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Photography
Upgrading to a DSLR Camera?
If you are looking to upgrade to a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera or just purchased one, this is the perfect beginning class for you. We will cover the differences between point and shoots and DSLR’s the basic functions and terms, as well as lenses and filters and how they can help you achieve great looking photos. Websites will be provided containing reviews and price comparisons to help save you money and choose the right camera for your needs. A Canon EOS 30D DSLR will be used for demonstrations. This course includes a comprehensive booklet filled with helpful information that will be covered in the class.
Instructor: Jeffrey Schiller
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10174
#58246 Jan 25 6-9:30pm
Fee: $39 1 Monday K109
#60219 Mar 24 6-9:30pm
Fee: $39 1 Wednesday K114 How to Buy and Use a Digital Camera
This course is designed for those who have just purchased a digital camera or are looking to pursue one in the near future. The beginning class covers basic functions, terms, assessing the camera and what features are best suited for your needs. A handy, comprehensive booklet will be provided.
Instructor: Jeffrey Schiller
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10012
#58044 Jan 27 6-9:30pm
Fee: $39 1 Wednesday K109
#60179 Mar 23 6-9:30pm
Fee: $39 1 Tuesday F131 Basic Digital Photography Techniques (Digital SLR)
Learn basic digital photography techniques. Learn how to get your camera off ‘program’ or ‘auto’ mode for better pictures. This class offers the opportunity to learn use of shutter and aperture modes for more effective images. Learn proper exposure metering techniques, depth of field, use of filters, flash as well as better composition and travel tips. Student’s cameras must be a digital ‘single lens reflex (SLR) that can be set manually and have interchangeable lenses. No point and shoot cameras, please. Please read your instruction book and bring it and your camera to class. Field trip to the Desert Botanical Gardens will be on Sat, February 27, from 9-11am. Students must provide own transportation and admission fee. This class is full. Please email us to be placed on a waiting list.
Instructor: Alan Lowy
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10074
#58048 Feb 4 – Mar 4 7-9pm
Fee: $89 5 Thu, 1 Sat G136
Int/Adv Digital Photography: Your Portfolio
Continue to enhance your photography skills. Learn about creating a photographic style while building a portfolio and open up new doors to seeing and exploring your vision. You will be given weekly photo assignments to complete for critiques by the instructor and fellow students. Field trip to the Japanese Friendship Garden will be on Sat, April 24 from 9:30am-12pm. Students must provide own transportation and admission fee. Prerequisite: Basic Digital Photography Techniques or similar knowledge. No point and shoot cameras, please. Repeat students welcome! No class March 30.
Instructor: Alan Lowy
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10110
#58050 Mar 23 – Apr 27 7-9pm
Fee: $89 5 Tue, 1 Sat M129 Intermediate Digital Photography
This is a hands-on workshop for digital camera users interested in learning intermediate photo skills and proper set-up of your camera. Learn to take your camera off of “auto” and take charge of the creative zones of your camera for capturing images under varying lighting conditions and scenes. Class includes flash use both indoors and out. Also covered are image file structures and discussion of digital workflow. Bring your camera and photos for class critique. Cameras must be DSLR only.
Instructor: Scott Salnas
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10108
#58042 Apr 3 9am-4pm
Fee: $79 1 Saturday J136 Digital Photography Basics
With lecture, demonstration and homework, this class describes the basic digital camera settings for use under most shooting conditions. Image file transfers and basic computer file navigation are also covered. This class provides the student with the background needed to purchase the first digital camera or upgrade to the next level. This class will also cover: pixels (how much is enough); image formats (jpg, tif); digital vs. optical zoom; focal length; white balance and ISO settings; file formats; basic editing; storage media; printing; email and web options; archiving; printers and photo paper.
Instructor: Richard Belcastro
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10187
#60279 Feb 3 – 24 2-4pm
Fee: $79 4 Wednesdays K114
#60280 Feb 3 – 24 6-8pm
Fee: $79 4 Wednesdays K114 Intermediate/Advanced Digital Photography Experience
This class is a follow-up to any basic digital photography class and involves much more detail into the camera settings and associated shooting conditions. Students will be given assignments to shoot pictures of individually preferred subject matter and apply the variation of camera settings specific to specific shooting conditions. Students should bring cameras that have manual or semi automatic settings and the manual to class. You will become intimately knowledgeable of your digital camera settings and when to use them. No class March 17.
Instructor: Richard Belcastro
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10188
#61854 Mar 10 – Apr 14 6-7:30pm
Fee: $89 5 Wednesdays TBA Digital Photography and Photo Enhancing
Learn the basic as well as advanced features of a digital camera in an easy-to-understand, simple language. We'll be discussing the principles behind the symbols in the camera and their functions as it relates to improving your photography skills. Also covered is a hands-on approach using tips and tricks and user-friendly photo-enhancing software to achieve great looking pictures. Some time will be allocated in class for picture taking and one-on-one help for those who need it. Please bring a digital camera and owner's manual. A handy, comprehensive booklet will be provided. All digital cameras are welcome; however it must include the ability to be manually set.
Instructor: Jeffrey Schiller
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10156
#58306 Feb 2 – 16 6-10pm
Fee: $69 3 Tuesdays TBA
#60211 Apr 7-21 6-10pm
Fee: $69 3 Wednesdays K114 Basic Landscape Photography
Delve into landscape image making! In this course, you will learn how to use the camera and lens to produce images from nature’s palette, how to see photographically and use your camera to its fullest potential. You will also learn the tricks the pros use and what you can do to get published. Field trip TBA. Cameras should have the ability to be manually set and taken off ‘auto’. No class March 17.
Instructor: Jerry Sieve
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10193
#60281 Mar 10 – Apr 21 7-9pm
Fee: $99 6 Wednesdays BLKMTN 108* The Art and Practice of Wildlife Photography
How can you take better wildlife photographs and hopefully develop the skills to take photographs like the award winning pictures you see in Arizona Highways or other top notch magazines? The answer is simple! First you must learn to use the capacities of your camera. Next, you need to get close to wildlife in nature and take a lot of photographs. Finally, you need to understand the art of photography. Beautiful nature photographs are as much art as they are a replication of what your eye sees. In this class, you will learn the critical elements to obtain the best possible wildlife photographs, including an understanding of lighting, photographic composition, and animal behavior. We will spend the first day of class learning all that there is to know about your camera and how this knowledge can help you take better photographs. The next two classes will be held in local out-of-doors locations where each student will get personal attention while taking photographs of wildlife. Please bring your camera and manual to each class, and read the manual before attending the first class. Bruce D. Taubert has been published in Arizona Highways, Arizona Wildlife Views, Conservation International, WildBird, Birders World, and many other magazines.
Instructor: Bruce D. Taubert
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10175
#58248 Jan 30 – Feb 13 9am-12pm
Fee: $69 3 Saturdays J139 New! Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements is the premier editing program on the market today. It is an extremely powerful program and approaches the features and functionality of the full-blown Adobe Photoshop creative suite. This class covers basic, intermediate and advanced features that would be used by high-end amateur digital camera enthusiasts and professionals alike. You will learn how to set initial preferences for color, bush, and file compression. You will also learn: how to configure the most efficient desktop for Photoshop Elements; file types and management; using the Full Edit mode; replacement of objects; full use of layers; layer masking; cloning; color editing.
Instructor: Rich Belcastro
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10225
#60282 Mar 24 – Apr 28 2-4pm
Fee: $99 6 Wednesdays TBA New! Custom WB and Camera Raw Workflow
In this class, you will learn how to use custom white balance and camera RAW in order to produce the highest quality photographs at the high, amateur and semi-professional levels. Achieve perfect skin tones, perfect color balance and optimum editing. You will also learn about workflow and how it covers the process of shooting with custom or preset WB and camera RAW followed by conversion and editing using Photoshop Elements or CS (or comparable software).
Instructor: Rich Belcastro
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10226
#60283 Apr 21-28 6-8pm
Fee: $99 2 Wednesdays K109 New! Tabletop Still Life Photography and Lighting Techniques
Learn the art of table-top still life photography. Students will learn how to use one and two hot-lights to illuminate the subject-matter and also the use of reflective light for simple set-ups. Learn how to define the subject by using highlights and shadows. The use of a hand-held exposure meter will also be demonstrated. Students must have a working knowledge of their (DSLR) Digital Single Lens Reflex/uses interchangeable lenses only (No point & shoot digital cameras).
Instructor: Alan Lowy
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10218
#59842 Apr 1 6-9pm
Fee: $49 1 Thursday BLKMTN TBA* Learn the Art of Hand-Coloring Black & White Photos
Learn the art of turning black and white photographs into hand colored artwork! Become skilled at the techniques of shade and blending control. Learn to bring out the detail and emphasize elements within the photo. Materials: Prismacolor soft pencils, 24-color set, available at art and craft stores and several 5x7 black and white prints on Epson Matte paper (no glossy or lustre prints). A materials fee for prints is $10 and included in the course fee. Photo knowledge is not required.
Instructor: Alan Lowy
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10065
#60181 May 4 6-9pm
Fee: $49 1 Thursday BLKMTN TBA* | 
