6 Sundays:
October 27 – December 8
9 am – noon
(no class December 1)
Photography Certificate
Focus on Photography Certificate Program
The Focus on Photography certificate program (FPC) enables photographers of all levels to experience the wonders of the natural world, develop and sharpen their powers of observation, and to master their technical skills. This program is a unique opportunity to discover and enhance your creativity, learn from outstanding photography professionals, and enjoy the Garden as your studio.
Who should participate? This program is designed to engage photographers of all skill levels. Whether you are just beginning your photographic journey or interested in developing your artistic voice, there is a place for you! Just take your first course and you are on your way. No prior experience is needed. Sign up for a Photography Certificate class today.
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Questions?
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Program Design
The Focus on Photography program has three tracks of concentration:
Fine Art
Creativity skills are developed with an emphasis on design and ways of seeing a subject to evoke a feeling or message with images. This track develops each student’s portfolio and use of their camera as an artistic tool.
Nature and Landscape
Through classroom study and field work, students will learn to use the camera as a tool for documenting flora, fauna, and other environmental subjects, while gaining an appreciation of nature.
Master
The Master track is designed for advanced students who have completed either the Fine Art or Nature and Landscape track.
Program Requirements
The program requirements include four required introductory courses, four required courses, four fundamental courses, and 40 hours of elective courses. You may select any combination of elective courses to tailor the program to your personal learning objectives and interests. Photography elective courses are designated as such in the course description. All requirements for the certificate must be completed within five years of the start date of your first core course. To earn a certificate, a passing grade is required for each course.
Ready to get started? Begin your journey with Beginning Digital Photography and you’ll be on your way!
Photographing Nature: State Parks
Photography Certificate
4 Thursdays:
September 5 – September 26
9 a.m. – noon
Japanese Aesthetics in Photography II: Online
Photography Certificate
6 Tuesdays:
September 10 – October 15
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Photography: Picturing Family Stories: Online
Photography Certificate
6 Wednesdays:
September 18 – October 23
9:30 a.m. – noon
Nature & Landscape Portfolio B
Photographing in Natural Light
Photography Certificate
3 Wednesdays:
October 9 – 23
9 a.m. – noon
Making a Photobook: Online
Photography Certificate
6 Thursdays:
October 17 – November 21
9:30 a.m. – noon
Photographing Trees in Autumn Color
Photography Certificate
4 Fridays:
October 18 – November 8
9 a.m. – noon
Lightroom 1: Workflow and Image Editing
Photography Certificate
5 Thursdays:
June 20 – July 25, or
October 24 – November 21
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Black and White Photography
Photography Certificate
5 Saturdays:
October 26 – November 23
9 a.m. – noon
Emotional Narratives with Florals: Online
Photography Certificate
4 Wednesdays:
October 30 – November 20
10 a.m. –noon
Beginning Digital Photography
Photography Certificate
4 Saturdays:
November 2 – 23
9 a.m. – noon
Photoshop 2
Photography Certificate
6 Mondays:
November 4 – December 16
1 – 3:30 p.m.
(No Class November 11)
Night Photography: Painting with Light
Photography Certificate
6 Mondays:
November 4 – December 2
6 – 9 p.m.
(No Class November 11)
Autumn Photography at Volo Bog
Photography Certificate
Thursday, November 7
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.