*May be listed in course schedules as "Camera Fundamentals," depending on the instructor's preference.
**May be listed in course schedules as "Beginning Digital," based on the instructor's preference.
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Photography
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts currently offers courses in both digital photography and film photography. Classes that pertain to film photography will be marked (f), those pertaining to digital photography will be marked (d), and those pertaining to both will be marked (f/d).
Photography Fundamentals (f/d)*
Instructor: Owen Murphy
This course is an introduction to basic
camera functions: shutter speeds, f-stops, depth
of field and metering. It also includes an introduction
to black & white photography, major types
of cameras, camera accessories, lenses, etc. Coursework includes assignments,
field trips and critiques.
Digital 101 (d)**
Instructor: Owen Murphy and Zack Smith
Know little or nothing about digital photography but want to learn? Then this is the class for you!
We will assume you know nothing about digital photography or the digital camera, which is similar to the traditional film camera in appearance but quite different in function. We will cover all the things you never read and will never read in the instruction manual that came with your camera. Also covered will be how to get the photographs from your camera to your computer for storage, then archiving your digital photographs.
You must bring the camera you use to class.
Color, Composition & Critique (f/d)
Instructor: Victoria Ryan
This course is designed to help the translation of reality to a two dimensional surface, with the focus being on the artistic side. We break down all the visual components that go into picture making, discuss their emotional impacts, and then reconstruct the image in such a way as to make the visual statement anticipated before clicking the shutter. This is a great help for anyone who wants to go beyond taking pictures to engage in the process of making art.
Finding Your Vision (f/d)
Instructor: Victoria Ryan
Prerequisite: Color, Composition & Critique
This class is designed for those who feel ready to open themselves up to new creative ideas.
- We will inventory and analyze your image work
history, pinpointing strengths and weaknesses.
- We will come up with strategies to inspire
and develop new personal projects.
- We will develop shooting assignments to help
you think outside of your typical comfort zone.
- We will work toward the goals of stylistic and
portfolio development.
Class time will include:
Discussions
- How your work represents your personal convictions
- Communicating effectively
- Exploration of themes throughout history
- Photographers who have influenced the direction
of your work
- Sequencing of imagery
- Maximizing the camera as a tool
Assignments:
- At each class meeting, topics will be discussed
and shooting assignments will be developed to
maximize each person’s need
- Critiques and discussions will be based on
the assignments
This is a shooting class. You must produce work in order to grow. Any medium of reproduction
is acceptable: Slides, Print, Digital, Color or Black & White.
Photoshop for Photographers (f/d)
Instructor: Jonathan Traviesa
Prerequisite: Digital 101 or Photography Fundamentals
This is a class intensely focused on developing a photoshop skillset needed for consistent high quality output. There will be some overlap to "Mastering Digital," but with a stronger bent to the specific tools that photoshop affords its users. (Scanning, digital camera capture, and printing will, of course, be referenced and addressed when necessary.)
The format of the class will resemble a "studio course" in that part of a session will be dedicated to a new group lesson, and then the remainider would be studio time for individual consultation. There will be light homework; part of my philosophy on photoshop is that practice and repetition makes perfect.
Students who take this course must have some prior digital experience, basic knowledge of a computer operating system, and basic experience with photoshop.
Other Requirements:
a. Laptop computer - Mac or PC is fine (But Mac is preferred)
b. Photoshop CS - (the current version of this software that converts raw camera files).
Digital cameras need not be brought to class. And it is conceivable that a student could not even own a digital camera - in this case he/she would work from scanned film.
Portrait Photography (f/d)
Instructor: Owen Murphy
Prerequisite: Photography Fundamentals or Digital 101
This class will explore the various ways of making the photographic portrait in and out of the studio environment. Using studio lights or natural/available light and working with models, the students will gain the confidence to approach their subjects in whatever style they are interested in. Emphasis will be on collaboration, direction, lighting techniques, and posing.
Students may work in any camera format, with weekly reviews of work done. This is NOT a beginning camera class. Students are expected to fully understand the functions of the camera of their choice and have a working overview of the photographic processes. For those in doubt, approval by the instructor and/or a print/portfolio review are strongly recommended prior to enrollment.
Environmental Portrait Photography (f/d)
Instructor: Zack Smith
Prerequisites: Digital 101 or Photography Fundamentals
This course will utilize New Orleans' countless backdrops, nooks and crannies to explore the many ways to approache the photographic portrait. The class will meet at predetermined locations throughout the city. The academy will provide a model to pose for the portraits, and the instructor will provide different lighting sources and grip gear.
New Orleans at Night (f/d)
Instructor: Zack Smith
Prerequisite: Photography Fundamentals or Digital 101
New Orleans is a unique city in that much of its beauty lies in its nightlife. From the picturesque buildings in the French quarter to the faces that huddle in its streets, there are limitless things to photograph and document. As the sun sets in the Crescent City and the streets take on a different light, a whole new approach to photography takes form. At night, all forms of music, art and life scream from clubs, theaters and street corners until the early morning. The shadows come to life as the familiar highlights of the day recede behind what is New Orleans at night, where another world of f-stops and exposures exist.
After almost 2 years of shooting for the House of Blues, Tipitina's and countless musicians, I have become accustomed to the beauty and pitfalls of working at night and with low light. This is a class that focuses on the artistic and business side of photographing clubs, musicians and bars.
I will instruct the interested photographers on how to gain access and shoot at clubs, how to work with promoters and musicians, and most of all how to capture the images that successfully make the transfer from camera to paper.
Other topics discussed during the class will include analyzing fast film, the use of different
lenses, the pros and cons of using a flash,
image copyrights and usage rights, as well as
the use of tripods/monopods.
Students Must have at least beginning/intermediate
camera knowledge on how to shoot at night.
-Must be 21 or older
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Photography Courses