/22/2013
Day(s)/Timing : Thursday  7:00PM - 9:30PM
Season: Summer - 2013  
Hurry!! only 5 seat(s) left

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This course is ideal for any student who wants to focus on a photographic, design or fine art project, whether complex or simple. Past students have worked on building a portfolio, publishing a photo book online, preparing artwork for an exhibition, creating slide shows, or even just refining their Photoshop® skills. Limited to 5 students to ensure personalized attention. Materials will be discussed the first day of class; bring a USB drive.
Introduction to Photoshop®
 
1107
Photography & Digital Media
Beginner
Class
Thursday
Member:
$260 + $40 lab fee
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


Non Member:
$290 + $40 lab fee
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


6-week course  
Class Held: 7/18/2013 - 8/22/2013
Day(s)/Timing : Thursday  7:00PM - 9:30PM
Season: Summer - 2013  
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE INFORMATION:
This course covers the basic concepts and tools used in Photoshop® CS4 & 5. Through demonstrations, instructional handouts and hands-on computer use, students will learn the fundamentals of digital color, retouching, colorizing, dodging and burning, and inkjet printing. The use of adjustment layers, layer masks and filters will also be explored to emphasize image enhancement and creative freedom. This course is intended to prepare the student for the next level of Photoshop® skills. Materials will be discussed the first day of class; bring a USB drive.
Personal Digital Projects
 
1109
Photography & Digital Media
All Levels
Class
Friday
Member:
$300 + $45 lab fee
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


Non Member:
$330 + $45 lab fee
-$5 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT


6-week course  
Class Held: 7/19/2013 - 8/23/2013
Day(s)/Timing : Friday  9:30AM - 12:00PM
Season: Summer - 2013  
Hurry!! only 4 seat(s) left

CLICK HERE FOR COURSE INFORMATION:
This course is ideal for any student who wants to focus on a photographic, design or fine art project, whether complex or simple. Past students have worked on building a portfolio, publishing a photo book online, preparing artwork for an exhibition, creating slide shows, or even just refining their Photoshop® skills.

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