ZNMC1163 - Cleveland Print Room Digital Photography

Photography as Public Art: Capturing Spaces, Shaping Conversations

Create Art That Interacts With the World Around You

January 11, 2025 - March 8, 2025 (9 weeks)

Ages 11-14

In this course, students will explore how photography can transform public spaces and engage communities. They'll investigate the relationship between photography, installation, and public art, focusing on how visual works can spark dialogue and influence shared environments. Through site-specific projects and collaborations, students will learn to conceptualize, develop, and present their work in ways that activate public spaces. Guest artists specializing in public art will share their insights, exposing students to various tools, techniques, and career pathways. This class emphasizes the power of photography to inspire change and encourages students to explore the intersection of art, place, and community. This class will include basic digital photography skills. 

Photography as Public Art: Capturing Spaces, Shaping Conversations

Create Art That Interacts with the World Around You

January 11, 2025 - March 8, 2025 (9 weeks)

10am-1pm

Ages 15-18

In this course, students will explore how photography can transform public spaces and engage communities. They'll investigate the relationship between photography, installation, and public art, focusing on how visual works can spark dialogue and influence shared environments. Through site-specific projects and collaborations, students will learn to conceptualize, develop, and present their work in ways that activate public spaces. Guest artists specializing in public art will share their insights, exposing students to various tools, techniques, and career pathways. This class emphasizes the power of photography to inspire change and encourages students to explore the intersection of art, place, and community. This class will include basic digital photography skills. 

Photography in Nature (Digital): Finding Beauty in the Wild

Capture the Natural World Through Your Lens

March 22, 2025 - May 17, 2025 (9 weeks)

2pm-4pm

Ages 11-14

This course encourages students to step outside and explore how digital photography can document and celebrate the natural environment. Students will learn techniques for photographing landscapes, wildlife, and natural textures while gaining practical experience with light, composition and environmental storytelling. Discussions will focus on the role of photography can play in conversation, environmental activism, and art. Guided field excursions will offer hands-on opportunities to capture dynamic scenes in nature. Visiting photographers will introduce students to techniques for outdoor photography, as well as potential career paths in nature and environmental photography. 

Photography in Nature (Digital): Finding Beauty in the Wild

Capture the Natural World Through Your Lens

March 22, 2025 - May 17, 2025

10am-1pm

Ages 15-18

This course encourages students to step outside and explore how digital photography can document and celebrate the natural environment. Students will learn techniques for photographing landscapes, wildlife, and natural textures while gaining practical experience with light, composition and environmental storytelling. Discussions will focus on the role of photography can play in conversation, environmental activism, and art. Guided field excursions will offer hands-on opportunities to capture dynamic scenes in nature. Visiting photographers will introduce students to techniques for outdoor photography, as well as potential career paths in nature and environmental photography.