HPH169 - Digital Photography and Photoshop

high school students working at easels in an art studio with a live model

Course Description

If you are ready to focus on studio and natural lighting, advanced camera techniques, and image sequencing, this course is for you. You will also cover the basics of Adobe Photoshop, including image processing, photo retouching, and collage. You must be comfortable with the digital camera and manual settings to join this class.

Notes

ELIGIBLE GRADES: High School students entering grades 9 through 12 as of the upcoming Fall semester.

See below for required course supplies.

Bring your notebook, pen and camera to each class. Make sure the battery on your camera is fully charged.
Notebook and pen
Digital SLR camera (Single Lens Reflex) or Mirrorless Camera*
SD or CF memory card (please check what your camera needs)
Tripod (optional but recommended)
USB jump drive
External hard drive strongly encouraged
Photography suppliers:
- Adorama, 42 West 18th St (bet 5th & 6th Ave) adorama.com
- B&H Photo, 420 9th Ave (bet 33rd & 34th St) bhphotovideo.com
- K&M Camera, 385 Broadway kmcamera.com
- Fotocare, 41 West 22nd St fotocare.com
File Sharing:
- We Transfer wetransfer.com
If you are purchasing new equipment for the course, we recommend purchasing the accidental damage coverage offered by the retailer.

* If you do not have your own Digital SLR you're welcome to borrow one from FIT for the designated class hours. If you would like to continue to practice at home it is highly recommended that you purchase and bring your own camera. If you don't have an DSLR and do not wish to purchase one, you will need to bring your SD card to each class session to keep your work on to participate.

Please note: Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. We recommend that you wait until a week before class starts to purchase supplies. You will be notified by email if cancellations occur. Instructor assignments are subject to change.