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Course Description

This course introduces beginners to the creative and technical possibilities to digital photography. Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, students learn the basics of using cameras and imaging software to produce digital photographs. Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, RAW file formats, white balance, and composition. Using Adobe Lightroom, participants also delve into file management, image enhancement, and printing. Lectures on historical and contemporary artwork explore creative approaches to photography, and assignments build photographic skill sets. Please note: Students signed up for the class will loan DSLR camera. Class enrollment limited to 15 students. This class is a free, non-credit class part of the Cleveland Print Room's Teen Institute Arts Mastery Program. 

For Camera Confidence Sept. 13th - Oct 25th, select 30878

For Photo Editing & Digital Storytelling Nov. 1 - Dec. 20th, select 30879

 

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Section Title
Camera Confidence: Ages 11-14
Section Schedule
Sep 13, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Sep 13, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Sep 13, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Sep 13, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
63.0
Location
Delivery Options
Hands-On/Instructor Led  
Course Fee(s)
Digital for Art non-credit $0.00
Section Notes

Session I: Sept. 13-Oct. 25 (7 weeks)

Digital Photography: Camera Confidence

Ages 11-14

A hands-on, beginner-friendly course where middle school students learn to use digital cameras confidently. Students will explore composition, exposure, lighting, and storytelling while creating images in their neighborhoods and around the city.

Key components:

Understanding camera basics (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)

Composition: rule of thirds, framing, leading lines

Practice with portraits, nature, and architecture

Weekly photo challenges to build skills and confidence

Section Title
Photo Editing and Digital Storytelling Ages 11-14
Section Schedule
Nov 01, 2025 to Dec 20, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Nov 01, 2025 to Dec 20, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Nov 01, 2025 to Dec 20, 2025
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Nov 01, 2025 to Dec 20, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
72.0
Location
Delivery Options
Hands-On/Instructor Led  
Course Fee(s)
Digital for Art HS non-credit $0.00
Section Notes

Session II: Nov. 1-Dec. 20 (no class Nov. 29)

Photo Editing & Digital Storytelling

Overview:

This class introduces students to post-production editing and using photography to tell stories. Students will learn to edit their photos using beginner-friendly tools and sequence images to build a narrative.

Key components:

Basics of photo editing: cropping, exposure adjustments, color balance

Introduction to photo sequencing for storytelling

Creating a mini digital photo zine or slideshow by the end of the course

Group critiques to develop visual language and feedback skills