Photographic Vision I for Teenagers Digital

Digital images are created and displayed on our computers in vast quantities and with constantly accelerating speeds. In this class we will take a step back from this frenzied process and focus on what goes into making a photograph distinct and compelling. Using whatever digital camera is available to them, students will create images utilizing techniques of proper exposure, principles of composition, understanding of lighting, and use of subject matter. Emphasis in this class is on the development of the student's self-expression and the creation of a digital portfolio.

The computer will be used only to edit and minimally process images. Basic understanding of photography is not required. Basic understanding of MAC is helpful, but not required. This class will run for eight, three hour sessions. Class time will be split between lecture, shooting, and lab time. Students will also be required to frequently shoot assignments after class for discussion the following day.

Day Class:

Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 12 pm

July 6 - 16

• Digital camera (point and shoot or digital SLR)
• 8x10 ink jet photo paper (not matte)
• Image storage device (external hard drive, jump drive, CDs, or DVDs)

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• $325 + lab fee of $50

Karen Kirchhoff began photographing in 1992. Some of the photos she created at this time are included in a collaborative project depicting a decade of punk people and places called NOT YOUR FAVORITE BAND. Her most recent solo project is a series of images of D.I.Y. music spaces titled IN THE BASEMENT. She also photographs at a monthly, benefit, queer dance party called THE NEXT BIG THING. She recently graduated from the Tyler School of Art M.F.A. program, and is currently teaching photography at Tyler and Delaware County Community College. Karen has been happily living in West Philadelphia for three years.