BASICS OF FILMMAKING

Have you ever wondered how a fi lm is made? Every fi lm starts with a good story, and it doesn't stop there. Learn the fundamental aspects of fi lmmaking and grow in your ability to tell stories from script to screen. Age 16+ Supply list: notebook, pens, pencils, etc.

10wks           6/3-8/12           T          7:30p-9:00p          L. Benacka         $120         register online

STOP MOTION ANIMATION

From Gumby to Wallace and Grommit, learn the basics of animation and create your own original digital short. Age 16+

10wks          6/3-8/12            T          5:00p-7:00p          L. Benacka         $145         register online

WORKSHOP: DIY FILMMAKING

Do you have a camera and a passion for making movies? In this fun class you'll learn to make your own professional equipment on a shoe string budget. Age 16+

1day            6/27                  F          5:30p-8:30p           L. Benacka         $25           register online

PHOTOGRAPHY 

DSLR CAMERA BASICS: LEVEL 1
This introductory level class will give you a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the camera (single point/focus modes, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure) as well as a basic knowledge of photography through classroom lecture, discussion, simple hands-on exercises and homework. Age: Teen/Adult Prerequisite: None. Class designed for students who know little or nothing about their DSLR camera. Equipment/Supplies: Personal DSLR camera and related manual. The student is advised to review manual before attending first class. Optional materials fee - $25 first night of class.
4wks            6/2-6/23          M           3:00p-5:00p           D. Robertson        $60         register online
4wks            6/2-6/23          M           5:30p-7:30p           D. Robertson        $60         register online
4wks            7/21-8/11        M           3:00p-5:00p           D. Robertson        $60         register online
4wks            7/21-8/11        M           5:30p-7:30p           D. Robertson        $60         register online
 

DSLR CAMERA BASICS: LEVEL 2
Have you completed the "DSLR Camera Basics: Level 1" course and still want to learn more? Enroll in this level 2 course to advance your ability to use DSLR features and increase your knowledge of basic photography. Age Teen/Adult Prerequisite: "DSLR Camera Basics: Level 1" class or permission of instructor. Equipment/Supplies: Personal DSLR camera and related manual. Optional materials fee - $25 first night of class.
4wks            6/3-6/24          T            3:00p-5:00p           D. Robertson       $60          register online
4wks            6/3-6/24          T            5:30p-7:30p           D. Robertson       $60          register online
4wks            7/22-8/12        T            3:00p-5:00p           D. Robertson       $60          register online
4wks            7/22-8/12        T            5:30p-7:30p           D. Robertson       $60          register online
 

DSLR CAMERA BASICS: LEVEL 3 - NEW
Become a master of DSLR photography in this advanced and highly interactive class. We'll explore the aspects of lenses, filters, external flash units, controlling natural light, reflectors, close-up photography, action/sports shooting and low light and night shooting, which includes photographing
the moon correctly. Some activities will take place outside normal class schedule. Age 16+ Prerequisite: Level 1 and 2 of DSLR classes or permission of the class instructor.
Equipment/Supplies: Personal DSLR Camera and related DSLR manual, media cards, batteries and any accessories that you own such as tripod. We will discuss how to buy a good tripod in class. Optional materials fee - $25 first night of class.
4wks           6/4-6/25          W           3:00p-5:00p           D. Robertson         $60         register online
4wks           6/4-6/25          W           5:30p-7:30p           D. Robertson         $60         register online
4wks           7/23-8/13        W           3:00p-5:00p           D. Robertson         $60         register online
4wks           7/23-8/13        W           5:30p-7:30p           D. Robertson         $60         register online
 

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
The first assignment in this class is planning and preparing for a landscape shoot, including knowing the gear you will want to carry. Next, we will move into the critical topics of composition, lighting and exposure for photographing landscapes. Post processing and editing will also be discussed. This four-week course requires that you get out and take a photo on assignment
and submit it to be discussed in the next class. You may use any camera for this course. The principals discussed in class will be based upon the best practices for landscape photography.

Age 16+
4wks           7/12-8/2          S           1:00p-3:00p           J. Cowell                $60           register online
 

DIGITAL DARKROOM - BEGINNER'S LIGHTROOM
Using Adobe Lightroom's library module, you will learn to import and manage your photos through the use of metadata and keywords. With Lightroom's develop module, you'll have the chance to edit your photos using some of Lightroom's most popular and versatile features. Currently
using Lightroom 5.2. Age 16+
4wks          6/5-6/26           Th          7:30p-9:00p          J. Cowell               $50            register online
 

DIGITAL DARKROOM - INTERMEDIATE LIGHTROOM - NEW
Go deeper into Adobe Lightroom's develop module to sharpen your photo management, sorting and editing skills. Currently using Lightroom Version 5.2. Age 16+ Prerequisite: "Digital Darkroom - Beginner's Lightroom" or permission of the class instructor.
4wks          7/17-8/7           Th          7:30p-9:00p         J. Cowell                $50            register online
 

PHOTOSHOP BASICS
Using Adobe Photoshop you will learn all of the basic tools that will be used in everyday editing. These topics are taught with an emphasis on Photography, but many are useful for all types of graphical editing and illustrating. This course is taught in our Digital Arts Studio and each student
will have a computer available for a genuine hands-on learning experience. It is recommended that you come prepared to take notes, too. Age 16+
4days         6/2-6/5            M-Th       1:00p-3:00p       J. Cowell                 $60           register online
4wks          7/12-8/2           S            10:00a-Noon      J. Cowell                 $60           register online
 

POINT-AND-SHOOT /BRIDGE CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY
This class is designed to get you up and running with your point-and-shoot digital camera and bridge camera. The first step is taking everything out of the box and talking about it. You will have two opportunities to shoot photos and submit them for review. Age 16+
4wks          6/3-6/24           T             5:00p-7:00p      J. Cowell                 $50             register online
4wks          7/8-7/29           T             5:00p-7:00p      J. Cowell                 $50             register online
4wks          8/5-8/26           T             5:00p-7:00p      J. Cowell                 $50             register online