Photography

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: BEYOND BASICS

Hank Gans 18W PHO038A: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Jan 2-Mar 6 18W PHO038B: Wednesdays, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, Jan 3-Mar 7 10 sessions $310 ($315 after Dec 22) Material fee $10 Intermediate Material list: tasoc.org and advanced Learn how to effectively create photographs using your camera, computer, and inkjet printer. Explore the technical and aesthetic aspects of taking digital photos, as well as the steps needed to realize and print the images using Photoshop CC 2015, RAW converters, and Photoshop plugins. You’ll need a digital SLR or mirrorless camera capable of taking RAW format pictures and a Mac or PC computer. A handheld flash, tripod, remote shutter release, and circular polarizing filter are recommended. Homework assignments are reviewed in class; guidance is also given on field trips. We will explore advanced techniques such as high dynamic range, focus stacking, and black and white photography. The work of great photographers and the techniques used to create their photographs will be shown and discussed.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: THE BASICS

Ray Turkin 18W PHO043: Thursdays, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, Jan 4-Mar 8 10 sessions $310 ($315 after Dec 22) Ma terial fee Beginner $10 Material list: tasoc.org Whether you take pictures on vacation or photograph your family and friends at home, this course will improve your skills and help make you a better photographer. It is applicable to users of point-and-shoot as well as DSLR and mirrorless cameras, and will teach you the basics of digital photography. We will discuss the fundamentals of camera operation, and the concepts of exposure, depth of field, composition, and lighting to help you create more beautiful images. You will also learn the basics of processing digital images on your computer. Participants will be given the opportunity to put what they learn into practice by photographing during the classroom sessions and through homework assignments. Please bring your digital camera, lenses, and user’s manual to class.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Ray Turkin 18W PHO062: Thursdays, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Jan 4-Mar 8 10 sessions $310 ($315 after Dec 22) Gloria Nelson, student Ma terial fee $10 Intermediate Learn to photograph flowers, people, and subjects in motion and improve your photography skills. This course will help you create images that are artistically creative and esthetically pleasing by exploring the impact of exposure, lighting, and composition. You will be given the opportunity to put what you learn into practice by photographing during class and through homework assignments. Students should have a basic knowledge of DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced point-and-shoot camera operation. Please bring your digital camera, any lenses you have, including a macro lens if you have one, user’s manual, off-camera flash (optional), and tripod (if you have one) to class.

MENTOR PROGRAM

18W MEN131: Total 3 hours to be arranged with faculty $180 No se nior discount All levels or membership fee Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor towards a personal goal or specific accomplishment. Includes: periodic meetings to review and critique work, evaluations of progress, and recommendations for future study.