Workshops - The Center for Photography at Woodstock


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PHOTOSHOP LEVEL II \| PHOTOSHOP LEVEL I \| FINE ART DIGITAL PRINTING \| TEEN PHOTO CAMP \| WEB DESIGN FOR ARTISTS \| REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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BEYOND THE BASICS: PHOTOSHOP LEVEL II	INSTRUCTOR: SEAN NIXON June 10-26 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8pm no class on June 19^th (make-up date TBA)
Wondering what to do after you become familiar with the basics in Photoshop? This class is the next step towards unleashing your creative potential! Under the instruction of Sean Nixon you will master vital functions that will make you a stronger digital photographer. This course is an in-depth exploration in composting, layering, clipping paths, filters, tonal and color correction as well as printing and various types of output. You will learn to dig into the depths of Layers and Channels to control color and contrast like never before. Learn aspects of Color Management that give you predictable printing; explore software that maximizes your image quality while reducing frustration; and develop a personal workflow that matches your style and personality. You will leave this class with new skills and renewed excitement for your personal and professional digital photography! SEAN NIXON is a practicing designer and studio artist. He is currently Assistant Professor of Art and Design at SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge, NY. He holds a MFA Photography and Computers from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. You can learn more about Sean by visiting www.seannixon.com Prerequisite: Participants should have a basic working knowledge of Photoshop and familiarity with the Mac Operating System. Please bring: a digital storage media device like CD’s, DVD’s, thumb drives or an external hard drive Class limit: 7 Tuition: $225 / CPW members: $195 Lab fee: $30 TOP
PHOTOSHOP LEVEL I	INSTRUCTOR: DINA PEARLMAN July 18-August 8 Fridays, 10-1pm
This class is the essential first step for anyone interested in jumping the digital divide and learning about the basics of digital darkroom techniques. Through demonstrations and hands-on exercises over the course of these four three hour classes, you will be lead step by step through the basics of Photoshop. Lessons will cover a range of topics including selections, layers, image modes, tonal and color correction, paths, filters/special effects and file formats (i.e. JPEG, TIFF). In addition, you will receive an overview on scanning film negatives & prints, ink jet printing, workflow and the importance of color calibration technology. All students will leave with a sound foundation, ready to move forward in the digital realm. DINA PEARLMAN has worked as a designer, photographer and web developer since 1988. Currently, she teaches Computer Art and Web Design at SUNY Ulster, the Ulster County's Business Resource Center, and has her own freelance business, wordimagemedia. To learn more about Dina visit www.dinapearlman.com Please bring: a digital storage media device like CD’s, DVD’s, thumb drives or an external hard drive Class limit: 7 Tuition: $225 / CPW members: $195 Lab fee: $30 TOP
FINE-ART DIGITAL PRINTING	INSTRUCTOR: RICHARD EDELMAN July 23-August 13 Wednesdays, 6-9pm
Making exhibition-quality digital prints takes time and expertise. This class will examine the tools and methods for making b&w and color fine-art prints with digital inkjet printers. Using Adobe Photoshop you will learn to modify your images in a manner which is easy, fun and based on conventional darkroom experience and techniques. We will examine a variety of general approaches to printing, utilize basic and advanced color management techniques, compare papers, and even compare digital processing with prints made in conventional darkrooms. Students may work with images made on film (to be scanned), or digitally captured. We will discuss not only the processes involved in making prints—but we will explore what a fine print is…the relationship of tone, hue, contrast—and how these characteristics tend to be affected by materials in the digital domain. There will an additional optional trip to Woodstock Graphics Studio, which is located across the street from CPW. RICHARD EDELMAN is the principal of Woodstock Graphics Studio, which specializes in retouching and printing work for artists. He received his Master's degree in photography from Pratt Institute and a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology. Edelman has taught photography at the New School, School of Visual Arts, ICP, and William Paterson University (NJ). His photographs are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Bibliothèque Nationale, Polaroid International Collection, and the Everson Museum. To learn more about Richard visit www.woodstockgraphicsstudio.com Prerequisite: Participants should have a basic working knowledge of Photoshop and familiarity with the Mac operating system. Please bring: a digital storage media device like CD’s, DVD’s, Thumb drives or an external hard drive Class limit: 7 Tuition: $225 / CPW members: $195 Lab fee: $60 TOP
TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP (For Ages 13-17)	INSTRUCTOR: PHIL MANSFIELD July 14-17 or August 11-14 Monday to Thursday, 10-3pm
Are you excited about making photographs? Do you want to explore your talents while engaging with other young artists? CPW’s Teen Photography Camp provides a unique, creative and supportive learning environment for young adults ages 13 through 17. Over the course of four inspiring and motivating days, participants will learn about the aesthetics and technical capabilities of digital photography through the direction of photographer and educator Phil Mansfield. Based in CPW’s brand new state-of-the art digital lab, the Teen Photo Camp is made up of two components- the exploration of the art of photography and the development of technical skills used within a digital darkroom. By getting behind the lens and photographing in Woodstock, the students will develop a thorough understanding of photographic techniques including the qualities of light and shadow, a sense of motion and an examination of the relationship of subject to the camera. In the digital lab they will gain an understanding of the digital workflow, file organization, inkjet printing and Adobe Photoshop as a tool for image editing, enhancement & manipulation. As participants strive for their creative vision in the digital workflow, they will work closely with Phil Mansfield and the CPW staff who will offer insights into photography as both an artistic expression and a possible career. The Teen Photo Camp will culminate with an exhibition/critique of the students work in CPW’s Gallery on the final evening of each session. PHIL MANSFIELD joined the CPW staff as the Digital Lab Manager in the Spring 2008. His photography has appeared in such publications as The New York Times, Psychology Today and Scholastic Magazine. He is currently photographing for a children’s cookbook for Bloomsbury. Phil lives with his wife and two children in West Shokan, NY. Please bring: your digital camera and memory card. Note: Digital SLR cameras are available for loan at CPW. class limit: 7 Tuition: $500 / CPW members: $450 Lunch and supplies are included in tuition TOP
WEB DESIGN FOR ARTISTS	INSTRUCTOR: DINA PEARLMAN August 19 – September 9 Tuesdays 6-9pm
Do you want to learn how to make your own online portfolio! Are you seeking to control your own “on-line presence”? Experienced web designer and photographer Dina Pearlman will show you how. Using the power of Adobe's Creative Suite and Dreamweaver, the mysteries of web design will begin to unravel. With simple exercises, demonstrations and instructions, workshop participants will come away from this six-week program with a simple, self-designed website showcasing their work. Topics included will be image compression and basic design principals using Photoshop, the power of Dreamweaver's design mode and how to get it all up and running on the World Wide Web. Please bring: 12-24 digital images (scanned or from a digital camera) and a digital storage media device like CD’s, DVD’s, thumb drives or an external hard drive. Basic knowledge of the Photoshop interface strongly advised. Class limit: 7 Tuition: $225 / CPW members: $195 Lab fee: 30 [see Dina’s bio with Photoshop level 1 description] TOP
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Payment is due in full at time of registration (to download a registration form, click here) Individual registration is subject to a one time registration fee of $40 which is non-refundable. Registrations fees for the Digital Kitchen's Summer Classes are transferable to CPW’s Summer/Fall Workshop program. Tuition and Lab Fee is 100% refundable with written notice up to 3 weeks prior to the start of the first class. Registered participants in CPW’s Spring offerings receive a complimentary 12 hours of digital lab used during scheduled open lab hours which are to be used to address class assignments and/or for your own use after you have completed the course. More questions? Not sure which class is right for you? email info@cpw.org or call us at 845-679-9957.