Pre-College: Digital Imaging Course

To start, we will cover manual camera settings, composition, digital image production, studio lighting techniques, contemporary concepts, and the history of the medium as a source of inspiration and understanding. The first week will conclude with demonstrations and projects utilizing still photographic images in a sequence. You will create portfolio projects that function as animations and as a series of photographs! Please bring examples of your artwork as well as your personal camera (a digital camera with manual settings is required; a 35mm film camera is optional).

That’s right—we’re going to make movies! You will receive your very own video camera to use for the week. We will cover the basics of camera use, editing software, preproduction and postproduction techniques, and delivery methods, including DVD and YouTube. We’ll learn by watching and discussing numerous art videos, short films, and YouTube clips. You will learn everything you need to know to become a one-person video art-making machine.