June 17 – August 10, 2024
The Art of Photography
Create a Unique Portfolio in 8 Weeks

Learn the Fundamentals of Photography  //  Build an Impressive Photo Portfolio  //  Stand Out on College Applications

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Good grades and impressive test scores are important, but top colleges are looking for students with depth, passion, and defined interests.

If you want to open the door to your dream college...

Extracurricular activities are the key.

 
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LEAD: The Art of Photography introduces high school students to the medium of photography, helping them to look at the world through a new lens, develop a meaningful interest, and display creativity and curiosity on college applications.

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Develop a Vibrant Photographic Practice

The Art of Photography will introduce you to the medium of photography, furnishing you with the tools to work as a practicing photographer and the knowledge to engage critically with this multifaceted medium.

Each week, you’ll work independently to capture hundreds of images and develop your practice. You will learn how to use a camera, manage a workflow, edit your images, and build a sequence of photographs into a conceptual whole for presentation.

 

Learn From an Experienced Photo Artist & Yale Graduate

Award-winning instructor Joshua Tarplin holds degrees in Studio Art and History of Art with Distinction from Yale University.

Mr. Tarplin’s photo work has shown at galleries and museums worldwide, including Flower City Arts Center, Tbilisi Photography and Multimedia Museum, and Fotofestiwal Poland.

He has lectured at Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center and The Library Project of PhotoIreland. Sealegs, a recent book of his photographs and essays, was published in 2019.

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Gain Valuable Experience and Build an Impressive Photo Portfolio

Hands-on experience will teach you to engage with and sharply understand any photographic work that you come into contact with. In-class critiques will develop your ability to form opinions, articulate ideas clearly, discuss process, and problem-solve with your peers.

You will also learn about photography’s history and theory as well as its uses in every facet of society. By the end of the course you will have the skills to conceive of, execute, and refine any photographic project you would like to work on.

 

 

Future STEM Majors
Add depth to your college applications with an artistic pursuit

Future Humanities/Arts Majors
Display your artistic passion, curiosity, and dedication to developing your craft

Students will take away:

  • All the tools needed to work as a practicing photographer

  • A mastery of most tools in Adobe Photoshop

  • Experience defending ideas and engaging in complex group discussions during critique

  • Invaluable experience that can be incorporated in college applications and college essays

  • A finished photographic project that will be published online and can be included in college applications

  • The chance to win an exclusive CFGL photography competition

  • An official certificate of achievement

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The Art of Photography

Open to students in grades 9–12 // Online classes // No prior experience necessary // Students must provide their own DSLR camera


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June 17 – August 10, 2024
8-Week Online Course
Saturdays @ 11:00am–1:00pm PT
Space is Limited — Enroll Today!

Week 1 | Introduction to Photography

Week 2 | Survey of Contemporary Photography

Week 3 | Photography About People

Week 4 | Experimental Photography

Week 5 | Midway Critique

Week 6 | Editorial & Commercial Photography

Week 7 | Book / Gallery Presentation

Week 8 | Final Critique

Ready to get started?

Fill out the form below, and we’ll get back to you with tuition information and answers to your questions as soon as possible! You can also contact us directly at (818) 236-3872.

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