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iPhoneagraphy
Friday and Saturday, 9/24/2010 - 9/25/2010,
Friday, 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. and Saturday, 12:30 - 3:30 P.M.
Members: $81 | Non-Members: $90 | Studio Fee: $10
Instructor: Joseph Schuyler

Join commercial and fine art photographer Joseph Schuyler in a unique weekend hands-on workshop will explore the strengths and weaknesses of making images with a cell phone. Beginning on Troy Night Out and continuing into the following Saturday, students will develop shooting techniques and post processing of images unique to smartphones. Students must have access to an iPhone or smart phone with a camera to take this class.


Photography 101: Fully Utilizing the Functions of an SLR Camera
Saturday, 10/2/2010, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Members: $68 | Non-Members: $75 | Studio Fee: $10
Instructor: Anthony Salamone

Saturday, 12/4/2010, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Members: $68 | Non-Members: $75 | Studio Fee: $10
Instructor: Anthony Salamone

This course will define and clarify the functions that are found on most SLR cameras, as well as some basic photography tips.  Students will learn about depth of field, aperture, exposure, light meter, quality settings, shutter speeds, and basic composition.


Film and Social Consciousness
Tuesdays, 10/12/2010 - 11/16/2010, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Members: $149 | Non-Members: $165 | Studio Fee: $20
Instructor: Stanley Yake

Join Dr. Stan Yake, Ph.D. for 5 films in 5 nights. Experience great stories, new insights, helpful readings, fun discussion, and joyful visions! Set in our Black Box Theatre, this class will use films to explore human relations, self-discovery, moral issues, ethical dilemmas in political, cultural and religious contexts. class will use films to explore human relations, self-discovery, moral issues, ethical dilemmas in political, cultural and religious contexts.


Making Documentary Films
Sundays, 10/17/2010 - 11/14/2010, 12:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Members: $149 | Non-Members: $165 | Studio Fee: $20
Instructor: Julie Casper Roth

Interested in making a documentary? Want to know the steps involved in creating a documentary project? In this course, participants will work together to create one or two short documentary projects over the span of five lesson weeks. We will work through every step of the process as a group - from selecting a topic or topics to creating a faux (or real) budget to producing the project and directing the project. No prior experience is necessary. This class is designed to teach participants about the steps required of making a documentary project through hands-on experience.


Film Literacy 101: Teaching and Testing with Movies
Saturday, 10/30/2010 - 10/30/2010, 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Members: $81 | Non-Members: $90 | Studio Fee: $10
Instructor: Larry Paska

How can you teach using films and still find time for everything you want or need to cover in your course? How can you use films on classroom tests to increase student learning? This one-day workshop is designed for middle and high school teachers in the arts, English language arts, and social studies. Using clips from a variety of films, participants will learn valuable teaching and testing strategies to increase their students(and their own!) media literacy and appreciation while addressing New York State Learning Standards. Participants will create instructional materials to practice using films in lesson plans and on tests. Curriculum guidance materials and test samples will be provided.


Photograph Your Artwork for Professional Use
Sunday, 9/26/2010, 12:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Members: $54 | Non-Members: $60 | Studio Fee: $15
Instructor: Anthony Salamone

Sunday, 11/7/2010, 12:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Members: $54 | Non-Members: $60 | Studio Fee: $15
Instructor: Anthony Salamone

This workshop will offer instruction for artists in the best way to digitally photograph artwork for portfolios, show submissions and advertising.  The class will use The Arts Center's newly built photography booth.  Participants will photograph one piece, and the images will be burned to a CD for their use.  Discussions and demonstrations will include: camera equipment overview, best practices for both film and digital photography, optimal lighting techniques, color accuracy maintenance, sharp focus, and composition.