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Beginning Digital Photography
Inroduction To Lightroom
Intermediate Digital Photography
Making Photographs
Photo Basics: Composition, Time & Subject
Introduction to Portraiture
Movie Making 101

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Beginning Digital Photography
Instructor: Alan Shefland
Skill Level: B, AB

This class will take beginning photographers through the fundamentals of digital camera use. Learn basic operating procedures including manual settings, picture resolution, focus and zoom options. In easy, step by step directions, learn how to e-mail, print and file your digital images. By the end of the course, students will leave more excited than ever about photography and their own collection of images that illustrate their technical and creative growth. Enrollment limited to 10; ages 16 and up

Tuesday Afternoon:
Spring I
D661
Tuesdays, February 28 - April 17
(8 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Spring II
E661
Tuesdays, April 24 - June 12
(8 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Tuesday Evening:
Spring I
D662
Tuesdays, February 28 - April 17
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Spring II
E662
Tuesdays, April 24 - June 12
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

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Inroduction To Lightroom
Instructor: Carl Beihl
Skill Level: AB, I, AD

The purpose of this class is to introducephotographers to the basic components of Adobe Lightroom 3.0. Learn how Lightroom can be used to organize, store and retrieve digital photographs, as well as improve the original photograph. Also learn how to create slide shows and print accurate color images. Students need their own laptop computer with Adobe Lightroom software installed. Enrollment limited to 7; ages 16 and up

Spring I
D632
Wednesdays, February 29 - April 18
8 sessions) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Spring II
E632
Wednesdays, April 25 - June 13
(8 sessions) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

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Intermediate Digital Photography
Instructor: Carl Beihl
Skill Level: AB, I

This class will pick up where the Beginning Digital Photography course left off, with greater focus on individual work and gaining competency with your digital camera. Shooting assignments will be given each week, and your digital photos will be reviewed in class. Bring digital camera (with charged or fresh batteries), memory card and your camera's manual. You will also need a home computer that allows you to download images from your camera and burn them to a jump drive (USB memory stick) for class viewing. Enrollment limited to 10; ages 16 and up

Tuesday Mornings:
Spring I
D615
Tuesdays, February 28 - April 17
(8 sessions) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

E615
Tuesdays, April 24 - June 12
(8 sessions) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Wednesday Evenings:
Spring I
D616
Wednesdays, February 29 - April 18
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Spring II
E616
Wednesdays, April 25 - June 13
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

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Making Photographs
Instructor: Carl Beihl
Skill Level: I, AD

This class is to help serious amateur and professional photographers find more passion in their work by exploring the narrative, aesthetic, and emotional aspects of image making, with an emphasis on simplicity and the use of natural light. Through practical demonstrations, field trips, individual portfolio reviews, and studying the work of other photographers, we will refine our views on producing work and balancing the various aspects of a busy life. Enrollment limited to 10; ages 16 and up

Spring I
D610
Wednesdays, February 29 - April 18
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Spring II
E610
Wednesdays, April 25 - June 13
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

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Photo Basics: Composition, Time & Subject
Instructor: Risë Ferster
Skill Level: B, AB

The building blocks to making good photographs are composition (including framing, angle, light), the element of time, and the choice of subject. We'll learn about these controls while creating our own revealing, amusing, and interesting photographs of the world around us. By looking at the work of other photographers, we will expand our ideas of the image. Use your digital camera or 35mm black and white film camera if you have darkroom experience. Bring cameras, manuals and some of your photos to the first class. Enrollment limited to 10; ages 18 and up

Spring I
D622
Saturdays, March 3 - April 21
(8 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

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Introduction to Portraiture
Instructor: Risë Ferster
Skill Level: All

There are many approaches to making a portrait, from formal to candid, and from studio to street. We'll identify styles, and look at other photographers for inspiration. Through shooting exercises and discussion, we will explore what makes a successful portrait for your vision of the genre. We will use available light rather than strobes in this class. You can use digital or 35mm black and white film cameras if you have darkroom experience. Bring camera, manuals, and some photos to share at the first class. Enrollment limited to 10; ages 18 and up

Spring II
E626
Saturdays, April 28 - June 16
No Class May 26
(7 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$218 Members / $242 Non-members

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Movie Making 101
Instructor: Alan Shefland
Skill Level: All

This class is for anyone wanting to experience novice film making. After learning some basic elements the class will all write, act, shoot, and edit their own dialogue scenes. We will then present them for critique. We will also host interesting guest speakers from within the film community. Upon completion of the course, you will have a better understanding of the movie making experience, and the skill to edit your video archives. You will also gain a new perspective to the pleasure of viewing movies. You will need to bring any camera with video capabilities that can be downloaded to your computer editing software. If available, a Mac with iMovie is preferred. Enrollment limited to 14; ages 16 and up

Thursday Afternoon:
Spring I
D631
Thursdays, March 1 - April 19
(8 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Spring II
E631
Thursdays, April 26 - June 14
(8 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Thursday Evening:
Spring I
D633
Thursdays, March 1 - April 19
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

Spring II
E633
Thursdays, April 26 - June 14
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$248 Members / $276 Non-members

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Faculty:

Carl Beihl
A practicing artist and photographer from the age of 9, Carl is truly a product of the Art Center and its culture of artist development. Beginning in the early 1970s, he continued the artist's journey, first juggling Art Center classes with jobs in big business and consulting and for the last ten years, becoming a full time visual artist with emphasis on photography and ceramics.

Risë Ferster
B.A., Empire State College, M.F.A., SUNY College at New Paltz, and the Maine Photographic Workshops. Risë has been an Artist-in-Residence in the Minneapolis Public Schools and recipient of a Minnesota State Arts Board Fellowship.

Alan Shefland
Alan began his artist's journey at a young age shooting and developing photos of his neighborhood and residents and selling a few to cover costs. He honed his visual skills becoming a Film Editor in Hollywood working on commercials, television and features. He has an extensive list of credits including many on award winning shows. After moving to Minnesota he became a student of photography at the Art Center where he has had several of his works displayed.