Section A Meets 2/2/2013 to 4/20/2013 on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Basic photography course, introduces both inexperienced and experienced photographers to basic black-and-white photography from a fine arts perspective. Covered are camera handling, film development, and printing. Assignments focus on helping students develop personal vision and improve technical control. Note: Students are required to have a 33mm SLR film camera with a manual control. No class on October 13th and November 24th.

Section A Meets 2/2/2013 to 4/20/2013 on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

In this hands-on course, students learn to use their digital cameras through a variety of projects which help them develop technical and creative skills. They work one on one with their instructor on field trips which include Baltimore's "small town" neighborhoods, Ladew Topiary Gardens and an optional excursion to Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Critique and slide lectures of historic photographs help students expand their personal vision and address elements of composition and technique. In the computer lab, students will learn Photoshop basics for print adjustment and output.

Section A Meets 2/18/2013 to 4/29/2013 on Monday from 6:15 PM to 10:00 PM.

This intermediate level course is open to students shooting digitally or with film and explores the one fundamental element of photography that is most essential for creating powerful images, yet often the most challenging to master: light. Students will gain a technical understanding of how light is registered by their cameras, exploring such topics as color temperature, white balance, natural vs. studio light, flash, shooting at night, and proper exposure settings for different lighting situations. Technical lessons will be supplemented by more open-ended assignments that will allow students to develop an artistic style. Note: Students shooting film should be prepared to have it processed at a local lab recommended by the instructor.

Section A Meets 3/5/2013 to 4/23/2013 on Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

The Web has changed how photography, sound, and video are delivered. This class illuminates how to deal with the ever changing environment of multimedia today. The content of this class is geared to all levels of photographer and will focus on the junction of still photography and other media. Students will learn when and how to shoot video and record audio with the camera. In class, students will examine the process needed to use and edit what has been captured. The class will go over equipment, DSLR video, and sound recording equipment. The class will critique the completed assignments together. Prerequisite: Students must have use of a digital camera with video and sound capabilities. Note: No class on March 19.