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Fine Arts: Digital Arts
sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, adult, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, middle, high
• Intro to Digital Photography- (middle & high school) This class provides students with an introduction to basic
photographic principles using their DSLR cameras. Students will implement techniques of composition and
lighting, combined with an understanding of the “photographic triangle” (aperture, ISO, and shutter speed), to
create striking images with correct exposure. Students will get their cameras off Auto mode and learn how to
shoot in manual mode, with creative control over their images and exposures. Required Text: Better Photo
Basics by Jim Miotke Teacher: Elka Swingle Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class
Required equipment:
DSLR camera (digital SLR),Your camera’s manual
USB cable or other way to transfer your digital images to a computer Access to a laptop or home computer to
download and edit digital images
OPTIONAL: a laptop to bring to class for a few specific dates, to work on in-class image editing.
sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, adult, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, middle, high
• Advanced Digital Photography -
This is a class geared toward students who understand and implement the
principles of the photographic triangle (aperture, ISO, and shutter speed), and who can comfortably shoot in
manual mode using their DSLR cameras. Students in this class will spend time exploring different genres and
fields within photography, such as portraiture, scientific photography, product/industry/advertising
photography, wildlife photography, sports photography, forensic photography, and documentary photography.
Students will improve their technical skills by learning about white balance and focal point settings, and will
begin using Adobe Lightroom for the digital enhancement of some images. Required Textbook: Understanding
Exposure by Bryan Peterson, 4th edition Teacher: Elka Swingle Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class
Required equipment:
DSLR camera (digital SLR) Your specific camera’s manual
IDEALLY: a laptop to bring to class for a handful of specific dates, to work on in-class image enhancement
ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, high
• Graphic Design- (high school students) The class will explore the basics of graphic design, as well as photoshop,
illustrator and general typography. Students will have the opportunity to create their own font, and learn to get
their work published. Required Textbook: pending Required equipment/supplies: Laptop/computer to bring to
class (Adobe Photoshop will be provided as a download with this class, for your use for the academic year)
Teacher: Claire Thai Recommended Donation of $15 per weekly class
ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, high
• Image Post-Processing with Photoshop- (grades 9 and up) Unlock the potential of Photoshop. Using industry-
standard techniques, students will apply their learning towards practical applications such as skin-retouching,
image compositing and background replacement. This is a hands-on course. Requirements: laptop with ability to
run Photoshop CC. Teacher: Andrew Zoucha Recommended Donation: $15 per weekly class
ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, high
• Filmmaking- (highschool) We all love movies! Movies help us experience something meaningful, funny,
profound or painful. In this Filmmaking Fine Arts course, we figure out how movies cause us to experience
something.
This course is driven by a short film, 3–5 minutes long, that you will complete by the end of the semester. To
prepare for that project, you will also create a shorter (60-second) film, write a screenplay, study film history,
