Photography, Photoshop & Digital Arts

We will delve into the mechanics and art of photography - studying technique, lighting and the artistic principles of making images. We’ll also look into the history of photography and photographers, and explore those ideas and techniques through our own work.

Students will learn how to take good still photographs with any device from a smartphone to a digital SLR, and how to build a portfolio of their best work.

Using Adobe Photoshop, students will learn the basics of how the program is structured, how to manage and enhance digital photos, and how to alter them to make their own art.  At the same time, we will discuss how Photoshop and "photoshopping" has impacted culture, art, fashion, advertising, the world, and maybe us.