Digital Photography I

The elegance and attractiveness of the black and white photograph is perhaps eternal. In this course, we will use modern photographic technologies to create images in the classic black and white style. Students will use their DSLR cameras in conjunction with Photoshop to create artistic images.

Topics to be covered include techniques of proper exposure, principles of composition, and understanding the use of lighting. Because image processing and printing will be done with the use of the computer and printer, students should have a basic understanding of how to use the computer (i.e. how to open up files, create folders, et cetera). Students will walk away from the class with an understanding of the technical and visual aspects related to digital photography and a small portfolio of black and white images.

This class is for beginners who want to learn photography from a digital perspective.

There will be optional museum and gallery visits on some weekends. Although these are not mandatory, students are highly encouraged to attend these short trips.

5-week Class:

Sundays, 2pm-5pm

June 5 – July 10 (no class July 3)

• $350 + lab fee of $60

• Digital SLR
• Memory card (4GB or more)
• 8.5x11 inkjet paper (Epson Premium Luster or Premium Glossy)
• 2.5" Hard drive (60GB or more of free space)

Karen Kirchhoff is an artist living and working in Philadelphia. She primarily makes photographs but also produces images with brush and ink. Ms. Kirchhoff's work focuses on those that create new territories, and are at least in moments, living within them successfully. She strives to blend her art and social activism through organizing and photographing from within the queer and anarchist communities. She currently teaches both traditional and digital photography at Tyler School of Art and Delaware County Community College.