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NOTE: Students cannot take equipment out of the College or use equipment and facilities outside of class time.

 

Color Correction

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-1023-A
  • Day(s) F
  • Dates Jun 28 - Jun 28
  • Hours 10:00AM - 03:00PM
  • Ceus 0.00
  • Cost 150.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 133/141 West 21st Street

Description

The intricacies of color calibration will be studied to form an understanding of the linkage among monitor, scanner and output. RGB and CMYK color definitions will be discussed. This workshop will broaden one's creative options, and delve into color as an essential digital tool.

Instructor

Thomas P. Ashe

Associate chair, MPS Digital Photography Department, School of Visual Arts; photographer; consultant

 Education:

BS, Rochester Institute of Technology; MS, RMIT University

Professional experience includes:

Regional sales manager, Monaco Systems; development engineer, Eastman Kodak, Polaroid, Itek Optical Systems

Group exhibitions include:

Rochester Institute of Technology; RMIT Fine Art Gallery, Melbourne

Clients include:

X-Rite, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MAC Group (Mamiya America Corporation), Art Institute of Philadelphia, Northeastern University, Yale University, International Center of Photography

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Architecture and Photography

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2012-A
  • Day(s) T,TH
  • Dates Jul 02 - Jul 23
  • Hours 10:00AM - 01:00PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 210.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 23 Lexington Ave

Description

In this dynamic course, students are introduced to architectural photography through lectures, practical discussions of appropriate equipment, shooting in the field, and work in Adobe Photoshop. First learning about the photographic pioneers who made architectural photographs in the 19th century, students are then assigned historic structures to photograph in the style of these early practitioners, such as Gustave le Grey and Baldus. The following lectures examine contemporary architectural photographers and the modernist movement, specifically looking at the work of Julius Shulman and Ezra Stoller; fine artists who use architectural photography to examine greater concepts, such as Andreas Gursky and Andrew Moore; and lastly, a special session devoted to photographing interiors. During class we will be photographing iconic New York architecture such as Daniel Burnham's Flatiron Building and the contemporary Frank Gehry IAC building by the High Line. In the digital lab, students will be introduced to special tools in Photoshop that zone in on issues native to architectural photography, such as perspective correction, High Dynamic Range and sophisticated color interpretation. The final session will provide for a critique of the work made during the course.
PREREQUISITE: PHC-1003, Black-and-White Photography, or equivalent, and a working knowledge of the Macintosh computer operating system and Adobe Photoshop.

Instructor

Jade Doskow

Photographer

Education:

BA, New York University; MFA, School of Visual Arts

Represented by:

Wall Space Gallery, Santa Barbara, Seattle

Exhibitions include:

New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester; inMotion; ABC No Rio; Pulse Contemporary Art Fair, Miami; Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography, Switzerland; Affordable Art Fair; Photo Center Northwest, Seattle

Publications include:

NPR's The Picture Show, Huffington Post, Lenscratch, Flak Photo, Washington Post, New York Observer, Wired, ArchDaily

Awards Include:

Aaron Siskind Scholarship, School of Visual Arts; Alumni Scholarship, School of Visual Arts; Herbert C. Rubin Award, New York University

 

 

 

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The Art of Black-and-White Printing

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2020-A
  • Day(s) W
  • Dates Jun 05 - Aug 14
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 3.50
  • Cost 470.00
  • Additional Fees 85.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

Do your black-and-white prints suffer from the following maladies: Too gray? Too dark or too light? Too much contrast and bad burning in your dodging techniques? If the answer to any of these is "Yes," this course is for you. Many students don't know how to recognize these common problems in printing, and settle for a print of inferior quality. In this course, you will learn how to see and then instantly correct the problem. Individual attention will be given. Mounting the finished print will be covered.
PREREQUISITE: PHC-1003, Black-and-White Photography, or equivalent.
NOTE: Please be prepared to print and bring negatives and paper to the first session.

Instructor

Algis Balsys

Photographer, painter, Web design consultant

Education:

BFA, with honors, School of Visual Arts

Group exhibitions include:

Museo de Arte Moderno, Buenos Aires; Louis K. Meisel Gallery; Susan Caldwell Gallery

Collections include:

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro, Archdiocese of New York

Clients include:

American Express, Ogilvy & Mather, Time-Life, Fortune, Minolta, CBS, Doubleday, Group W, McGraw-Hill, American Stock Exchange, The Seventh Art

Publications include:

Modern Photography; Popular Photography; Camera Arts; Morgan and Morgan Darkroom Book; Portraiture; contributing editor, ICP Encyclopedia of Photography

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Contemporary Commercial Photography: Finding Your Edge

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2053-A
  • Day(s) T
  • Dates Jun 04 - Aug 06
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 3.50
  • Cost 470.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

This course will explore the essential elements that make one's work unique. We will address subject matter, presentation and content relevant to the photography marketplace. Off-camera flash techniques will also be covered. Assignments include portraits, photo essays and projects tailored to individual strengths, and will focus on distinctive and contemporary trends. Students may also work on redirecting a project that hasn't quite found its legs. The goal is to stretch the limits of each student's photographic work, resulting in an exciting commercial portfolio.
PREREQUISITE: PHC-1042, Digital Photography I, or equivalent. Please bring a short list of projects that are personally interesting and samples of your work on the first session.
NOTE: This course requires a professional or entry-level professional camera and separate flash (e.g., Vivitar 285 or Lumedyne) with off-camera bracket (e.g., Bogen articulated arm).

Instructor

Angela Cappetta

Photographer

Exhibitions include:

Raad Gallery, Oak Hill, NY; Heist Gallery; Vanderbuilt Fund Foundation; Way Out Gallery, Rensselaerville, NY

Clients include:

Euro RSCG, BBDO West, Arnold Worldwide

Publications include:

New York magazine, Marie Claire, The New York Times Magazine, London Sunday Times, Food & Wine

Collections include:

Corcoran Gallery of Art, New York Public Library, Carlsbad Museum and Art Center

fellowships include:

MacDowell Colony, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Atlantic Center for the Arts

Awards include:

New York Foundation for the Arts, Rauschenberg Foundation Grant, Meyer Foundation

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Location and Event Photography

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2146-A
  • Day(s) W
  • Dates Jun 05 - Jul 10
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:00PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 210.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location Studio

Description

Students will photograph live performances, active sound stages, sporting events, parades and other challenging subjects on location. Specialized techniques for exposure and development in extremely low light will be demonstrated. Advanced methods for color correcting, flash, metering and focus will be taught. The last session will be an in-class critique. Using the tools of creative photography to render unpredictable and compelling images is the aim of this course. Students may work digitally or with film.
PREREQUISITE: PHC-1003, Black-and-White Photography, or PHC-1040, Introduction to the Principles of Photography,or equivalent.
NOTE: Darkroom facilities are not available. Students using film should have access to a darkroom or use a commercial lab.

Instructor

Joseph P. Sinnott

Senior staff photographer, WNET / New York Public Media

Education:

BFA, School of Visual Arts

Clients include:

Columbia University Medical Center, MokaMedia Partners, Savanna Partners, Planned Parenthood Foundation, Duke University Alumni Affairs, The Mary Louis Academy, Lasell College, General Tours World Traveler, Armenian General Benevolent Union, The Knot, Story Worldwide, Christie's, L Capital Partners, PBS, Bank of America, Proxy Aviation, School of Visual Arts, Pyrock Inc., Reilly Woldwide, Public Affairs Television

Publications include:

USA Today; Vanity Fair; People; The New York Times; Health Clubs: Architecture & Design; Lexus; Endless Vacation; UPS Compass; People

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Music Photography

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2149-A
  • Day(s) W
  • Dates Jul 17 - Aug 14
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:00PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 210.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location Studio

Description

This course will focus on shooting different kinds of live musical performances and events on location. Sessions will be held at various venues and students will practice techniques and hone their skills through photographing musical artists. Pop music, musical theater, clubs, opera and orchestral music are examples of some of the assignments we'll tackle. Advanced techniques for creating compel ling images, capturing fleeting moments, and working in extremely low light will be demonstrated. How to communicate aural phenomena through a visual medium will be the primary aim of this course. PREREQUISITE: PHC-1003, Black-and-White Photography; or PHC-1040, Introduction to the Principles of Photography; or equivalent. NOTE: Please bring samples of your work to the first session. Darkroom facilities are not available. Students using film should have access to a darkroom or use a commercial lab.

Instructor

Joseph P. Sinnott

Senior staff photographer, WNET / New York Public Media

Education:

BFA, School of Visual Arts

Clients include:

Columbia University Medical Center, MokaMedia Partners, Savanna Partners, Planned Parenthood Foundation, Duke University Alumni Affairs, The Mary Louis Academy, Lasell College, General Tours World Traveler, Armenian General Benevolent Union, The Knot, Story Worldwide, Christie's, L Capital Partners, PBS, Bank of America, Proxy Aviation, School of Visual Arts, Pyrock Inc., Reilly Woldwide, Public Affairs Television

Publications include:

USA Today; Vanity Fair; People; The New York Times; Health Clubs: Architecture & Design; Lexus; Endless Vacation; UPS Compass; People

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Modern Ruins in Brooklyn: Industrial Landscapes

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2162-A
  • Day(s) M
  • Dates Jul 01 - Jul 29
  • Hours 03:00PM - 06:00PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 210.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

Industrial structures have provided many photographers with inspiration, and Brooklyn offers a wonderful selection of gritty industrial neighborhoods from which to choose. Working off of historical neighborhood maps, we will be meeting for each class session in different industrial sites each week, including Bushwick, Gowanus, DUMBO, and Red Hook. The final class is reserved for critique of the work created in this course.

Instructor

Jade Doskow

Photographer

Education:

BA, New York University; MFA, School of Visual Arts

Represented by:

Wall Space Gallery, Santa Barbara, Seattle

Exhibitions include:

New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester; inMotion; ABC No Rio; Pulse Contemporary Art Fair, Miami; Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography, Switzerland; Affordable Art Fair; Photo Center Northwest, Seattle

Publications include:

NPR's The Picture Show, Huffington Post, Lenscratch, Flak Photo, Washington Post, New York Observer, Wired, ArchDaily

Awards Include:

Aaron Siskind Scholarship, School of Visual Arts; Alumni Scholarship, School of Visual Arts; Herbert C. Rubin Award, New York University

 

 

 

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People and Place

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2341-A
  • Day(s) SU
  • Dates Jun 16 - Jul 28
  • Hours 02:00PM - 05:00PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 210.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

Photography has the ability to tell complex stories about culture and our times. This course is for photographers who want to work on projects that combine portraiture and landscape photography into seamless narratives. The course will attempt to instill an understanding of place as an essential aspect of existence, and of portraiture and landscape photography as a way of exploring and analyzing the relationship between human beings and their environments. Through slide lectures and critiques, we will analyze what makes certain photographs of people so engaging, including casting, body language, facial expression, environmental information and lighting. We'll begin with a look at students' portfolios and brief proposals for portrait- and landscape-based projects.
NOTE: Please bring a project proposal to the first session.

Instructor

Richard Rothman

Fine art photographer

Education:

BFA, Tyler School of Art

One-person exhibitions include:

Robert Morat Galerie, Hamburg; Museum of Contemporary Art of the Yucatan, Mexico; Paul Rodgers/9W

Group exhibitions include:

Foam, Amsterdam; Galerie f5,6, Munich

Collections include:

The Museum of Modern Art; Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris; International Center of Photography; Brooklyn Museum; Center for Creative Photography; Joy of Giving Something, Inc.

Publications include:

Redwood Saw, Camerawork, The New York Times, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, Time Out New York, Artforum, GUP, Photo-Eye, Daylight, Eyecurious, San Francisco Chronicle, Photo District News, Conscientious, The Great Leap Sideways, ABOVE, Foam

 

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Shooting the Brooklyn Waterfront: Red Hook

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2356-A
  • Day(s) S
  • Dates Jul 13 - Jul 13
  • Hours 01:00PM - 07:00PM
  • Ceus 0.00
  • Cost 150.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location To Be Announced

Description

Established by the Dutch in the 17th century, Red Hook is an iconic neighborhood mainly comprised of waterfront warehouses from the 19th century, and with amazing views of Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. In this workshop, students will accompany Jade Doskow, an architectural photographer and native of Red Hook, as she reveals breathtaking sights of its cobble-stoned streets, and assist participants in creating a mini-portfolio of this historic enclave.
NOTE: Please bring your camera.

Instructor

Jade Doskow

Photographer

Education:

BA, New York University; MFA, School of Visual Arts

Represented by:

Wall Space Gallery, Santa Barbara, Seattle

Exhibitions include:

New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester; inMotion; ABC No Rio; Pulse Contemporary Art Fair, Miami; Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography, Switzerland; Affordable Art Fair; Photo Center Northwest, Seattle

Publications include:

NPR's The Picture Show, Huffington Post, Lenscratch, Flak Photo, Washington Post, New York Observer, Wired, ArchDaily

Awards Include:

Aaron Siskind Scholarship, School of Visual Arts; Alumni Scholarship, School of Visual Arts; Herbert C. Rubin Award, New York University

 

 

 

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Studio Lighting: What You Really Want To Know

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2362-A
  • Day(s) T
  • Dates Jun 04 - Aug 06
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:00PM
  • Ceus 3.00
  • Cost 395.00
  • Additional Fees 75.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

Have you ever seen a picture in a magazine and wondered how the lighting was done? Using a basic knowledge of studio lighting equipment and the careful analysis of a particular photograph, you can learn to re-create the lighting technique in the images you see online and in print. What technical information is hidden in the catch light in a model's eyes? What do the shadows tell us about how many lights there are and where they are set up? Is the image a Photoshop composite or some other digital manipulation? The answers to these questions will guide you to understanding the lighting styles of photographers like Jill Greenberg, Juergen Teller, Martin Schoeller, Michael Thompson, Richard Avedon, and many more. A slide presentation will reveal the hidden clues in an image the specific lighting technique derived from the analyzed image will be set up, and students will photograph models using that technique. This is a hands-on, advanced-level course.
PREREQUISITE: At least one course in studio photography.
NOTE: Lighting equipment, light meters, models and seamless backgrounds will be provided. Students must supply their own digital or film cameras with manual exposure settings and a hotshoe or PC flash sync connection.

Instructor

Len DeLessio

Photographer

Education:

BFA, School of Visual Arts

Clients include:

Apple, Credit Suisse, Dolce and Gabbana, Microsoft, Officemax, Viacom, Time, Women's Health, Crayola, Clairol, Fujinon Optical, General Foods, Mercedes Benz, Proctor & Gamble, Sony, Elle, Glamour, GQ, Self

One-person exhibitions include:

East Wing Gallery, Columbia University; Calkins Gallery, Hofstra University

Group exhibitions include:

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland; Brooklyn Art Library; Union Square Gallery; George Eastman House; Amos Eno Gallery; Troika 8, England; Minna Gallery, San Francisco; ZieherSmith; Soho Photo Gallery; Art House Gallery, Atlanta; Gallery Aferro, Newark

Awards include:

Photographis, Art Directors Club, Graphis, Society of Publication Designers, AIGA, Desi

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Lighting for the Magazine Photographer

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2403-A
  • Day(s) T
  • Dates Jun 11 - Jul 09
  • Hours 12:00PM - 06:00PM
  • Ceus 3.00
  • Cost 395.00
  • Additional Fees 100.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

In this course, we will explore the uses of various lighting systems, lighting combinations, styles and techniques for today's editorial marketplace. Working with models and a variety of equipment, we will focus on producing magazine-quality images that incorporate fashion, beauty and portraiture. Students will be encouraged to go beyond the technical and explore the aesthetic aspects of their subjects. This hands-on studio course incorporates lectures and demonstrations.
NOTE: Students must supply their own cameras (35mm or digital SLR) that work with electronic strobes. Darkroom time is not available for this course.

Instructor

Ken Shung

Photographer

Education:

SUNY Fredonia, Fashion Institute of Technology. Formerly, studio assistant to Irving Penn, Annie Leibovitz, Bill King

Clients include:

The New York Times Magazine, Modern Bride, New York magazine, Vanity Fair, Gourmet, Chanel, Unilever, Elle Decor, HarperCollins Australia, Kunduru Music, Wacoal Lingerie, Procter & Gamble, Smart Money, Workman Press, Marina Maher Communications

Book:

Be My Baby, Parents and Children Talk About Adoption

Exhibitions include:

New York Public Library; Art Institute of Boston; Barrett House, Poughkeepsie, NY; Artnot Museum, Elmira, NY; Center for Photography at Woodstock, NY; Art Chicago; SCOPE Basel, Switzerland

Awards include:

Print; Art Directors Club; Advertising Photographers of America Award; AIGA; Photo of the Day, Photo District News; Nikon Awards

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Studio Photography

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2407-A
  • Day(s) M
  • Dates Jun 03 - Aug 05
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 3.50
  • Cost 470.00
  • Additional Fees 110.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

This introductory course in studio photography is for those interested in becoming comfortable and competent working in a studio environment. Students will be encouraged to develop a unique style for commercial and fine art applications, working toward a cohesive and distinctive body of work. Lighting techniques to enhance form and texture using strobe lighting will be emphasized; electronic flash and tungsten light as well as some outdoor lighting situations will also be discussed. This is a hands-on course; multiple formats will be used to photograph still life, fashion/beauty, portraits and nudes in class. Additional assignments will be given on an individual basis according to each student's portfolio goals. Lectures, demonstrations and assignments will complement the studio work.
NOTE: 4x5" cameras, lighting equipment, meters and seamless paper backgrounds will be provided during course hours. Students must supply their own cameras (small or medium format) and film, and have access to a darkroom or use a commercial lab.

Instructor

Joseph Pluchino

Photographer

Education:

BFA, School of Visual Arts

Publications include:

The New York Times, W, Details, Entertainment Weekly

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Studio/Advertising Photography

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2408-A
  • Day(s) W
  • Dates Jun 05 - Aug 14
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:00PM
  • Ceus 3.00
  • Cost 395.00
  • Additional Fees 110.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

Want an exciting and challenging career? Learn to light and take photographs as the pros do using different types of lighting and props while incorporating your ideas and design. Which lens to use, and the appropriate lighting and equipment for different situations are all part of being a knowledgeable photographer. With an emphasis on advertising photography, this course will give you the needed experience in studio and location environments. Using medium format or DSLR 35mm cameras, students will shoot ads (still life/fashion/products), as well as create ads using live models.
PREREQUISITES: A working knowledge of Adobe Photo shop and a basic photography course, or equivalents.
NOTE: Lighting equipment, meters and seamless paper backgrounds will be provided during course hours. Students must have their own medium format digital camera and access to a computer with Adobe Photoshop. Students must supply their own props and backgrounds other than seamless. Please bring a digital SLR camera to the first session.

Instructor

Mario Calafatello

Photographer

Education:

Queens College, New York University

Clients include:

AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, R.J. Reynolds, Panasonic, Nikon, MasterCard, Playtex, Cyro Industries, Otis Elevators, Xerox, Inside Sports, Cotton Incorporated, Barr Laboratories, Women's Wear Daily, Parade

Awards include:

Art Directors Club, ANDY

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Fashion Photography

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2419-A
  • Day(s) M,W
  • Dates Jun 03 - Jul 01
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 3.00
  • Cost 395.00
  • Additional Fees 100.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

Designed for students who are seriously interested in fashion photography, this course focuses on the anatomy of a fashion shoot. Primarily a hands-on studio course, all aspects of the field will be examined: editorial, advertising and beauty. Working with models and make-up artists, the course will focus on creative problem solving and maintaining highly personal style. We will cover many lighting techniques, including strobe, Kino Flo and hot lights, as well as using gels and filters for fine-tuning color and black-andwhite film. The relationship between photographer and model, art director and client, and how to work with professional labs will be discussed. Portfolio review will address the content and professional presentation. Students may work with various camera formats from 35mm to 4x5", in digital or film mediums.
PREREQUISITE:A course in studio photography, or equivalent.
NOTE: Please bring samples of your work to the first session.

Instructor

Janusz Kawa

Photographer

Education:

BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Clients include:

Cosmopolitan, The New York Times, Vogue (Britain, Australia), Vogue Hommes, Rolling Stone, Interview, Sony Music

One-person exhibitions include:

Galerie Art d'Ailleurs d'Aujourd'hui, Paris; Los Desiertos Des Leones, Mexico City; E3 Gallery; Ex Convento Del Carmen, Guadalajara; Hagedorn Foundation Gallery, Atlanta

Group exhibitions include:

The Cooper Union; Soho Photo Gallery; Chelsea Art Museum; International Center of Photography; Visual Arts Gallery; Les Elysées de l'Art, Paris; Westchester Center for the Arts, CT; Zieher Smith Gallery

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Lightroom and Digital Workflow

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2421-A
  • Day(s) M,T,W,TH
  • Dates Jun 17 - Jun 20
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:00PM
  • Ceus 1.00
  • Cost 270.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

Organize, process and present your work at a professional level with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. In this course, you will extend the creative moment of image-making and expand your knowledge of digital photography. Special attention will be given to tethered capture, processing and printing. Learn how to use Lightroom to cover your digital workflow from beginning to end.
NOTE: Please bring a digital camera and hard drive to each session.

Instructor

Todd Carroll

Photographer; Systems Administorator, BFA Photography Department, School of Visual Arts

Education:

BA, Loyola University; MPS, School of Visual Arts

One-person exhibitions include:

Centro Cultural Borges, Argentina; Museum of Contemporary Art Bahía Blanca, Argentina; Embassy of Argentina, Rome; Labyrintho, Caserta, Italy; Ballroom Studios, Atlanta; Chashama

Group exhibitions include:

Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME; Eyedrum Gallery, Atlanta; Galapagos Art & Performance Space; Centro Culturale Cooperativa Obrera, Argentina

Publications include:

Photo District News, Visual Arts Journal, Kronenzeitung, Juice, Time Out New York, The Village Voice

Awards include:

Adobe Certified Expert: Lightroom 3 & 4, Edwards Foundation Arts Fund, Brooklyn Arts Council

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Portraiture

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2426-A
  • Day(s) F
  • Dates Jun 07 - Aug 16
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:00PM
  • Ceus 3.00
  • Cost 395.00
  • Additional Fees 80.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

What is the difference between a photograph of a person and a portrait? Pictures of people describe; portraits define. An effective portrait gives viewers a sense of the inner makeup of the subject: not just what he or she looks like, but what he or she is like. During this course we will investigate a number of different approaches to meaningful portraiture. Along with in-class discussion and demonstration of tools, methods and lighting, there will be sections concerning subject choice, approach, direction, and how to overcome special problems. Critique sessions will allow students to share their personal work and experiences.
NOTE: Please bring examples of your work (portraits or other photographs) to the first session.

Instructor

Algis Balsys

Photographer, painter, Web design consultant

Education:

BFA, with honors, School of Visual Arts

Group exhibitions include:

Museo de Arte Moderno, Buenos Aires; Louis K. Meisel Gallery; Susan Caldwell Gallery

Collections include:

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro, Archdiocese of New York

Clients include:

American Express, Ogilvy & Mather, Time-Life, Fortune, Minolta, CBS, Doubleday, Group W, McGraw-Hill, American Stock Exchange, The Seventh Art

Publications include:

Modern Photography; Popular Photography; Camera Arts; Morgan and Morgan Darkroom Book; Portraiture; contributing editor, ICP Encyclopedia of Photography

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Trends in Photography and Contemporary Art: What's Happening Now

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2432-A
  • Day(s) S
  • Dates Jun 15 - Jul 27
  • Hours 10:30AM - 01:30PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 210.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

This course will introduce students to the trends and forces currently shaping the New York art scene. We will explore the social and financial context in which dealers and collectors operate, with special emphasis on the dynamics of art collecting. Topics will include the relationships among artist and gallery; collector, gallery and the private and public (auction) markets, and how all these components are integrated into the larger "art scene." The role of the art critic, art journalist, art advisor and art curator will be explored, as well as issues of "vintage" versus "later" prints and the role of provenance when determining value. Through visits to Chelsea and Madison Avenue galleries, we will explore these factors and others that contribute to the aesthetic and cultural values of both photography and contemporary art, and how these interact with market forces.

Instructor

Brian Appel

Art critic, art consultant, editor, writer

Education:

BFA, University of Manitoba; MA, University of Iowa

Publications include:

Contributing writer, editor, rovetv, iphotocentral, contemporaryworks, vintageworks, artcritical, Heyoka, luminous-lint, chelseagalleries, The Photograph Collector, Boiler, pluk, American Suburb X

Awards include:

Canada Council for the Visual Arts, Manitoba Arts Council

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The Professional Photographer's Assistant

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2544-A
  • Day(s) TH
  • Dates Jun 13 - Jul 25
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:00PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 210.00
  • Additional Fees 50.00
  • Status Open
  • Location Studio

Description

Commercial photography creates many lucrative and unusual careers. What professional photographers expect from an assistant and what an assistant can anticipate from a career in photography is the focus of this course. The responsibilities of a photographer's assistant can be tremendous. Photographic systems for studio and location will be demonstrated within a busy New York City studio. Topics will include: tools and techniques; things to do before, during and after the shoot; how to organize and keep track of funds, products and personnel. Promotion, marketing, bookkeeping and other business aspects will be stressed. Students will learn set craft and travel tips, as well as how to save the world with a roll of gaffer's tape and a Swiss Army knife. Assisting professional photographers is one of the best ways to enter this highly competitive field. Open to beginning through advanced assistants (and even civilians), this course will be structured to benefit all levels of experience.
NOTE: This course will meet at the instructor's studio, 873 Broadway, room 605 (near 18th Street). Suggested reading: The Photographer's Assistant by John Kieffer.

Instructor

Billy Neumann

Commercial photographer; referral coordinator, Assistants Round Table; original member, ASMP Assistants Project Committee

Education:

New York University, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Assistant to photographers, including:

Burt Glinn, Rebecca Blake, Roy Coggin, Joe Toto, Doug Dubler

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On-Camera Flash

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2649-A
  • Day(s) S
  • Dates Jun 15 - Jul 20
  • Hours 02:00PM - 05:00PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 210.00
  • Additional Fees 25.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

For people who want to learn how to use on-camera flash creatively, this course will focus on getting away from that hard "drugstorephotograph flash look." Topics include: how to fill and bounce flash, working with light meters and multiple flash units to determine exposures, how to drag the shutter, how to balance flash with daylight. Class assignments will familiarize students with the equipment and on-camera flash techniques. Discussions and slide presentations will offer a variety of aesthetic possibilities that are available with flash photography.

Instructor

Richard Rothman

Fine art photographer

Education:

BFA, Tyler School of Art

One-person exhibitions include:

Robert Morat Galerie, Hamburg; Museum of Contemporary Art of the Yucatan, Mexico; Paul Rodgers/9W

Group exhibitions include:

Foam, Amsterdam; Galerie f5,6, Munich

Collections include:

The Museum of Modern Art; Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris; International Center of Photography; Brooklyn Museum; Center for Creative Photography; Joy of Giving Something, Inc.

Publications include:

Redwood Saw, Camerawork, The New York Times, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, Time Out New York, Artforum, GUP, Photo-Eye, Daylight, Eyecurious, San Francisco Chronicle, Photo District News, Conscientious, The Great Leap Sideways, ABOVE, Foam

 

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Lighting Workshop

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2674-A
  • Day(s) TH
  • Dates Jun 06 - Aug 15
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 3.50
  • Cost 470.00
  • Additional Fees 75.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

This course will demonstrate how to control and combine lighting situations, as well as the creative potential of light to interpret and define. A variety of lighting conditions and tools will be explored. Techniques and personal style will be emphasized and we will work with professional lighting equipment. In-class assignments are given weekly. No previous lighting experience is required.

Instructor

Lisa Crumb

Photographer

Education:

BFA, School of Visual Arts

professional experience includes:

Photography program director, Children's Aid Society

Clients include:

Arts Directors Club, Print, National Arts Club, Boys & Girls Club of America, Dahesh Museum, Chock Full of Nuts

One-person exhibitions include:

Asyl Gallery, Banning & Associates, Waters Gallery

Group exhibitions include:

Photo LA, Golan & Harris, Photography Chicago, Photo Santa Fe, Park Avenue Armory, Howard Greenberg Gallery, Elga Wimmer Gallery, Water's Gallery, Chicago Photographic Print Fair

Publications include:

The New York Times, Marie Claire, Adweek, Aperture, New York magazine, Time Out New York, New York Press

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Night in NYC

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-2724-A
  • Day(s) W
  • Dates Jun 12 - Jul 24
  • Hours 07:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 210.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

In this on-location course we will visit and shoot photographs of New York City icons at night including Top of the Rock, Brooklyn Promenade, Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Coney Island and others. The first session will be devoted to a historical look at the history of nighttime photography in New York and other cities. Thereafter we will shoot on location using digital or film cameras in formats of your choice. Approaches for shooting and technical choices will be discussed prior to working on location.
NOTE: Please bring a portfolio of your work to the first session. Students must supply their own cameras and if shooting film must have access to a darkroom or use a commercial lab.

Instructor

Joyce Culver

Photographer

Education:

BS, SUNY Buffalo; MFA, Rochester Institute of Technology; Institute del Arte, Siena, Italy

Clients include:

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Jewish Theological Seminary, 92nd Street Y, Allen & Company, Jewish Book Council

Exhibitions include:

Albuquerque Art Museum; National Portrait Gallery, London; International Center of Photography; Museo de São Paulo

Publications include:

Insights: Self-Portrayal, A Change of Mind: An Alzheimer's Portrait, The New Color Photography, Self-Portraits by Women, Exploring Color Photography, The New York Times, Fortune

Awards include:

New York Foundation for the Arts, Polaroid Artists Materials Grant

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Articulating Your Vision: The Art of Portfolio Creation

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-3017-A
  • Day(s) W
  • Dates Jun 12 - Aug 07
  • Hours 06:30PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 2.00
  • Cost 270.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

This course is for emerging artists working in the photographic medium who are interested in polishing their portfolios both technically and conceptually. Through weekly group critiques, each student's work will be reviewed and discussed in relation to his or her immediate and long-term goals. We will also spend some time reviewing artists' statements, on which each student will receive individual feedback. Students will be encouraged to bring in completed projects or works-in-progress for editing, as well as to shoot new work for inclusion in their portfolios. Whether you are planning on applying to graduate school or seeking exhibition or commercial opportunities, this course will help you articulate your vision.
NOTE: Please bring samples of your work to the first session.

Instructor

Keren Moscovitch

Photographer

Education:

BA, Georgetown University; MFA, School of Visual Arts

Exhibitions include:

Bruce Silverstein Gallery; I-20 Gallery; SLAG Gallery; Foley Gallery; Vlepo Gallery; Visual Arts Gallery; Laune Gallerie, Tokyo; 92nd Street Y; Rosenzweig Gallery, Durham, NC; SoFA Gallery, Bloomington, IN; Westside Gallery; Art + Commerce Festival of Emerging Photographers; Makor/Steinhardt Center; (the) Slap-n-Tickle (me) Gallery, Kansas City, MO

Publications include:

New York magazine, Vogue Nippon, Zeek, Visual Arts Journal, Quest, Domino, Peek, Industry

Collections include:

The Core Club, Noble Maritime Museum, Kinsey Institute

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Photography in an Era of Image Saturation: Editing, Sequencing and Presenting Your Work

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-3092-A
  • Day(s) T
  • Dates Jul 09 - Jul 30
  • Hours 06:30PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 1.00
  • Cost 270.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

Recently, we have witnessed a shift in both the practice and the economics of photography. The affordability of digital photographic gear, the proliferation of cameras embedded in smartphones, and the penetration of social media in our personal and professional lives have ushered in an era of democratization. Photographers now have the potential of unprecedented exposure. In this era of visual saturation, when audiences-consumers, collectors or potential employers-are inundated with an unstoppable stream of images, the presentation and "packaging" of one's work becomes evermore important. In this course, aimed at photographers who are working on personal long-term projects, we will focus on the key elements of successfully presenting work, including editing and sequencing; identifying a project's potential audience; presenting the work in a convincing, concise, and eloquent manner; seeking funding and exhibition opportunities.
NOTE: Please bring samples of an ongoing or recently completed project to the first session.

Instructor

Sam Barzilay

Creative director, United Photo Industries; co-founder, Photoville

Education:

BA, Tufts University; BFA, School of the Museum of Fine Arts; MA, University of Westminster

Professional experience includes:

Director, New York Photo Festival

One-person exhibitions include:

Oslo City Museum, Norway; Center for Historical Studies, Tessaloniki, Greece; Psychico Municipal Gallery, Athens, Greece; Greek House Cultural Center, Athens, Greece

Group exhibitions include:

Institute for Global Leadership, Boston; Grossman Gallery, Tufts University, Boston

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The Digital Portrait

Course Details
  • Course Number PHC-3302-A
  • Day(s) W
  • Dates Jun 05 - Aug 14
  • Hours 06:00PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 3.50
  • Cost 470.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 214 East 21st Street

Description

The creation of a powerful portrait requires many things from the photographer: a concept, the ability to connect with the subject, and technical proficiency in terms of lighting, exposure and composition. It doesn't stop there-in the digital age, we have infinitely more control over our images than we did in the darkroom. This course will guide you in the digital portrait process. We will learn lighting and design concepts, as well as discuss the psychology of the portrait. Assignments, in-class discussions and studio set-ups will help students develop their vision and creative process. In the computer lab, using Adobe Photoshop to enhance the portrait, we will be covering topics of workflow, techniques for color correction, making selections and retouching techniques.
PREREQUISITE: A working knowledge of the Macintosh computer operating system and a familiarity with Adobe Photoshop.
NOTE: Please bring a digital SLR camera and three portraits that you think are successful to the first session.

Instructor

Dina Kantor

Photographer, visual artist

Education:

BA, University of Minnesota; MFA, School of Visual Arts

Exhibitions include:

Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA; Photographic Center Northwest, Seattle; Newspace Center for Photography, Portland, OR; 3rd Ward; Blue Sky Gallery, Portland, OR

Collections include:

Jewish Museum, Southeast Museum of Photography, Portland Art Museum

Clients include:

Virgin Records, BizBash, Edible Brooklyn

Publications include:

The Collector's Guide to Emerging Art Photography, Heeb, The Stranger

Awards include:

Photo District News Annual, Finnish Cultural Foundation, Finlandia Foundation

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