Fine Art, Creating Thinking, and Writing Certificate

About

This certificate will be mostly online, but some class are offered in-person.

The Fine Art, Creative Thinking, and Writing Certificate Program stirs creative thought and encourages students to closely examine the meaning or story behind their imagery. Students will discover their personal vision and work toward building a portfolio of work. Five classes are required to earn the certificate.

(NOTE: Beginning students who do not know the basic controls of camera operation should complete the General Course of Study certificate program first before enrolling in the Documentary, Street Photography & Photojournalism certificate program or at least take a Basic Photography class.)

Required

Step 1. Complete any five classes listed below before proceeding to Step 2:

1. AI Generative Imaging: Introduction to Image Making with Midjourney with Ann Elliott Cutting (offered twice per year, online only)
2. The Art of Photography with Ken Merfeld (offered once per year, online only)
3. Creative Portraiture with Ken Merfeld (offered once per year, online only)
4. Conceptual Photography with Ann Elliott Cutting (offered once per year, online only)
5. From Memory to Story with Molly Wizenberg (offered once per year, online only)
6. The Lyrical Photograph with Sal Taylor Kydd (offered once every other year, online only)
7. Writing Pictures with Joanne Dugan (offered once per year, online only)
8. An Alternate Vision with Gerald Slota (offered once per year, online only)
9. The Provocative Photograph with Holly Lynton (offered once every other year, online only)
10. The Art of Collage with Sara Hadley (offered once per year, online only)
11. Shooting with Intention with Aline Smithson (offered once per year, online only)
12. Contemporary Fine Art Photography with Susan Burnstine (offered once per year, online only)
13. The Contemporary Landscape with Brad Temkin (offered once every other year, online only)

Step 2. Complete any one class listed below:

1. The Next Step with Aline Smithson (offered once per year, online only)
2. Portfolio Development Workshop with Susan Burnstine (offered once per semester, online only)

Tuition

$2,925

Regular price for five classes, on average, listed above approximately = $3,900
Tuition includes automatic Individual Level Membership to LACP.)

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