Page 24 - 2018-2019 Quest Course Catalog

• Beginners Digital Photography (ages 10 - Adult) This course provides students with an
introduction to basic photographic principles using their 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. In
the second semester, students will get their cameras off auto mode and learn how to shoot in
manual mode, with creative control over their images and exposures. Course Content includes,
camera settings, lighting, composition, using flash, troubleshooting, layout and design, ISO,
aperture, shutter speed, basic digital editing, and photographing wildlife, pets, sunrise, sunsets,
flowers, forests, fireworks, people and more. Required Materials include, camera- DSLR or
Point-And-Shoot (DSLR is preferred but a “high end” point-and-shoot camera may be used),
camera manual, notebook and pencil or laptop for notetaking, USB cable or other method of
transferring your digital images to a computer, course textbook Better Photo Basics, by Jim
Miotke, access to a laptop or home computer to download and edit digital images, and
OPTIONAL: a laptop to bring to this course for a few specific dates, to work on in-class image
editing. Instructor Syria Sanchez Recommended Donation $12 per weekly session

• Creative Photography Lab (MS, HS, Adult) This course will help you discover the artist in
you…you will learn how to shoot creatively and boldly. You will learn to incorporate different
elements such as light, emotion, perspectives and special photography tricks (like using prisms,
free lensing, the ring of fire, multiple exposures and more!!!). In the second semester we will
cover editing tools in Lightroom, such as head swaps, extending canvases and adding elements
to promote balance and symmetry and more. So, weather you want to capture amazing shots
for your blog, social media, photo albums, your wall at home, or just for yourself this course will
catapult your art to a new level. Course Content: Lightly touch on Camera Settings, Exposure,
ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed, Composition, Self-Expression, and Basic Lightroom.
Required Materials: Camera- iPhone, PAS (point-and-shoot), or DSLR (PLEASE note: quality of
pictures and more creative options will be with a DSLR), Camera manual, notebook and pencil
or laptop for notetaking, USB cable or other method of transferring your digital images to a
computer, Course textbook Creative Photography Lab, by Steve Sonheim, Access to a laptop or
home computer to download and edit digital images OPTIONAL: a laptop to bring to this course
for a few specific dates, to work on in-class image editing. Instructor Syria Sanchez
Recommended Donation $12 per weekly session

• Filmmaking (HS) - 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, and watch and discuss many
classic films. We also learn about storytelling, cinematographic elements, video editing, special
effects, and film promotion. Then, at the end of it all, your films will be shown at the Quest Fine
Arts Festival. Whether you desire to work in the film industry or just want to make funny videos
of your cat playing an accordion while walking on a tightrope, this course will give you the basic
knowledge to help you reach your goals. Required Items: pending Instructor: Pending
Recommended Donation of $15 per weekly session

• Image Post-Processing with Photoshop- (9th & Up) - **May be offered in 2019-2020**
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: Pending Recommended Donation: $15 per weekly class