Photography & New Media

Code: P07W06-21

    • III

      Level III

      Photography students have some formal training and significant experience making, capturing and digitally processing images using Adobe Lightroom and/or Adobe Photoshop. New Media students have some formal training in conceptual and technological aspects of video, multimedia, coding or animation and are versed in the appropriate software applications. Students have a portfolio of their artwork.

    • IV

      Level IV

      Photography students have advanced skills and knowledge of photography and digital image processing. New Media students have advanced skills and knowledge of video, multimedia, coding or animation. Students are self­-motivated and have multiple portfolios of their artwork.

    • Virtual Workshop

      Virtual Workshop, learn from the comfort of your own home.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Pushing the Boundaries: creative digital image-making

Feb 15 - 26, 2021

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10AM- 12PM MST

Concept

Explore new horizons in photography with the application of digital tools on traditional imagery. This workshop covers advanced image manipulation using Photoshop layers, masks and adjustment layers. Students also explore the possibilities of using the camera as a scanner incorporating antique images into new works. The instructor shares her techniques and creative paradigms via easy-to-follow demonstrations.

This workshop meets via Zoom Video Conferencing software (download free from Zoom.com). An Anderson Ranch staff member co-teaches the class and coordinates the online platform. Further details will be emailed to registrants.

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Media & Techniques

Adobe Photoshop (*familiarity with masks, layers and adjustment layers is essential), creative technical exercises, scanning, digital photography with digital cameras and/or iPhones

Faculty

Maggie Taylor, Dreaming With Open Eyes

Workshop Details

Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts

Making Art Accessible

Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.

Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.

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