The Photographer’s Eye – Part 2 with Thomas Alleman (Distance Learning)
- April 21, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - April 28, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May 5, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May 12, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May 19, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May 26, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In this second class, we’ll continue exploring the obstacles and limitations imposed by cameras, lenses, and “film”, and we’ll use lectures, presentations and assignments to learn techniques that overcome and exploit those troublesome realities.
Writing Pictures: An Exploration of Text and Image with Joanne Dugan (Distance Learning)
- May 2, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - May 9, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - May 16, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - May 23, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - May 30, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This highly collaborative workshop will encourage and inspire students to combine text and image to tell their stories in a visual way.
Defining the Personal Narrative with Susan Burnstine (Distance Learning)
- May 30, 2020
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - June 6, 2020
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - June 13, 2020
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - June 20, 2020
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
In this distance learning classes, Join acclaimed photographer Susan Burnstine for a rich exploration of the self that focuses on exploring, realizing and defining personal narratives through the power of the still image.
Creative Portraiture with Ken Merfeld (Distance Learning)
- June 17, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - June 24, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - July 1, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - July 8, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - July 15, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - July 22, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This six-week workshop will begin to explore the world of portraiture, the basics of natural and artificial lighting, and the psychology of dealing with people in front of your camera.
The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop with Allan Barnes (Two sessions – SMC Campus)
- June 27, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - June 28, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This two-day workshop serves as a hands-on introduction to this demanding but beautiful photographic process, invented by Frederick Scott Archer in the mid-19th Century.
The Art of the 4×5 View Camera with Sean Blocklin (Two sessions – SMC campus)
- July 11, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - July 12, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Through classroom demonstration and hands-on experimentation, this course will instruct students on the use of the 4×5 view camera and help them become proficient in every aspect of image creation. A
Scene + Herd with Lori Vrba (Weekend-Intensive)
- September 11, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - September 12, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - September 13, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Lori Vrba leads this workshop with big ideas for expanding how we think about and pursue viable careers in the photographic arts. Examine her radical shift from the traditional notions of fine art success to what is now considered a guerrilla movement in the exhibition, curatorial, and marketing arenas.
Bringing Ideas to Life: Crafting Personal Projects with Brandon Thibodeaux (Weekend-Intensive)
- October 9, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 10, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - October 11, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Brandon Thibodeaux will show you how to take your idea and mold it into a finished body of work. Come prepared to put your vision to work, drumming up new ideas or fleshing out old ones, as we spend a weekend working on assignments in the Los Angeles area.
Creative Still Life with Kimberly Witham (Weekend-Intensive)
- October 16, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 17, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - October 18, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join photographer Kimberly Witham for a weekend workshop developing and refining your still life photography skills.
Studio Lighting & Photo Montage with Richard Tuschman (Weekend-Intensive)
- November 6, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 7, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - November 8, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
In this workshop we will uncover and explore the practical tools and long-term strategies necessary to achieve success on our quest to becoming more effective emotional messengers.
Creating the Photo Montage with Fran Forman (Weekend-Intensive)
- November 13, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 14, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - November 15, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Students will explore altering and enhancing existing images as well as incorporating visual materials into existing images to create dream-like montages using Photoshop.