Lillstreet Art Center Winter 2015 Class Catalogue | Page 22
DIGITAL
DIGITAL ARTS &
PHOTOGRAPHY
CREATE A FRAMEWORK FOR CREATIVE EXPLORATION using a variety
of technological tools and processes. Our current classes offer students the
opportunity to refine their skills as a photographer, designer or animator.
Like digital media, our department is always changing as we innovate
with this dynamic means of expression.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
BEGINNER/
ADVANCED
BEGINNER
FIRST-TIME DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
(5 WEEKS)
Before that new digital camera
becomes an expensive paperweight,
learn how it works and how to make
beautiful images with it. We’ll use
easy technical explanations, shooting
exercises, and a review of student
images to teach you how to find,
compose, and capture compelling
photographs. Camera with manual
settings required, DSLR preferred.
Please bring a flash drive.
FIRST-TIME LIGHTROOM
BEGINNING DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH
ARTWORK
(10 WEEKS)
(5 WEEKS)
Are you on “automatic” mode?
Learn how to use your camera with
all of its various settings. Learn
about composition, subject choice
and thematic ideas. Clear lectures
and hands-on exercises will have
you shooting like a pro. The course
will also cover the basics of image
enhancement in the digital lab.
Basic computer skills and a digital
camera with manual controls (DSLR
preferred) are required.
This class will show you how to
make effective photographs of your
paintings, ceramics, or jewelry with
a few simple lighting techniques and
understanding of your camera. You
will learn how to use the computer to
adjust, crop, and resize your images
for websites and juried shows. Please
bring your digital camera, a small
piece of your artwork to photograph
and a flash drive.
Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm
Monday 6:30-9:30pm
Joe Tighe
Session II: Starts February 17
Garrett Baumer
Starts January 12
Barbara Diener
Session I: Starts January 12
Session II: Starts February 16
Friday 10am-1pm
$190, Members $185
(5 WEEKS)
Lightroom is powerful and affordable
software for enhancing photographs,
cataloging, printing, and more. This
overview will teach you to organize,
develop, and print your images. See
why professional photographers
everywhere are hooked on Lightroom.
This is a perfect follow up to FirstTime Digital Photography or can be
taken on its own. Basic computer skills
required. Students should bring highresolution jpgs on a flash drive to the
first class.
$190, Members $185
Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm
Joe Tighe
Session I: Starts January 13
Saturday 10am-1pm
Alyce McQueen
Session I: Starts January 17
Session II: Starts February 21
$190, Members $185
Jaclyn Wright
Starts January 16
Saturday 2-5pm
Garrett Baumer
Starts January 17
$360, Members $350
Monday 6:30-9:30pm
MULTILEVEL
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
(10 WEEKS)
Looking to elevate your snapshots into
portraits? Learn to coax expression
out of blank faces and put subjects
at ease. Participants will consider
the power of portraits in conveying
meaning. Work on location with
available light then move into the
studio and learn about controlled
lighting. There will also be in-class
shooting assignments and critiques.
DSLR camera preferred.
Tuesday 10am-1pm
Joe Tighe
Starts January 13
$360, Members $350
22 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 12 & FEBRUARY 16