 |
ANNOUNCING CCNY FALL 2010 COURSES
Students work in private darkrooms or in our studio, with small class sizes to maximize hands-on experience.
In addition to the classes listed below, CCNY also offers private one-on-one lessons. Please visit the private lessons page to learn more.
Fall 2010 Registration:
by email at info@cameraclubny.org
by phone at 212–260–9927
Full payment deposit needed to register for any class, lesson, or workshop. Deposit is fully refundable if cancellation occurs two weeks prior to first class session, 25% cancellation fee applicable if less than two weeks notice is given before the first class session.
CCNY accepts cash, checks, and all major credit cards.
Instructor: Alice Zimet
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30pm | October 5 to November 2 (5 sessions)
Cost: $250 ($225 CCNY members) This class is limited to 15 students, with a minimum of 6 students.
Collecting anything can be daunting. And if you are thinking about collecting photography, it is no different. Indeed, the photography market has exploded over the last few years. This class is meant for the beginning photography collector to help answer the following questions: Where to begin? How to look? Whom do you ask? What is a fair price? Which are the best galleries and the dealers you can trust…. This class is sure to get you thinking and get you on your way to being a thoughtful photography collector.
Alice Sachs Zimet began to collect photography in 1985, and her collection of roughly 150 images reflects both personal taste and passionate enthusiasm. Alice is a member of the Collections Committee of the Harvard Art Museums, one of two non-photographers who sit on the board of the newly established Magnum Photos Foundation and is a member of the International Center of Photography’s (ICP) Exhibitions Committee. Alice began her career in the museum world (Metropolitan Museum of Art, ICP) and soon moved to the corporate world where she ran the worldwide Cultural Affairs programs for The Chase Manhattan Bank. Today, Alice is the president of Arts + Business Partners, a boutique that specializes in corporate sponsorship: www.artsandbusinesspartners.com
Instructor: John Stanley
Saturdays 12 – 4pm | September 18 and September 25 (2 sessions)
Cost: $200 ($180 CCNY members)
Learn how to use your advanced digital camera to its fullest potential. Topics covered include: manual and automatic settings, aperture and shutter speeds, using digital versus film cameras, shooting and composition, digital file storage procedures and a brief overview of digital post-production options (how to efficiently store, print, and broadcast your images on the web) Neighborhood field trip on first class.
John Stanley is a photographer originally from the Hartford, Connecticut and now based in Brooklyn, New York. He recently received his MFA in Photography, Video and Related Media from School of Visual Arts, where he was the recipient of the distinguished Paula Rhodes Memorial Award. Stanley has worked as the Education Coordinator at SF Camerawork (San Francisco), managing the First Exposures mentoring program for underserved youth. In addition, he has taught photography to youth at the ICP Teen Academy, the Grand Street Settlement after-school program and the Bronx’s Cinema School. His photographs have been exhibited most recently at Edward Hopper House Art Center, Nyack, NY, and at P.S. 122 Gallery, Visual Arts Gallery, and Envoy Enterprises in NYC. John was recently selected to be a part of Review Santa Fe, an annual photography portfolio review. View his photos at www.jpstanley.com
Instructor: Christina Thurston
Mondays 6:30 – 9:30pm | October 11 to November 29 (8 sessions)
Cost: $480 ($432 CCNY members)
Materials Fee: $20 chemistry fee (Student will need to purchase their own paper and film)
In this black and white darkroom course, students will cover the fundamentals of processing and printing black and white images. Emphasis is given to one-on-one hands-on instruction in CCNY’s customized darkrooms. This class is an excellent opportunity for beginning to intermediate level B&W photographers to take their skills and vision to the next level. Topics covered will include film development, proper exposure, printing with fiber-based papers, and master printing techniques. We will also explore print finishing techniques and alternative B&W processes, such as toning, bleaching and Xerox transfers. In addition to technical skills, this course will also stress developing a personal vision, with regular class critiques.
Christina Thurston is a New York City-based artist and BFA graduate of School of Visual Arts. She has made customized black and white exhibition prints for U.S. and European artists. Thurston’s work has been published in Photo District News, and has been featured in various auctions and exhibitions. Her photographs will appeared in an Athens, Greece exhibition entitled “Photography for the Next Generation” earlier this year. Thurston is dedicated to ensuring that traditional printing continues to be a valuable part of the contemporary art world, and feels that time in the darkroom is the best way to invest in one’s work and vision as an artist. Her images could be seen at: www.christinathurstonphotography.com
Instructor: Laura Mozes
Wednesdays 4:15 – 7:15 pm | October 13 to January 26 (13 sessions)
(No Class Nov 24, Dec 22 & Dec 29)
Cost: $800
Students will need to supply their own paper and film.
”Develop“ your photography and darkroom skills in this exciting course for young adults. Get an introduction to photography history and expand your knowledge of composition, exposure, depth of field, and shutter speed. Refine your printing skills in the darkroom and learn advanced techniques including split filter printing, alternative processes, and more. Create a personal photo project and benefit from class trips, critiques, and discussions with guest artists. Prior darkroom experience and a camera with manual settings required.
Laura Mozes is a professional photographer and educator based in New York City, who specializes in weddings, events, and portrait photography. Her photographs have been exhibited at the Williamsburg Art & Historical Society, as well as several NYC galleries and are published in books and magazines including The Ongoing Moment, Here is New York, Metrowest Magazine, Brookine Magazine, Newton Magazine, among others. For more information visit: www.lauramozes.com
Spring 2010 Registration:
by email at info@cameraclubny.org
by phone at 212–260–9927
Full payment deposit needed to register for any class, lesson, or workshop. Deposit is fully refundable if cancellation occurs two weeks prior to first class session, 25% cancellation fee applicable if less than two weeks notice is given before the first class session.
CCNY accepts cash, checks, and all major credit cards.
|
|
|
|
|
|
