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Visual Diary

This is an 8 week photography class for all levels that will teach how to improve your skills by taking the equivalent of a roll of film a day with any camera you may have. There will be weekly critiques to help you improve your skills.
Ann Denham
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4.3
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8 live meetings
12 in-class hours

Class Experience

This is a photography class for all levels.  Students will take the equivalent of a roll a day of photographs and then edit to five to bring to the class for critique.  The topics of photography to be covered will be generated by the class as topics of their interest and could include topics such as lighting, composure, content, editing and famous photographers.  I will give a lesson at the beginning of each class on a photography topic and then the second part of the class will be critique of individual photography work from the instructor and peers.  Students will learn how to critique work in a positive, constructive way. This could be a beginning or an advanced course depending on the skill level of each individual student.
Every Week- Take the equivalent of a roll a film a day 12-36 images everyday
Every Week- See Something Art Related- art exhibit online or in person or a film
Every Week- Read Something Photography Related a book or a magazine

Week 1-
Lecture-  
All Students Introduce Themselves- Name, Level of Photography, Interesting Fact
What are the requirements of this class?
What photography topics would you like covered? 
Go over Resource Materials:
•	List of Movies
•	List of Books
•	List of Online Museums
•	List of Magazines
•	Adult Photo Release
•	Schedule of Fees and Expenses
•	Copyright
•	Ideas for Daily Shooting
•	Critique Worksheet

Week 2-
Lecture Topic- How to critique photographs in a positive and constructive way.  
Practice utilizing photographs from famous photographers.

Critique every student has 10 minutes to share their top 5 images of the week and share their exhibit or film and book or magazine

Week 3-

Lecture Topic- Photojournalism: Explain documentary work and show examples Bresson and Lange
Lecture Topic 2- Lighting

Critique Every Student has 10 min to share their top 5 images of the week and share their exhibit or film and book or magazine

Week 4- 
Lecture Topic- Fashion Photography: Explain and show examples- Avedon and Leibowitz
Lecture Topic 2- Composition

Critique every student has 10 min to share their top 5 images of the week and share their exhibit or film and book or magazine


Week 5-
Lecture Topic- Landscape/Travel Photography: Explain and show examples
Lecture Topic 2- Color

Critique every student has 10 min to share their top 5 images of the week and share their exhibit or film and book or magazine

Week 6-
Lecture Topic- Determined by Class or Post Production/Crop
Lecture Topic 2- Backgrounds

Critique every student has 10 min to share their top 5 images of the week and share their exhibit or film and book or magazine

Week 7-

Lecture Topic- Determined by Class or best websites for photographers
Lecture Topic 2- Depth of Field

Critique every student has 10 min to share their top 5 images of the week and share their exhibit or film and book or magazine

Week 8- 
Final Showcase of all students- Students present their best 5 images overall of the entire 8 weeks and explain what they learn 10 min each and 10 min for critique each.

Learning Goals

Students will learn to improve their photography skills whether they are a beginner with a cell phone or a professional photographer.  
-How to critique photographs to make work better constructively.
-Photojournalism
-Lighting
-Fashion Photography
-Composition
-Landscape/Travel Photography
-Color
-Post Production/Crop
-Backgrounds
-Websites for Photographers
-Depth of Field
- 2 Topics to Be Determined by Interest of the Class
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Digital Camera- could be professional or cell phone
Access to Internet for films, art exhibitions
Book or Magazine or both to read about photography of student's choosing
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Ann Denham and I teach Visual Arts classes including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, media, printmaking, and photography.
I have a bachelor's degree in Photojournalism from Western Kentucky University and a Master's Degree in Education from City College of New York.  I taught visual arts in New York City Public Schools for 8 years.  I have worked at newspapers in the U.S. and continue to work on documentary projects along with taking portraits and weddings.
I believe everyone can learn and believe in everyone receiving a well rounded education.
The photo of me is at the Emmy's in Los Angeles- a once in a lifetime opportunity!
My passion in life is creativity and I also love to kayak and have two bichons, Bailey and Bella.

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$120

for 8 classes

1x per week, 8 weeks
90 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
9-12 learners per class

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