workshop photography curriculum specializes in merging visual language skills with photography knowledge.
workshops meet in galleries and other creative facilities around highland park and los angeles specific to the curriculum. entry level workshops build skills for visual story telling. intermediate and advance participants have the opportunity to explore the surrounding areas to develop an individual’s point of view about this changing city. one of the goals of this workshop is to create a diverse view of highland park and the city of los angeles that explores the perceptions and the participant’s voice.
students will discuss and practice documentary and expressive image making to develop their narrative as well as be introduced to visual devices for storytelling. through instant feedback on their own images and shooting styles, participants will acquire skills to create more compelling photographs. courses are designed in modules to compliment participants existing knowledge. the curriculum sets foundation knowledge and progressive courses build on those experiences.
photographers will also have an opportunity to discuss technical issues about their camera equipment and post-production tips specific to course objectives. other workshops are also available that expand on post production, retouching concepts, digital output and experimental techniques in creative and shooting sessions. students’ work will be critiqued in a collaborative peer environment moderated by a working professional(s). join us for a fun photography-learning experience and see los angeles sin turistas!
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this section is updated periodically as classes are filled, added, dropped or rescheduled. if the course you are interested in is not scheduled please e.mail us and if there is enough interest we may be able to add a session. e.mail us prior to payment and we can confirm course availability.
winter 2012 quarter workshops
1.1A introduction to digital tools
2.1 the still life
1.1B introduction to digital cameras
.01 copy art procedures (rescheduled)
spring 2012 quarter workshops
1.2 introduction to photography REGISTER NOW
2.2A digital b&w photography REGISTER NOW
2.3A digital camera experiments SIGN UP
2.2B colour photography SIGN UP
summer 2012 quarter workshops
2.3B digital darkroom experiments
3.1 street photography
1.1B introduction to digital cameras
fall 2012 quarter workshops
2.4 digital techniques for photographers
3.2 the environmental portrait
3.3 the visual essay
2.5 fine art photography and printing processes
note.
• space is limited depending on the course. sign up and send in your registration form early.
• workshop will be cancelled and tuition refunded within 14 days, if enrollment is less than 4 persons. payment can be applied to a second choice workshop, if so desired.
• double check requirements for course you are interested by downloading course outline. files are printable PDFs.
• most courses meet in highland park unless where noted. while others meet at avenue 50 studio subsequent sessions may meet in other locations or have field trip requirements.
0.1 copy art procedures general workshop for artists/creators that covers how to make quality photographic reproduction files for print and portfolios. students bring in one piece to have it photographed*. sessions include how to set up camera and lighting for copy work, outdoor lighting alternatives and digital color correction. • requirements: none start date: rescheduled** (course outline download) **let us know you are interested and we might be able to add the workshop at a sooner date! |
0.2 the sights and sounds of highland park this is a (4) hour photography skills and shooting workshop that introduces the participant to highland park. the first portion of the seminar discusses expressive photography and discusses the use of light and colour in photography, as well as some camera tips in the field. the next portion is a walking tour of highland park from the avenue 50 studio gallery through the residential landscape to the arroyo seco and its parkland. the final part of the seminar students are encouraged to edit and upload 1-3 of their best images of their highland park experience to the sin turistas facebook page for critique by the instructor. • requirements: camera (like us on facebook for 60% discount) start date: TBA** **let us know you are interested and we might be able to add the workshop at a sooner date!
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1.1A introduction to digital tools introduces beginning photographers to adobe photoshop’s powerful tools. this workshop explores basic tool control, layer concepts, file management and exercises to practice tool usage. • requirements: computer & software start date: 03.04.12 (course outline download) |
1.1B introduction to digital cameras workshop covers how to use your camera effectively and understand what all those buttons are for! students are instructed on the manual and auto functions of a camera and introduced to white balance and iso usage. • requirements: camera start date: registration deadline: (course outline download) |
1.2 introduction to photography this basic workshop introduces you to composition, the language of image making and allows you to practice camera skills developed in 1.1b introduction to digital cameras. • requirements: camera start date: 04.14.12 (sa. 09:00 am) (course outline download) |
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2.1 the still life this workshop explores composition and use of light in classical and non-traditional still-life formats. this is an excellent foundation class for others in the series as it explores in depth and practices principals of design in photography. • requirements: camera & tripod start date: 01.14.12 (sa. 01:00 pm) (course outline download) |
2.2A digital b&w photography builds on core composition principals using form and mass. course is also an introduction to the value of light as an emotional device. introduces various digital techniques to achieve film looks with digital files. • requirements: camera & computer start date: 04.14.12 (sa. 01:00 pm) (course outline download) |
2.2B color photography practice composition and light while exploring content. introduces students to color as a communication device. practice balancing the elements of an image. explore photoshop techniques to control and enhance color. • requirements: camera & computer start date: 06.02.12 (sa. 01:00 pm) (course outline download)
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2.3A digital camera experiments learn control of your camera to create special effects, operate under low light and night conditions including use of strobes and painting with light. • requirements: camera, tripod start date: 06.04.12 (mo. 06:00 pm) (course outline download) |
2.3B digital darkroom experiments explore analog, antique and experimental processes such as film grain, sepia toning, sabbatier prints and photograms with exercises to recreate them digitally. • requirements: computer start date: 07.06.12 (fr. 06:00 pm) (course outline download) * sometimes offered as (3) four hour sessions |
2.4 digital techniques for photographers an introduction to using adobe photoshop’s tools to “finish” or make an image for print or exhibition. discussions and demonstrations include retouching, color correction, masking, image composites and post production workflow. • requirements: computer start date: 09.07.12 (fr. 06:00 pm) (course outline download)
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2.5 fine art photography printing and processes learn the technical information on how to get the most of your analog and digital images in a digital print environment. topics discussed include scanning, output and professional resources and presentation. • requirements: field trip start date: 11.03.12 (sa. 09:00 am) (course outline download)
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2.6 photography for journalist & writers this workshop prepares writers with tips and tools to create their own images for publication. it also explores the relationship between the written narrative and the visual allegory. • requirements: camera & computer start date: n/a as of this date** (course outline download) **let us know you are interested and we might be able to add the workshop at a later date! |
3.1 street photography an oxymoron in LA to have street photography as we are a city of highways. this workshop takes the exit ramp to explore various peoples and neighborhoods including highland park, downtown and other unique areas of the city. • requirements: camera & computer start date: 07.21.12 (sa. 01:00 pm) (course outline download) |
3.2 the environmental portrait participants seek out and express highland park’s human landscape in this workshop. meet and photograph the people that give a neighborhood its flavor. • requirements: camera & computer start date: 09.08.12 (sa. 01:00 pm) (course outline download) |
3.3 the visual essay participants will explore highland park to create a visual essay that develops an individual’s voice. participants will practice composition, lighting and decipher symbols and meaning while weaving them into a visual narrative. • requirements: camera & computer start date: 10.20.12 (sa. 01:00 pm) (course outline download) |
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4.1 the surrealist tourist this highly creative course explores surrealism without gorging ourselves on post-production special effects and concentrates on found and sometimes invented themes that follow its absurdist beginnings. • requirements: portfolio review start date: n/a as of this date** (course outline download) **let us know you are interested and we might be able to add the workshop at a later date! |
4.2 the documentary lab advanced intermediate photographers develop a story from start to presentation. mostly shooting on their own with sessions serving as critique and ideation time. participants stimulate discussion with progress reports and guest image professionals. • requirements: portfolio review start date: n/a as of this date** (course outline download) **let us know you are interested and we might be able to add the workshop at a later date! |
4.3 the studio an introduction to photography in a studio environment. explore different lighting types and configurations with a professional image maker. • requirements: tba start date: n/a as of this date** (course outline download) **let us know you are interested and we might be able to add the workshop at a later date! |
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(see course outline download for specific requirements)
• attend multiple studio sessions/lecture 3.0 hours each
• attend multiple field/shooting sessions 4.0 hours each
• participants are required to shoot their own work
• participants are required to do at least 3.0-6.0 shooting and/or post production per session outside of workshop
requirements: camera
• participants are required to have their own camera equipment. minimum camera preferred is digital SLR’s with at least 2gb of storage or more.*
• other cameras film and polaroid cameras are acceptable for workshops that are not digital specific provided you can create your own contact sheets and prints (and in the case of polaroids, the resources to shoot extensively).
• *cameras must have full manual functions (shutter/aperture/iso) and participants must also have some working knowledge of how to make a proper exposure with an exception for 1.0 courses.
• 1.0 courses only, a point and shoot is acceptable if it has a manual control of the aperture, shutter and iso. the aperture should have at least a five f.stop range 3.5–8.0, while the shutter should have 5 or more speed settings. the iso should have three settings from at least 100–400.
• (tba) dslr cameras are available on an as needed basis for financial aid recipients and as a back up camera.
requirements: software / hardware
1.0 courses
• must understand some basic computer concepts
• file naming / copying and moving files
• access to a MAC or PC with adobe photoshop cs 3-5
• flash drive / portable media
2.0 courses
• working knowledge of photoshop or other image editing software (iphoto / preview / picasa / light room)
(tools/layer concepts/curves & levels)
OR completion of workshop 1.1A introduction to digital tools
• some knowledge of image correction
• software & image correction does not apply to 2.6 photography for journalists and writers
• file types
• flash drive / cd-dvd creation capable
3.0 courses
• knowledge of retouching and color correction
OR completion of workshop 2.4 digital techniques for photographers
• understanding of composition and exposure practices
• management of large volumes of images
• flash drive / cd-dvd creation capable
• membership or knowledge to create online galleries
(your own website/flickr/photobucket/yahoo)
• flash drive / cd-dvd creation capable
4.0 courses
• collection of images or a portfolio that demonstrates advances capabilities that include composition, visual narrative, camera control and an understanding of expressive photography or completion of one or more 3.0 courses.
• proficient knowledge in retouching
OR completion of workshop 2.4 digital techniques for photographers
• membership or knowledge to create online galleries
(your own website/flickr/photobucket/yahoo)
• use of ftp utility
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a) payment due no later than 7 days prior to first session with check or credit card. full refund available up to the start of the first session. payable to avenue 50 studio 131 north avenue 50, highland park, ca 90042. (see registration form)
b) upon payment you will receive an e.mail confirmation with further instructions for the first day.
c) one scholarship space is available for a promising student in financial need. (see financial aid)
d) this is a saturday workshop that everyone has paid for. please respect the group by being on time and prepared with materials.
e) workshop will be cancelled if enrollment falls below 4 persons. tuition will be refunded within 14 days or it can be applied to another course.
f) packages of any 6 workshops available at a 15% discount.
g) packages of any 3 workshops available at a 10% discount.
h) a 5% discount for tuition paid three weeks in advance. early discount does not apply if using package discount.
i) participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from meeting locations. also note, many of the workshops are walking tours and a minimum physical ability to travel through an urban, park and residential environments at a leisurely to moderate pace carrying their own equipment is required.
j) discounts for package courses of (3) and (6) require a deposit of $150 and deducted from the cost of the last workshop enrolled in. all payments for each workshop are due (7) days prior to start of each course.
(download registration form here)
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financial aid is available for courses longer than two sessions and for anyone who meets the criteria. aid is limited to one person per workshop. young photographers from highland park or surrounding neighbourhoods who are in financial need, but have an immense desire and motivation to make great photography are encouraged to apply. along side mature photographers, student will learn storytelling and advanced camera controls. young photographers will develop creative and discipline skills essential to working with digital equipment and making imagery. (tba) avenue 50 studio will have equipment available for use by financial aid recipients if needed.
criteria
• must have a current school id
• an informal collection of images (if available)
or demonstrates a photographic desire
• displays financial need
• submissions are evaluated by avenue 50 studio and the instructor
please e.mail us your registration form with a letter (or a photograph!) describing how this workshop might benefit you and why you may need financial assistance. should be no less than one paragraph and no more than one page. send at least three weeks prior to the first session. after we receive this we will contact you to make arrangements to see your images or discuss further. you will be notified of the outcome no later than a week prior to start of workshop.
payment plan
a payment plan is available on a case-by-case basis. tuition costs can be broken into 2 payments only. please e.mail us for consideration.
intern
an intern space is available in most workshops. see course outline download for qualifications. in return for assisting instructor tuition is waived. intern must have some prior photography knowledge at least equal to that described in 1.0 workshops.
intern is required to be available one half-hour before session to assist in set up and one half-hour after session to break down. intern maybe asked to run an errand on behalf of the class during or before session. intern may also be asked to assist other participants with technical issues commensurate with their experience if the instructor is helping other students. a photography, design or art background is preferred.
marketing intern
in return for assisting sin turistas workshop series with marketing and administrative duties tuition is waived. intern must perform 27.0 hours (3.5–4.5 hours per week ) of tasks over a 6–8 week period in exchange for (1) six week workshop.
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sinturistas [a] thegeniusofwater [.] us
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instructor john tapia urquiza
avenue 50 studio
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